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Art Director’s Gift Picks

Paper Doll Bag from Truce Bags These natural canvas totes featuring original block prints will…

Portrait of a person in a dimly lit room with bookshelves in the background. Blue overlay with text: MUN CHOI | THE STORY.

Mun Choi | The Story

In April, Deline Holdings held a private reception and viewing for a documentary about Dr.…

Two glasses of pink champagne, a bottle of sparkling wine, a smaller bottle, and a crystal glass are on a wooden table. A small mailbox with heart decorations and heart-shaped cutouts completes the Valentines Day theme.

Sweet Sips for Young and Old

Lisa Driskel Hawxby mixes up cocktails in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

Festive centerpiece with a red apple, walnuts, and small glittery baubles in gold and red, surrounded by evergreen branches in a bronze bowl. A red background adds a warm holiday feel.

Downsizing Those Decorations

Whether you have a freshly emptied nest, are looking to cut costs, or simply want a change of pace, the act of downsizing can be liberating.

A collage of vibrant handcrafted items: woven textiles, wooden bowls, pottery, colorful glass art, and a violin. Decorations include pumpkins and autumnal displays, with a focus on rich, diverse textures and colors.

Fall into Art

The annual arts festival celebrates 10 years and creates an additional opportunity for local artists.

A woman in a blue dress looks to the side, gently touching her neck, as sunlight filters through the trees. The serene atmosphere and lens flare remind us of the importance of protecting our skin from harmful UV rays to prevent skin cancer.

The Right to Bare Arms

Deb Valvo detects skin cancer early thanks to Dr. Emily Smith of MU Health Care.

Text on a purple background reads, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a purple ribbon symbolizing the cause. Supported by True North of Columbia, spread awareness and stand united in this important cause.

From Hopeless to Hopeful

Following an abusive relationship, True North helps Akilah rebuild her life.

A woman gazes lovingly at a newborn baby resting on her chest, the infant in a pink hat connected to medical tubes. As she gently holds the babys tiny hand, her expression mirrors the caring leadership seen in figures like MU Vice Chancellor Gary Ward.

The Deal

MU Vice Chancellor Gary Ward shares the recent implications of heart disease on the lives of his daughter and granddaughter.

Logo for Como Famous by Ragtag Film Society. Como is in black cursive. Famous is in bold red with white stars in the A and O. Ragtag Film Society is in smaller gray text below.

CoMo Famous: Why I Chose “Dirty Dancing”

Erica Pefferman shares the thought behind choosing “Dirty Dancing” for the Ragtag Film Society’s upcoming fundraiser – CoMo Famous.

Art in the Park

Feeling at Home at Art in the Park

Columbia Art League provides unmatched hospitality to its artists. Stephens Lake Park was like a…

Mixing it Up: Boozy Bucha

  Cocktails as health drinks? Oh, yes! I am in love with kombucha, and when…

Hands-On Faith

Thousands of volunteers serve at ForColumbia in April. By Kristin Blake With over 2,000 volunteers…

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