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Why John Lennon is responsible for Wings' biggest hit
On April 9, 1970, the entire world sat down to read one slip of paper. By the time they reached the end of the press release, if they could still see through tear-blurred eyes, one conclusion was drawn: Paul McCartney was leaving The Beatles In hindsight, it's not really that surprising McCartney felt called to split from the pack. The "Fab Four" had a less than ideal relationship with each other, specifically the band's two workhorse songwriters, John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Why John Lennon Is Responsible for Wings’ Biggest Hit
On April 9, 1970, the entire world sat down to read one slip of paper. By the time they reached the end of the press release, if they could still see through tear-blurred eyes, one conclusion was drawn: Paul McCartney was leaving The Beatles. Add Collider on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover In hindsight, it's not really that surprising McCartney felt called to split from the pack.
Vox Picks for March
to an intimate chamber concert, , being performed at Douglass High School. Written by Chris Schwedmann and Mary Barile, the show combines dazzling music with storytelling that touches on Columbia's history and the Black experience. Enjoy performances by actor Carla Tigue, narrator Joseph Wilson and vocalist Rochara Knight. Columbia music lovers might recognize Knight from her band, Rochara Knight & The Honey Doves (read Vox's story about Rochara Knight & The Honey Doves).
Art to go: 16 places around Columbia to unleash your inner artist
Throughout history, art has helped humans cope with difficulty. And modern life comes with a lot of difficulties: the pandemic, the elections, the climate, the international conflicts, the cost of groceries — the list goes on. So perhaps we should do what humans have always done and turn to art. “Art is therapeutic,” says Lisa Bartlett, the owner of Artlandish Gallery and board member of the North Village Arts District.
Meet the women shaking up Columbia's bar scene
When Son of a Gun opened last fall, it added a new woman-helmed bar to Columbia’s scene. Just 32% of Missouri restaurants and bars are majority owned by women, according to the National Restaurant Association. But more women are coming from behind the bar to open their own joints. Meet the women behind five of the city’s popular watering holes. Greta and Ava Gunderson | Owners of Son of a Gun Black-and-white checkerboard tiles line the floor of Son of a Gun, which opened in October 2023.
Squeaky green: Give your cleaning supplies an eco-friendly makeover
Before the 20th century, people had to use household items like vinegar or baking soda to sanitize their homes and wash their clothes. All-purpose solutions like Mr. Clean didn't hit the shelves until 1958, and Tide, America's best-selling detergent, was only released in 1946. While traditional at-home methods may seem outdated compared to store-bought cleaners, they may be a cheaper, greener way to achieve the same results.
Mindful mixology: Columbia residents turn to mocktails as drinking alternative
Whether you're giving up alcohol for health reasons, lifestyle changes or just because you're curious, you can still enjoy Columbia's night scene. With sobriety movements like Dry January or mocktail recipes taking off online, many people are going alcohol free. Heather Harlan, the health program coordinator at Columbia/Boone Public Health and Human Services, says these trends allow people to examine their relationship with alcohol.
Vox Picks for January and February
Each month, Vox curates a list of can't-miss shops, eats, reads and experiences. We find the new, trending or underrated to help you enjoy the best our city has to offer. At Quad Con 2024 at the Columbia Mall. The playful Comic & Toy Show is dedicated to all things pop culture. Find video games, vinyl records, Funko Pops and comics galore at the event that is intended to "spread the gospel of geekdom," according to its website.
Fairview United Methodist Church kicks off the holiday season with Little Bethlehem
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Downtown vendors forge festive spirit with Living Windows
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Downtown venders forge festive spirit with Living Windows
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Local band Tri-County Liquidators cuts its teeth on first full album
Making a full-length album was a learning process for the members of Tri-County Liquidators. The result, Cut My Teeth,is a beautiful concoction of , indie, math rock and good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll. Their sound mirrors bands like My Bloody Valentine, DIIV, Ride and even traces of Van Halen. Such musical fusion makes sense for drummer Anthony Wilkerson, bass player Marielle Carlos and guitarists George Sarafianos, Matt Hall and Spenser Rook, who formed Tri-County Liquidators in April 2021.
From bored to board game: A guide to game nights in Columbia
Every night is game night in Columbia — and there’s something for everyone, from hardcore gamers to those just looking to have a good time out with friends. Whether you thrive on competitive card games, local interactive entertainment or trivial pursuits, here’s your guide to a selection of Columbia’s gaming spots. Valhalla’s Gate is the veteran of local game shops. The board game store celebrated its 23rd anniversary Oct. 7.
Columbia Experimental Music Festival prepares for its eighth - and final - year
After turning up the volume on adventurous music in Columbia for nine years, Dismal Niche announced in September that this year’s Columbia Experimental Music Festival would be its last. Local record label Dismal Niche launched the festival in 2015. Matthew Crook founded the label with Ben Chlapek in 2013, producing cassette tapes for DIY, experimental musicians. The nonprofit hosts a few other events and concerts throughout the year, but its main focus is the Columbia Experimental Music Festival.
How to spend Halloween weekend in Columbia
Here is a list of spooky events happening in Columbia leading up to Halloween: Distant Planet Comics and Collectibles is celebrating the Halloween season with free comics and candy, as well as a costume contest. There will be a first and second prize for each age group, which are 0-11, 12-17 and 18+. The winners will be announced Nov. 1. They will accept entries until 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Distant Planet asks participants to keep costumes family-friendly. Address: 649 Business Loop 70 W.
'I haven't been living': MU community affected by conflict in Israel-Hamas war
Instead of nights filled with schoolwork, MU sophomore Ilay Kielmanowicz spends his time frantically refreshing newsfeeds and checking his phone for updates from his family and friends in Israel, he said. "For the past week, I haven't been living," Kielmanowicz said. He felt the effects of the overseas violence firsthand when he discovered his friend, Neta Baram, died. Baram was a soldier for the Israel Defense Forces.
Blessing of the Beasts: Broadway Christian Church hosts its furriest congregation
Five years ago, the Central Missouri Humane Society received a call that someone had found a dog in a grocery store parking lot. Precious, a Shih Tzu mix, was "one of the worst neglect cases we have seen in many years," said Associate Director Michelle Casey. "She's paralyzed because of the neglect she went through, so she can't use her four limbs," Casey said.
A hot commodity: How the sriracha shortage affects CoMo restaurants and stores
Sriracha sauce is one of the most recognizable condiments in the world, but for three years now, the famous green-tipped bottles of hot sauce have been harder and harder to find at the local grocery store. And that includes in Columbia. Huy Fong Foods, the main producer of the famous condiment, noted a shortage of chili peppers in 2020 due to drought, and the impact started hitting Missouri shortly after.
Spectrum Health Care reopens, resumes services to Columbia
Spectrum Health Care wrapped up the last day of its free STI clinic Friday. The nonprofit resumed primary care services June 1 and reopened the STI clinic Aug. 14. The organization closed in February due to financial complications relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to previous Missourian reporting. Spectrum has been providing services to the Columbia community for almost 30 years.
Downtown fire damages True/False offices, Teller's
A fire on the second level of 820 E. Broadway caused fire and smoke damage to the offices of True/False Film Fest and water damage to Teller's on the lower level. Ten Columbia Fire Department trucks responded to the scene just after 12:50 p.m. Friday, according to Jeffrey Heidenreich, assistant chief at the department. Everyone in the building evacuated quickly, and there were no injuries. Some firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion at the scene, Heidenreich said.
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