United Community Builders last week received $1 million from Veterans United Foundation to go toward its goal of raising $4 million to build a community center in northeast Columbia. The community center will serve as an anchor for the neighborhood and as a home for a variety of community resources. In 2018, United Community Builders […]
Are rando facts and atypical topics right up your alley? Check out weekly Thursday Night Trivia at Günter Hans. Teams of six are welcome, you just need to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign in and register. Every week there are new categories, themes and prizes. So gather a group with knowledge in assorted areas […]
The MU men’s basketball team plays its final home game of the season on Saturday, March 5, at 2:30 p.m. at Mizzou Arena. Their final home game is against the Georgia Bulldogs. Let’s hope those dogs can’t hunt! Get out there and support the Tigers in their final home challenge of the 2021-2022 season. Get […]
Talking Horse’s hilarious improv group, The Ponies, is presenting “Freshly Picked First Friday,” an improv show on Friday, March 4. It runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. It could be a great “live” break from True/False, if you’re enjoying that, or just a fun live break otherwise. What could be more fun (or amazing) than […]
If you’re a fan of Latin dancing, kick up your heels on Friday, March 3, at Pressed in downtown Columbia. Are you a salsa sensation? A cha-cha champ? Can you manage a memorable mambo or a passable paso doble? Whatever your Latin dance of choice you’ll enjoy this fun Friday event. It runs from 8 […]
Don’t miss a fun fundraiser for a great cause! The 16th annual MFA Oil Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff, presented by JES Holdings, is Saturday, March 5, at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. Tenacious teams (including one from Zimmer Communications!) will compete for several honors — all to raise money to benefit the Boys & Girls […]
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, many are looking for ways to show their support for Ukraine, and that effort is now touching liquor sales. Over the weekend, Macadoodles in Columbia pulled all Russian-made vodka brands from shelves. They’re hardly the only ones. Several states have called on stores to pull any Russian products […]
Budlight recently released limited edition Rams’ bottles so LA fans can celebrate their Super Bowl win. A bit ironic, wouldn’t you say, seeing how Anheuser-Busch started in St. Louis. Of course, it’s now known as Anheuser-Busch InBev, after having been bought in July of 2008, but A-B InBev is still headquartered in the city with […]
If you haven’t been to a Glenn’s Dinner & Wine Series night, you’re missing out! The next one’s Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. Here’s a taste of what’s on the menu: First course = French shallot soup, second course = braised young carrots, third course = ?. You’ll just have to click here to […]
The Rocheport winery is rebranding itself as it seeks to be a destination location. Late last month, Les Bourgeois issued a press release announcing the launch of The Bluff Top at Rocheport, which bills itself as a”trailside vineyard retreat.” Les Bourgeois Vineyards was founded in 1985, has grown from a small, boutique winery to one […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson A love story dedicated to the bitter and strong flavors of Jamaican pimento dram, this allspice and pepper-forward drink can be best enjoyed year-round, as the balanced and intricate flavors make it perfect for any occasion. A moderate citrus tang with smoked Demerara syrup combine to satisfy your palette, while the romantic […]
With a dish that is pretty much as simple as pre-cooked cornmeal and water, it is amazing how arepas are so much more than a delicious sum of their parts. This hybrid of bread and tortillas from Colombia/Venezuela is a delicious side to any meal, or you can stuff it after cooking and make it […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Changes are underway at Columbia mainstay Chris McD’s — not the least of which is new ownership. After 30 plus years, founder Chris McDonnell felt ready to pass the torch, which occurred this past December when he sold to Tyler Spurgeon. Spurgeon’s partners in the venture are Tina and Dr. Mike […]
It probably won’t come as a surprise to find that I generally cook for all of my family’s holidays and gatherings. I absolutely love it and work hard to make sure everyone has something they crave on the table. But still. You cooks out there are shaking your heads because you know. It’s a lot […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson When spring is in the air, love is in the air. And we wanted to share some love stories. So we asked you to nominate some of the cutest couples in Columbia, and you came through! Sixteen of the cutest CoMo couples we’ve ever seen were nominated and more than 450 […]
The Columbia business community has had its share of struggles in the past few years. The global pandemic strained existing issues and created new ones, from supply chain problems to struggling to attract and retain workers. Inside Columbia Publisher Emeritus Fred Parry hosted a CEO Roundtable at Zimmer Communications with 11 local business, civic and […]
When I think of spring dishes, I think of bright beautiful colors and flavors. One of my favorite spring meals to make for my family, friends and Nourish Café customers is spring rolls. I think of spring rolls as mini salad burritos, and I tell everyone that! They are so versatile too, for those picky […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Ali Hamrah enters a room casually, wearing the polished and cordial demeanor of a host. It’s a look that he’s had more than 40 years to perfect. Greg DeLine hurries in, the model of a brisk, energetic CEO. Compatible yet different, they share an entrepreneurial spirit and will next year open […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Over the past 15 years, women-owned firms have grown by one and a half times the rate of other small enterprises and now account for almost 30 percent of all businesses, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. These three local entrepreneurs are joining the growing numbers of female-led businesses. Emma […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Since moving to Columbia five months ago to become vice president and chief financial officer at Boone Health System, Laura Thomas hasn’t had much time for leisure reading. For an avid reader of mysteries and popular novels, that says a lot about how much time and energy it takes to learn […]
