(02.04.12, 02.05.12)  

The Missouri Cattleman's Association presents the Alpha Gamma Rho Cattle Show at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The show will take place in the horse barn & stalls as well as in Sapp Indoor Arena.

(02.04.12, 02.11.12, 02.18.12, 02.25.12, 03.03.12, 03.10.12, 03.17.12, 03.24.12, 04.07.12, 04.14.12)  
2909 Falling Leaf Lane Columbia, MO

Designed specifically for adult women who are new to the art form. At a balanced and measured pace, this class offers an introduction to belly dance technique based on the Suhaila Salimpour Format. Students will learn to isolate and contract muscles to support sensual belly dance movements. Focus also placed on posture and traveling. 55 minutes. Drop in's welcome!

Taught by Kandice Grossman.She has been studying belly dance for more than 14 years and is currently Level 3 certified with the Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance.

(02.03.12, 02.04.12, 02.05.12, 02.10.12, 02.11.12)  

Oscar Wilde’s melodramatic comedy of manners captures audiences immediately through its vast webs of deception and intrigue. Wilde’s first play, which contains some of his most delicious and witty dialogue, will give your brain a workout and leave your heart tingling with joy. This story explodes with love triangles, secrets and everyone’s favorite . . . family dysfunction. “A radical diatribe against conventional morality,” says The NY Times, “like greeting old friends.”

(02.04.12)  

INDOOR All Mopar Swap Meet With Outside Car Corral.
11 X 9 Space is $70.00 at the gate. Outside Car Corral Space is $25.00, Absolutely No Parts For Sale Allowed in Car Corral. Event takes place in Front Room and the Main Indoor Arena.

(02.04.12)  

(02.06.12 4:00 thru 02.12.12 7:00)  

If you like risky new plays, take a walk on the wild side with seven days of new drama. Performed as concert reading, the mizzou New Plays presents exciting new work from the Missouri Playwrights workshop. It's free and open to the public.

(02.08.12, 02.11.12)  

Wednesday, February 8, 2012: 8 am - Tack; 9 am - outisde: horse equipment, machinery and other outside items; 10 am - inside: harness, collars, saddles, carriages, wagons, buggies, sleighs and show items. Thursday, February 9, 2012: 8 am - Tack/Multipurpose room; 9 am - Draft horses & haflingers; 10 am - antiques and other collectibles, multipurpose room. Friday, February 10, 2012: 8 am Tack/multipurpose room; 9 am - Standardbreds, light teams, ponies & riders. Saturday, February 11, 2012: 9 am - mules

Front Room
Horse Barns & Stalls
Main Indoor Arena

(02.08.12)  

(02.09.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

The Pro Arte Quartet was founded by students at the Brussels Conservatory. The University of Wisconsin chancellor offered a permanent home to the quartet – it was the first such residency ever in a major American university, and became the model on which many other similar arrangements were developed at other institutions. Today, in addition to widely acclaimed performances of standard classical repertoire, the Pro Arte continues its tradition of championing new music.

(02.10.12 8:00 PM)  
3919 S. Providence Rd. Columbia

Henry Clay and the Full Grown Men is comprised of five local musicians dedicated to some of the best blues music you’ve ever heard. Henry Clay Ransburg leads the band on vocals and harmonica. Members of the band formerly performed as part of The Benders, a group from the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Doors open at 6:00 for those who are looking for some of the best burgers in town. Band begins at 8:00.

(02.10.12, 02.11.12, 02.12.12)  

The 2012 Missouri Grand Prix will be held Feb. 10-12 in Columbia, Missouri. The meet is the third of seven stops on USA Swimming's 2011-2012 Grand Prix Series.

(02.11.12)  
220 North Tenth Street

The theme for February is Cabaret-ers Need Love Too! The show will consist of the best love songs from Broadway shows.

(02.11.12)  

(02.11.12)  
3919 S. Providence Rd. Columbia

Top 40 Country with a little red dirt on the side, and many of your favorite classic rock hits as well! Great performers that will have you tapping your feet from the very first song!

