Here’s a comprehensive list of major tourism events in Columbia and surrounding areas. (For additional community and civic events, click on the Mid-Missouri Tourism Council's community calendar.)
Chords & Threads: Rhythm - Movement - Style
Costume Museum and Research Library, mezzanine level of Lela Raney Wood Hall  (573) 876-7233
(01.23.10 thru 05.15.10)  
Stephens College campus

From the Cake Walk to Hip Hop, fashion, music and dance have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship. Visualize sound through the prints, fringes, and silhouettes of fashionable dress in the 20th century.
Fee: Free and open to the public.


Tall Stories
Columbia Art League  573 443 8838
(02.23.10 11.30am thru 04.17.10 5.30pm)  
207 S. 9th Street

Visual arts exhibition which invites artists to explore the fantastic in their own interpretation of the exhibit title' "Tall Stories". The show title is in conjunction with the annual True/False film festival's theme. The Opening Reception is on Wednesday 24 February, 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome.

Lecture: The Challenges of Aid and Reconstruction in Post-Earthquake Haiti
573-882-6007  573-882-6007
(03.24.10 3:30 p.m. thru 03.24.10 5:30 pm)  
Location: Jesse Wrench Auditorium, University of Missouri

Valerie Kaussen, Associate Professor of Romance Languages & Literatures, will discuss her recent experiences working on Haiti aid efforts following the devastating earthquake of January 12. She will address what she sees as some of the challenges and pitfalls of helping in Haiti's reconstruction efforts as well as share her thoughts on proposed models for Haitian post-earthquake development.


Donations will be accepted at this event on behalf of the Lambi Fund of Haiti.

Harlem Globetrotters
Mizzou Arena  6027966746
(03.25.10 7pm thru 03.25.10 9pm)  
1 Champions Drive

The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the Mizzou Arena on March 25th at 7pm

Stephens College presents Playing for Time
Warehouse Theatre  573.876.7199
(03.19.10, 03.20.10, 03.25.10, 03.26.10, 03.21.10)  
100 Willis Ave

This drama—ultimately a celebration of life—is based on the autobiography of Fania Fenelon, a popular Parisian singer and member of the Resistance, who was arrested and sent to Auschwitz. Vanessa Redgrave played the role in a movie version.


George Lucas' American Graffiti, part of the "Great Directors, Early Works" Film Series
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts
(03.26.10 8:00 PM)  

Date: Friday, Mar 26
Time: 8:00 PM

Part of the "Great Directors, Early Works" Film Series

LOCATION
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

TICKET INFORMATION
MTCA Box Office

DETAILS
General Admission Tickets: $7
($6 for students, seniors (65+) and FRANK members)

Doors: 7 PM - Come early for happy hour!

The Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts continues the "Great Directors, Early Works" film series with George Lucas' classic, American Graffiti.

American Graffiti chronicles the coming of age of four teenagers on the last summer night before college. Rediscover drag racing, Insipiration Point and drive-ins all over again in this nostalgic looks at the 60's. The incredible soundtrack brings you the most memorable rock 'n' roll hits of the era.

American Graffiti will be shown on 35mm film - better than HD!

Show-Me State Games Hoopin' it up Basketball
573.882.2101
(03.26.10 thru 03.28.10)  
A youth basketball tournament for 4th-9th grades and various sporting venues throughout Columbia

Beacon Band Country Variety Show at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 Exit #137  573-474-4040
(03.13.10, 03.27.10, 04.10.10, 04.24.10, 06.12.10, 06.26.10, 07.24.10, 08.14.10, 08.28.10, 09.25.10)  



Antique Tractor Pull
Boone County Fairgrounds  573-474-9435
(04.02.10 thru 04.03.10)  
5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd.



Fireside Chat & Luncheon with Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist
(04.06.10 11:30am thru 04.06.10 1:00pm)  
Craig Newmark is making his premier appearance in the midwest at the 2010 Business Showcase. He will be speaking at a Fireside Chat and Luncheon with KFRU's Jett Roberts.

Purchase Tickets to see Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist, by visiting http://tinyurl.com/CraigLunch.

Craig's Qualifications:
• Founder of craigslist.
• Named to Business Week's list of the 25 Most Influential People on the Web.
• Created craigslist, which has sites for more than 570 communities and sees more than 22 buillion visitors per month.
• Transformed internet.
• Innovator of social networking and ecommerce.
• Revolutionized the classified ad with creation of craigslist.

