Photo by L.G. Patterson If you’ve visited Bud’s Classic BBQ on Ninth Street, you’ve probably noticed the collection of vivid vintage ice chests that surround the menu. Bud’s owner Jason Paetzold has been collecting them for decades and says it adds a nice rustic edge to the industrial-style restaurant. His coolers were all manufactured by the […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Construction is complete on the Museum of Anthropology’s new space on the ground floor of Ellis Library on the University of Missouri campus. New exhibit cases are currently being installed in the extended space. The museum expects to reopen before the end of 2022. The museum’s total space includes two main […]
One of the most important relationships we have in our lives is the one with our grandparents. Children learn how to love, play, interact and resolve conflict through the bond they form with both their parents and grandparents. From the moment children are born, they want the love and attentiveness of their parents and grandparents. As […]
The Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation is hosting a murder mystery dinner fundraiser at the Shakespeare’s Pizza in south Columbia. Starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 3911 Peachtree Drive, people can come and be a part a hilarious performance of a “Fistful of Hollers” while enjoying pizza, cookies and soft drinks. A cash bar will be […]
Halloween festivities are officially getting started as fall is in full swing. At 6 p.m. Friday, Lakeside Ashland is showing two movies for the price of one at the unique outdoor event venue. People will get to not only view “Hocus Pocus,” but also “Hocus Pocus 2” for $10 per carload. Gates open at 5 […]
This weekend, the Alive in Christ Lutheran Church is hosting a free pumpkin bash with music, games, food and more. From 4-7 p.m. Sunday, people are welcome to head to 201 Southhampton Drive in Columbia. There will be music by River and Rail on the outdoor stage, a pumpkin bounce house, food trucks, games and […]
Mizzou is gearing up to celebrate its 111th Homecoming on Oct. 22 and the community is invited to participate in several traditions leading up to the big day. Starting at 9 a.m. Friday, people are welcome to make a donation to the Tiger Food Drive at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Every year in autumn, the […]
Mid-Missouri comedy fans will soon get to laugh with local comedians once again. At 8 p.m. Saturday, The Blue Note is hosting Pints & Punchlines. Tickets are $5 each and tables are $10. Doors open at The Blue Note at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. To buy a ticket, visit The Blue Note’s […]
If you’re looking for the right tailgate for Saturday’s Mizzou football festivities, consider heading to MizzouRec to support the wheelchair basketball team. At 2 p.m. Saturday, MizzouRec is hosting a tailgate to learn about the Mizzou Wheelchair Basketball team. Anyone is welcome to attend and meet the student athletes along with Coach Ron Lykins, who was […]
Get ready for a night filled with flowers, drinks and chocolate at Nourish Café and Market’s Bouquet Bar and Wine and Truffle Tasting. The tasting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at Nourish. Joan Dyer with Cultivate Co. will bring in her locally grown fall flowers for people to create their own bouquets. People will get […]
This weekend, Whole Food Plant Based Columbia is hosting a meet and greet for people to have a chance to learn about the plant-based lifestyle and meet others who are interested in or who have already embraced the lifestyle. Whole Food Plant Based Columbia promotes plant-based nutrition for personal health, the environment and the sustainability […]
Oktoberfest is returning to Günter Hans European Pub & Café in Columbia. Starting today, people are welcome to indulge in beer while enjoying traditional German food and games. Seating will open at 4:30 p.m. and the festivities will start at 5 p.m. in the biergarten with the percussion ensemble of the Missouri Symphony. At 7 […]
The Columbia Area Career Center is hosting a barbecue fundraiser to raise money for CACC SkillsUSA programs. CACC is a part of the Columbia Public School District and serves the community by providing programs and courses to a variety of ages. The fundraiser is set for Wednesday, Oct. 5, and people can click here to pre-order a […]
Get ready to honor art, artists and the stories of comic books on National Comic Book Day on Sunday. To participate in National Comic Book Day, people can share their collections and artwork, attend a convention, study the art of comic books, explore different styles, create your own comic book, read about the history of […]
Join The District for its newest event this weekend. Enjoy activities including, yoga classes, a massage, a cooking class or get back to your roots with a new plant or an aromatherapy candle. The Wellness Weekend is set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. People also can stop by the Orr Street […]
Waka Flacka Flame and Skyvak is set to perform tonight at The Blue Note. The concert, presented by the Sigma Nu Fraternity as a part of Sigmapalooza, starts at 9 p.m. but doors will open to the public at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased until the show begins at 9 p.m. […]
Thomas Rhett’s Bring The Bar To You Tour is making a stop in Columbia. The concert, put on by Live Nation Concerts with Parker McCollum and Connor Smith, is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mizzou Arena. The country music singer-songwriter has released six studio albums and been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards, including […]
People can enjoy food, door prizes and more while supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri at the Mid Missouri Community Vendor Fair. Set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway, the event also will include a silent auction and raffle. Admission is $2 or a box of to-go snacks […]
Mid-Missouri PrideFest is returning to Columbia for an entire weekend of events. The fest, which has been a part of the local LGBTQIA+ community for more than 18 years, is being held at Rose Music Hall on Saturday and Sunday starting at noon. People are welcome to enjoy a street fair from noon to 6 […]
On Friday, community members are welcome to join Relay For Life of Boone County to celebrate survivors, remember those lost and fight back as a community to end cancer. The relay is set for 5-10 p.m. at Dexheimer Shelter at Cosmo Park. Relay For Life is the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event. The tentative schedule […]