(02.11.12 8:00 PM)  
3919 S. Providence Rd. Columbia

Top 40 Country with a little red dirt on the side, and many of your favorite classic rock hits as well! Great performers that will have you tapping your feet from the very first song!
Doors open at 6:00 with some of the best grilled food in town. Band begins at 8:00

(02.11.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

A spellbinding live performance where rock concert meets silent film! Experience the passion and mystery of Phantom like never before. Thrilling new music and breathtaking live performance collide with the beauty of the original silent film in a stirring new theatrical production The Los Angeles Times calls “Absolutely riveting!” Vox Lumiere – The Phantom of the Opera is rock concert meets silent film. Singers, dancers, musicians and silent film collide in a spellbinding live performance The Dallas Morning News calls “A multidimensional blast of visual and auditory splendor!” Return to the world’s most famous opera house. Vox Lumiere – The Phantom of the Opera, the same love affair… a whole new seduction!

(02.12.12 7:00 pm)  

It’s not very often you get to say that we will host “Cuba’s pre-eminent pianist and one of that country’s most important musicians of the past four decades,” but that’s just what’s going to happen as we present Chucho Valdés and his current working band The Afro-Cuban Messengers. To say this is one of the 2011/2012 season’s highlights is an understatement. Valdés, who serves as both the College of Arts & Science Week “Signature Concert” AND our Annual Dr. Carlos Perez-Mesa Memorial Concert, is a mesmerizing and compelling pianist with all the technical prowess you could ask or hope for.

(02.14.12)  

(02.14.12 6:30 thru 02.14.12 10:00)  
6501 Brown Station Road

Romantic Valentine's Day Special

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Come and join us this Valentine's Day aboard the Columbia Star Dinner Train for a romantic evening on the rails. Candle lit tables and a Chef prepared five course meal create the perfect ambiance to share with your loved one this Valentine's Day. Each couple will receive their own private table, complimentary glass of Champagne and a souvenir Champagne flute. Each lady will also receive a lovely complimentary rose.

7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (Boarding begins at 6:30 PM)

$89.00 per person *(does not include tax or gratuity)



MENU

APPETIZER - Choice of Smoked Mussels or Zucchini Fritters with a Tomato Caper Relish.

SOUP - Champagne Mushroom Bisque.

SALAD - Boston Bibb Lettuce with Sherry Vinaigrette, Marinated Endive and Hearts of Palm.

DESSERT - Espresso Creme Brulee with Chocolate Covered Pomegranate and Strawberries.

CHOICE of ENTREE

Veal Chop - Pan Roasted Veal chop with White Truffle Demi-Glaze, Potato Gnocchi and White Asparagus.

Tuna Nicoise - Seared Medium Rare Tuna Served Over Anna Potatoes with Traditional Nicoise Accompaniments.

Cornish Hen - Whole Roasted Cornish Hen with Duchess Potatoes, Pattypan Squash and Baby Heirloom Carrots.

Butternut Squash Ravioli - Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Cheese in House Made Ravioli with Fried Sage and Hazelnut Butter.

(02.15.12, 02.16.12, 02.17.12, 02.18.12)  

This feel-good production chronicles six long-term friends in their mid 30s who trade confidences and witty exchanges. Set at a party to celebrate a friend’s pregnancy resulting from a one-night love affair, secrets begin to surface and tensions flare. As the circle of friends reveals all, they fight, and, ultimately, find comfort in this one-night gala. “It’s a smart, satisfying story about one of those nights when all the huge secrets get spilled and the stale air gets cleared,” says The Austin Chronicle.

(02.15.12)  

(02.16.12 thru 02.18.12)  
1 Champions Drive

Wrestling Championships

(02.17.12)  
3919 S. Providence Rd. Columbia

Some of the best vocals we've ever heard in a super country band! Aaron plays all of your favorite country hits, but you would be impressed by asking him to play some of his own music too!

Try some of great grilled food when the doors open at 6:00. Band begins at 8:30

(02.17.12, 02.18.12)  

The 14th Annual Automotive Swap Meet at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

(02.18.12 8:00PM)  
3919 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203

If you enjoy toe tappin', cuttin' the rug, or just dig fine blues, you'll enjoy the Chump Change Band.

Over their 25 year career, the Chump Change Band has shared stages with some of the most well known blues and R&B artists of the last two decades.

The Chump Change Band was voted the Gold Award in 2010 for Best Local Band by Inside Columbia Magazine!

Doors open at 6:00 Band begins at 8:00

(02.18.12 8:00 PM)  
3919 S. Providence Rd. Columbia

If you enjoy toe tappin', cuttin' the rug, or just dig fine blues, you'll enjoy the Chump Change Band.
Over their 25 year career, the Chump Change Band has shared stages with some of the most well known blues and R&B artists of the last two decades.
The Chump Change Band was voted the Gold Award in 2010 for Best Local Band by Inside Columbia Magazine!