Craig is sponsored by the Tiger Institute for Health Innovation

Midori with Robert McDonald, pianist presented by the Mozart-Higday Music Trust
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts
(04.06.10 7:00 PM)  

Date: Tuesday, Apr 6
Time: 7:00 PM

LOCATION
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

TICKET INFORMATION
MTCA Box Office

DETAILS
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

Reserved Seating Tickets: $20/$25/$30
Children/Students: $12

Midori, violin
Robert McDonald, piano

Since her debut at the age of 11 with the New York Philharmonic over 25 years ago, the violinist Midori has established a record of achievement which sets her apart as a master musician, an innovator, and a champion of the developmental potential of children. Named a Messenger of Peace by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2007, she has created a new model for young artists who seek to balance the joys and demands of a performing career at the highest level with a hands-on investment in the power of music to change lives.

Midori's performing schedule is balanced between recitals, chamber music performances and appearances with the world's most prestigious orchestras. Midori’s 2009-2010 season will include new music recitals and workshops tours of the U.S., Europe and Asia and increasing her already extensive commitment to music education in her capacity as Chair of the Strings Department at USC's Thornton School of Music. Among the conductors with whom Midori will collaborate in the 2009-2010 season are Carlos Kalmar, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Sir Colin Davis, Carl St.Clair, Leonard Slatkin and Mariss Jansons.

In 1992 Midori founded Midori & Friends, a non-profit organization in New York which brings music education programs to thousands of underprivileged children each year. Two other organizations, Music Sharing, based in Japan, and Partners in Performance, based in the U.S., also bring music closer to the lives of people who may not otherwise have involvement with the arts. Her commitment to community collaboration and outreach extends beyond these organizations to her work with young violinists in master classes all over the world, and to her Orchestra Residencies Program in the U.S. In 2009-2010 Midori will conduct community engagement programs in New York, Louisiana, Minnesota, Virginia, Japan and Mongolia.

Midori’s two most recent recordings are an album of sonatas by J.S. Bach (Unaccompanied No.2) and Béla Bartók (No.1, with pianist Robert McDonald) and The Essential Midori, a 2-CD compilation. Both are issued by Sony Masterworks, for whom she records exclusively.

Midori's violin is the 1734 Guarnerius del Gesu "ex-Huberman", which is on lifetime loan to her from the Hayashibara Foundation. Visit www.GoToMidori.com.

The Best of Columbia 2010 Party
(04.08.10 8:00 pm)  
Join Inside Columbia on Thursday, April 8th, as we celebrate the very Best of Columbia as voted by Inside Columbia readers. Enjoy live music and great food and drinks from local restaurants. Don't miss out on Columbia's biggest and best party of year!
Please check back for more details.

Odyssey Chamber Music Series-Avant-garde Masters
First Baptist Church  573.442.1149
(04.09.10)  
1112 East Broadway

There are many stunning contemporary pieces that are rarely performed, and this program is dedicated to present a fraction of those numerous, avant-garde masterpieces. Featured are 20th and 21st century works by mostly American composers - John Cage, Thomas McKenney, Andrew Pape, Steve Reich, Terry Riley, Alejandro Viñao and Stephen Whibley - and equally avant-garde performers, percussionists Julia Gaines and Brian Tate, only to name a few.

Andrew Pape (b. 1955): CaDance 42 (1989) [8’00]
Julia Gaines and Brian Tate, percussion

Alejandro Viñao (b.1951): Tumblers for violin, marimba, and tape (1990) [17’00]
Brian Tate, marimba; Susan Jensen, violin

Steve Reich (b.1936): Nagoya Marimbas (1994) [5’00]
Julia Gaines and Brian Tate, marimbas

Thomas McKenney (b.1938): C:M for Marimba and Recorded Sound (2006) [7’30]
Julia Gaines, marimba

Stephen Whibley: Blue Motion (2006) [9’00]
Julia Gaines and Brian Tate, percussion

Intermission

John Cage (1912–1992): 4’33” (1952) [4’40]
Peter Miyamoto, piano

Terry Riley: In C (1964) [TBA]
TBA.


MU College of Veterinary Medicine Open House 2010
MU College of Veterinary Medicine
(04.10.10 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.)  

