Art & Culture

A person stands beside a brick kiln on the left, wearing a dark shirt and smiling. On the right, a table displays various colorful ceramic bowls and plates stacked neatly.

Stop It – You’re Kiln Me

Jeff Ferguson explores the technicality of pottery.

Left: A tall, futuristic purple and silver structure with a circular element and geometric patterns. Right: A decorative sign featuring the word Silverball in bold letters, flanked by pinball flippers, against a workshop backdrop.

A Well-Built Business

Emmett Russell moves to Columbia in hopes of turning his metalworking dreams into reality.

Two handbags are displayed. The left bag features geometric patterns in yellow, blue, and brown with a front zipper. The right bag has a zigzag pattern in orange, beige, and gray tones with a matching strap. Both have a sleek, structured design.

A Little Something Special

Handbag designer Melanie Henry brings her craft to the Columbia art scene.

A young child joyfully posing in a colorful dance costume with a floral pattern and pink tutu, arms raised and one leg lifted. The background is plain white.

A Dance for Everyone

The Dance Academy offers an inclusive class for children with disabilities.

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Sculpting a Balance

Bo Bedilion, potter and assistant professor at Columbia College, stays active in the world of ceramics.

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: A 2019 Ragtag Special

Approaching 22 years of operation, Ragtag holds true to its tradition of appreciating film and this is reflected in its new fundraiser CoMo Famous.

A man in a red polo shirt and glasses paints a colorful scene on a canvas mounted on an easel. Hes focused on adding details with a brush, framed by a window with blinds in the background.

Making an Impression

After 32 years of working for the city, Tony St. Romaine follows his passion to become a painter.

A stack of five books on a green background. Titles include The RBG Workout, Running Is My Therapy, Missouri Fans, The Cost of These Dreams, and Just Ride.

Sports Contenders

Five invigorating reads to energize your summer.

Giving Back: A Sweet Partnership

The Salvation Army honors veterans with dough-nated doughnuts. Almost nothing is sweeter than getting to…

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Shelf Life: The Perfect American Novel

Set at MU, “Stoner” gains acclaim 20 years after the author’s death. It’s hard as…

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Meet Me by the Riverfront

Washington surprises and delights with true Missouri flair. When I was young, my brother and…

Shelf Life: Introducing Joe Harper

Local author Phong Nguyen’s novel adds a compelling chapter to “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.”…