Art & Culture

An exhibit gallery at the Museum of Art and Archaeology when the museum was located at Mizzou North in 2015.

(Re)discovering COMO

MU Museum of Art and Archaeology finds a new home after four years; reopening this…

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Snowpond Ceramics Two Tiny Houses

Hidden Houses

Katie Barnes is in the business of making tiny ceramic cities. In addition to showing…

Image of the top half of a dog's head, with big wet nose, to illusstrate what's coming up in Columbia, Missouri this weekend.

Coming Up in COMO …

25 things to do: Art in the Park, Alice in Wonderland, Compass Fest, Shake’s Recess…

Fiber art display at the Montminy Gallery at the Boone County History & Culture Center.

Montminy Gallery welcomes new director 

Longtime fiber artist and instructor Betsy Roe assumes vital role  The Boone County History &…

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Wendi Jensen teaching an Art Class

Building Community Through Art

One of the best artistic options for kids has seemingly sprung up from underground in…

Como Extra Guitar Dog resting paw on guitar

Coming Up in COMO: 47 things to do

We’ve rounded up a few (well, 47 or so) things you can do in and…

Lost In The Moment Watercolor By Paul Jackson

Turning Passion into Paintings

What started as a college elective has led to a renowned career for local and…

Two adorable Yorkie type pups dressed in St. Patricks' Day attire.

Coming Up in COMO: 44 things to do

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, concerts, musicals, nature, and art offer a variety of experiences. Welcome…

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Artwork by Martin Pope local Columbia Mo artist

The Ever-Evolving Artist

Martin Pope is an artist who grew up in Columbia. He graduated from Rock Bridge…

Angel Ellis, center in photo, was the recipient of the True Life Fund at the 2023 True/False Film Fest in Columbia, Missouri. Angel appears on stage after the third screening of the film Bad Press on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Missouri Theatre.

That’s a wrap!

True/False Film Fest starts prepping for 2024  The 20th edition of True/False Film Fest is…

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Emmy Mertens preforming a ballet inside of a dance studio

COMO’s Got Talent

When she pushed the play button, ready to create a solo ballet performance to the…

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Comedian Rob Harris preforming at the Pints and Punchlines event at the Blue Note

Funny Business: Tickling our funny bones

Columbia’s comedy scene has blossomed over the past 10 years, and a lot has gone…