Posts by: AllysonGoodiel

Houlihan’s recently held a Call for Art contest asking their guests to submit original artwork. Columbia resident Kent Durk was one of ten selected winners, and the only one to have more than two pieces selected.

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First it was traffic boxes, now it’s storm drains. The trend of murals with a message continues with the latest partnership between Columbia Stormwater Utility and Thumper Entertainment. The duo hopes to promote awareness through art by recruiting nine local artists to create custom paintings for downtown [...]

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The Olympics are upon us and like most other sporting events, the Games are much more fun to watch with friends rather than at home by yourself. If you’re not feeling up to hosting your own party, don’t worry. Grab your handy viewer’s guide because we’ve picked out a [...]

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In honor of the first-ever National Moth Week, insect photographer Donna Brunet will be giving a presentation at Orr Street Studios on Tuesday at 7 p.m. She will be showing her own photographs of some of Missouri’s most colorful moths in this aptly titled exhibit, Moths: Not Brown and [...]

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20th Century Fox has just bought the movie rights to native Missourian Gillian Flynn’s breakthrough novel, Gone Girl. Gillian Flynn, originally from Kansas City, published Gone Girl in June 2012 to rave reviews. It’s her third book and it’s steadily holding the No. 4 spot on [...]

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The staff at Martha Stewart Living magazine have formed their own book club, joining the ranks of a number of Martha Stewart book clubs that already exist.

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Let’s be honest, it’s way too hot to participate in the usual outdoor activities. So why not take this opportunity to learn something from one of the war-related exhibits being held at (air-conditioned) Missouri museums? You’ll be a cooler person for it, literally and figuratively.

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Photography after dark

June 30, 2012 8:41 am by

Now that you’ve read about the challenges of his craft, learn to do what he does. Columbia photographer Stephen Bybee will be teaching the tricks of his trade at the Columbia Public Library at 1 p.m.

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Planning a wedding? Skip the books.

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Surviving the SEC

June 12, 2012 12:45 pm by

For you Mizzou fans who are still unsure about this whole SEC thing, check out Dave Matter’s new survival guide.

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Flash Fiction Contest

June 6, 2012 8:00 am by

Can you tell a story in just 250 words? How about a story starting with the ubiquitous line “It was a dark and stormy night?” If that sounds like it’s up your alley, check out the flash fiction contest being held by Daniel Boone Regional Library.

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Award-winning comedian Paula Poundstone will be performing at The Blue Note on June 20.

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New Summer Reads: June 5

June 3, 2012 10:47 am by

So you’re already bored with the summer sequels and sitcom reruns? Don’t worry, we’ve got a list of five hot new releases coming to a bookstore near you, all of which are being released on Tuesday.

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Keeping with the culturally relevant, Mizzou Reads has chosen Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick as its 2012 book.

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