Events

Get an early start to the Roots N Blues N BBQ weekend with the free RNBNBBQ Kickoff in The District. Hear local musicians while wining, dining and shopping downtown.

http://www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

“You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”

Music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, book by John Gordon, directed by Dr. Cat Gleason.

For 50 years this musical has been delighting audiences all over the country, bringing to life Charles M. Shultz’s comic about a boy and his dog. The Peanuts gang brings us some of their most memorable and beloved moments – Lucy’s five-cent psychiatry, Snoopy’s flights of fancy, and much more.

7:30 pm: Sept 27 – 30

2:00 pm: Oct 1

Rhynsburger Theatre

Tickets are $15

Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.

BOX OFFICE:

MU Theatre box office in the Rhynsburger Theatre lobby
from 2-5 pm, Mon. – Fri and one hour before show times.

Or by calling 573-882-PLAY (7529)

And online at http://www.theatre.missouri.edu

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS: $2 discount on tickets purchased one week or more ahead of show at either box office. Early Bird discount is not available online. Group discounts available only at the Rhynsburger box office, please call (573) 882-PLAY (7529).

The 11th annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, presented by StorageMart, will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 29-October 1, 2017 at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri. First Launched in 2007, the festival features over 30 artists representing the genres of roots, blues, gospel, country, folk, bluegrass, rock and soul. The line up includes international, national, regional and local artists. American Blues Scene magazine called it “One of the most prominent festivals in the country!” As well as live music, fans enjoy delicious barbecue from local and regional vendors. The festival includes a kick-off event Thursday night, a ½ Marathon and 10K on Saturday morning, and a Gospel Celebration on Sunday. The festival is a fun, true and unique celebration of music, food and culture.

LINE UP
Friday: Gary Clark Jr., Booker T’s Stax Revue, Old 97’s, Lee Fields & The Expressions, The Suffers, and Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys

Saturday: Leon Bridges, Band of Horses, Pokey LaFarge, The Mavericks, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, The SteelDrivers, Untamed Youth, Nikki Hill, The Hooten Hallers, and Kent Burnside & The Flood Brothers

Sunday: Ryan Adams, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Fairfield Four, Amanda Shires, Ana Popovic, Music Maker Blues Revue, Chump Change, and Broadway Blues

Roots N Blues N BBQ returns to Stephens Lake Park for its 11^th year! The food and music-filled festival has become of Columbia’s favorites. American Blues Scene magazine called it “one of the most prominent festivals in the country.” The event features more than 30 artists representing roots, blues, gospel, country, folk, bluegrass, rock and soul. Some of this year’s performers include Leon Bridges, Band of Horses, Ryan Adams, John Prine and Emmylou Harris. 

http://www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

A weekend to be encouraged and strengthened in your marriage through workshops, speakers and activities. Radio host and author of the book “Unoffendable,” Brant Hansen will be speaking on this year’s theme, Deeply Rooted. Please join us as we seek to grow in our marriages and become better spouses for each other, our family and our community.

“You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”

Music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, book by John Gordon, directed by Dr. Cat Gleason.

For 50 years this musical has been delighting audiences all over the country, bringing to life Charles M. Shultz’s comic about a boy and his dog. The Peanuts gang brings us some of their most memorable and beloved moments – Lucy’s five-cent psychiatry, Snoopy’s flights of fancy, and much more.

7:30 pm: Sept 27 – 30

2:00 pm: Oct 1

Rhynsburger Theatre

Tickets are $15

Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.

BOX OFFICE:

MU Theatre box office in the Rhynsburger Theatre lobby
from 2-5 pm, Mon. – Fri and one hour before show times.

Or by calling 573-882-PLAY (7529)

And online at http://www.theatre.missouri.edu

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS: $2 discount on tickets purchased one week or more ahead of show at either box office. Early Bird discount is not available online. Group discounts available only at the Rhynsburger box office, please call (573) 882-PLAY (7529).

Be a part of the Roots N Blues N BBQ Betsy Farris Memorial ½ Marathon and 10K. Runners can experience live music on the course as they run through Columbia’s nature trails downtown and the University of Missouri campus before finishing at Stephens Lake Park. Participants will receive a race shirt, finisher’s medal and free barbecue and beer after the event. In addition, runners get a voucher towards a discounted ticket to The Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival.

http://www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

$10 entry fee for students. Entry fee includes T-shirt and registration packet.  Parents and teachers run free!
NOTE: Parents are allowed to run/walk with their child free of charge. However, if the parents want to receive a Pumpkin Run T-shirt with the run, they need to register and pay the entry fee.

http://www.smsg.org

Roots N Blues N BBQ returns to Stephens Lake Park for its 11^th year! The food and music-filled festival has become of Columbia’s favorites. American Blues Scene magazine called it “one of the most prominent festivals in the country.” The event features more than 30 artists representing roots, blues, gospel, country, folk, bluegrass, rock and soul. Some of this year’s performers include Leon Bridges, Band of Horses, Ryan Adams, John Prine and Emmylou Harris. 

http://www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

“You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”

Music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, book by John Gordon, directed by Dr. Cat Gleason.

For 50 years this musical has been delighting audiences all over the country, bringing to life Charles M. Shultz’s comic about a boy and his dog. The Peanuts gang brings us some of their most memorable and beloved moments – Lucy’s five-cent psychiatry, Snoopy’s flights of fancy, and much more.

7:30 pm: Sept 27 – 30

2:00 pm: Oct 1

Rhynsburger Theatre

Tickets are $15

Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.

BOX OFFICE:

MU Theatre box office in the Rhynsburger Theatre lobby
from 2-5 pm, Mon. – Fri and one hour before show times.

Or by calling 573-882-PLAY (7529)

And online at http://www.theatre.missouri.edu

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS: $2 discount on tickets purchased one week or more ahead of show at either box office. Early Bird discount is not available online. Group discounts available only at the Rhynsburger box office, please call (573) 882-PLAY (7529).