“The power of the arts to transcend and transform the human condition comes because the arts create circles of convergence, a place for people to meet and share and to talk and to listen. The arts invite relationship. This is the reason the arts are one of the very positive and creative ways we can […]
Deb Roberts among local, national artists featured in PS:Gallery spring show Read More »
Public Communications Officer, City of Columbia AGE: 47 JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for handling public records requests; conducting outreach for the “Imagine Columbia’s Future” Visioning Process; serving as city staff liaison for Columbia Submarine Committee and Sister Cities programs; working with other city communicators to keep the public informed about issues; supervising city mailroom and printing
Since its formation by husband-and-wife team Rob and Christi Wolverton in 2004, R. Anthony Development Group has experienced tremendous growth. “Now we have a bigger infrastructure,” Rob said. “Our marketing approach is less product-based and more specific to name recognition.” Indeed, the name R. Anthony Development Group is best known for its development of the
Business Profile: Development group supports community involvement Read More »
Cosmo Park…neighborhood parks…trails and playgrounds. Making a park requires a convergence of need, resources and opportunity, and it all starts with planning. Just as it tries to accommodate future needs for roads, utilities and public safety services, the City of Columbia plans for parks. As Columbia’s population grows, so does the demand for recreational programs.
How to make a park: plans under way for southeast recreation area Read More »
When Barry and Mandy Mazuch began searching for a second home to accommodate their growing family, their search criteria included new construction, easy access to Highway 63, a feeling of community with fellow neighbors and a safe place to raise their children. They found all those elements, and other amenities, at Brookside Square, a 60-acre
Brookside Square design promotes old-fashioned neighborly interactions Read More »
The year is 1969. The Vietnam War is being waged in Southeast Asia. The summer of love is celebrated at a place called Woodstock. Hurricane Camille ravages the Mississippi coast. Charles Manson goes on a bloody rampage in California, and Neil Armstrong holds the world rapt on July 20, taking his historic walk. Here at
The landmark Bull Pen Café at the east end of Business Loop 70 is closing on March 31 after 57 years of operation, and owner Jackie Cockrell said the loss of customers after the smoking ban is largely to blame. “There has been a series of things that knocked me back,” Cockrell said. “I don’t
Blooms will replace books in August when Allen’s Flowers takes over a portion of the space occupied by 9th Street Bookstore until March 31. Bargain hunters should mark another date on their calendars. In July, Allen’s will have a moving sale. After 65 years in the same location, Allen’s owner Sandra Ferguson said, “The basement
Socket leaves downton, Allen’s staying on 9th Street Read More »
If you think you can’t lose weight in cyberspace, you’re wrong. It’s mandatory on Shape Up Missouri’s Web site, where losing weight is a team sport. Get a group together, and check out www.smsg.org/SUM. It works like this: The site tracks the team’s activity minutes and weight loss, and the biggest losers win. Prizes are
Each of us has a different need for personal space. Some of us are more amenable to closeness and the proximity of others. Others operate more independently and feel intruded upon by close interactions. How much space each person needs is personal. There is a general rule of thumb, however, that people prefer a minimum
Physical work space influences employee interaction, comfort Read More »