Budweiser Clydesdales
Purina Incredible Dogs
Equine treadmill
Ferrier demo
Herpetology Society
Mounted Columbia Police
Surgery Bears
Pathology exhibit
Farm Animal Exhibit
Milk a cow
Fistulated Cow
Educational displays
Mule club – wagon rides
Tours of the Veterinary School
Police Dogs


National History Day in Missouri state contest
University of Missouri  573-882-0189
(04.10.10, 04.09.11)  

National History Day in Missouri is a year-long
educational program for grades 6 - 12 that encourages young people to
explore history and teaches them to understand historical issues, ideas,
people, and events. Participants conduct in-depth research on
individual topics related to an annual theme and present their findings
in one of several formats -- exhibit, performance, documentary, website,
or research paper -- designed to foster creativity and imagination, and
which culminate with the state contest in Columbia, with winners moving
on to the national contest in College Park, MD. It is the state
affiliate of the National History Day program and is sponsored by The
State Historical Society of Missouri and the Western Historical
Manuscript Collection-Columbia at the University of Missouri.


The Missouri Contemporary Ballet presents "LIVE" featuring the Tom Andes Trio
(04.10.10)  
Date: Saturday, Apr 10
Time: 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

LOCATION
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

TICKET INFORMATION
MTCA Box Office

PERFORMED BY
Missouri Contemporary Ballet

DETAILS
Doors: 1:00 PM

Stay tuned for detailed performance/ticketing information...

Note: event details provided by the presenter/producer, the Missouri Contemporary Ballet

We Always Swing presents "Sundays @ Murry's"
Murry's
(11.22.09, 12.06.09, 01.31.10, 04.11.10)  
3107 Green Meadows Way

Christian McBride's Inside Straight (11/22.09)
Kurt Elling with Laurence Hobgood Trio: "Dedicated To You": Feat. Music of Johnny Hartman & John Coltrane (12/6/09
Stefon Harris & Blackout (1/31/10)
Clayton Bros. Quintet with John & Jeff Clayton (4/11/10)

Stephens College presents Some Girl(s)
Warehouse Theatre  573.876.7199
(04.14.10, 04.15.10, 04.16.10, 04.17.10)  
100 Willis Ave.

This provocative new drama follows one man on his quest to clean the slate with past relationships and find the perfect woman . . . whom he may have already lost. This romantic piece casts a truthful yet humorous light on the complexity of relationships.



Redhead Express at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(04.17.10)  



We Always Swing presents "Jazz in the District"
The Blue Note OR Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts
(11.04.09, 01.21.10, 02.13.10, 03.07.10, 04.17.10)  

Pat Martino Quartet Featuring Eric Alexander & Tony Monaco (Blue Note; 11/4/09)
Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing: A Django Reinhardt Centennial Celebration (MTCA; 1/21/10)
An Evening with Branford Marsalis (MTCA; 2/13/10)
Rufus Reid Trio Featuring Steve Allee & Duduka Da Fonseka with MU Concert Jazz Band (Blue Note; 3/7/10)
Conrad Herwig's Latin Side All-Star Band: "Latin Side of Miles, 'Trane, Herbie & Wayne"
Dr. Carlos Perez-Mesa Memorial Concert (Blue Note; 4/17/10)

MU School of Music presents Jazz Big Bands
(04.18.10 8:00 PM)  
Date: Sunday, Apr 18
Time: 8:00 PM

LOCATION
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

TICKET INFORMATION
MTCA Box Office

DETAILS
Doors: 7PM

This is a student ensemble.

This event is free and open to the public.

*Note: All event information has been provided by the MU School of Music

Relative Values
Columbia Art League  573 443 8838
(04.20.10 11.30am thru 06.19.10 5.30pm)  
207 S. 9th Street

A visual arts exhibit which invites pairs of artists in the same family to each submit a work of art. The relationship may be parent/child, siblings, husband/wife, cousins. The Opening Reception is on Thursday April 22, 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome.

Columbia Entertainment Company presents INCORRUPTIBLE
1800 Nelwood Drive  573.4747.3699
(04.22.10, 04.23.10, 04.24.10, 04.25.10, 04.29.10, 04.30.10, 05.01.10, 05.02.10)  
Columbia, MO 65202

Monty Python meets Nunsense in this hilarious comedy about Monks trying to keep their struggling abbey in France afloat in tough financial times. Another abbey has stolen the identity of their own Saint Foy! Drastic measures are needed since the pay-to-pray policy is not enough to keep the abbey financially viable. A few morally questionable, yet creative solutions might just help to put the abbey back on top.



Artrageous Fridays
(01.22.10, 04.23.10, 07.23.10, 10.08.10, 10.09.10, 10.10.10)  
Artrageous Fridays bring fun and memorable evenings to downtown Columbia each season. Start wherever you like and visit as many locations as you choose. Each venue will host its own unique and creative event.

Visit www.ArtrageousFridays.com for event information and venue maps!