(02.18.12 9:00 thru 02.18.12 3:00)  
2525 N. Stadium Blvd.

Vendors from Mid-States area showcase and sell farm toys, die-cast, collectable toys

(02.21.12)  

(02.23.12 7:00 pm)  

Every so often we feel the need to see some old friends, people who have periodically in a variety of contexts lit up “We Always Swing” Jazz Series stages. Pianist Benny Green fits that bill. A Berkeley, Calif., native, of late he has come to return home after more than two decades in New York. Initially a classical near-prodigy, thanks to his father, a tenor saxophonist, he turned to jazz, first imitating recordings that featured the likes of Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker. As a teenager and after high school he worked around the Bay Area before moving to the East Coast. He met veteran pianist Walter Bishop Jr. and had a stint with Bobby Watson; then he worked with vocalist Betty Carter before joining Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. By 1990 he was recording and performing as a leader.

(02.23.12 5:30 PM thru 02.23.12 6:30 PM)  
Hitt St. at Lowry Mall UMC Campus

Executive Director Gary R. Kremer and Professor Charles Nilon of the School of Natural Resources in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, will present a program on George Washington Carver—
sure to move us past a simplistic understanding of him as the first African American scientist who studied the peanut at Tuskeegee Institute. Dr. Nilon will discuss the depth of Carver as a scientist and focus on Carver’s work in conservation, while Dr. Kremer will explain how Carver does not allign easily as hero or myth but is better understood as an extraordinarily complex man living in an extremely complicated society.

(02.23.12, 03.04.12)  

If you are a play fan, you will love Monsieur Baptiste: The Con Man. It is the tale of a religious con-man who infiltrates a wealthy household, until his lustful passions for the lady of the house are exposed with hilarious results.

(02.24.12 thru 02.26.12)  

52nd Annual Home & Lifestyle Expo ~ Inspiring Change.

(02.24.12, 02.25.12)  

The Polar Bear BBQ Challenge will be February 24th and 25th at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

(02.24.12, 02.25.12, 02.26.12, 03.23.12, 03.24.12, 03.25.12)  

Youth basketball tournament for boys and girls.

(02.25.12)  

(02.25.12 thru 02.27.12)  
33 E. Glendale, Webster Groves 63119

Figure Skating

(02.25.12 8:00 PM)  
3919 S. Providence Rd. Columbia

Smooth blues music from the Kansas City area have earned these guys the title of 2007 IBC Semi-Finalists, 2008 IBC Finalists and 2011 Lake of the Ozarks IBC Winners! Don't miss the Doghouse Daddies as they make their first appearance at Pem's Place!
Doors open at 6:00 with the best grilled food in town! Band begins at 8:00

(02.28.12)  

(02.29.12)  

(03.01.12, 03.02.12, 03.03.12, 03.04.12)  
The True/False Film Fest returns March 1-4, 2012 for its ninth edition. The festival highlights innovative work with a cinematic scope, creative takes on contemporary currents, and most of all work that provokes dialogue about its subject and the documentary form itself.

For four days, downtown Columbia, Missouri is transformed into a small-town Midwestern utopia. Most films come freshly discovered from Sundance, Toronto and other festivals, others appear mysteriously before their official premieres elsewhere. Sandwiched between the nonstop movies, we throw parties, host debates and field trips, and challenge local filmmakers to reimagine the possibilities of nonfiction filmmaking.

New for 2012! All festival theaters will be located in downtown Columbia, all within easy walking distance of one another. We're adding two new venues this year: Jesse Auditorium on the MU campus and The Picturehouse, located inside the Missouri United Methodist Church across the street from Shakespeare's Pizza. Returning venues include the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts, The Blue Note, the two-screen Ragtag Cinema, the Forrest Theater at the Tiger Ballroom, and the Globe Theater (at the First Presbyterian Church next door to Ragtag).

(03.03.12, 03.04.12)  

You don't want to miss this year’s Classic. We have an expanded schedule of informative and entertaining seminars. So many in fact, we are using two stages. For a complete lineup of seminar speakers and their schedules, please visit the “Seminars” section of our website. Also, back by popular demand is Brody, the 1500 lb. live Kodiak Grizzly Bear. We have re-organized the arena this year to reduce crowding. We want you to be comfortable while watching Brody’s entertaining act.

