Events

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

See two dazzingly experimental, dreamlike plays, by one of America’s most adventurous playwrights, which explore the uncomfortable divide between black and white America through the eyes of a young African-American woman in a gorgeous, furious burst of poetry, imagery and sound.

By Adrienne Kennedy, Obie Award Lifetime Achievement winner and Theatre Hall of Fame inductee.

Directed by David Crespy.

http://www.theatre.missouri.edu

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

The Capital Region Medical Center Partners Volunteer Auxiliary are holding a fall plant sale. Look for the big butterfly sculpture. Come and get your mums, kale and pansies and help support projects at Capital Region! All proceeds to go the CRMC Partners, who support projects at the hospital such as ride-in cars for pediatric surgery patients and the drug disposal kiosk in the Capital Care Pharmacy. For more information or to find out how you can become a volunteer, call 573-632-5032.

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

See two dazzingly experimental, dreamlike plays, by one of America’s most adventurous playwrights, which explore the uncomfortable divide between black and white America through the eyes of a young African-American woman in a gorgeous, furious burst of poetry, imagery and sound.

By Adrienne Kennedy, Obie Award Lifetime Achievement winner and Theatre Hall of Fame inductee.

Directed by David Crespy.

http://www.theatre.missouri.edu

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

Don’t miss your chance to find tons of terrific treasures at the garage sale at the Columbia Senior Center. Items will include furniture, tools, small appliances, glassware and much more. Free.

http://www.columbiaseniorcenter.com

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

Have an a-mazing adventure at the Shryocks Corn Maze, just off Interstate 70 east of Columbia. Every year, Shryocks Callaway Farms creates incredibly detailed pictures in its cornfield using GPS technology. The 16-acre maze is wheelchair-accessible with compacted dirt paths. $10 adults, $9 children 12 & under.

http://www.callawayfarms.com

Roots N Blues N BBQ returns to Stephens Lake Park. The food- and music-filled festival has become one of Columbia’s favorites. It features 30 artists representing roots, blues, gospel, country, folk, bluegrass, rock and soul. Some of this year’s performers include Maren Morris, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, John Prine, The Mighty Pines and The Burney Sisters.

http://www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

This Odyssey Chamber Music Series program “Freedom Bound: The Evolution of the African American Spiritual,” at First Baptist Church, delves into the rousing and storied tradition of the spiritual and the early black gospel tradition. A reception will follow. $20 adults, $10 students.

http://www.odysseymissouri.org

See two dazzingly experimental, dreamlike plays, by one of America’s most adventurous playwrights, which explore the uncomfortable divide between black and white America through the eyes of a young African-American woman in a gorgeous, furious burst of poetry, imagery and sound.

By Adrienne Kennedy, Obie Award Lifetime Achievement winner and Theatre Hall of Fame inductee.

Directed by David Crespy.

http://www.theatre.missouri.edu

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

Help your neighbors in need by taking part in the Over the Edge fundraiser. Plucky participants called “Edgers” will rappel off the top of the Tiger Hotel to raise funds for Love Inc., a coordinated network of care, relationships and resources for our neighbors in need to help them move out of poverty. $75 registration fee.

https://give.overtheedge.events

Be a part of the Roots N Blues N BBQ Betsy Farris Memorial Run, with 5K, 10K and half-marathon races. Runners can experience live music on the course as they run through Columbia’s nature trails, downtown and the MU campus before finishing at Stephens Lake Park. Participants will receive a race shirt, finisher’s medal, breakfast burrito and beer after the event. In addition, runners get a discounted ticket to the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival.

http://www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

Don’t miss your chance to find tons of terrific treasures at the garage sale at the Columbia Senior Center. Items will include furniture, tools, small appliances, glassware and much more. Free.

http://www.columbiaseniorcenter.com

FORE! Take part in a golf tournament fundraiser to help fund classroom grants for the teachers in the Fulton Public Schools District.  4-person scramble.  Contests and prizes.

http://fultonschoolsfoundation.org/

This event features kids’ activities, opportunities to interact with the alpacas, shopping and information about alpacas.  The farm store offers alpaca fleece, rovings and fleece products to keep mid-Missouri warm and snug this winter.  Local alpaca farmers will be on hand to provide information about the animals.

Have an a-mazing adventure at the Shryocks Corn Maze, just off Interstate 70 east of Columbia. Every year, Shryocks Callaway Farms creates incredibly detailed pictures in its cornfield using GPS technology. The 16-acre maze is wheelchair-accessible with compacted dirt paths. $10 adults, $9 children 12 & under.

http://www.callawayfarms.com

Each year, the University of Missouri’s South Farm Research Center opens its laboratories and research centers to the public to share the fun and excitement of science and discovery at the South Farm Showcase. Enjoy a variety of engaging and interesting family-friendly activities and exhibits. Free.

http://www.southfarm.missouri.edu

Representatives from eight colleges and universities will be on hand when Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Kappa Chi Omega presents An HBCU College Fair at Rockbridge High School. Learn more about Jackson State University, Harrris Stowe State University, Tennessee State University, Livingstone College, Spelman College, Fisk University, Grambling University and Lincoln University at this free event open to the public.

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

See two dazzingly experimental, dreamlike plays, by one of America’s most adventurous playwrights, which explore the uncomfortable divide between black and white America through the eyes of a young African-American woman in a gorgeous, furious burst of poetry, imagery and sound.

By Adrienne Kennedy, Obie Award Lifetime Achievement winner and Theatre Hall of Fame inductee.

Directed by David Crespy.

http://www.theatre.missouri.edu

Generations of male Othellos and Iagos have wrestled with issues of race, jealousy and manipulation … but ladies can scheme, too. “Othello ” is part of the Guerl-rilla Theatre series, which brings drama to life through dynamic staged readings. All roles are played by female-identifying performers. Admission is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

This event features kids’ activities, opportunities to interact with the alpacas, shopping and information about alpacas.  The farm store offers alpaca fleece, rovings and fleece products to keep mid-Missouri warm and snug this winter.  Local alpaca farmers will be on hand to provide information about the animals.

Come support this Missouri park that has provided over 50 years of fun, exploration & memories.  Silent auction –  DJ – Great food: Whole smoked hog, beans, slaw, dessert, lemonade or tea. $15 per plate, kids 6-12 $7, ages 1-5 free.

See two dazzingly experimental, dreamlike plays, by one of America’s most adventurous playwrights, which explore the uncomfortable divide between black and white America through the eyes of a young African-American woman in a gorgeous, furious burst of poetry, imagery and sound.

By Adrienne Kennedy, Obie Award Lifetime Achievement winner and Theatre Hall of Fame inductee.

Directed by David Crespy.

http://www.theatre.missouri.edu

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org

Have an a-mazing adventure at the Shryocks Corn Maze, just off Interstate 70 east of Columbia. Every year, Shryocks Callaway Farms creates incredibly detailed pictures in its cornfield using GPS technology. The 16-acre maze is wheelchair-accessible with compacted dirt paths. $10 adults, $9 children 12 & under.

http://www.callawayfarms.com

After more than 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it’s safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain,”  and “If You Could Read My Mind.”

http://www.concertseries.org

Enjoy the premiere of “Swingtime Canteen” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It’s 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all-girl band. We see their show in London, where they are getting ready to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. Featured songs include “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.”

http://www.lyceumtheatre.org