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Photos by L.G. Patterson The Mareck Center for Dance will kick off its 17th season with its annual fall performance, “Unleashed.” Set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Missouri Theatre, as part of the University Concert Series, this…

Kojaba Bar Korean Japanese BBQ has closed its doors for the last time. The local spot opened in 2007 and served both Korean and Japanese specialties. It officially closed at the end of October According to its Facebook page, the…

This month’s First Friday in the North Village Arts District will celebrate the third and final art installations for 2022. Set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, the free gallery crawl is held on the first Friday of each month, with live music, art…

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…

Photos by L.G. Patterson Though Columbia and Boone County have typically seen steady growth over the years, local financial experts discussed ways to improve the area’s economy and stimulate large, long-term growth. Supporting startup…

Abigail Derrick Photography After nine years together, Ally Hill and Curtis Holliday were married in a timeless and romantic ceremony at Emerson Fields. In celebrating their special day, the high school sweethearts never lost focus on the…

Photo By: L.G. Patterson Lynne Jensen Lampe’s debut poetry collection revolves around one topic: her relationship with her late mother. Many of us can claim complicated relationships with one or both parents, but Lampe’s experience was…

Photos by L.G. Patterson With the start of football season comes the perfect time to throw a great tailgate party to cheer on our own Mizzou Tigers. So we asked Andrea Lyn Seppo of Andrea Lyn Events to help us come up with your guide to…

Photos by L.G. Patterson Alex Demczak knows firsthand the power of a really good motivational speech. While attending the University of Missouri, the former walk-on quarterback met best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon, who was…

Photos by Catherine Rhodes Photography Family has always been the top priority for Sara Allen and Jacob Gibson. So, as the couple celebrated their nuptials with loved ones at the Missouri United Methodist Church, with a reception at The…

Photos by L.G. Patterson It’s been a few years since Marcus Lucas called Columbia home. The Liberty native came to mid-Missouri to attend Mizzou, where he played for the Tigers, graduating with a business degree in 2014. After becoming an…

If you're looking for a new kitten or just want to learn more about how to take care of them, then there's an event for you this weekend. The Central Missouri Humane Society is hosting a kitten shower from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Lizzi…

Get ready for a birthday celebration this weekend. The Morning Shag with Shags and Trevor, the morning show on classic rock station 96.7 KCMQ, is celebrating 10 years with a free birthday bash at 8 p.m. Friday at Rose Park. The Mercury…

Photography by Captured by Kt (Katie Dahle) Anna Smith and Joe Langworthy made their wedding a celebration of all things Columbia. While attending college at Mizzou, Joe met and befriended Anna’s brother, which is how they first met.…

Take a break and enjoy some laughs with Ponies Improv Comedy. This local improv troupe is based out of Talking Horse Productions and specializes in short-form improv games. From 7-9 p.m. Friday, the group will perform family-friendly…

To celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, McNally's Irish Pub is hosting a Pride Party tonight. The celebration at the pub at 7 N. 6th St. will include live music, piñatas, a photo booth, drink specials and a drag show with Divas by Design. There…

Enjoy a selection of American songs as part of Fourth of July celebrations this weekend with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra's Stars, Stripes, and Symphony concert. Set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Missouri Theater, this annual concert…

Nothing says Fourth of July like fireworks, and the city's annual Fire in the Sky celebration is set for Monday evening at Stephens Lake Park. The city of Columbia's 70th annual Fourth of July event will begin at 6 p.m. on the western…

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…

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…