The most important reason to attend the Missouri Deer Classic is to meet and visit with our incredible lineup of exhibitors. I’m proud to announce this year’s list of exhibitors is our best ever. Check it out for yourself on the “Exhibitors” page of the website. If you’re interested in learning about top hunting products and destinations in and aroundthe great state of Missouri, then the 2012 Missouri Deer Classic is the place you need to be. I look forward to seeing you at Missouri’s premiere hunting show - The Missouri Deer Classic.

(03.05.12 7:30 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

The MU School of Music presents the annual Chancellor’s Concert, a showcase of ensembles including the Concert Jazz Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Philharmonic, and University Singers. Ticket proceeds benefit the Chancellor’s Friends of Music Endowed Scholarship Fund. Contact 573-882-2606 for more information about the Scholarship Fund.

(03.07.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

Tony Award-winning classic!
In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in Manhattan’s Washington Heights – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

(03.08.12 7:00 pm)  

The “We Always Swing” Jazz Series is pleased to welcome GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Russell Malone as this season’s “Artist-in-Residence. During his three-day stay, March 6-8, Malone, serving as the special guest artist, will work with the MU Concert Jazz Band under the direction of Arthur White in a two key settings: hosting the “Annual Children’s Concert” and performing a concert as one of our season events. Additionally, Malone, who enjoyed measurable separate stints with Harry Connick Jr. and Diana Krall, will conduct one of our popular, free noon-time Community Forums at the Daniel Boone Library, as well as offer a master class at The Bridge.

(03.08.12 thru 03.10.12)  
1 Champions Drive

Boys & Girls Basketball Championships
Class 4 and 5

(03.09.12, 03.10.12, 03.11.12)  
1020 E. Walnut

Now in its fourth year, IAT's short Women's Play Festival features new short plays by women playwrights from around the country and directed by local women directors. In addition to performances, this year the 4 playwrights will also be in attendance, so join us for a post-show talk back with the authors following Saturday's show.

(03.09.12, 03.10.12, 03.11.12, 03.16.12, 03.17.12)  

Always an eagerly anticipated Stephens tradition, the Spring Dance Concert features a variety of dance forms such as classic ballet, modern dance, jazz and tap. A variety of world dance selections also highlights this evening of dance.

(03.10.12, 03.11.12)  

(03.11.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

For one night only in Jesse Auditorium, Queen and Freddie Mercury will come back to life. The audience will experience Queen classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Will Rock You”, “Fat Bottomed Girls”, We Are the Champions”, and “Another One Bites the Dust” backed by the four-piece band, Gary Mullen and the Works. The band possesses an uncanny ability to connect with an audience to almost fool folks in to thinking it’s the real deal.

(03.15.12 thru 03.17.12)  
1 Champions Drive

Boys & Girls Basketball Championships
Class 1, 2, & 3

(03.15.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

Pink Floyd remains one of the most influential rock bands of all time. This unforgettable re-interpretation of the classic includes some of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits along with an amazing light show.

(03.16.12, 03.17.12, 03.18.12, 03.22.12, 03.23.12)  

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, this fresh, off-the-wall comedy opened on Broadway in 2000 starring Sarah Jessica Parker. It is sure to make you laugh and hold you and never let you go. Variety said: “Lindsay-Abaire’s flair for the absurd combines nicely with an ability to pull laughs out of any situation. Absolutely hysterical.” And The NY Times described it as filled with “hefty laughter. . . exceedingly whimsical and playfully wicked . . . A top-drawer production.”

(03.17.12, 03.18.12)  

The Brock and Briddle Cattle Show will be March 17-18th at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

(03.17.12, 03.18.12)  
University of Missouri campus

Turn back time and get all wound up in a NEW funhouse ride of cirque, pop & rock. POP GOES THE ROCK is a “shake & awe” musical of unexpected sights and re-imagined sounds. It explodes on stage like a Rock n’ Roll party of twists and turns. Cirque Dreams’ last performances in Columbia sold out quickly. Get your seats today!

(03.18.12, 03.18.12)  

During the course of our 17 seasons we have made a lot of friends along the way – people who also happen to be great musicians, entertaining, engaging and creative. Such is the case with the four members of Arts & Crafts. In part, that’s why it’s next to impossible for us to pass up the opportunity to invite drummer Matt Wilson and his merry men: Terell Stafford, Gary Versace and Martin Wind.

