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July 03, 2008
Poetic Painting
The last time I checked, it seemed as though we Columbians were in the process of trashing a pretty nice piece of real estate. But I’ve also observed the same pattern of rampant and reckless development, substituting franchises for farms and forests, taking place all across the country, so I no longer think it’s a uniquely local form of madness.
Japanese woodblock prints illustrate calming scenes
“The peace accompanying the beginning of evening happens to me with this print,” said Mary Pixley, associate curator at the MU Museum of Art and Archaeology. She was gazing at a woodblock print of an evening water scene by Tsuichiya Koitsu (1879–1949) and was lost in it for a moment. Her face and eyes softened as she described the effect the image has on her, “And then you feel night falling with the last light of the sun touching the edge of the clouds.”
June 29, 2008
Teen wants people to draw their own conclusions about his art
The young artist who goes by Bob Dynamite is not loud or boastful. Nothing about his teenage demeanor screams for attention. But there is one thing about this shy, composed person that begs to be noticed: his artwork.
June 26, 2008
Columbia museums provide summer opportunities for learning
Here are five Columbia museums, each with diverse and unique exhibits. Many offer children’s programs as well as opportunities for lifelong learners.
June 20, 2008
CARE Gallery to host Columbia teen’s artwork
Bob Dynamite will show 10 pieces of art, paintings on scrap wood, at the CARE Gallery for two hours Saturday afternoon.
June 18, 2008
Five By Design returning to Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts
Vocal quintet Five By Design is returning to the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts to perform “Radio Days”, a musical retrospective of the World War II radio era.
June 13, 2008
100 years of education
A look at K-12 and higher education in Columbia, past and future.
June 08, 2008
Heart condition won’t stop an MU junior from dancing
During a 2005 dance performance in Amy Parrish’s junior year of high school, her heart was racing so fast she couldn’t breathe. It wasn’t because of adrenaline or excitement; it was her heart condition.
June 06, 2008
MU Summer Repertory Theatre opens 40th season at the Rhynsburger
MU Summer Repertory Theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary starting July 2.
Connecting with cameras
People in Columbia post their photos on Flickr as a way to connect with other photographers about shared interests.
June 03, 2008
Art in the Park moves stages to encourage more mingling
Some people go to Columbia’s annual Art in the Park for the handmade arts and crafts. Some people go to hear live music. This year, in celebration of the event’s 50th anniversary, organizers want to help the two groups circulate more.
June 01, 2008
Teen wants people to draw their own conclusions about his art
The young artist who goes by Bob Dynamite is not loud or boastful. Nothing about his teenage demeanor screams for attention. But there is one thing about this shy, composed person that begs to be noticed: his artwork.
May 30, 2008
Kind caregivers: How one family cared for grandma with dementia
Anne Gamboa was living in Florida when her family discovered her squalid living conditions. They made the decision to bring her back to Missouri, which required buying a new house and moving to Ashland.
Benton exhibition tells viewers a different story of Missouri history
History books can’t tell the story of Missouri in the same way that the paintings, drawings and lithographs of native son Thomas Hart Benton show the state in the 1930s.
May 23, 2008
Keith Crown, a watercolorist, has focused his work on abstract landscapes and a strong use of color
On May 29, Perlow-Stevens Gallery will celebrate Kevin Crown’s 90th birthday and his art at a gathering from 6 to 9 p.m. at the gallery, 812 E. Broadway. Several of his paintings are on display as part of a larger show through June 28. “This is a unique opportunity that you don’t often have,” said gallery owner Jennifer Perlow. “This is a retrospective of his life as an artist and what his life has meant as an artist to the community and nationwide.”
May 17, 2008
Itzhak Perlman concert reset for Oct. 6 in Columbia
The sold-out performance will be held at MU's Jesse Hall. No new tickets are expected to be available.
May 16, 2008
The history of graduation gowns
From puffy hats and tams to hanging shawls and hoods, each item of clothing worn at college and university graduation has significance and meaning.
Spill it: David Jacks, owner of Scoop-N-Doo
David Jacks, owner of Scoop-N-Doo gives the scoop on cleaning up after animals.
May 11, 2008
A night out with Dr. Pong
"I love the sound of pingpong in the background,” Erik Morse said. “It was a welcome to find a pingpong table outside at the bar.” Doctor Pong night at Mojo’s in downtown Columbia offered Morse and a couple dozen others the opportunity to play pingpong inside or on the patio while enjoying the electronic music played by disc jockeys Nick Newlin and Chris Bahn.
May 09, 2008
Making sense of foreclosures
The terms that swirl around foreclosures and mortgages can often be more complicated than the process itself. Here’s a glossary to help make sense of the convoluted situations.
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