Mid-Missouri comedy fans will have another chance to laugh with local comedians this weekend. On Saturday, The Blue Note is hosting Pints & Punchlines. Anyone in the community is welcome; tickets are $5 each. Doors open at The Blue Note at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. To buy a ticket, visit […]
Next week Nourish Café & Market is hosting a farm-to-table wine dinner for community members to enjoy. The event is set for Friday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at Nourish Café. Due to the small venue, employees are asking people to call and sign up before attending. The event will include an organic, locally sourced […]
If Murry’s is one of your favorites in Columbia, make sure to stop by before it closes for a week. Starting Monday, Murry’s will be closed through Sunday, July 24. This comes after the restaurant was closed for the July 4 holiday. An employee at Murry’s said this weeklong break happens every year, giving workers […]
Tonight, community members will have a chance to raise money for a good cause while enjoying handcrafted cocktails and paired cheeses. The Rotary Club of Columbia is hosting the fundraiser to benefit Step Up! at DogMaster Distillery at 6 p.m. tonight. The fundraiser will include tasting handcrafted cocktails and several cheeses that pair well with […]
Throughout next week, The District is celebrating Columbia’s local bars and bartenders with Drinks in the District. The six-day event is an opportunity for people to celebrate local bars, other drinking establishments and bartenders. There will be one-of-a-kind drinks and special offers for the entire weeklong event. Participating locations include DogMaster Distillery, Eleven Eleven, 44 Canteen, […]
The Boone County History & Culture Center is hosting a Traveling Trunk family event this weekend. Anyone is welcome from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday to enjoy the hands-on experience with items from the center’s Traveling Trunk, which includes historic maps and items used by Boone County pioneers during the westward expansion. At the event, […]
This weekend, a local French school is hosting an event to help with its school and scholarship fund. From 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, La Petite Ecole is planning to sell made-from-scratch crêpes at the Columbia Farmers Market. La Petite Ecole seeks to provide a French educational experience in a language immersion environment for people […]
If you’re looking for a new kitten or just want to learn more about how to take care of them, then there’s an event for you this weekend. The Central Missouri Humane Society is hosting a kitten shower from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Lizzi & Rocco’s Natural Pet Market on Green Meadows Road. The free, […]
Musicians and friends will have a chance to sing, dance or play an instrument this weekend at an outdoor venue. On Sunday, Sticky’s Cabana is holding its Second Sunday Singer/Songwriter Show. The show is from noon to 3 p.m. and is free for all. Entertainment including singing, dancing, comedy or even instrumental is welcome. For more […]
Get ready for a birthday celebration this weekend. The Morning Shag with Shags and Trevor, the morning show on classic rock station 96.7 KCMQ, is celebrating 10 years with a free birthday bash at 8 p.m. Friday at Rose Park. The Mercury Trio will perform a variety of classic rock songs and the first 96 […]
A new workout class will soon be available for those in Columbia with a love for cycling. CycleBar will be located at 503 E. Nifong Blvd., suite J, in the Rock Bridge Shopping Center. It will be opening its doors this fall to members at any fitness level — from pros to those who are […]
Despite the recent excessive heat, construction is still on track for Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal. Airport Manager Mike Parks says the summer heat is not affecting the timeline of the project since crews are working indoors. The new terminal should be officially finished by September. Parks said crews most recently finished the sheet rock […]
The Ronald McDonald House, which offers a respite to families of children facing health care issues, recently announced its new location. Construction will begin in the fall on a new location at 1110 S. College Ave., at the northeast corner of Stadium Boulevard and College Avenue. The anticipated opening date of the new facility is […]
Assignment: First Fridays The Location: North Village Arts District If you haven’t experienced the festivities at First Friday in the North Village Arts District, you’re missing out on a fun evening. I think everyone should make it a point to head over and see how that area comes to life during the twilight hours once a month. […]
Photography by Captured by Kt (Katie Dahle) Anna Smith and Joe Langworthy made their wedding a celebration of all things Columbia. While attending college at Mizzou, Joe met and befriended Anna’s brother, which is how they first met. But it wasn’t until a few years later, when Anna came to Columbia to work at MU […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson WELCOME TO OUR NEW ULTIMATE LISTS! In each issue, you will find a curated selection of things to listen to or watch, put together by either an on-air talent from Zimmer Communications or a member of the Inside Columbia staff. For this inaugural list, Scotty Cox has shared his ultimate playlist […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Each issue, two on-air talents from two different Zimmer Communications’ stations will take on a seemingly simple challenge to see who comes out on top. This issue, Liz from Clear99 and Erik Zachary from Y107 compete to see who has the better chopsticks chops. THE CHALLENGE You have one minute to […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson If you take a trip to New Orleans, the muffuletta from Central Grocery is a must have. And, after you’ve had one, it apparently becomes a craving that you just have sometimes. I have some friends who were having a baby and, as they went into labor, the muffuletta craving hit. […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson When it came to green chartreuse, I absolutely hated it when I first started working at Günter Hans. The flavors were all wrong and unfamiliar to my whiskey and beer-loving self. If I were to drink a cocktail, it would have only been an old-fashioned or a whiskey sour. Then, one […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson A few years ago, at a PTA salad luncheon, someone brought the most wonderful shrimp and pasta salad. It was all the things: crunchy, creamy and full of shrimp and vegetables. I found myself going back for a second helping and doing what caterers do, breaking down the recipe in my […]
