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CYSK: Sarah Dresser & Kristofor Husted

CYSK: Sarah Dresser & Kristofor Husted

A man and woman are smiling at the camera, standing outdoors with a background of colorful autumn foliage. The man is wearing a plaid shirt, and the woman has long brown hair.

Sarah Dresser and Kristofor Husted share about their jobs, favorite local activities, and what brought them to Columbia.

How did you meet?
Sarah: We should have met at a holiday party we both attended, but our paths didn’t cross. We were introduced by a mutual friend a couple of months later.

What was your first date?
S: We grabbed drinks at the newly opened 9th Street Public House. Our evening was taken over by a St. Patrick’s Day themed pub crawl.

What keeps you busy during the week?
S: I am the manager for the City of Columbia’s Office of Cultural Affairs – a job I love! Overseeing the City’s public art projects, annual funding to nonprofit arts organizations, and a number of special events means there is never a dull moment during the week.
K: I’m a reporter, producer, and podcaster for KBIA, Columbia’s NPR member station. I also teach at the journalism school, working with students in the newsroom and the classroom.

What do you like to do in your free time?
S: I try to stay active through yoga, biking, and walking our dog, Lou. I’m also a member of the MU Choral Union, singing in the alto section.
K: I like to watch sports with my friends, especially if any of my home Bay area teams are playing. I like to cook and try new recipes. Whenever I get the chance, I love to go fishing on the river.

What is your favorite art/culture activity in Columbia?
S: There are so many that I enjoy – it’s hard to choose! I try to make it to every First Friday in the North Village Arts District and the True/False Film Fest has become an event I look forward to every year.
K: I love to grab a drink at Uprise Bakery, peruse some vinyl at Hitt Records, and then take in a new film at Ragtag Cinema. I also like to check out readings at One Mic and The Next Weather Series.

What is the key to a lasting and healthy relationship?
S: Having your own interests – it gives you something to talk about when you spend time together.
K: Communication.

What is the best quality of your partner?
S: His compassion for others.
K: Her individuality.

What is unique about your relationship?
S: Our sing-a-long/dance parties.
K: We are both fairly extroverted and thrive in group settings. We feed off each other’s energy.

What does the future hold for the two of you?
S: More traveling – I hope we can plan for a trip to Europe in the next few years.
K: More inside jokes. More bird watching. And more BBQs.

What are some of your favorite outdoor activities?
S: Riding my bike, hiking, and skiing.
K: Grilling, fishing, and gardening.

What is your favorite restaurant in Columbia?
S: Chris McD’s is our new neighborhood favorite.
K: I’m going to abstain because I’m friends with several chefs in town.

What has been your favorite project to work on together?
S: Planning our wedding.
K: Buying a house last year.

What brought you both to Columbia?
S: After graduating with my master’s, a job with the City’s Office of Cultural Affairs became available and it was a perfect fit.
K: I was working at NPR in Washington, DC, and I wanted back in the field. I moved to Columbia to report on agriculture.

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