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Ringing in a New Narrative

Burrell Behavioral Health is a community mental health center with a mission of forming meaningful…

Professor by Day, Artist by Night

It can be easy to think that art and science are binary opposites, one ruled…

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Just a Little Closer

Most people agree that nature is beautiful, but Columbia resident Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi thinks it’s even more beautiful close up.

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Living History

If you’ve lived in Columbia for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve…

Favorite Places

Ernie’s Cafe My go-to is Ernie’s Café! There are several reasons why it’s my favorite,…

Skylarking

One of the most interesting sections of Skylark Bookshop is up on the mezzanine floor,…

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Jerrell Jackson: Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes

After playing for the Mizzou football team and a number of teams in the NFL,…

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John Fabsits & Elizabeth Leatherman

How did you meet?John: Lenoir Woods — we met at the assisted living center. We…

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A Day in the Life of a Firefighter

“Family” is the word that comes to mind as Tommy Goran, an alumnus of the…

An Artist by Nature, a Gallerist by Trade

The Sager Reeves Art Gallery is nestled at the heart of the North Village Arts…

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A Country Christmas

Imagine a Christmas in the country: a grand estate with lots of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking…

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Good & Messy BBQ

Nothing can beat Kansas City barbecue — except maybe a few of Columbia’s gems. There…