(03.20.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

Heralded as the most exciting group to emerge in World Music in recent years, two-time Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir is making their way to Jesse Auditorium. Since its foundation in 2002, the Choir has performed to sell-out crowds at the greatest concert halls across the globe and alongside superstars including Bono, Queen, Celine Dion, John Legend, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Expect earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, acapella numbers as well as accompaniment by an exciting 4 piece band and percussion section. Add to this, energetic dancing and vibrant, colourful costumes, and the mix is awesome.

(03.21.12 10:00 am)  
University of Missouri campus

Heralded as the most exciting group to emerge in World Music in recent years, two-time Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir is making their way to Jesse Auditorium. Since its foundation in 2002, the Choir has performed to sell-out crowds at the greatest concert halls across the globe and alongside superstars including Bono, Queen, Celine Dion, John Legend, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Expect earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, acapella numbers as well as accompaniment by an exciting 4 piece band and percussion section. Add to this, energetic dancing and vibrant, colourful costumes, and the mix is awesome.

(03.22.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

The art of Chinese acrobatics has been practiced for more than 2,500 years, and the Golden Dragon Acrobats are among the art form’s most successful practitioners today. Their show combines traditional dance, spectacular costumes, and of course, breathtaking acrobatics.

(03.23.12, 03.24.12, 03.25.12)  

Double B Productions Barrel Bash will be March 23-25, 2012 at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Visit their website for more information!

(03.23.12 thru 03.25.12)  
Hoopin' It Up March Basketball

(03.24.12)  

Craft bazaar welcome to new vendors and also returning vendors. W accept handmade crafts, resale vendors, and bakery items as well. If you would like to get information to be in one of our event please just let us know.

(03.29.12 thru 04.01.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

Spring Classic

(03.30.12, 04.01.12)  

The Maple Leaf Quarter Horse Show will take place at the Boone County Fairgrounds on March 30th - April 1st in the Horse Barns & Stalls, Main Indoor Arena and Sapp Indoor Arena.

(03.30.12, 03.31.12, 04.01.12)  

R.K. Shows has a reputation for bringing you the highest quality gun shows. Over 20 years of excellence in the making. R.K. Shows is continually increasing in size and quality.

(04.07.12)  
2902 Forum Blvd, Suite 101

Long & Short Course

(04.09.12, 04.16.12)  
University of Missouri

Heart of Missouri CASA invites children ages 5-12 to come practice pitching, hitting, catching, and more with members of the Mizzou Baseball or Softball Teams. Children choose between the Baseball or Softball Clinic for a donation of $25 for one night, or $35 for both nights of the Clinic. Each participant receives a light snack and a complimentary t-shirt. Invite friends and family to watch the event and purchase raffle tickets for great prizes and in support of a great cause!

Truman the Tiger will be in attendance for photo opportunities at the April 9th session so bring your camera!

To register, please contact Heart of Missouri CASA at 573-442-4670, email heartofmissouricasa@gmail.com, or register online at www.heartofmissouricasa.com (Click donate). If choosing to register via the website, please also email your registration information to the above mentioned email and provide the t-shirt size for your child in the registration email.

(04.11.12, 04.12.12, 04.13.12, 04.14.12)  

Marlene has been promoted to managing director of a London employment agency and is celebrating. The symbolic luncheon is attended by women in legend or history who offer perspectives on maternity and ambition. Marlene, like her famous guests, has had to pay a price to ascend from proletarian roots to the executive suite: she has become, figuratively speaking, a male oppressor and even coaches female clients on adopting odious male traits. Marlene has also abandoned her illegitimate and dull-witted daughter. Her emotional and sexual life has become as barren as Lady Macbeth’s. The NY Post calls it “very funny and provocative . . . a mind-lifting experience.”

(04.12.12 thru 04.15.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

(04.19.12 thru 04.22.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

(04.20.12, 04.21.12)  

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

(04.21.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice, as well as collections of personal essays, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Cordoroy and Denim, and When You are Engulfed in Flames, each of which became a bestseller. Sedaris has sold over 7 million books published in 25 different languages and his original radio pieces can often be heard on This American Life on NPR. Each live reading includes unpublished material and anecdotes which make each of Sedaris’ visits to Jesse unique and special.

