Events

Meals on Wheels of Columbia provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors and others in need. “Big Wheels” is the primary fundraiser for this 100 percent locally-funded organization. Supporters can order Panera boxed lunches to be delivered to their business the week of April 23-27 with half the cost directly benefiting Meals on Wheels of Columbia.

“Big Wheels,” the primary fundraiser for Meals on Wheels of Columbia, will be held the week of April 23-27. Gourmet boxed lunches from Panera, with smoked ham, smoked turkey and vegetarian options, are sold for $10 and delivered to workplaces across Columbia. Five dollars from every lunch ordered directly supports Meals on Wheels of Columbia in its mission to provide hot, nutritious meals to those in need. The deadline to order is April 20. Meals can be ordered online at http://www.MealsOnWheelsColumbia.org or by calling 573-886-7554.

Ladies and Gentlemen – START YOUR ENGINES!!!!
Our gala theme this year is NASCAR and we are getting a
“jump-start” on the event with a set date of April 21st.

Tickets are $150 (Early Bird pricing before Nov. 31st – $125)

Our Rainbow House Masquerade Ball is our biggest and most important fundraiser. We hold it each year in April in honor of April being Child Abuse Awareness month. The funds raised from the Gala support Rainbow House by helping to provide food, clothing, bedding and more for the children that stay here through out the year.

UNMASK A CHILD’S FUTURE!
Did you know that almost 50% of funding our Children’s Shelter funding comes from our community? Thanks to you, Rainbow House serves almost 600 kids each year through our Children”s Emergency Shelter, Homeless Youth Program and Child Advocacy Center!

Accepting Live & Silent Auction items – Sponsorships Available Now at Early Bird Pricing – Candidate Nominations Welcome (candidates raise money for RBH) – Procurement Committee Openings

Early Bird pricing is available for Sponsorships at up to 30% off normal price. Don’t wait to get your sponsorship locked in because the Early Bird pricing is only good through November 31st. This is going to be a FUN and EXCITING event!!!

Some of the event activities:
• Wine pull
• Plated dinner
• Games
• Masquerade Masks Provided
• DJ AP
• Candidate’s Coronation
More to come!

Please contact April Barnett at abarnett@rainbowhousecolumbia.org or 573-819-1203 to get your Sponsorship locked in with Early Bird Pricing,
to donate an Auction item or to nominate a couple for our Royal Candidates!

The majority of musical theatre songs written for women have men as the topic. “Lady Parts,” a new song cycle, was written to break that mold. Sponsored by the MU Women’s & Gender Studies Department, this world premiere performance includes 16 original new songs, ranging from hilarious to bittersweet, that give female performers the chance to sing about being human.

Music is by Meg Phillips Crespy, winner of the 2017 Jackie White National Children’s Playwriting Contest (for music composition) and of the Missouri Film Commission’s 2018 Missouri Stories Fellowship. Lyrics are by Meg Phillips Crespy with additional lyrics by Mark Baumgartner, David Crespy, Natasha Ria El-Scari, DeeDee Farris and Meredith Shaw. The cast features local performers Christine Bay, Samantha Boisclair, Leia Brooks, Diana Curtwright, Rochara Knight, Hephzibah Niamh, Meg Phillips Crespy, and Anna Ralls.

The evening will provide laughs, a few tears, and will leave audiences feeling upbeat. Recommended for ages 13 and up (contains mature language). Admission is $10 for general public at https://Lady-Parts.ticketleap.com or at the door, and free for MU faculty, staff, and students with ID.

Meals on Wheels of Columbia provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors and others in need. “Big Wheels” is the primary fundraiser for this 100 percent locally-funded organization. Supporters can order Panera boxed lunches to be delivered to their business the week of April 23-27 with half the cost directly benefiting Meals on Wheels of Columbia.

