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It’s Raining Cats and Dogs 5k

Puppies. In costumes. One is named Broccoli.

Stuffed animals

Sometimes, your pets deserve more than a backyard burial.

Three-martini lunch

Ted Hart reminisces on the lost art of lunch-time sloshfests.

Radar

These blog posts are showing up on our Radar each week.

What’s trending in CoMo

What Columbians are tweeting about each week.

CoMo Pride Month

Check out the free activities going on this April.

Spring Break in Columbia

Cold weather aside, here are ways to (pretend to) enjoy spring.

The Mother Road

Photographer Stuart Palley documents his journey on the historic Route 66.

Decadent Desserts of Columbia

From the sweet to the savory to the slightly off-putting, we’re exploring Columbia’s desserts.

3/14 Pi Day

Foodie bloggers pick their favorite pi(e) recipes on this mathy-yet-delicious holiday.

Posts by: katrinaball

Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival: 1/2 Marathon and 10K kickoff

May 7, 2012 8:48 am by Katrina Ball

On May 7 the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival is hosting an event to kick off their 1/2 Marathon and 10K events.

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Rooftop concert sponsored by MSA/GPC Department of Student Activities

May 1, 2012 2:03 pm by Katrina Ball

On Wednesday, May 2 at 8 p.m. MSA/GPC Depart of Student Activities will host Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin on the rooftop of the historic Missouri Theatre.

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Vox Props: Columbia’s National Merit Finalists

April 30, 2012 11:55 pm by Katrina Ball

Last week 17 Columbia students were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists. And for that Vox gives them props!

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Holocaust Remembrance Week

April 16, 2012 4:30 pm by Katrina Ball

This year Holocaust remembrance week is April 15-22, 2012.

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On Monday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. one half of the infamous couple Bonnie and Clyde will finally get her day in court. MU’s Historical and Theatrical Trial Society (HATTS) is hosting a free event, “The Trial of Bonnie Parker,” at the Missouri Theater where they will try Parker for her alleged involvement in the murder of two Texas police officers.

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Easter Egg Hunts

April 4, 2012 7:00 am by Katrina Ball

From flashlight hunts in the park, to a Harley Davidson Hunt and Ride and an indoor egg hunt at Bass Pro Shop, we’ve collected a list of Easter egg hunts occurring around town.

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Spring break checklist

March 19, 2012 4:08 pm by Katrina Ball

We put together a quick list of tips on what you can do before you leave town to ensure a stress free homecoming.

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Vox Props: Hannah Chen + the West Junior team

March 15, 2012 2:39 pm by Katrina Ball

This week we are giving props to the West Junior High School MATHCOUNTS Club and one exceptionally talented 14-year-old math whiz.

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Women’s History Month

March 6, 2012 6:59 pm by Katrina Ball

March is Women’s History Month.

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Vox Props: Hickman Review

February 28, 2012 6:38 pm by Katrina Ball

This week we are giving props to the Hickman Review, Hickman High School’s very own literary magazine.

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Early Warnings of Big Changes

February 23, 2012 9:38 am by Katrina Ball

“Early Warnings of Big Changes” will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in MU’s Monsanto Auditorium.

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Black History Month Talent Showcase Blow Out

February 14, 2012 10:15 pm by Katrina Ball

Check out the Black History Month Talent Showcase Blow Out to experience some local talent.

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Komen calls for 2012 race volunteers

February 8, 2012 3:55 pm by Katrina Ball

Tonight from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Mid-Missouri Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will be holding a casting call for 2012 race volunteers. The race will be held on September 16.

Those interested in volunteering can sign up during the informational meeting, to be held at 3301 West Broadway, or by [...]

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