Bach B-minor Mass with the Columbia Civic Orchestra and the Missouri Choral Union
(04.23.10 7:00 PM)  
Date: Friday, Apr 23
Time: 7:00 PM

LOCATION
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

TICKET INFORMATION
MTCA Box Office

PERFORMED BY
Columbia Civic Orchestra

DETAILS
Doors: 6 PM

Stay tuned for more ticketing information...

R. Paul Crabb, conductor

Bach: Mass in B-minor (BWV 232)

Many people consider Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B minor one of the most important and profound works in the history of Western music. Come hear this masterpiece in its entirety in a rare performance in Columbia, Missouri! Join Choral Union, University Singers, guest soloists and the Columbia Civic Orchestra, all under the direction of Dr. R. Paul Crabb and Stefan Freund.

Note: all event information has been provided by the producer/presenter, the Columbia Civic Orchestra

Stephens College presents New Works Dance Concert
Warehouse Theatre  573.876.7199
(04.23.10, 04.24.10)  
Stephens Campus

Adjudicated student choreography performed by members of the Stephens Dance Company.


University Concert Series presents MU Choral Union: J.S. Bach Mass in B minor
Missouri Theatre  573.882.3781
(04.23.10)  
203 S. Ninth Street

Many people consider Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B minor one of the most important and profound works in the history of Western music. Come hear this masterpiece in its entirety in a rare performance in Columbia, Missouri! Join Choral Union, University Singers, guest soloists and the Columbia Civic Orchestra, all under the direction of Dr. R. Paul Crabb and Stefan Freund.

Columbia Earth Day
Peace Park
(04.25.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

Columbia's Earth Day Festival will be
held on Sunday, April 25, 2010.
Rain Date Sunday, May 2, 2010


Stephens College presents the Annual Spring Choral Concert
Historic Senior Hall  573.876.7199
(04.26.10)  
Stephens Campus

Performances by the Stephens College Choir and The Velvetones, the College’s a cappella jazz ensemble that performed at Carnegie Hall in April 2005.
For all ages. Free and open to the public.


University Concert Series presents Cabaret
Jesse Hall  573.882.3781
(04.26.10)  
MU Campus

Whatever your troubles, you will forget them at the Cabaret. Sally Bowles, a middle-class lass from Chelsea, London, is working as a singer at Berlin’s Kit-Kat Club and trying her best to live the thrillingly decadent life which the city is supposed to offer. Don’t miss the return of this Tony Award-winning music with such songs “It Couldn’t Please Me More,” “Wilkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.”

A Puccini Extravaganza presented by the MU School of Music's Show-Me Opera
(04.29.10 7:30 PM)  
Date: Thursday, Apr 29
Time: 7:30 PM

LOCATION
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

TICKET INFORMATION
MTCA Box Office

PERFORMED BY
Show-Me Opera

DETAILS
Doors: 6:30 PM

MU School of Music's Show-Me Opera (Christine Seitz, Director) presents Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi" and "La Boheme" (Act II), accompanied by the University Philharmonic (Edward Dolbashian, Conductor).

Pre-opera lecture by Dr. Michael Budds to be held one hour prior to curtain in the theater balcony.

The program is scheduled to run approximately 2 1/2 hours with one 15-minute intermission about one hour into the performance.

**TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
General admission: $10
MU students are free with student ID.

MU School of Music's Symphonic Wind Ensemble
(04.30.10 8:00 PM)  
Date: Friday, Apr 30
Time: 8:00 PM

TICKET INFORMATION
MTCA Box Office

DETAILS
Doors: 7 PM

MU School of Music's Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Thomas O'Neal, Conductor) presents a homecoming concert, with selections performed during its recent tour of the People's Republic of China.

W.O.W. National Recreation and Conservation School
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service  573/445-5001, ext. 21  1-877-245-9453
(04.30.10 3 pm thru 05.01.10 5:30 pm)  
101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite A Columbia, MO 65203

Bring your family to the Twin Lakes Recreation Area and learn outdoor skills! Get your children outside and away from all those electronic devices. Spend more quality time together outside. Natural resource professionals and enthusiasts will teach two-hour mini-courses in a variety of outdoor skills. Parents and older youth (13 and older) can learn about: camping, canoeing, birding, hiking, backpacking, hunting, nature photography, archery and more! Separate courses are available for kids ages 4-8 and youth ages 9-12. Registration closes April 20th.

