MULTIMEDIA
Voice actor Dana Snyder heads back to the stage
The man best known for his 13-year role as the animated milkshake, Master Shake, on Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force is trading in the isolated sound booth for the live audience at Arrow Rock’s Lyceum Theatre.
October 20, 2011
VIDEO: The Bridge plays it by ear
New bar focuses on local music to spice up the scene
(Web Exclusive) When The Bridge and the Columbia Academy of Music first opened their doors in March, the goal was to offer a place where music is both taught and performed. Watch how the owners integrate the two into a business for musicians, run by musicians.
SLIDESHOW: Columbia's country music scene walks the line
In Columbia, country music is heard clearly on the radio, but the local scene struggles to be seen.
Compared to award winning radio station Clear 99's success, Columbia’s visible country music scene struggles. Local acts don’t receive large turnouts, and many of the bars downtown don’t play country music.
October 13, 2011
Gallery: Strange and Inappropriate
Celebrating 100 years of Mizzou Homecoming
CoMo's seen all kinds of strange characters pass through over the years, and the MU Homecoming fans have to be at the top of the list. Lawn mowers on safari, a species-confused sheep and a pantsless parader have all stunned the crowds at one point or another in the history of the Homecoming parade.
Gallery: Tiger fans and game day
Celebrating 100 years of Mizzou Homecoming
Here in Columbia, we all know how crazy it can be on game days, not to mention on Homecoming weekend. The backed-up traffic, the sea of gold in the stadium and the cheers from a pumped-up crowd are just part of what gives the season its appeal. See our photo gallery of MU fans at their best.
Gallery: Homecoming Greek life
Celebrating 100 years of Mizzou Homecoming
MU's Greek life has a strong tradition of supporting Homecoming, from pomping, to performing, to giving blood. Visit our photo gallery to see the ways Greektown has dressed itself up for the occasion.
Celebrating 100 years of Mizzou Homecoming
Nothing says Tiger pride like a parade. It's the perfect excuse for slowing down traffic, throwing (or catching) candy and cheering on your favorite team. Visit our photo gallery to see how the tradition has changed over the years.
Celebrating 100 years of Mizzou Homecoming
See a collection of Homecoming programs from the past decades.
October 08, 2011
An explanation of Muggle Quidditch
(Web Exclusive) How do you play a sport borrowed from the magical world of Harry Potter? See our interactive tutorial to find out.
October 07, 2011
MULTIMEDIA: Columbia Quidditch team hopes to feel the magic
(Web Exclusive) What sport involves volleyballs, dodge balls, PVC pipes and brooms? If you walk through Francis Quadrangle on a Wednesday afternoon near sundown, you’ll know the answer is Muggle Quidditch, the real-world version of the beloved, magical Harry Potter sport. Twelve MU students are going to represent Missouri for the first time at the Midwest Cup against 14 Muggle Quidditch teams in Connor Prairie, Ind., this weekend.
October 06, 2011
VIDEO: Ancient Egyptian dance comes to Columbia on Artrageous Friday
(Web Exclusive) Kandice Grossman, owner of Moon Belly Dance Studio, revives a lost art in her performance as dancer Little Egypt.The show begins at 8 p.m. Friday at her studio on 300 Saint James St.
September 19, 2011
VIDEO: Honoring old traditions at Columbia’s Heritage Festival
(Web Exclusive) History was brought to life for hundreds of Columbians attending the 34th annual Heritage Festival on Sept. 17 and 18 at Nifong Park.
September 08, 2011
VIDEO: Stephens College circus fashion exhibit
The circus inspires Stephens College's new fashion exhibit
(Web Exclusive) French fashion designer Jacqueline De Ribes’ red and black jacket, circa 1985, sits on a mannequin’s shoulders over a sequined bodysuit. The mannequin is the ringmaster of The Greatest Show on Earth: Fashion Circus, a fashion exhibit presented by the Stephens College Costume Museum and Research Library. The exhibit runs until Dec. 15 and aims to bend the rules of fashion.
September 01, 2011
Columbia artist paints the music
(Web Exclusive) Imagine looking at a photograph and suddenly tasting oranges. For people with the condition synesthesia, the senses continually send mixed signals to the body. Columbia artist Kerry Hirth hears music in multicolor — and uses that ability in her art.
July 12, 2011
(Web Exclusive) Attend summer weddings in style and be the guest with extra class. Follow these tips on how to dress with style for summer weddings while beating the heat.
May 05, 2011
VIDEO: Tips and tricks to succeeding in college
Local college students give advice to graduating high school seniors
(Web Exclusive) Hear what students from Columbia College, MU and Stephens College have to say to incoming freshmen, as CoMo's high school seniors prepare to dive into higher education.
May 04, 2011
Talking Pictures: Summer movie preview
Blockbuster season filled with much-anticipated flicks
(Web Exclusive) This week Aaron gives a rundown of some of the summer's most anticipated movies, including Thor, Captain America and Harry Potter. Will the season's blockbusters live up to the hype?
April 28, 2011
SoCo presents Miss Gay Missouri America Pageant
Columbia to host the contest for the first time April 28-30
By day, David Ragsdale can make the perfect sandwich at Subway. By night, he can do a perfect front flip in high heels. Ragsdale, the first alternate in the Miss City of Columbia Pageant, is one of four Columbia contestants in the Miss Gay Missouri America drag queen pageant. He competes under the stage name D’Manda Respect. D’Manda wasn’t always the stage star she is now, though.
April 26, 2011
Talking Pictures: A bad book, a worse movie
Water for Elephants makes the book look like a Pulitzer Prize winner
(Web Exclusive) After reading Water for Elephants, film buff Aaron Channon heads to the theater to see the movie on the big screen, but Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon fail to impress. What do you do when a bad movie makes a mediocre book look like a Pulitzer Prize winner?
April 20, 2011
Talking Pictures: Acting as a journalist
The scoop on how the role usually succumbs to stereotypes
(Web Exclusive) This just in: If you're playing a journalist in a movie, chances are your character will be bad at his or her job. (Think Die Hard.) Not the case? Then it's likely he or she will be falling in love with some loser. (Think Hitch.) Sure, there's the handful of films that portray journalists in a good light, but those movies are few and far between. Tune in to hear what Aaron has to say about the often-typecasted role.
April 14, 2011
The quirky, vintage-inspired hairpieces take headbands to a new level
Sometimes a simple headband or a lackluster hat just doesn’t contribute enough to an outfit, at least not for innovative dressers and trendsetters. But a new accessory has emerged in Columbia, and it’s hard to miss: the HeadFrock. The elegant hairpiece is made for women looking for something quirky and funky for a variety of occasions.
