Here we are — the July “Real Estate” issue. I’ve been pondering this letter for months, mostly because I knew it would be a tricky one to write. Why? Well, I don’t exactly feel qualified to wax poetic about real estate. I rent. I live in an apartment. I’ve made my little corner of Columbia […]
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‘Tis the season. Bar-b-que season, that is! Time to get out on the deck, patio, or back yard, fire up the grill, and get some of your favorite proteins going. There are numerous options to choose from, but we need to clarify some terminology here. Not everything that is cooked on a grill outside is
A legacy is the long-lasting impact of events that occurred in the past. As Columbia’s oldest, continuous arts nonprofit, the Columbia Art League (CAL) certainly has left its legacy in our community. Formed in 1959 as a grassroots movement by amateur artists who began meeting in each other’s homes to discuss their artwork, the organization
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As COMO Magazine launches The Scene, a new e-newsletter and magazine department, bringing that initiative to life called for someone with boundless energy and unwaivering passion for Columbia’s art and culture scene. That someone is Trent Rash. Trent assumed the position of executive director of The Missouri Symphony (MOSY) in August 2019. In that position,
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A colorful and aromatic display of flowering plants, most of which are native Missouri flora, offers a natural ebb and flow of life and energy.
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What does it mean to crave COMO? If one were to curate a tasting menu, it could go in any number of directions. Those who came here for college might include — depending on one’s vintage — campus-adjacent stalwarts like Shakespeare’s Pizza, The Heidelberg, Flat Branch, Addison’s, Room 38, and Harpo’s. Those with a yen
One of my favorite weekly activities is doing Pilates. For me, it’s 45 minutes, three days a week, of peaceful refreshment. While I’m in class with six to seven other people, the exercises are known, the pace steady, and the rhythm comforting. The room is quiet except for the hum of the easy-listening music playing
When I first moved to Columbia in the late ’90s to attend the University of Missouri, I didn’t know this place would become home. I certainly didn’t expect to raise a family here or to one day serve as mayor. But I fell in love with this city — its green spaces and bike trails,
One recent recurring theme is that some of Columbia’s most recognizable businesses have earned a spot in the community’s heart because they have been around quite a while. That’s certainly true for local stalwarts like The Candy Factory and Murry’s, and the same principle can apply to the storied small town of Rocheport. The Candy
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