Columbia Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Trinity Presbyterian Church
(05.01.10 8:00 AM 2:00 PM)  
1600 W. Rollins

The Columbia Garden Club will be holding its annual plant sale on May 1st, from 8 AM to 2 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 W. Rollins, Columbia, MO.
Included in the sale are perennials, annuals, vegetable plants, herbs, hanging baskets, Missouri native plants, and roses.
All of our plants are grown either by our members or by local Mid-Missouri growers. We will also have birdhouses, a few garden tools and accessories, and delicious baked goods offered for sale.

Ninja Fest
Exit 144, Off I-70
(05.01.10 thru 05.02.10)  

Ninja Fest 2010 is an outdoor martial arts festival and tournament where everyone can enjoy food, fun, games and more as you watch sword battles and martial arts demonstrations, meet Kung Fu Panda, get free introductions to martial arts skills and teachers, and learn the secrets to becoming a Ninja! Sword fighting for kids and adults, seminars in martial arts. Come have some good clean fun and celebrate the Ninja!

See the website for more information and details on this event!

The Second City 50th Anniversary Tour
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts
(05.02.10 8:00 PM)  

LOCATION:
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

DETAILS
Reserved Seating Tickets: $27
Doors: 7 PM

A brief history...

The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959. No one could have guessed that this small cabaret theatre would become the most influential and prolific comedy theatre in the world.
With its roots in the improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City developed an entirely unique way of creating and performing comedy. Founded by Spolin’s son, Paul Sills, along with Howard Alk and Bernie Sahlins, The Second City was experimental and unconventional in its approach to both theatre and comedy. At a time when mother-in-law jokes were more the fashion, The Second City railed against the conformist culture with scenes that spoke to a younger
generation.

The Broadway success of Mike Nichols and Elaine May – members of The Second City’s predecessor, The Compass Players – put attention on the fledgling company. Soon, alumni of The Second City – such as Alan Arkin, Barbara Harris, Robert Klein, David Steinberg and Fred Willard – began to cement the theatre’s reputation for developing the finest comedic voices of each and every generation. With the debut of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, populated by Second City Alums John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and Gilda Radner, the theatre became internationally known for its ever increasing roster of comedy superstars.

Soon, Second City’s sister-theatre in Canada developed its own sketch comedy series, SCTV, hailed as one of the greatest comedy series of all time and featuring an all-star cast that included Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Dave Thomas, Joe Flaherty and Rick Moranis.

By the 1980’s, The Second City had become much more than a small cabaret theatre on Chicago’s north side. In the middle of the decade, The Second City would begin a new era as Second City Toronto proprietors Andrew Alexander and Len Stuart would buy out Bernie Sahlins’ interest in The Second City Chicago and set in motion a new era of innovation for the company.

Today, The Second City continues to produce the premiere comic talent in the industry. From Mike Myers to Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey – The Second City imprint is felt across every entertainment medium. Additionally, The Second City has grown well beyond a single stage to become a diversified entertainment company. Second City Training Centers in Chicago, Toronto and Los Angeles teach thousands of students every week four touring companies perform Second City revues all over North America and abroad Second City Communications has become an industry leader in bringing improv-based methodologies to the corporate sector and Second City
continues to create unique media in television, film and the digital realm.

University Concert Series presents Moscow Festival Ballet’s Giselle
Jesse Hall  573.882.3781
(05.02.10)  
MU Campus

The Moscow Festival Ballet, under the direction of former Bolshoi principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, has amassed a loyal following across the United States for its technically precise and respectful interpretations of grand ballet in the admired Russian tradition. They return to Jesse Auditorium for a breathtaking performance of Giselle with music by Adolphe Adam and choreographed by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot.

The story of Giselle is quintessential. Giselle, a young village maiden, falls in love with Prince Albrecht, in disguise as a peasant. A company of 50 dancers hand-picked by Sergei Radchenko himself performs this dramatic two-act grand ballet intertwining love and tragedy.

Odyssey Chamber Music Series-The Beautiful Baltic
First Baptist Church  573.442.1149
(05.07.10)  
1112 East Broadway

While Russian Sergei Prokofiev is not quite from the Baltic states, his Overture on Hebrew Themes are undoubtedly beautiful, and will be presented masterfully by clarinetist Paul Garritson and pianist Peter Miyamoto will be joined by Esterhazy Quartet, which just celebrated its 41st anniversary last season. Odyssey Chamber Ensemble will depict the depth of featured Baltic compositions, Tabula Rasa by Arvo Pärt and Pelléas and Melisande Suite by Jean Sibelius. Celebrate our Season Finale with our semi-annual post-concert reception!

