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 […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Healthy drinking — it’s hard to think the two can be talked about together because alcohol is toxic no matter how you use it, but there are ways to incorporate nutrients while enjoying an adult beverage. Alcohol in any form is going to be a toxin to your body. If you […]
Styled by Madelyn Jones | Photos by L.G. Patterson No matter the reason, sometimes it’s nice to add a little sparkle, a little glitz, a little bling. So we went to the experts, and Betz Jewelers and Buchroeders Jewelers provided some of their most glamorous pieces for our three models, Jessica Caldera, Kathleen Bruegenhemke and […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson The freedom to read is something that’s held particularly dear at Skylark Bookshop. So when reports of banned and challenged books began to increase, staff members took note. Just last year, there were more than 700 reported book challenges in the United States, according to the American Library Association’s annual State […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Many communities have adopted the concept of little free libraries over the past decade, small boxes installed in neighborhoods that encourage anyone to take or bring books. But it’s not that common to see an art gallery version. Unless you frequent the area near Rollins Road and Westport Drive in Columbia. […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Welcome to our annual Best of Columbia awards, where we celebrate the people, places and activities that make our community truly special. While we are always on the lookout for the true standouts among the CoMo community, it’s you, our readers, who help us find these amazing people and businesses, and it’s you […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson It’s been nearly six years since Shelly La Fata held a pop-up event at Cafe Berlin, selling giant, hand-made toasted ravioli and marking the official start of Pasta La Fata. And after several phases, from pop-up to community kitchen, the business is making a new home in a permanent location. Pasta […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Libby Hampel is a surface pattern artist, an entrepreneur and someone who is making the planet a greener and more cheerful place. Not coincidentally, she has a lot in common with the eco-friendly gift-wrapping papers she designs, prints and sells through her online store at givemasu.com. “MASU is playful, thoughtful and […]
Get an early start on your Fourth of July celebration with your favorite puppy pal this weekend at Lizzi & Rocco’s Natural Pet Market. From 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Lizzi & Rocco’s will host its annual Freedom Fest at its Green Meadows location. The event, which benefits Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue, includes kiddie pools, a lemonade […]
Enjoy a celebration of community and culture Saturday at the Columbia celebration of World Refugee Day. World Refugee Day, which is June 20, is an international day meant to honor refugees around the world. The 2022 theme is Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Everyone has the right to seek safety. Hosted by Catholic Charities of Central and […]
Enjoy a fun evening out while supporting Orr Street Studios at Friday Night Fever. Set for 7-10 p.m. Friday at Orr Street Studios in the North Village Arts District, this fundraising event will include live music from the Norm Ruebling Band, food, drinks and a silent auction. Attendees are encouraged to come in their best […]
Get more connected with nature this weekend at the fifth annual Butterfly Festival. The University of Missouri Extension, Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners and the Jefferson Farm Extension and Education Center are partnering to present the free event that allows participants to encounter live native Missouri butterflies in an enclosed habitat. The event is set […]
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri will host its annual Hope for Heroes 5K this weekend. The event benefits the VIP Veteran Pack program, which provides ready-to-eat entrees, soup, fruits and vegetables, as well as toiletries, to food-insecure veterans in 13 counties. The run/walk is set for Saturday at Cosmo Park, with the […]
Bring your children to the Community Pop Up Park in the Loop on Sunday to enjoy a little brunch at the STEAM Bus Brunch. Set for 10 a.m.-noon Sunday at the park between Crazy Good Burritos and Dave Griggs Flooring America, the event will include STEM activities for children of all ages that include robots […]
Not sure what to do for dinner tonight? The Columbia Farmers Market may have the answer. From 3-7 p.m. today, you can stop by the market at 1769 W. Ash St. where vendors will be set up selling fresh goods. And because it’s the fourth Wednesday of the month, there also will be a Food […]
Crazy Good Burritos is taking a small break after this week. The restaurant on the Business Loop announced on its social media that it would be closed starting June 26 and reopen on July 5. The closure is part of two scheduled breaks for the restaurant and its staff, with the other slated for the […]
With a new restaurant moving in nearby, the Beet Box is breaking out the welcome wagon. Or in this case, welcome party. Beet Box is partnering with Irene’s BBQ, which recently announced plans to open a physical location in Columbia’s Arcade District, for a “There Goes the Neighborhood” patio party at Beet Box. Set for 6-10 […]
Wise Guy’s Pizza and McNally’s Irish Pub are under new ownership after John Crum and Carol Anderson Crum sold the businesses to Cameron and Megan Orscheln. The sale was announced on the McNally’s Irish Pub Facebook page on June 1 by the Crums, who first opened McNally’s in 1998. In 2004, the couple purchased Wise […]
Enjoy an evening of mini golf and more while supporting a local organization at the second annual Mini Golf Classic. Presented by the Missouri Credit Union and benefitting the Boonslick Kiwanis, the event is set for 4-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Midway Golf & Games. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 10 […]
