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Kaylin Maggard

Dance transformed Kaylin Maggard, a senior at Rock Bridge High School, from a self-described shy and insecure girl into a strong female with high aspirations and a commitment to serve others. “Because of dance, I know the importance of dedication, attention to detail, respect and humility,” Kaylin wrote in her essay. “I have embraced different […]

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Up a Creek

She had no idea she was in over her head. It started fun, a weekend float trip on a spring-fed Ozark stream. Her classmates didn’t have to persuade her. She was ready for the adventure with her friends. Mom worried. But Lindsay reassured her mother: “We’re going with friends who’ve floated before. They know what […]

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Marty Allen is Still Making ‘Em Laugh

Known for his trademark salutation, “Hello Dere,” his bug-eyed comic stare and wild Brillo-pad hair, veteran comedian Marty Allen is still making audiences laugh. “I get up in the morning and the only thing that doesn’t hurt is my pajamas,” jokes Allen, who turned 95 in March, from his home in Las Vegas. A veteran […]

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Inextricably Linked

Photos by L.G. Patterson Natalie “Nikki” and Aaron Krawitz’s Columbia home has the same feel as others in its neighborhood — manicured yard and a nice front porch on a quiet cul de sac. It’s what’s inside that changes the view when you walk through the door. An extensive art collection draws the eye from […]

Best of Columbia 2017

Photos by L.G. Patterson Drum roll please, the Best of Columbia food and drink winners are… Passionate Columbians have cast thousands of ballots… and now, those ballots have been tallied. Inside Columbia is pleased to present this year’s top vote-getters. Thank you, Columbia, for voting for your favorites!   Best Home-Style Cooking Restaurant Whether it’s shepherd’s […]

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Faithfully Yours

photos by Catherine Rhodes Photography Rachel Drennan and Wes Cunningham were married September 3, 2016, at the Firestone Baar Chapel, followed by a reception at Kimball Ballroom on Stephen’s College campus. The wedding drew on family and friends for almost every element of the celebration. “We are so grateful to have such great friends and […]

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Watched From Heaven

photos by Love Tree Studios Rachel Brocksmith and Benjamin Brammeier married July 3, 2016, at Columbia’s First Baptist Church, followed by a reception at The Roof in the Broadway Hotel. Rachel and Ben celebrated a joyous occasion. Even their dog, Ginger, approved. Mutual friends and a coincidence brought the couple together in 2013. Both were […]

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Spring Beers to Savor

Jon Whitaker is a certified cicerone and Beer Program Director at International Tap House in Kansas City, Mo.    Freedom! There’s no special theme to this month’s column, just some wonderful brews available this spring that I think the Columbia beer drinking community should keep an eye on. Here’s a quick and interesting concoction that […]

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Two “Everything” Wines

Sarah Cyr, a sommelier and former co-owner of The Wine Cellar & Bistro, a onetime Columbia restaurant, is an expert on all things vino. Here are her picks for two “everything” wines that are great with grilled items, written while her restaurant was still open. Firing up the grill at our house means there is […]

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Blood Orange Margarita

Warm weather is here and there is no better way to enjoy it than with a delicious margarita. Make this Cinco de Mayo a little more memorable by serving this margarita, which is as delicious as it is fun and festive in color!   2 oz Cuervo Gold 2 oz blood orange juice 1 oz […]

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CoMo’s Monument to Pets

Queenie was pissed. She’d just overheard that the American Dog Museum is leaving Missouri, moving from St. Louis back to Manhattan. It was a blow to Queenie’s psyche. That’s what I believe she thinks. But who knows? We’d just given her a bath, an event she tolerates like a cat. And the mailman just rang […]

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“The Call of Chaos”

Columbia is filled with many residents who have an idea for a book. What makes Columbia unique is the percentage of people who invest in their idea all the way through to publication. Sean Frazier is a new addition to that ever-growing statistic with his first title, “The Call of Chaos (The Forgotten Years: Book […]

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“The Zenith Escape”

Imagination and excitement. The playwrights of the Jackie White Memorial Play Writing Contest look to capture both of these in the hearts of young audiences. At Columbia Entertainment Company (CEC), the contest is a staple of the theatrical season and this year promises to be a unique experience with the children’s musical “The Zenith Escape” […]

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Goose Dog Diaries

photos by L.G. Patterson Dulce I’m a working dog, born and bred. My mom was a border collie who fell on hard times. A kind woman adopted her and a month later was rewarded with ten pups, including me. My dad? Well, he was never in the picture, but some speculate he was an Aussie, […]

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CoMo’s Passionate and Growing Homebrewing Community

Jon Whitaker is a certified cicerone and Beer Program Director at International Tap House in Kansas City, Mo. Come check out the 3rd annual iTAP/Logboat Brewing Homebrew Contest on Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at International Tap House. Now, let’s talk a little bit about homebrewing and what makes it such an important part […]

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A Clean Spring White

Editor’s Note: This article was published in 2017. Sarah Cyr, a sommelier and former co-owner of The Wine Cellar & Bistro, a onetime Columbia restaurant, is an expert on all things vino. Here is her pick for a superb  spring white, written while her restaurant was still open. Every spring, I have the urge to […]

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Grilling Time

Jon Whitaker is a certified cicerone and Beer Program Director at International Tap House in Kansas City, Mo.   It’s to get outside and fire up the grill. While the food can stay traditional, let’s talk about some different options for what to drink with the meal.   Unibroue Trois Pistoles is my go-to when […]

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Get Crackin’

Eggs. They are my go-to in all situations, from a traditional morning breakfast to an “I-have-nothing-in-the-fridge-but-3-eggs-and-a-block-of-cheese dinner.” They are classic, delicious and easy to execute. One of my favorite versions of an egg is an omelette. It’s a perfect blank canvas for many different flavor combinations. This version is pigged up with a handsome amount […]

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Columbia’s Best Man

Columbia loves a winner. Our pride soars when we watch our hometown heroes. NASCAR backflippers. Hollywood Hamms. Gridiron greats. This town has cranked out bold thinkers and bestsellers, cool actors, business titans, and science wizards. So who is Columbia’s Best Man? Would you pick a man who can pack Memorial Stadium? A man who could […]

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Hammock Time

Just in time for springtime hammock reading, Prospect Park Books has released “The Good Byline: A Riley Ellison Mystery,” by Jill Orr. The light, humorous mystery deserves a weekend session of fresh air. Author Jill Orr knew what she wanted to provide her audience. “I wrote the kind of book that I like to read,” […]