Prokofiev: Overture on Hebrew themes, Op. 34 [10’30]
Paul Garritson, clarinet, and Peter Miyamoto, piano, with Esterhazy Quartet

Arvo Pärt: Tabula Rasa (1977) [27’00]
Amy Appold and Siri Geenan, violin solos
Stefan Freund, conductor
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble and Peter Miyamoto, prepared piano

Intermission

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957): Pelléas and Melisande Suite, Op.46 (1905) [22’00]
At the Castle Gate
Mélisande
At the Seashore
A Spring in the Park
The Three Blind Sisters
Pastorale
Mélisande at the Spinning Wheel
Intermezzo
The Death of Mélisande

Stefan Freund, conductor; Odyssey Chamber Ensemble

Reception to follow.

Stephens College presents HMS Pinafore
Macklanburg Playhouse  573.876.7199
(05.07.10, 05.08.10, 05.12.10, 05.13.10, 05.14.10, 05.09.10)  
100 Willis Ave

Characters such as Dead Eye Dick, Buttercup and the Modern Major General bring this glorious music to life! The Stephens College Theatre and Music programs will combine to produce this lovely and uplifting operetta.


MUMC Concert Series presents Chanticleer
Missouri United Methodist Church  573.443.3111
(05.08.10)  

Dozens of Columbians went to their sold-out St. Louis performance last year. Now, Chanticleer comes to Columbia for the first time. We are proud to present this multi-Grammy winning ensemble from San Francisco to Columbia.

The YouZeum Starlight Bike Ramble
5738862006
(05.08.10)  
Join us for a night of fun for all ages! The YouZeum Starlight Bike.
Ramble will begin at the YouZeum, 608 E. Cherry Street.
The Bike Ramble is a recreational bike ride for cyclists of all abilities through downtown Columbia at dusk.
For more information or to help sponsor this event, please call 573.886.2006. To register your team, email info@youzeum.org. Or check out our website www.youzeum.org.

University Concert Series presents Missoula Children’s Theatre: Jack and the Beanstalk
Jesse Hall  573.882.3781
(05.08.10)  
MU Campus

Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) returns from Missoula, Montana to the stage of Jesse Auditorium. MCT provides a week-long residency “starring” 50 to 60 local students in a full-scale musical. Two professional tour Actor/Directors will arrive in Columbia with scenery, costumes, props, make-up, and basic lighting … everything it takes to put on a play – except the cast!

The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Jack and The Beanstalk, an original adaptation of the classic children’s story. What happens when a young boy plants magic beans in his own backyard? For Jack, it is the beginning of a great adventure. With a little help from Magic and a vegetarian Giant, Jack learns a valuable lesson about true happiness. This musical production also features a host of other characters, including the Magic Harp, Jill, Mother, Milky White, the Farmers, the Merchants, the Circus Performers and the Magic Beans.

Mother's Day Concert with the Columbia Community Band
(05.09.10 4:00 PM)  
LOCATION
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

TICKET INFORMATION
MTCA Box Office

FEATURING
Columbia Community Band

DETAILS
Doors: 3 PM

This concert is free and open to the public.

The Columbia Community Band was founded in 1981. The band comprises 70 dedicated volunteer musicians. The Columbia Community Band has become one of the Midwest's premier symphonic concert bands.

The Millers Bluegrass Band at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(05.15.10)  



Inside Columbia Magazine's 2010 Wine and Food Festival
(05.17.10 thru 05.22.10)  
Monday, May 17--Wine and Art Event (5:00 to 7:00 pm)
We're teaming up Columbia's favorite celebrities with professional artists
to create "masterpieces" that will be on display and then auctioned off for
charity. Last year's Wine and Art Event raised more than $22,000 for Sol
House, a shelter for homeless teenagers. Guests will be able to sample
their favorite festival wines and enjoy the culinary creations of our
festival chefs while they peruse the work of our featured amateur artists.
This a fun and wonderful evening that you won't want to miss!

Tuesday, May 18--Gourmet Wine Dinners: Round One (6:30 pm)
Columbia's finest chefs will get to 'strut their stuff' as they prepare an
exquisite five-course meal for the evening. Each dinner is paired with a
selection of wines that complement the fare. Festival attendees can choose
from four participating restaurants each offering a unique menu. Winery
representatives will be on hand to discuss the wines and why they were
selected for a particular course. Four additional restaurants and their
chefs will offer Wine Dinners on Thursday evening.

