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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…

Dianna Borsi O’Brien holding her book, Historic Movie Theaters of Columbia, Missouri

Let’s Go to the Movies

Dianna Borsi O’Brien describes herself as a “hyper-local girl.”  Originally from Ohio, she’s a Mizzou…

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group of women around a table enjoying a glass of wine

Intimate, Unique, Local

Amongst the unassuming warehouses of COMO’s North Village Arts District, you’ll find Talking Horse Productions…

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A vibrant collage of various colorful murals featuring themes of creativity, community, and innovation. Texts like Things are made here and We are makers are visible, alongside abstract and figurative art highlighting diverse elements.

Beautifying the Community

The Loop began its street art project back in 2021. “I went back to my…

sculpture pieces hanging in a room

Making Art for All

Back in 1977, the Columbia City Council passed legislation to create the Percent for Art…

close up of glaze swatches and blank, unglazed pottery at a local shop called the Mud Room

Discovering Your Creative Side

The Mud Room is a locally owned, fully equipped, do-it-yourself ceramic painting studio opened by…

Illustration of round stickers with the text "I voted" against a pink background

Election Season’s Must-Have Accessory

Every two years, the Boone County Clerk’s office holds an ‘I Voted’ sticker competition that’s…

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stage in front of a red barn at night with one light focused on one young performer on the stage

Putting the ‘Community’ in ‘Community Theatre’

Established in 1973, Maplewood Barn Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization located in Nifong Park…

Headshot of Andrew and Kristen Camp against a pale pink background

Lanterns of Love

Andrew and Kristen Camp say they’ve spent a lot of time talking about what their…