The Scene

Brandy Schrag develops a love for cooking fresh food thanks to her Opportunity Garden. Feeding picky kids a healthy dinner is something most parents struggle with. Brandy Schrag,...

Local craftsman celebrates Mid-Missouri’s wilderness with mid-century modern furniture. “When they need something unique made, they come see me,” says Joe Marshall. Joe crafts warm mid-century modern pieces...

Main Street offers a full-sensory winter experience. As the temperature plummets into the 30s, I dig out my hat and gloves, load the CR-V with my editorial teammates,...

Finding inspiration from a beloved classic. “The Catcher in the Rye,” by J.D. Salinger, is a novel that transcends time. With the primary theme being the idea of...

Every reader needs a good book. I don’t get lost in a good book very often anymore. I get so frustrated when I pick out book after book...

Local galleries choose artwork that embodies their particular aesthetic. Bluestem is a quintessential gallery: white walls, meticulous and creative displays, and a subtle scent of something fresh and...

The historic river town offers antique shopping, galleries, and more. The historic Missouri River town of Rocheport was once known as a destination for antique shopping with one...

Finding inspiration from an unlikely hero. “The Secret Life of Sloan the Sloth” is the action-packed story of a lazy sloth who finds a ninja mask tucked in...

Waste away an afternoon with these titles of mystery, romance, and intrigue. Here’s our top 10 summer reads: 1. Setting Free the Kites Alex George The founder of...

Painting of young MU chemist now on exhibit. In 1927, a petite, lively redhead entered the virtually all male chemistry program at MU. Two years later, the same...