Wednesday, May 19--VIP Dinner with Guest Winemaker and Chef (6:30 pm)
This dinner will be an unforgettable celebration of wine and food featuring
a seven-course dinner prepared by a highly acclaimed, award-winning chef.
Working closely with our 2010 featured winemaker, our guest chef will pair
each course with the hand-crafted wines of nationally recognized winemaker.
Previous featured chefs have included Tim Graham, Executive Chef at Chicago's
TRU Restaurant and Chef Michael Dardenne of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Featured
winemakers have included David Ready, Jr. of Murphy-Goode Winery, Van
Williamson of Edmeades and Tom Meadowcroft of Magito Wines.
Thursday, May 20-- Gourmet Wine Dinners: Round Two (6:30 pm)
An encore performance of Tuesday's night dinners but at four completely
different restaurants. Guests will enjoy a five-course meal paired with a
selection of fine wines. These dinners are so outstanding that many of last
year's guests booked wine dinners on both Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
You won't be disappointed in these incredible evenings of great food and
wine.

Friday, May 21--The Grand Tasting (5:00 to 8:00 pm)
It's the grandest event of them all! More than 200 wineries will be on hand
to offer you samples of more than 400 of their finest wines. You'll also be
treated to delicacies created by our featured festival chefs while you
stroll from booth to booth enjoying the wine, live music and good company.
Winemakers and experts will be on hand to answer your questions during the
event. You'll want to pace yourself, as this event showcases a lot of
great wine and wonderful food.

Saturday, May 22--Sip and Shop Event (11:00 to 5:00 pm)
Sip & Shop passport holders will have the opportunity to combine two of
America's favorite pastimes - shopping and wine! This is your chance to
sample great wines from around the world while you shop at some of your
favorite Columbia merchants. Significant discounts (some as high as 50
percent off any item) will be available exclusively to pass holders during
this event. Our 2010 event will also feature a handful of Brunch n' Lunch
stops along the way. A perfect way to spend the day with your girlfriends
as you Sip and Shop your way around town.


Columbia Garden Club Presents "Maplewood Memories," a Standard Flower Show
3700 Ponderosa  573-442-1873  573-808-5316
(05.22.10 4:00)  

Columbia Garden Club presents a Standard Flower Show at the historic Maplewood House, 3700 Ponderosa, Columbia, Mo. Entries will include horticulture and design in this beautifully furnished home, overseen by the Boone Historical Society.

2010 MidwayUSA / NRA Bianchi Cup
4350 Academy Rd.  877.672.6282  703.267.1478
(05.26.10 0900 thru 05.29.10 1400, 05.26.10, 05.27.10, 05.28.10, 05.29.10)  
Hallsville, MO. 65255

32nd Annual International Pistol Championship & Celebrity Pro-Am.

This is a by Invitation World Shooting Championship, with attendance by the best shooters in the World!

Art in the Park 2010
Stephens Lake Park  573 443 8838
(06.05.10 10am thru 06.06.10 4pm)  
East Broadway

Mid-Missouri's oldest Fine Arts and Crafts Fair celebrates its 52nd year in 2010. Columbia's premier art fair will take place in the green and serene Stephens Lake Park overlooking the Lake.

Hee Haw Star Lulu Roman at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(06.05.10)  



Missouri 4-H Foundation Clover Classic Golf Tournament
819 Clark Hall  800-642-8041
(06.08.10 10:30 am thru 06.08.10 4:30 pm)  
Columbia, MO 65211

Fundraising Golf Tournament benefiting the Missouri 4-H Foundation to fund Missouri 4-H programs and youth.

'Blind' Boone Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival
(06.09.10 9:00 AM thru 06.10.10)  
SPONSORED BY
Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Missouri Arts Council

LOCATION
Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

TICKET INFORMATION
MTCA Box Office

DETAILS
**Please note that although the show time is noted as 9:00am, actual show times will vary. Complete festival schedule coming soon... check back often!

There will be TWO formal concerts each day - one at 3:30pm & the other at 7:30pm.

