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

A woman stands smiling in front of a booth for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. The booth includes a banner promoting diabetes prevention and a table with informational materials. The setting appears to be a conference or event.

A Desire to Defend

Sabrina Weaver at her Defense against Diabetes booth

Pixel art of five health bars with heart icons in ascending order. Each bar shows a different level of health with red, yellow, and green segments. The bars are at different fill levels, increasing from bottom to top.

Fostering the Future

L earning how to balance a checkbook. Washing and folding laundry. Applying for a driver’s…

A group of performers in black outfits with colorful skirts dance energetically on stage. One dancer is leaping into the air, while others clap and smile. The background is illuminated in a warm red hue.

We Are One

Dancer leaps in air in Columbia African percussion and dance club

A man kneels on grass next to a brindle and white dog. They are in a backyard with a wooden fence and a stone fire pit in the background. The man wears a gray sweatshirt and light pants, smiling at the camera.

Fostering for Central Missouri Humane Society

A man with his foster dog