Articles by Jessica Wooten
Thready or knot, The Rabbit Hole stitches together mahjong and needlepoint
You don't just step into The Rabbit Hole Stitchery, you fall down it. It feels like tumbling into a bright pink wonderland, framed with walls lined by a rainbow of needlepoint thread. You're met with glittery tiles that click and slide across chic mahjong mats during games played by beginners and experienced players alike. Columbia's only full-service stitchery, which opened in July, is a vibrant burrow — both in craft and community.
Cafe Berlin creates community around blues
Cafe Berlin is set to host its monthly blues jam session with John D'Agostino on Thursday night. D'Agostino comes from a family of music. It surrounded him as he and his siblings were growing up. They sang frequently, and their father was a fan of jazz music. So after moving to Columbia around 1978 to play music, he never left. He’s played in several bands over the years with many different people and has been part of the local music scene for around 30 years.
Community builds Lego city at record-setting event
Over 100 people came together in an attempt to set a record for the most people contributing to a Lego brick city on Sunday at the Brickstravaganza event at Bricks & Minifigs in Columbia. The store, which opened in July, offers the local Lego community as well as Columbia families and their children a place to play and explore their creative side. “(My kids) love building and doing Legos, so it’s a way we can bond,” said Jo-Vonne Lee, a parent at the event with her sons.
Community builds Lego city at recording-setting event
Over 100 people came together in an attempt to set a record for the most people contributing to a Lego brick city on Sunday at the Brickstravaganza event at Bricks & Minifigs in Columbia. The store, which opened in July, offers the local Lego community as well as Columbia families and their children a place to play and explore their creative side. “(My kids) love building and doing Legos, so it’s a way we can bond,” said Jo-Vonne Lee, a parent at the event with her sons.
Who's got the aux? These three sound engineers do.
As the lights dim and the crowd begins to quiet, the first notes of the opening act begin to vibrate through the air — you feel them before you hear them. Everything sounds purposeful, and if everything goes to plan, each instrument and voice is discernible. As sound fills every corner of the room, it all seems so effortless. But it’s never that simple.
Columbia Public Library hosts discussion about discriminatory housing in Boone County
The Columbia Public Library is hosting a presentation Thursday night on the history of housing segregation in Columbia. Librarian Rachel Brekhus will give a presentation introducing a personal project, co-sponsored by CoMo Preservation, "Dirty Deeds & Discriminatory Housing in Boone County." The presentation will discuss and bring awareness to the history of racial housing segregation in Boone County.
Sun Boxes come to MU campus in honor of Autumn Equinox
Sound artist Craig Colorusso will bring Sun Boxes, his solar-powered sound art installation, to the University of Missouri School of Music on the Autumn Equinox, when day and night are equal in length, on Sept. 22. The Sun Boxes will move across campus at various times throughout the day, according to a news release from the university. Colorusso and the school’s Creative Improvisation Collective will host an “all-encompassing musical experience” from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept.
Two projects continue to boost the number of affordable homes in Columbia
Two decisive steps were taken Wednesday to address the need for affordable housing in Columbia. First, Job Point’s YouthBuild and Construction programs put the latest home in its Affordable Housing Project on the market. A $250,000 investment in the Providence Walkway Apartments redevelopment project was also announced Wednesday by the Veterans United Foundation and the Columbia Housing Authority. Job Point’s building project 903 N.
Local 'Growth Coach' strives to cultivate emotional intelligent leaders
Jessie Kwatamdia says watching her clients transform gives her joy and is the inspiration for her career. Kwatamdia is the franchise owner of The Growth Coach of Columbia, and through her job, she helps coach leadership skills and discipline within businesses. Five years ago, The Growth Coach reached out to her after noticing her nonprofit experience. She took interest in the business and went into training. “Nonprofit was something that was very personal to me because I really saw the impact.
Historic cemeteries preserved by volunteer cleanup
CoMo Preservation is holding a Historic Cemetery Cleanup at two local cemeteries from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Both Antioch Cemetery and Hinkson Creek Cemetery are located within John W. Alspaugh Park, 4216 Mexico Gravel Road. This volunteer event is in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Boone County and Central Missouri, and is led by Nancy Thompson, Craig Haugen and Darrel Strope. It is free and open to the public with a required reservation.
"Catalyst" dance concert ushers in new beginnings for MU theatre department
The University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science is presenting "Catalyst," a dance concert, from Thursday to April 26 at the Rhynsburger Theatre. The concert is Mizzou's first concert produced jointly with students and guest artists and is directed by Theatre and Performance Studies professor Emily Ehling. The current goal is to make the concert an annual event within the department that highlights different choreographies and styles each year.
Q&A: Meet the new owners of Bluestem Missouri Fine Crafts
Stephen and Julia McBee’s story with Bluestem Missouri Fine Crafts started in 2004 when they moved to Columbia. While taking a stroll down Ninth Street, they wandered into the store after being captivated by art displayed in its windows. Stepping inside, they discovered a vibrant community that would eventually become part of a dream come true.
Popular dino nugget brand recalled from Walmart
On Wednesday, the Great Value brand of frozen Dino Nuggets were recalled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The nuggets were found to possibly have high amounts of lead, deeming them unsafe for consumption. Parents worried about possible exposure should contact their preferred health care provider for lead testing.
Columbia businesses offer discounts, events for Valentine's Day
With a range of inexpensive meals to activities to enjoy the weekend, local businesses have discounts and events lined up in celebration of Valentine's Day. Bubblecup Tea Zone BOGO: Annual buy one, get one free deal is available to customers who bring their loved one and “show they’re your Valentine.” When: 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Where: Bubblecup Tea Zone, 23 S. Ninth St. and 1101 Grindstone Parkway.
Columbia discounts and events lined up for Valentine's Day
With a range of inexpensive meals to activities to enjoy the weekend, local businesses have discounts and events lined up in celebration of Valentine's Day. Bubblecup Tea Zone BOGO: Annual buy one, get one deal is available to customers who bring their loved one and “show they’re your Valentine.” When: Feb. 14, 2-7 p.m. Where: Bubblecup Tea Zone, 23 S. 9th St. and 1101 Grindstone Pkwy.
Columbia Utility Assistance budget adds $200,000 to support residents
An uptick in the need for utility assistance across Columbia led city officials to consider increasing the budget. The concern resulted in a $200,000 increase to Columbia’s Utility Assistance Fund made in an amendment to the budget in December.
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