You won't want to miss these incredible performers!
· Paul Asaro
· Robert Ault
· Mimi Blais
· Tom Brier
· John Davis
· Richard Dowling
· John Gill
· Frederick Hodges
· Morten Gunnar Larsen and The Ophelia Orchestra
· Dave Majchrzak
· Reginald Robinson
· Jack Rummel
· Mike Shaw
· Adam Swanson
· Craig Ventresco, Johnny Harper and Svein Aarbostad String Trio
· Terry Waldo
· Kjell Waltman

Columbia Entertainment Company presents Into the Woods
1800 Nelwood Drive  573.474.3699
(06.10.10, 06.11.10, 06.12.10, 06.13.10, 06.17.10, 06.18.10, 06.19.10, 06.20.10, 06.25.10, 06.25.10)  
Columbia, MO 65202

A childless baker and his wife cannot have a child until they follow the bidding of the witch next door to get the cow as white as milk, the cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn, and the slipper as pure as gold. Weaving in and out of the stories of the fairy tale characters Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack, and Little Red Ridinghoood, and with their unknowing help, the baker and his wife are able to perform their mission and break the spell. Once the fairy tales have all played out and the characters have all gotten their "happily ever after," they learn that sometimes what you wish for is not what you want. More importantly, they learn about the need for community when they must unite to fight against the wife of the giant Jack killed when she decides to come back for revenge.


Missouri State Senior Games
573.882.2101
(06.10.10 thru 06.13.10)  
Held each year in Columbia, the Missouri State Senior Games is a large-scale competition with multiple sports available at venues throughout Columbia.

Farm to Table
The University Club  573-882-2586
(06.12.10 thru 06.13.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

National, regional and local chefs, farmers and experts promoting the culinary and farm to table collaboration.

Mid MO Soap Box Derby
Downtown Columbia
(06.13.10)  

The local race will be held on Sunday, June 13th starting at 9:00 a.m. down Broadway. Three divisions will race: Stock (ages 8-13), Superstock (ages 10-17), and Masters (ages 10-17).

Show-Me State Games
Throughout Columbia  573.882.2101
(07.16.10, 07.17.10, 07.18.10, 07.23.10, 07.24.10, 07.25.10)  

The Show-Me STATE GAMES (SMSG) is an Olympic-style sports festival for Missouri amateur athletes. This statewide multi-sport program is designed to inspire Missourians to develop their physical and competitive abilities and to foster an amateur athletic network of participants, volunteers and sports enthusiasts. SMSG events encourage sportsmanship, physical fitness, healthy lifestyles and family fun.



Show-Me State Games Opening Ceremonies
Hearnes Center  573.882.2101
(07.16.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

Celebrate the kick-off of the Show-Me State Games with the Opening Ceremony

Ironweed Bluegrass at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(07.17.10, 11.20.10)  



Southern Raised Bluegrass at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(07.31.10)  



National Bikers Roundup
Boone County Fairgrounds
(08.03.10 thru 08.08.10)  

The 2010 National Bikers Roundup will be in Columbia, Missouri at the Boone County Fairgrounds!

The National Aladdin Lamp Collectors Club
Holiday Inn Select  573-696-3619
(08.05.10 thru 08.07.10)  
2200 I-70 Drive SW

The National Aladdin Lamp Collectors Club will hold its 38th Gathering at
the Holiday Inn Select the week of August 5-7, 2010.

The 29th International Lamps Show and Sale will be held in conjunction on
Aug. 6 & 7, 2010. The Show and Sale will be open to the public on Saturday
from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Little Roy and Lizzy Show Bluegrass at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(08.07.10)  



Stranger Creek String Band at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(08.21.10)  



2010 Missouri State H.O.G. Rally
(08.27.10 thru 08.29.10)  
Columbia welcomes the 2010 Missouri State H.O.G. Rally to Columbia Keep checking the website for more information on registration and events!

Bluegrass Brigade at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(09.18.10)  



Beacon Band Country Variety Show at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 Exit #137  573-474-4040
(10.09.10, 10.23.10)  



Summit Grass Bluegrass at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(10.16.10)  



Currykorn and Farnum Family Bluegrass at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(10.30.10)  



Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater 5th Anniversary and Salute to Veterans
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(11.13.10)  



Beacon Band Christmas Shows at Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
East of Columbia, I-70 exit #137  573-474-4040
(12.04.10, 12.11.10, 12.18.10)  



YouZeum Book Fair
608 E. Cherry Street Columbia, MO  573.886.2006
(12.04.10 thru 12.15.10)  

The YouZeum is excited about our Book Fair scheduled for December 4 - December 15. At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Mark your calendar for our Book Fair where the whole family can join in the fun. The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading. See you there!

YouZeum Book Fair with Clifford the Big Red Dog!
The YouZeum  573.886.2006
(12.04.10 thru 12.15.10)  
608 East Cherry Street

The YouZeum is excited about our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair scheduled for December 4 - December 15. An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Mark your calendar for our Book Fair where the whole family can join in the fun. Clifford will be making a special guest appearance at the Book Fair on Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12! Bring your camera and get your picture taken with the one and only Clifford!