With stores who set out holiday décor even before Thanksgiving, it’s safe to say people started getting into the festive spirit early this year. However jolly or fa-la-la crazy one store might get, it’s the season for hand-carved Santas at Bluestem Missouri Crafts downtown.
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The Missouri basketball team is currently ranked No. 13 in the country with a perfect record of 6-0. But unfortunately, the student section at Mizzou Arena has been noticeably scarce.
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Sick of Scrooge? Not feeling the Nutcracker? Grown weary of the Grinch? If the theatrical holiday staples are losing their hold on you, it’s time to find a new story. And the drama department at nearby Central Methodist University has just the thing.
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Calling all students who want cheaper textbooks! December is the time of year when students attempt to be one of the first ones back to the bookstore or textbook buyback store in order to ensure that they get as much bang for their buck possible. At the beginning of the semester, hundreds of [...]
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It’s that time of year again. The person you thought you were casually dating invited you to their office Christmas party. Before you head for the hills, consider these tactics to survive the oh-so-dreaded holiday get-togethers. Hopefully it’ll spare you your relationship and your sanity. Who knows, maybe you’ll end up having a (dare I say it?) great time.
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In a smaller city like Columbia, it can sometimes be a struggle to find something new to do to occupy that much-needed free time. But, if you’re a music fan, this week is chock-full of concerts from just about every genre.
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I’m finally headed to Arrowhead Stadium for the final Border Showdown game between MU and KU’s football team.
It wasn’t until Thursday as I watched Texas A&M get robbed of their final chance to “beat the hell out of Texas” that I realized this will be our last chance to take a tiger-sized bite out [...]
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Take to the skies this week with the latest title in The Legend of Zelda series.
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Thanksgiving dinner is finished, the leftovers are put into Tupperware and stuffed in the fridge for tomorrow and all you can think about is diving into your comfy bed to snooze the night away. But if you’re one of the power-charged shoppers waiting to experience Black Friday, you’ll want to get to bed [...]
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Once the Thanksgiving meal has found its way into our stomachs, most of us turn the conversation to football. But with the Rams and Chiefs inactive today, most Columbians don’t have a dog in any of the NFL fights. Allow Vox, then, to steer the conversation toward cats, Tigers specifically.
The Missouri football team will [...]
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Before you tuck into your Thanksgiving feast, tune into the 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for some new balloons, new musical performances and new scenes from some of Broadway’s biggest shows.
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If you’re going to be shopping on Black Friday and throughout the holidays, don’t forget about the book-lover in the family. There’s a book for everyone to enjoy this season.
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Has that tryptophan coursing through your system got you feeling a bit lethargic? Embrace it and relax with a custom-made playlist to take you through your Thanksgiving holiday. Side effects may include feelings of extreme calm, sleepiness and general contentment.
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Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all that you have, but it’s also the start of the holiday season, which means family traditions.
Every year, my family participates in the Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. We then cook dinner together, set up the Christmas tree and take our family Christmas photo.
But [...]
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When someone is questioning the legitimacy of a business, the first thing they do is Google it. Whether you’re seeking employment or trying to promote your product, having an online presence can really go a long way to highlight your strengths.
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Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, is less than a week away. And in order to get the best deals, you’re going to have to get up even earlier this year. The Columbia Mall is opening at 6 a.m., but there are a handful of stores that are trying something new this [...]
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When I was younger, my parents would take my sisters and I to the grocery store and let us pick out an entire Thanksgiving meal. Turkey, jelled cranberry sauce, cornbread mix — you name it, we bought it. We’d then donate all our purchases to our church’s food pantry.
So this week, why not spend [...]
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The Heart of Missouri Girls on the Run teams will compete in their first 5k this Saturday, Nov. 19. The Celebrate 5k Run/Walk will showcase 3rd through 5th grade girls who will compete together after training to build their fitness and a community together that promotes self-esteem and healthy relationships.
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While you were at home enjoying the warmth of your bed and retaining brain cells, Vox was indulging in a guilty pleasure at the midnight premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1. Here’s a recap of the night’s events.
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Tomorrow, October 19, Get Lost Bookshop presents an evening of poetry and banjo with Thomas Kane and Trey Harris. Music, wine, beer, justing, jousting, talking, and listening are all promised to be available.
From the Get Lost Bookshop event posting:
Thomas Kane grew up in Nashville. He received his MFA from the [...]
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