Mid-Missouri cyclists are gearing up for this weekend’s Pedaler’s Jamboree. The annual event offers a weekend of cycling and music throughout mid-Missouri and will begin Saturday morning, with bicyclists leaving from Flat Branch Park at 101 S. 4th St. between 8-10 a.m. Participants can drop their overnight packs at Saturday’s check in before heading out […]
A popular pop-up is planning a move to its own brick-and-mortar location this fall. Formerly known as Barbacoas del Notre, this Barred Owl Butcher & Table-connected pop-up recently announced a new name, Irene’s BBQ, logo and plans for a physical location in Columbia’s Arcade District. The barbecue pop-up began in late 2019, allowing Tim Eisenhauer […]
As staffing issues continue nearly everywhere, Columbia restaurants are having to make some changes. 44 Stone announced a temporary change to its business hours due to a staffing shortage. The new hours, which effectively cut Tuesday lunch service, can be found at the 44 Stone website or Facebook page. Earlier this month, Top Ten Wines […]
A new seafood spot is open in downtown Columbia. Krustaceans Seafood held its grand opening Friday at its new location at 22 N. 9th St. The fast-casual seafood restaurant offers a variety of specialty fried seafood dishes and a low country seafood boil, as well as frozen daiquiris. Learn more about the new spot by […]
Love a good burger? While there’s already quite a few options for a meaty bite in Columbia, Billiards on Broadway is expanding that selection with new featured burgers. These burgers are not on the regular menu at Billiards, instead detailed on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The first featured offering, announced last week, is the cowboy […]
Arris’ Pizza in Columbia has temporarily closed its doors. The pizza spot on East Green Meadows Road announced on social media that it would be closed from Tuesday, May 24, until Tuesday, May 31. The restaurant, which has locations in Jefferson City, Springfield and Republic, typically closes to allow staff to take a break.
Taco fans may want to head to 44 Canteen this weekend for the return of a past favorite. 44 Canteen announced on its Facebook page that it was bringing back its walking steak tacos to the menu, starting Saturday. The walking steak tacos feature IPA marinated steak, Valentina-butter sauce, chihuahua cheese, salsa fresca, crema, cilantro, […]
Head to the Loop in Columbia on Sunday to find a plethora of locally made goods from area vendors. The Loop Spring Maker Market is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the Pop-Up Park at 807 Business Loop East and will feature products from local makers and entrepreneurs, including housewares, jewelry, art, confections and […]
Rose Music Hall will begin its monthly free movies in the park next week with “Almost Famous” showing at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Park. Each month through October, Rose Music Hall will host a free movie in Rose Park where people are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Concessions are generally available for […]
Fans of vintage, antiques or even just bargain hunters may want to head to the Midway Antique Mall on Saturday for the Midway Outdoor Flea Market & Craft Show. Set for 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Midway Antique Mall, the one-day only event will include more than 100 vendors with a variety of unique […]
Ready to garden? If you’re still looking for some plants to add, there’s two opportunities to do so this weekend. From 9-11 a.m. Friday, the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture will hold a Tomato & Pepper Bucket Giveaway at Central Pantry, 1007 Big Bear Blvd., where you can get free tomato and pepper plants in […]
A new Columbia coffee house will open this weekend, but this one is unlike any existing coffee shops in the area. Tiny Town Play Café seeks to serve both parents and their young children through a play space-coffee shop hybrid. The new business at 901 E. Nifong Blvd., suite B, plans to open its doors […]
Your wedding photos should be something you look forward to seeing and sharing. But for those of us who are self-conscious, insecure or just generally camera shy, having those photos taken can be an anxiety-inducing thought. There’s even wedding photo anxiety itself, which can cause people to be so worried about the resulting photos that […]
Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now you have to plan a wedding, and there’s so much to think about! Luckily, there’s plenty of help available. When it comes to picking the date and finding the right venue, local wedding planner AnnaBelle Events has a road map just for you. It maps out all the things to consider […]
While many grooms are far more involved in wedding planning, there are some who prefer to leave the bulk of the plans to the bride. But on the wedding day, there’s plenty to be done and the groom needs to know ahead of time what your expectations are for the day. Central Missouri Wedding Expo […]
After spending months of planning and preparing, every bride wants to have a perfect, smooth wedding day. But that’s not always the case. Last-minute issues and surprises often pop up, but with some additional prep work, every bride can do her best to be ready for anything. Central Missouri Wedding Expo has put together a […]
Broadway Brewery has two new beers available this week. The brewery, which recently opened a new taproom at 15 S. Ninth St., has added Dashi, a Japanese lager brewed with brown rice, fresh lemongrass and a touch of kombu. The lager is described as “perfect for these hot spring days” as its one of the […]
Spring commencement has finally arrived for thousands of Mizzou students. Commencement ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. Friday and continue throughout the weekend, with 5,828 students being recognized, according to a news release from Mizzou. “There are so many outstanding achievements among our graduates, and the University of Missouri is excited to celebrate them alongside […]
A unique event is happening in Columbia on Saturday: Meet an Arabian Horse Day. Hosted by Central States Arabian Horse Association, the free event is part of “Meet an Arabian Horse Month” and will give attendees the opportunity to meet, pet and take a photo with a local Arabian horse between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at […]
Weekends are a great time to visit some of the nearby communities, and Saturdays are especially good for a visit to Rocheport. Throughout the year, the Rocheport Area Merchants Association holds Second Saturdays, which are free to attend, as a way to support local businesses and attract new shoppers to the area. On Saturday, May […]
