On Saturday, Jan. 29, treat yourself to a stack of ‘cakes at the 70th annual Pancake & Sausage Day, presented by Cosmopolitan International Columbia Luncheon & Breakfast Clubs. The drive-thru event will be held from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jerry Sigmund Cosmopolitan Center. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the […]
The Discovery Garden Club and the Columbia Public Library will be hosting a Winter Garden Forum via Zoom on Sunday, Jan. 30, from 1:30-3:30 pm. Get inspiration for a new gardening season from two experts. Kelly McGowan, field specialist in horticulture with MU Extension, will talk about growing lavender in Missouri. Matthew Dolan, with the […]
The Red Cross blood supply is at its lowest level in more than 10 years. But you can help. Visit Columbia Mall on Friday, Jan. 28, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., during the American Red Cross Blood Drive being held there. The latest COVID-19 surge and severe winter weather present further risks to the […]
The weather couldn’t be better for a Chocolate Fest, and Günter Hans is having one Jan. 28-29, starting at 4 p.m. each afternoon. Come cozy up with a mug of boozy hot chocolate and your friends in the Barrel Room at Günter Hans. Choose Günter Hans’ Double Chocolate Ghirardelli base with Irish Cream liquor to […]
Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, a quintessentially American artist whose wide-ranging catalog of work incisively explores the intimate moments and universal emotions that bind us together. Over the course of two decades, the GRAMMY® Award winner – and seven-time nominee – has crafted nine classic studio albums and two […]
If one of your resolutions was to eat a healthier diet, plan a trip to the Columbia Farmers Market this Saturday. The market is open inside the MU Health Care Pavilion from 9 a.m.-noon. Get out and get some fresh air and fresh produce. The selection varies by season but often includes fruits and veggies, […]
Yes! There’s a puppy yoga event Saturday, Jan. 22, at 1:30 p.m., at Lizzie & Rocco’s Green Meadows location. They’re partnering with Sarah’s Studio and Second Chance to help you stretch your limbs, open up your chest and possibly open up your heart. What’s better than downward dog with a dog? Spend some time with […]
We featured Victory Gardeners and its owner Laura Flacks-Narrol in our May/June 2021 issue of Inside Columbia magazine. Sadly, we’ve learned that they will not be growing any plants this season, due to a variety of factors, including a need for more economic stability and restrictive neighborhood regulations. Instead, the business is having a seed […]
All newly engaged couples are invited to a bridal showcase Sunday, Jan. 23 at Eagle Knoll Golf Course in Hartsburg. The showcase will be held in the course’s brand new venue: View 18. From 12-3 p.m. you can tour the venue while it’s decked out in full elegant decor, mingle with wedding vendors and enjoy […]
Visit the Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia through Jan. 28 for a chance to see the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt during its final mid-Missouri exhibition. In late 2018, the State Historical Society of Missouri and Missouri Star Quilt Company, in partnership with the Missouri State Quilters Guild, teamed up to create the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt. […]
Meet with local wedding industry experts who can help take the stress out of planning the perfect day by visiting the Central Missouri Wedding Expo this weekend. These professional experts are ready to offer their knowledge in creating the vision that you want for your big day. You’ll also be entered to win a $10,000 Wedding […]
The Columbia branch of the Daniel Boone Regional Library is having a magazine giveaway this Saturday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. You can get free issues of magazines of all types from 2020. Browse children’s mags, cooking, news and lots more! FREE! Reminder: This branch is closed today, Thursday, Jan. 13, while new technology […]
… experiencing an incredible tribute band at The Blue Note! Elton Dan and the Rocket Band is touring the nation channeling one of rock’s greatest, most colorful and prolific performers — the legendary Elton John. Fun, flashy and theatrical, the group, formed in 2014, has played in 18 states to date as well as in […]
Chicago may be known as the Second City, but in this case, it’s Columbia! Our very own Ragtag Cinema was chosen for the second screening of the only 35mm print of an award-winning film BEFORE it heads to Chicago on a five-city national tour! Winner of Best First Feature Award at the 2021 Berlin International […]
On Saturday, Jan. 22, at 9 a.m., join other runners and enjoy a morning on Rhett’s Run at Cosmo Park. This 4.3-mile trail run will take racers through the scenic twists and turns of this hilly, well-maintained single track course. The race starts and finishes at Antimi Shelter. All participants will receive a long-sleeved performance […]
On Monday, Jan. 17, walk to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a Candlelight Walk And Memorial Celebration in his name. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the Armory Sports Center, and proceed to the Memorial Celebration at St. Luke UMC where a service will be […]
If stopping smoking was one of your resolutions, check out Quit Now Classes from the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Classes are available online for free and take place every other Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Using tobacco in any form weakens the immune system, which makes it harder for your body to fight disease. If you […]
Dream of starting a small business? Get practical advice from a pro who knows: Jessie Yankee, director of the Missouri Women’s Business Center (MOWBC) at a free seminar Tuesday, Jan.11, from 6-7:30 p.m. The class will be held in the ProsperU classroom at Central Bank of Boone County’s main bank at 700 E. Broadway. Prior […]
The Columbia Public Library announced it will be closing for a technology update Jan. 11-13. Curbside pickup, online chat, outreach services and the bookmobile will continue as usual during the closure. According to a news release, the new tech will allow for a faster check-in and check-out process. The new radio frequency identification technology will […]
If your Christmas included trimming a real tree, then you’ll be glad to hear how you go about disposing of it. No, the city can’t help you with all those niggling needles you’ll keep finding for months, but otherwise you can easily be tree-free. The city offers several different live tree disposal options: Now through […]
