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Are you trying to quit smoking or know someone who is? Whether it's traditional cigarettes or e-ones, there is a wealth of resources available in Columbia to help adults — as well as teens — kick the habit. Smoking is the No. 1 cause of…

Are you looking to dive deeper into the depths of your mind, understand yourself and gain greater perspectives on how to cause empowering change within? Understanding and interpreting your dreams can help. The Columbia School of…

Are rando facts and atypical topics right up your alley? Check out weekly Thursday Night Trivia at Günter Hans. Teams of six are welcome, you just need to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign in and register. Every week there are new categories,…

The MU men’s basketball team plays its final home game of the season on Saturday, March 5, at 2:30 p.m. at Mizzou Arena. Their final home game is against the Georgia Bulldogs. Let’s hope those dogs can’t hunt! Get out there and support the…

Talking Horse’s hilarious improv group, The Ponies, is presenting “Freshly Picked First Friday,” an improv show on Friday, March 4. It runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. It could be a great “live” break from True/False, if you’re enjoying that, or…

If you're a fan of Latin dancing, kick up your heels on Friday, March 3, at Pressed in downtown Columbia. Are you a salsa sensation? A cha-cha champ? Can you manage a memorable mambo or a passable paso doble? Whatever your Latin dance of…

Don't miss a fun fundraiser for a great cause! The 16th annual MFA Oil Rootin' Tootin' Chili Cookoff, presented by JES Holdings, is Saturday, March 5, at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. Tenacious teams (including one from Zimmer…

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, many are looking for ways to show their support for Ukraine, and that effort is now touching liquor sales. Over the weekend, Macadoodles in Columbia pulled all Russian-made vodka brands from…

Budlight recently released limited edition Rams' bottles so LA fans can celebrate their Super Bowl win. A bit ironic, wouldn't you say, seeing how Anheuser-Busch started in St. Louis. Of course, it's now known as Anheuser-Busch InBev, after…

If you haven't been to a Glenn's Dinner & Wine Series night, you're missing out! The next one's Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. Here's a taste of what's on the menu: First course = French shallot soup, second course = braised young…

The Rocheport winery is rebranding itself as it seeks to be a destination location. Late last month, Les Bourgeois issued a press release announcing the launch of The Bluff Top at Rocheport, which bills itself as a"trailside vineyard…

Photos by L.G. Patterson Changes are underway at Columbia mainstay Chris McD’s — not the least of which is new ownership. After 30 plus years, founder Chris McDonnell felt ready to pass the torch, which occurred this past December when he…

Photos by Jennifer Klink Photography Just before finishing her first year at Mizzou in 2012, Laura Fuchs went to St. Louis for a weekend to visit her high school friend, Mary, at Saint Louis University. Mary mentioned her new boyfriend…

This past Monday, Sumits Hot Yoga issued quite a challenge to the Columbia community. It's called Choose Your Challenge and here's how it works: You commit to completing either 20 or 30 classes in 30 days. Yes, we're already four days into…

It may be a bowling event with drag entertainers, but it will hardly be a drag! You can have some fun in your "spare" time Friday night, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at AMF Town & Country Lanes. The N+ Drag Lanes event includes bowling, a meet…

Fieldhouse was in the running for LineLeap's Bar Tab Battle -- and won! The bar will bring home a $5K Bar Tab Event. A few select people also won a $50 LineLeap credit. About the competition: Voting started Wednesday, Feb. 16 with…

The True/False Film Fest has returned back downtown this year and it begins today! Screenings start late this afternoon. Don't miss your chance to see a vast variety of documentaries including "2nd Chance," about a manufacturer who…

MU Health Care is actively working to prevent cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer in Missouri and nationwide, through education and heart health screenings like the free one coming up this Saturday from 7-10 a.m. at the ARC. At the…

The 11th annual Fitness For A Cure event in Columbia's happening this Saturday at The Crossing. It's from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and includes a variety of group fitness classes, food, a silent auction, kids' programming and fitness-related items for…

St. Louis' Soulard has nothin' on us! Newman Parish is throwing a free Mardi Gras festival here with a parade, music and King Cake on Saturday, Feb. 26. Candy and beads to throw into the crowd of onlookers will be provided. The parade…