“Big Wheels,” the primary fundraiser for Meals on Wheels of Columbia, will be held the week of April 23-27. Gourmet boxed lunches from Panera, with smoked ham, smoked turkey and vegetarian options, are sold for $10 and delivered to workplaces across Columbia. Five dollars from every lunch ordered directly supports Meals on Wheels of Columbia in its mission to provide hot, nutritious meals to those in need. The deadline to order is April 20. Meals can be ordered online at http://www.MealsOnWheelsColumbia.org or by calling 573-886-7554.

http://renewmo.org

Come join us on Sunday, April 22  at Logboat Brewing Company for a “Wake Up To Mental Health” event benefiting Project Wake Up: End the Mental Illness Stigma! Project Wake Up is an organization founded by Mizzou students whose mission is to educate on the most common suicidal warning signs, highlight and illustrate important suicide awareness and prevention methods, and end a stigma surrounding mental health.

The event will feature three live music artists dedicated to ending the mental health stigma, as well as a raffle, yard games, food trucks and drinks. Both Logboat and the food trucks will be generously donating 10 percent of the funds raised on the day of the event to this cause.

Donations are highly encouraged and can be made through Venmo (@ProjectWakeUp) or in-person on the day of the event. All funds raised will go towards working to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide through a feature-length documentary, scholarships, and educational tools for  college campuses.

The world-famous Moscow Festival Ballet presents “Cinderella.” Often considered the finest achievement of the classical ballet, this piece offers a grandiose and refined blending of traditional mime, expressive pas d’action and spectacular divertissements in a lavish theatrical setting.

The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 by Sergei Radchenko, legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet. Radchenko brought together the elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent company. Since its inception, the group has toured internationally to great acclaim.

http://www.concertseries.org

“The Rimers of Eldritch”

by Lanford Wilson, directed by Dr. David Crespy

This haunting and lyrical murder mystery, written by Missouri’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Lanford Wilson, digs into the dark, decaying heart of hate in a small town. The production runs concurrently with “Missouri Self-Taught: Lanford Wilson and the American Drama,” a theatre conference which features visits from Wilson’s Tony Award-winning director, Marshall W. Mason, and Tanya Berezin, artistic director of Circle Repertory Theatre.

7:30 p.m.: April 25 – 28

2:00 p.m.: April 29

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 box office. Early Bird discount is not available online or by phone. Group discounts available only at the Rhynsburger box office, please call (573) 882-PLAY (7529).

“The Rimers of Eldritch”

by Lanford Wilson, directed by Dr. David Crespy

This haunting and lyrical murder mystery, written by Missouri’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Lanford Wilson, digs into the dark, decaying heart of hate in a small town. The production runs concurrently with “Missouri Self-Taught: Lanford Wilson and the American Drama,” a theatre conference which features visits from Wilson’s Tony Award-winning director, Marshall W. Mason, and Tanya Berezin, artistic director of Circle Repertory Theatre.

7:30 p.m.: April 25 – 28

2:00 p.m.: April 29

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 box office. Early Bird discount is not available online or by phone. Group discounts available only at the Rhynsburger box office, please call (573) 882-PLAY (7529).

Who knows what may be lurking on this mystical musical journey presented by Stephens College Performing Arts at Macklanburg Playhouse? The classic fairy tale musical “Into the Woods” beckons. Filled with characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Cinderella” and many more, this story involves tales that collide, intertwine and cause a bit of chaos. Well-known musical numbers include “Into the Woods,” “On the Steps of the Palace” and “Last Midnight.” 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee on April 29.

http://www.stephens.edu/events

“The Rimers of Eldritch”

by Lanford Wilson, directed by Dr. David Crespy

This haunting and lyrical murder mystery, written by Missouri’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Lanford Wilson, digs into the dark, decaying heart of hate in a small town. The production runs concurrently with “Missouri Self-Taught: Lanford Wilson and the American Drama,” a theatre conference which features visits from Wilson’s Tony Award-winning director, Marshall W. Mason, and Tanya Berezin, artistic director of Circle Repertory Theatre.

7:30 p.m.: April 25 – 28

2:00 p.m.: April 29

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 box office. Early Bird discount is not available online or by phone. Group discounts available only at the Rhynsburger box office, please call (573) 882-PLAY (7529).

Join us for our No Limit Texas Hold ’em Charity Poker Tournament! Prizes! Raffles!

Doors open at  3 p.m.
Tournament starts promptly at  4 p.m.

