Inside Scoop

Parking will be free at all downtown parking meters and inside all city parking garages this weekend. When using a parking garage Friday through Sunday, patrons without a permit patrons can park in any hourly or permit…

Ring in the new year at The Blue Note's annual "DECADANCE" bash starting at 7 p.m. Dance to the tunes of Columbia's most-recognized DJ, Requiem, while celebrating the start of 2022. Consider this party an official Blue Note tradition, since…

Logboat Brewing Co.'s spectacular free Candy Cane Crib light display can still be enjoyed from the comfort of your car from now until the end of the year. Hours are from 4:30-12 a.m. daily. Or, you can stop in for a brew or two. Have you…

On Sunday, Dec. 26, from 10-11 a.m. or 6-7 p.m., take part in a sensory-friendly kitty conclave at Papa's Cat Café. This event's being held in partnership with the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Your…

Everyone is welcome at one of two Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at Christian Fellowship Church. At either 5 or 6:30 p.m., come sing Christmas carols, hear an inspirational message and light candles. These are great services for…

Although many Columbia light displays are over, you can still enjoy a drive-thru light park in Jefferson City. The Capital City Festival of Lights is open from 6 to 9 p.m. (except on Monday) now through the end of the year. All $20 (per…

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…

Editor's note: This article was originally published in the February 2017 issue of Inside Columbia. Jon Whitaker is a certified cicerone and Beer Program Director at International Tap House in Kansas City, Mo. Of course we…