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Overcoming Oversights

The ugly truth about day-of planning. As an event planner, the term “day-of” is nails on a chalkboard to my ears. If you’re engaged, ask yourself if someone...

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Embracing the Gifts of Imperfection

Ditching unrealistic expectations for wholehearted living. Many of us live our lives by a powerful but exhausting word — should. I should do this. You should do that....

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Executive Tailgating

Columbia is a huge college town. Everyone bleeds black and gold, especially on game day. The streets are filled with Mizzou fans all hoping to take home another...

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Fantasy Football: Player Recs, Sleeper Picks, and Pro Tips

Alex Wiesner shares advice on building the perfect fantasy football lineup. Football season is finally here! Our favorite players are back, our jerseys are ready for the game,...

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Beyond the Films

Citizen Jane hosts parties, panels, pitch sessions, and more. Citizen Jane Film Festival is almost here! Our annual event takes place October 26-29 and marks the 10th edition...

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Near, Far, Wherever You Are

Families travel great distances to view the eclipse. Last Monday was the first time in history that Missouri has been exposed to a total solar eclipse. Before Monday’s...

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Citizen Jane Partners with Local Art Spaces

Dogmaster Distillery, Talking Horse Productions, and Orr Street Studios host festival events. There is an overwhelming sense of creative community in Columbia, Missouri. Art studios, an independent cinema,...

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Buying Local: Columbia’s Farmers Markets

There’s something special about waking up early and visiting your local farmers market on a Saturday morning — but there’s also something special about sleeping in on Saturday...

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Refreshing Traditions

Creating a ceremony that’s uniquely you. Trends these days tell me that most of you reading this haven’t been dreaming of a church or ballroom wedding. You’re hip....

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Shelf Life: Embracing the Quiet

Hearing the voice of reason over the loudest opinion in the room. I am an introvert. Hear me roar. Quietly, at home, probably in writing . . ....