The District has once again teamed up to bring the third Caffeine Crawl to downtown Columbia. On Saturday, Oct. 15, people will get to pick from one of three routes covering half a mile each while enjoying some local treats along the way. Each route has a slightly different timeframe and each stop will include […]
Hispanic Heritage Month at Mizzou might be nearing an end, but the celebrations are continuing at Traditions Plaza. Join the Campus Activities Programming Board in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of “Coco” from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 12. While watching, students also will get to enjoy tacos from Taqueria Don Pancho as well as […]
What is better than a pumpkin carving party to bring in the Halloween spirit? From noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at Kia of Columbia, 710 Business Loop 70 West, people are welcome to bring their kids to a free pumpkin carving party. Pumpkins and tools will be provided by Kia until supplies run out, but […]
Snuggled in a small town with a population of 120 is the 31st annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy the tradition of community, family, friends and, of course, pumpkins from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Hartsburg is known as Missouri’s pumpkin patch due to its rich bottom soil, which produces unique and bountiful harvests of […]
Lovers of comedy and Halloween have the perfect opportunity to enjoy both at Talking Horse Productions’ performance of “Trick or Treat.” At 7 p.m. Friday, people are welcome to join the Ponies for a night of pumpkin-spiced improv to kick off the spooky season. The audience will be asked to provide suggestion for the performers […]
The Roots N Blues Festival 2022 is just a few days away and if you haven’t already gotten your pass, time is running out. From Friday through Sunday at Stephens Lake Park, attendees will get to listen to music, enjoy drinks, food and more, but passes are dwindling. Roots N Blues officials reported earlier this […]
People will soon have another chance to experience the Dinner and Wine Series at Glenn’s Cafe. From 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, anyone is welcome to head to Glenn’s for a dining experience like no other. There will be a four-course dinner made by Glenn’s executive chef. Then, its sommelier will take all the guests through each […]
The North Village Arts District is hosting First Friday to celebrate the start of October. Set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, the free gallery crawl is held on the first Friday of each month, with live music, art and entertainment going on throughout the North Village Arts District. This month, Rose Music Hall is participating by hosting […]
Broadway Brewery announced the return of its fall seasonal Rise & Fall Octoberfest beer. The traditional German style Märzen Fest bier is brewed with German Pilsner, Munich and Vienna malts to create something rich in malt with a balance of clean hop bitterness. Rise & Fall is available on shelves in Columbia, St. Louis and […]
Colors can make or break a person’s look. And now, folks in Columbia have a chance to get a total makeover using the power of primary colors. Owner Ashley Shryock opened the new House of Colour franchise just east of Columbia on Aug. 25. This came after she went through a week of training at […]
Columbia is soon getting a new place to play golf, indoor golf that is. The family-owned entertainment business, Caddies Indoor Golf, is planning a grand opening on Nov. 1. Owners Mark Giboney and Jodie Giboney are overjoyed by the reaction from the community. “We really have received a lot of positive feedback from people of […]
Fringe Western Wear has officially doubled in size. The expansion started off with a bang at its grand opening on Sept. 24. Now, the owners have expanded its inventory to fill up the 5,000 additional square feet. Morgan Pingel, one of the owners, says the expansion has given them an opportunity to sell more products. […]
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 […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Fans of fall know one of the perks of the season is the heightened interest in haunted history. There’s a chill in the air, it’s getting darker earlier, the dried leaves rustle as they hit the ground and it all combines to give you a feeling of something … other worldly. […]
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 […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Tucked into an office building off Vandiver Drive, Johnny Johnson and his partner, Robert Bell, are quietly growing a business that offers good looks, good grooming and a positive attitude for their clients. About four months ago, they started IV (pronounced as the Roman numeral 4) Ever Faded Grooming Salon, a […]
