March 2022

“Fall” In Love

Planning a fall wedding? Mid-Mo has some lovely wedding venues — both here in Columbia or close by. The Sorenson Estate, country clubs, Pressed, the Atrium, Stephens’ Kimball Ballroom, The Broadway and the voco Tiger Hotel are all options here in town. Walden Pointe Estate & Vineyard is another event venue to consider, located at […]

Say “I Do” To A Wedding Stroll!

If there’s a wedding in the works for you or someone you know, don’t miss the District’s wedding stroll on Sunday, March 20. The stroll is from 11:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. You’ll have a chance to visit venues, floral shops, dress shops and more. It’s the perfect way to get inspiration for your decoration, […]

Best Bar Bet?

Harpos is a #barstoolbestbar nominee for 2022! Back in 2019, Dave Portnoy, the owner of Barstool Sports, came to Mizzou to rate the winner of the One Bite best college campus pizza contest. Shakespeares took the honor. He ended up giving Shakespeare’s Pizza a 6.7. He also went to Pizza Tree and gave it a […]

Bar Bingo

Think bingo’s just for seniors? It is. And Mizzou sophomores and juniors, too! (Actually, anybody 21 and over.)  Dive Bar is hosting  Xtreme Bar Bingo on March 12, at 7 p.m. The bar holds the bingo last every Thursday night and lots of other events on other nights. It has a great Sunday Brunch, too! […]

Dance Your Assets Off

This Saturday come out and shake your money maker during this 13.1-hour MizzouThon Dance Marathon to celebrate Children’s Miracle Network kids and their families. It begins on March 12, at noon and lasts until 1:15 p.m. on March 13. Find more details on registering and what you need to do prior to participating here.  MizzouThon, […]

Enjoy A Live Version Of A Radio Classic

Howard Koch’s adaptation of H. G. Wells’ classic novel “War of The Worlds” will be performed for its final night on March 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Studio 4 on the MU campus. Directed by Kevin Brown, the work was made (in)famous by Orson Welles and is being recreated live. A 1938 radio broadcast is […]

Make A Tiny Commitment 

Join CAL for its Tiny Things Gallery Show reception on Friday, March 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served as well as wine provided by Les Bourgeois. Award ribbons will be hung just before the reception begins, so come by (with your masks on) and see CAL’s cutest art show. CAL […]

Be A Pal 

Join in the Pascale’s Pals’ Auction starting tonight at 6 p.m. and running through Saturday, March 12. There are SO many cool things to bid  on — more than 650 to be exact — in all kinds of areas: Blues and Cards tickets, auto detailing, gift baskets, get-away weekends and more! If you’re the first […]

Freezin’ For Funds  

Come out and cheer on the chilly dippers in the Polar Plunge, an annual frosty fundraiser for local Special Olympics athletes.   Scores of plucky participants will brave the frigid winter waters of Bass Pro Shops’ lake on Saturday, March 12, at noon, including Zimmer Communications’ own team of on-air (and in the water!) radio talents, […]

Putting The MO In Mozart     

Show-Me Opera presents “Le nozze di Figaro” (“The Marriage of Figaro”) by W. A. Mozart on Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre. There will also be a Sunday performance at 2 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre. The opera will be sung in Italian with projected subtitles. In Mozart’s comedic masterpiece the […]

Exciting News On Brews!

Opened in 2009, Broadway Brewery has had lots of exciting news to share, including launching its Clear State hard seltzer line last year. And now the brewery has just unveiled some more major changes it has on tap: adding a new taproom at 15 S. Ninth St. You may have noticed the huge garage door […]

Construction’s Complete!

A recently revamped local eatery is back in business again — although with a different take. After 25 years, Main Squeeze changed up its business model and will be offering grab’ and go items from either a warm or cold case. Made-to-order juices will be available, but made-to-order meals will no longer be an option. […]

St. Paddy’s Preview

If you’re getting hungry for corned beef you have options. Como’s Irish institution McNally’s will be serving corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips and Rueben sammies. There will also be green beer, Guinness and Jameson specials. McNally’s will open at 11 a.m. on St. Paddy’s and also celebrate the next day. Slantia!  If you […]

Good As Gold

Although there is a Restaurant Guild International, Lizz Huff’s reimagined and newly reopened Catalpa belongs in a restaurant gild! The distinctive decor at the Main Street spot in Arrow Rock is golden — literally! — bringing a luxe look to a fun establishment serving locally sourced pizza, burgers, cocktails and boozy milkshakes. Get more dish […]

They’re Calling For Sprinkles

Columbia has a yummy new option coming this Friday — Yummy’s Donuts! The new doughnut and coffee shop is hosting a soft opening Friday, March 11, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find the iced delights (with sprinkles, if you like them) at 200 N. Providence Road. Learn more about the Boonville-based Yummy’s […]

Pi Day Picks!

Celebrate 3.14 (Pi Day) with a pie — either the sweet kind or the ‘za kind. Or even a savory one such as quiche. Here are some suggestions: Peggy Jean’s Pies has a special on all its dessert baby pies and nine-inch versions. They will be $3.14 off! (Pot pie, quiche and merch are not […]

Is Your Lymphatic Static?

Your lymphatic system moves lymph (the clear fluid that travels through the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infections and other diseases,  also called lymphatic fluid) from the body’s tissues back into the bloodstream. When your lymphatic network is impaired, a home lymphatic drainage technique called “dry brushing” is one part of a […]

Consider Colon Concerns

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month; a great time for women to review our colorectal health, including our colon cancer screening status. By 2030, colorectal cancer (CRC) will take more lives under the age of 50 than any other cancer. In fact, 1 in 25 women (4%) will be diagnosed with CRC in their […]

Up In Smoke

Are you trying to quit smoking or know someone who is? Whether it’s traditional cigarettes or e-ones, there is a wealth of resources available in Columbia to help adults — as well as teens — kick the habit. Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable deaths in the U.S. It’s harmful to nearly every […]

How Dreamy

Are you looking to dive deeper into the depths of your mind, understand yourself and gain greater perspectives on how to cause empowering change within? Understanding and interpreting your dreams can help.  The Columbia School of Metaphysics is offering a 4-week class to discuss dreams. During this time, you will be taught common dream symbols, […]