Aarik Danielsen

Job description I write, edit, and assign stories for the Tribune’s twice-weekly arts sections, which means covering everything from music and literature to visual art, theater, and dance. I also contribute the occasional non-arts feature and pitch in with editing duties when and where I’m needed.  Professional background After graduating with two bachelor’s degrees in […]

For the Love of the Harp

Maria Trevor with her harp Columbia Missouri

How Maria Trevor brought her love of the harp to Columbia, Missouri, is a love story.  As a child growing up in Slovakia, Maria played the piano, but she was fascinated by the harp from an early age. “It seemed to be such a fairy tale instrument,” Maria recalls. She began taking harp lessons at […]

The Music Maker

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When St. Louis native Jason Schrick, 41, moved to Columbia 13 years ago, he didn’t know he’d be opening his own music production company. He had been the frontman for rock band Six by Silver, which toured regionally and experienced some success: They had a song, “Make Believe,” featured on the TV show One Tree […]

Have You Toured Your Town?

You can live a full, well-cultured life in Columbia. We have multiple festivals: True/False Film Fest, Roots N Blues N BBQ Music Festival, Citizen Jane Film Festival, Unbound Book Festival. We’ve got some wicked sports ball fields for the Missouri State High School Activities Association and Show-Me State Games. There are multiple art galleries: Sager […]