a male artist named "Derek B Fox" painting at a small canvas resting on his wooden easel

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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extreme close up of a bug

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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exterior of a small cottage style house that is one story and has a wooden roof

Living History

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

aerial view of downtown Columbia, Missouri

Favorite Places

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

three copies of a yellow book with the title "Fuzz" by Mary Roach

Skylarking

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

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a man named "Jerrell jackson" in front of a mural with the outline of a person running

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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black and white image of a man and women smiling for the camera

John Fabsits & Elizabeth Leatherman

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

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a firefighters personal gear resting on the ground outside of a firetruck

A Day in the Life of a Firefighter

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

exterior of a brick building with a sign that says "Sager Reeves Gallery"

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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Wide shot of the living room sofa green chairs fireplace and adjoining room in the back.

A Country Christmas

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

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a dipping cup of spilled sauce on a white surface

Good & Messy BBQ

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

cranberry crisp dessert served in a white quiche dish resting on a wooden table

Straight from the Chef’s Mouth: Holiday Dish Recipes from Your Favorite Local Chefs

Louis Marrero | The Social Room For Louis Marrero, head chef at The Social Room,…