Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents, “Baroque Concerto,” featuring the three 2021 pre-collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition winners with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble, led by Stephen Radcliffe. The highlight of the concert on Friday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, is the annual “Bach Cantata” with Bach Collegium Choir, directed by R. Paul Crabb, […]
Wedding trends come and go, and it seems new ones are always cropping up. Specialty cocktails, for instance. One of this year’s biggest trends is a colorful departure from the more muted color previously palettes that included mauve, sage and slate . This year’s hues are trending bright, bold and beautiful and are being featured […]
You don’t have to blow your budget to have a wedding here in the Show-Me State. With some smart shopping and some tips from centralmoweddingexpo.com you can save big on your big day. One of the tips? According to statistics , the average cost for a venue in Missouri is $6000. Knowing that, try to […]
If you’re thinking of having a destination wedding, it can be exciting and exotic, but besides the many pros, there can be some cons. Alison Laesser-Keck co-founded Alison-Bryan Destinations with her husband Bryan Keck. The California-based team offers destination wedding planning for couples around the globe. One of the cons they note? Many guests may […]
One bride wore a wedding dress fashioned out of a very interesting and unusual material that came with quite a story. The full details were shared by their by their son, in an opinion piece. Read what it was here.
Zimmer Communications’ Y107 radio recently gave away a chance for five lucky couples to get married on Valentine’s Day at The Blue Note! More than 50 couples submitted a short paragraph explaining what made them worthy of a wedding, along with a pic. Each couple received free wedding rings from Buchroeders Jewelers. Lauren of Y107’s […]
Enjoy some pre weekend yucks at The Blue Note on Thursday, Feb. 10, during a CoMo Comedy Club event, starring a nationally known comic who has released three stand-up specials, appeared on late night shows, TV series and more. Funny man Todd Barry’s latest one-hour stand-up special is “Spicy Honey” for Netflix. Barry has appeared […]
This Saturday, Feb., 12, at 7 p.m., enjoy The Juliani Ensemble, an energetic trio of musicians who have played together for almost 20 years and are a performing partner at the Chicago Cultural Center. The Juliani Ensemble has delighted Chicago audiences with inventive, energetic chamber music concerts since its inception in 1999. As a performing […]
… and on the airwaves! For the fifth Year, Y107’s Morning Show will be holding a wedding — LIVE — on Valentine’s Day. But because it’s year No. 5, the station’s going even BIGGER! This year, they’re marrying not just one lucky couple, but five! They’ve teamed with Buchroeder’s Jewelers and thanks to the generous […]
The State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) is hosting free virtual events exploring Black Health and Wellness, the Black History Month theme announced by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) for 2022. On Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m., Wilma Calvert, UMSL associate professor of nursing, and AJ Medlock, SHSMO […]
The Blue Note wants you to take a poll. Uh, a pole, actually. On Saturday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m., come celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Muse Pole Fitness! The pole looks deceptively easy, but in reality, it requires quite a bit of upper body strength and finesse. It’s a great workout disguised as something else. […]
If you heart basketball, you’ve got two Tiger Men’s SEC home games coming up at Mizzou Arena! The team has faced some definite disappointments, as well as some stunners, this season. And it ain’t over yet. On Saturday, Feb.12, at 7:30 p.m., the Tigers take on Ole Miss. Truman won’t be troubled by any circling […]
The amazing and unique show coming to Jesse Auditorium to perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, and Wednesday, Feb. 16, has no need to drum up publicity — “STOMP” is already famous and has been thrilling audiences all over the world since its creation in summer 1991 in Brighton, U.K. It was the result […]
For Valentine’s Day, Cherry Street Cellar will be serving their its regular menu but adding some luxury items including caviar, lobster and oysters, of course. Owners husband-and-wife team Daniel and Ali Ratcliffe Bauer will also feature some special champagne pours by the glass, including some limited and hard to find selections. The Bauers took over […]
One of CoMo’s favorite barbecue joints has a second location to celebrate. Big Daddy’s BBQ is open for its first day today at its second smokehouse spot at 1802 Paris Road. Lloyd and Fontella Henry opened the original Big Daddy’s BBQ in 2017. The couple previously owned Lloyd’s Rib House, a barbecue restaurant downtown in […]
Fans of Mediterranean fare were sorry to see International Cafe downtown close earlier this year. But diners need not despair — there’s a new Syrian eatery coming. The Syrian Kitchen will be located at 600 Business Loop 70 W. The owner is Syrian refugee Ahmad Alkadah, who has been in Columbia since 2016. According to […]
You may have noticed that Main Squeeze has been closed for a refresh/remodel. If you missed the posting on the eatery’s website about the changes that are coming, here are details: The restaurant, our Best of Columbia Gold Winner in the Best Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant category in 2021, will no longer offer made-to-order meals. Instead, it […]
Trying to eat gluten-free, wheat-free, peanut and tree nut-free, or shellfish and fish-free? Check out Range Free on Orr Street, if you haven’t yet. It’s an allergen-friendly bakery and café serving up all kinds of “free” foods. You can even special order a gluten-free cake for a special occasion. According to a ResearchAndMarkets.com report, the […]
Become a Hero of Hope by taking part in Fitness for a Cure on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Crossing. For the 11th year, Wilson’s Fitness is teaming up with the American Cancer Society for this fun fitness fundraiser. The suggested donation is $15. There will be food, a […]
It’s time for Zimmer Communications’ annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon. You can donate today or tomorrow and make a difference in the lives of children being treated at MU Children’s Hospital. Zimmer Communications first partnered with MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital 16 years ago and put on its first-ever two-day Radiothon to raise money for […]