• Cash prizes with a GUARANTEED 1st prize of $1,000! (up to 1 place per table paid)
• Bounties! High hand & bad  beat Payouts!
• $50  buyin  with rebuys and break  add on
• Double entry/rebuy options!   Unlimited 1/2 price rebuys!
• $10 all you can eat dinner of BBQ, sides, desserts and snacks — cash bar for beverages

Spectrum Health Care (SHC) began as an organization providing compassionate care to those living with HIV/AIDS in 1992. As medical advancements were made, we began providing case management and housing services to those living with HIV/AIDS in the 37-county North Central Region. Our mission has broadened even further, as we opened a primary care clinic last fall that is making health care accessible for uninsured, low-income and marginalized residents in our service area. With only 3 months of full operation in 2017, and pending insurance carrier participation, we had over 275 appointments and most patients paid a nominal fee on our sliding scale or their projected co-pay. Our clinic operates on a sliding scale fee-based system for those who are lower income or uninsured.  No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay.  Last year, SHC served 3,446 clients through our prevention, case management, housing and clinical programs–-with that number anticipated to grow significantly in 2018.

As with all fundraising events, proceeds from our annual poker tournament are critical in helping to underwrite these direct program costs not covered by current contracts and grants. Through the generosity of sponsors and the attendees, SHC can continue to provide critical services that help improve the quality of health and life for individuals and families in North Central Missouri.

Who knows what may be lurking on this mystical musical journey presented by Stephens College Performing Arts at Macklanburg Playhouse? The classic fairy tale musical “Into the Woods” beckons. Filled with characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Cinderella” and many more, this story involves tales that collide, intertwine and cause a bit of chaos. Well-known musical numbers include “Into the Woods,” “On the Steps of the Palace” and “Last Midnight.” 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee on April 29.

http://www.stephens.edu/events

“The Rimers of Eldritch”

by Lanford Wilson, directed by Dr. David Crespy

This haunting and lyrical murder mystery, written by Missouri’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Lanford Wilson, digs into the dark, decaying heart of hate in a small town. The production runs concurrently with “Missouri Self-Taught: Lanford Wilson and the American Drama,” a theatre conference which features visits from Wilson’s Tony Award-winning director, Marshall W. Mason, and Tanya Berezin, artistic director of Circle Repertory Theatre.

7:30 p.m.: April 25 – 28

2:00 p.m.: April 29

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 box office. Early Bird discount is not available online or by phone. Group discounts available only at the Rhynsburger box office, please call (573) 882-PLAY (7529).

Who knows what may be lurking on this mystical musical journey presented by Stephens College Performing Arts at Macklanburg Playhouse? The classic fairy tale musical “Into the Woods” beckons. Filled with characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Cinderella” and many more, this story involves tales that collide, intertwine and cause a bit of chaos. Well-known musical numbers include “Into the Woods,” “On the Steps of the Palace” and “Last Midnight.” 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee on April 29.

http://www.stephens.edu/events

“The Rimers of Eldritch”

by Lanford Wilson, directed by Dr. David Crespy

This haunting and lyrical murder mystery, written by Missouri’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Lanford Wilson, digs into the dark, decaying heart of hate in a small town. The production runs concurrently with “Missouri Self-Taught: Lanford Wilson and the American Drama,” a theatre conference which features visits from Wilson’s Tony Award-winning director, Marshall W. Mason, and Tanya Berezin, artistic director of Circle Repertory Theatre.

7:30 pm: April 25 – 28

2:00 pm: April 29

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  p.m., 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 box office. Early Bird discount is not available online or by phone. Group discounts available only at the Rhynsburger box office, please call (573) 882-PLAY (7529).

Who knows what may be lurking on this mystical musical journey presented by Stephens College Performing Arts at Macklanburg Playhouse? The classic fairy tale musical “Into the Woods” beckons. Filled with characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Cinderella” and many more, this story involves tales that collide, intertwine and cause a bit of chaos. Well-known musical numbers include “Into the Woods,” “On the Steps of the Palace” and “Last Midnight.” 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee on April 29.

http://www.stephens.edu/events