WE ASKED OUR FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS….
Who or what are the people or places that have defined
Columbia’s past or present story? Feel free to also name
a future leader who might leave a lasting legacy.
Part of the birth story of Uncle Tupelo which turned into two bands, with Wilco still kicking it hard … The song “Whiskey Bottle” is about the original Blue Note on the Loop near Liquor, Guns, and Ammo … That sign is now at Shake’s original location.
– Dennis Schulte
The round table at the front (SW corner) of Boone Tavern. IYKYK.
– Jay Sparks
I like to say I went to the Richard King School of Marketing when I’m out putting up event flyers. When I was in college in the ’90s, he was a fixture, walking around campus putting up posters for the Blue Note. When I started hosting events, I immediately headed to the copy shop and then straight to campus. That’s quintessential Columbia to me. I read in Kelsey Winkeljohn’s excellent article last year that they actually put the kiosks up for him so he’d stop taping posters up all over the place.
– Tahlia Heaton
A different take: The malls! I (barely!) remember when Columbia Mall was a farm field. And how excited I was for a MALL. We had Parkade Plaza, and the Biscayne Mall, where I also hung out, but this was different. The height of the mall explosion in the ‘80s. I spent many nights there hanging in cafe court and going to movies at the Mall 4.
– Angela Lechtenberg
I’d like to jump into the future, just to see the legacy that Amanda Rainey and John Gilbreth leave on Columbia.
– David Johnson
Osama’s coffee shop near campus (now gone).
– Sarah Catlin
John Ott. He and his family are responsible for showing Columbia that reviving our historic architecture is economically viable.
– Dianna Borsi O’Brien
Kevin Kelvin Walsh, Richard King, Eddie Boster, John Meyers, etc. are an indelible part of Columbia’s music scene. Violet Ann Vonder Haar and Phlshawn Johnson are current leaders sharing their gifts to make music accessible to everyone in our community. They are undoubtedly paving the way for future generations of musicians.
– Sonya Swanson Bachman
Growing up in JC, Columbia was only Hickman HS (I remember freezing cold Friday nights on the bleachers battling out the rivalry) and the Blue Note… where I saw my first non-fair concert and saw Jason Aldean the year he was really becoming Jason Aldean! So cool to now be back here and experience how much more CoMo really is!
– Sarah Jane Photography
The North Village Arts District and the North Village Art Walk will be a nice legacy to leave.
– Lisa Braman Bartlett
A group of us (now aged to perfection) seniors made Jacks Coronado a Friday night staple. Some nights it was a delectable meal in the dining area and others, it was cheeseburgers or fried chicken livers as appetizers in the bar. Red leather booths made having a cocktail and appetizer quite cozy and inviting … Many business luncheons and company party dinners were hosted at Jack’s. “Swanky” as the old timers called it!
– Kena Elkin
Sycamore.
– Steve Powell
Ragtag Cinema/Uprise Bakery shared space.
– Carolyn Sullivan
Columbia Farmers Market!
– Pasta La Fata
