Marking Douglass football history
New African American Heritage Trail sign memorializes former Douglass football field On the same spot where he and other Douglass High School football players practiced, huddled, and played 63 years ago, John Kelly seemed to remember those gridiron glory days afresh on Tuesday afternoon during a ceremony to unveil the 24th marker on Columbia’s African […]
Coming Up in COMO …
32 (or so) things to do in Columbia this weekend – and beyond Coming Up In COMO is a brief peek at concerts, plays, art exhibits, events for families and kids, and more. You may send your event notice to [email protected]. Please put “Coming up in COMO” in the subject line. Include the date, time, a […]
Hiking With Ginger: Bring on the Bikes
Ready to go? Get some wheels, a noggin’ protector, and water. Summer is upon us, the heat is here, and it is time to make your own breeze, so get out there and ride. Biking is a fun way for the whole family to enjoy nature. Dust off your frame, pump up your tires, oil […]
Coming Up in COMO …
25 things to do: Art in the Park, Alice in Wonderland, Compass Fest, Shake’s Recess … (and some of it’s FREE) Coming Up In COMO is a brief peek at concerts, plays, art exhibits, events for families and kids, and more. You may send your event notice to [email protected]. Please put “Coming up in COMO” […]
Around Your House…
Here are some reminders of things to pay attention to around your home this summer to help maintain or even improve upon the value of your home and your summer experience.
Documentary depicts ‘Missouri’s Woodstock’ in Sedalia 50 years ago
SHSMO hosts film screening featuring 1974 Ozark Music Festival COLUMBIA — The public is invited to a film screening documenting the largest music festival held in Missouri almost 50 years ago. Two screenings of the film, “The Story of the Ozark Music Festival: Three Days of Sodom and Gomorrah in Sedalia, Missouri,” will be shown […]
The Perks of Play
After driving three hours with young kids in tow, Jayci Gesling was looking forward to meeting up with an old college friend, grabbing a cup of coffee, and relaxing at an indoor play space, catching up while the kids played happily nearby. Everything was going according to plan until she walked into the play space, […]
A Growing Community of Holistic Learners
To understand the charming City Garden School, you must first understand its background and origination. The City Garden School is inspired by Waldorf Education, which is based upon the thoughts of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner, dating back over 100 years ago. During the turbulent years of the First World War, he dreamed of better ways. […]
Teaching Columbia’s Future Chefs
In 2014, Ashley Nichols used her self-taught kitchen expertise and founded Back 2 Basics Cooking, a program that offers beginning-level cooking classes for ages 3 and up. “I didn’t really know what I was doing back then,” Ashley says, laughing. “I had a lot of food allergies, so I did a lot of home cooking for […]
The Power of Support
Imagine that you are a young woman who is unexpectedly pregnant. You are homeless, lack education, and cannot turn to the father or your family for support. What do you do? Where do you go? There aren’t many options, but St. Raymond’s Society is changing that. St. Raymond’s Society (SRS) is a maternity home with […]
Internet issues: Keeping kids safe online
Ask these questions if your child has an electronic device. Navigating our digital, cyber-busy world is sometimes a maze of challenges, especially when it comes to online safety for children and teenagers. Keeping with the “kids” month theme for the May issues of COMO Magazine and COMO Business Times, we’re focusing on child online safety […]
June showcase: Drink & Dine in The District
Month-long event celebrates downtown eateries and businesses Get your forks and knives ready. The District (Downtown CID) hosts Drink & Dine to welcome locals and tourists alike to join June’s month-long showcase of specials and discounts from several participating downtown businesses. The event is a substantial expansion of Restaurant Week, The District’s previous start-of-summer downtown […]