The Boone County History & Culture Center is hosting a Traveling Trunk family event this weekend. Anyone is welcome from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday to enjoy the hands-on experience with items from the center’s Traveling Trunk, which includes historic maps and items used by Boone County pioneers during the westward expansion. At the event, […]
Drinks in the District Event Kicks Off Monday
Throughout next week, The District is celebrating Columbia’s local bars and bartenders with Drinks in the District. The six-day event is an opportunity for people to celebrate local bars, other drinking establishments and bartenders. There will be one-of-a-kind drinks and special offers for the entire weeklong event. Participating locations include DogMaster Distillery, Eleven Eleven, 44 Canteen, […]
Crêpe Fundraiser Set for Saturday
This weekend, a local French school is hosting an event to help with its school and scholarship fund. From 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, La Petite Ecole is planning to sell made-from-scratch crêpes at the Columbia Farmers Market. La Petite Ecole seeks to provide a French educational experience in a language immersion environment for people […]
Sticky’s Cabana to Host Singer/Songwriter Show
Musicians and friends will have a chance to sing, dance or play an instrument this weekend at an outdoor venue. On Sunday, Sticky’s Cabana is holding its Second Sunday Singer/Songwriter Show. The show is from noon to 3 p.m. and is free for all. Entertainment including singing, dancing, comedy or even instrumental is welcome. For more […]
COU Flys Toward Completion This Fall
Despite the recent excessive heat, construction is still on track for Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal. Airport Manager Mike Parks says the summer heat is not affecting the timeline of the project since crews are working indoors. The new terminal should be officially finished by September. Parks said crews most recently finished the sheet rock […]