March 30, 2021

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Rocking Out

Each summer, a group of 25 teenagers from around Columbia comes together for a seven-day camp experience filled with music lessons, planning, songwriting, rehearsals, and creativity, fueled by the promise of taking the stage at the end of the week as a bona fide rock star. The week is intense — emotional and exhausting, empowering […]

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Party Like It’s 1962

When Christine and Brian Grace moved their family to the home in 2016, they enlisted the help of Spillman Homes to remodel and refresh, beginning with the main level and then moving to the basement. Thanks to the help of both Spillman Homes and Studio Home Inc., the basement is now the space that’s used

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Aarik Danielsen

Job description I write, edit, and assign stories for the Tribune’s twice-weekly arts sections, which means covering everything from music and literature to visual art, theater, and dance. I also contribute the occasional non-arts feature and pitch in with editing duties when and where I’m needed.  Professional background After graduating with two bachelor’s degrees in

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The Music Maker

When St. Louis native Jason Schrick, 41, moved to Columbia 13 years ago, he didn’t know he’d be opening his own music production company. He had been the frontman for rock band Six by Silver, which toured regionally and experienced some success: They had a song, “Make Believe,” featured on the TV show One Tree

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April: Movers & Shakers

John Jones Simmons Banks announced its selection of John Jones as vice president and trust advisor for Columbia. John has close to 30 years of industry experience and has previously served as executive vice president and senior trust officer at Independent Trust Company of America. At Simmons, he will oversee wealth and estate planning needs

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April: Closer Look

Ellianna’s Donut Shop Business is sweet for Columbia’s newest breakfast go-to, Ellianna’s Donut Shop. Located off of Grindstone Parkway since early October, they’ve been known to sell out on the weekends.  “We’ve had a lot of good reviews, a lot of positive things from our customers,” says Tola Mam, owner of the shop. “We hope

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