Five decorative ceramic plates on a wooden table. Designs include a tree, a starry night with a moon, a gold feather, abstract patterns, and colorful flowers with insects.

Fave Finds: A New Year’s Treat

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we need to prioritize ourselves and our well-being.…

Brick building with large windows and City of Columbia on the facade. A unique archway with artistic panels stands in front. Sidewalks and traffic lights are visible under an overcast sky.

Meet Me at the Keyhole

You’ve seen the iconic keyhole sculpture in front of City Hall in Columbia. It’s there…

A cozy living room with a decorated Christmas tree by arched windows. Three stockings hang on the fireplace mantel, adorned with garland. A gray couch with patterned cushions and a glass coffee table complete the festive setting.

Deck the Halls

The scene is so tranquil that it appears surreal. Looking out the picturesque windows of…

A line of colorful socks hanging from wooden clothespins against a green background. The socks feature various designs, including polka dots, floral patterns, dogs, and humorous text like Book Nerd and Stop Talking.

Sole Mates

A close-up of a cocktail with ice, garnished with a jalapeño slice and an orange wedge. The glass rim is coated with black salt. The background is dimly lit, highlighting the drinks texture and vibrant garnishes.

’Tis the Season for Spice

The cold weather is upon us here in Mid-Missouri, and while we may be chilly…

Four people are on a stairway, three are working with cameras, focusing on a person sitting on the steps. One person is directing or instructing, while another is adjusting camera settings. The atmosphere is creative and collaborative.

Making the Dream Work

Twice each month, a group of people representing a range of creative industries come together…

A man and woman stand smiling behind a wooden counter in a cozy bookstore. Shelves filled with books are visible in the background, along with posters and a printer. A sign on the counter reads, Stickers $2 each.

CYSK: Joe Chevalier and Kelsey Hammond

How did you meet? Joe: We met at Kepler’s Books & Magazines in Menlo Park,…

A modern crafts store interior with white walls and a tiled floor. Display tables and shelves showcase various handmade items, including jewelry, pottery, and decorations. A person stands behind the counter on the left.

Curating Creativity

There’s something about stillness that breeds creativity.  At least, that was the case for me…

A man wearing a blue Adidas tank top smiles in front of a sign with a black outline of a shape. Another man, wearing a cap, is partially visible in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors on a sunny day.

Rain or Shine

Around 5 p.m., Todd Thompson begins to run.  Parking by the Scott entrance of the…

A realistic painting of a brown and white bulldog with expressive eyes and a wrinkled face, set against a soft blurred background.

Hound and Hue

New Zealander Shannise Finn has privately practiced art for years, but within the past year,…

Three men in business attire stand talking in an empty, sunlit, industrial-style space. One leans against a curved concrete wall, while the others stand facing him. The ceiling features exposed metal beams and large windows.

Building Dreams

Randy Cole, Eric Morrison, and Steve Smith talk about Job Point

An older person in a plaid shirt and jeans tending to a group of black cows in a field. They are reaching down toward a yellow bucket on the ground, surrounded by grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Giving Rural Missouri a Voice

Roger Allison feeds his cows on a rural Missouri farm