(04.22.12)  

Enjoy performances by the Stephens College Choir and The Velvetones, the College’s a cappella jazz ensemble. For all ages. Free and open to the public.

(04.26.12 thru 04.29.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

(04.26.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

Choral Union, University Singers, Columbia Civic Orchestra & guest soloists
Conducted by R. Paul Crabb and Stefan Freund. Dimitry Shostakovich’s shocking, dramatic work, The Execution Stepan Razin graphically depicts unimaginable horror and brutality of seventeenth-century Russia. A full orchestra and a battery of percussion leads you through the story of of this important Russian historical figure. In complete contrast stands the Hieronymus Mass by Michael Haydn. Although not as well known as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who worked just down the street, Michael Haydn was actually the favored composer during his lifetime. This mass is a masterpiece reflecting the elegance of eighteenth-century society and is the only work from this time in Salzburg written for choir, soloists, and winds!

(04.27.12, 04.28.12, 04.29.12, 05.02.12, 05.03.12, 05.04.12)  

The Goodbye Girl is a touching musical comedy, which is based on Neil Simon’s 1977 Oscar-winning film of the same name and featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch. As we close out another season, let this multiple Tony-Award nominee pull on your heartstrings and make you remember why you believe in love!

(04.29.12, 04.29.12)  

We always look to dedicate part of each season to artists who have never previously participated in the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series. In 2011/2012 we have the distinct pleasure of presenting the extraordinary talented saxophonist Tia Fuller – along with the members of her quartet that includes the gifted pianist Shamie Royston, who is also her sister, bassist Mimi Jones and drummer Rudy Royston, Shamie Royston’s husband and Fuller’s brother-in-law who, truth be told, wowed everyone last season when he appeared with Anat Cohen.

(04.29.12 12:00pm thru 04.29.12 4:00pm)  
3300 Vandiver Dr. Columbia MO 65202

Hilton Garden Inn cordially invites all brides and grooms-to-be and their families and friends to attend our Fourth Wedding Expo and Bridal Expo on April 29th, 2012.
Come and enter to win a Honeymoon Trip!!!
Shop, compare, get insides and advice from the leading wedding experts. Preview new ideas and fresh styles. Taste gourmet cakes and cuisine provided by the best Missouri bakeries and caterers. Enjoy music and entertainment. Have your photo taken at the photo booth. Have a look at the wonderful facilities offering perfect venues for the perfect day. Take advantage of the show discounts and giveaways. Have fun while discovering the best options to make your dream wedding come true!
Complimentary snacks and Beverages are provided!
Vendor Booths are still available. Contact our Sales dept.

(05.03.12 thru 05.06.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

Home School High School State Championships

(05.03.12 thru 05.06.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

(05.04.12 10 AM thru 05.06.12 4 PM)  
4274 County Rd 220, Kingdom City, MO 65262

Boster Castle's WILD WEST FEST embodies the heart of every cowboy and cowgirl. This six shootin' bar-b-quein' ropin' ridin' rootin' tootin' adventure might just leave your chaps sore if hoppin' in the saddle is a new experience for ya! But whatever you do....Don't miss the chilli contest!! Yeeee-Haw!!

What's Wild West Fest?
Some might call it a “fair” others a “festival” but the bottom line is it is all about family, food and fun!! Walk into a old west fort of entertainment, food, games and costumed characters. Festival fans can leave their cares behind and enjoy the pleasures of a more adventurous time in a Wild West town where you will be entertained by musicians, dancers and comedy shows. Shop for wonderful arts and crafts. Participate in games and enjoy saloon style food and drink.

Make plans now to attend this family friendly event!
Play Texas Hold'em with the Cowboys...
Visit the Saloon for a cold beverage...
Peruse our merchants' goods..

(05.05.12, 05.05.12)  
University of Missouri campus

Conceived and Written by Michael McGill
Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill

AUDITIONS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN: MONDAY, APRIL 30.
Location TBD
Check www.concertseries.org for more information.

Explore this enchanting garden as it comes to life with Mary Lennox, Colin Craven, the Bugs that Rock and a host of others as the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present an original musical adaptation of The Secret Garden.

(05.06.12)  

Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

(05.07.12 7:00 pm)  
University of Missouri campus

Ang Li is an internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso whose performance credits and talents reach well beyond her years. She has appeared at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York, National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ruïnekerk of Bergen in the Netherlands, National Center for the Performing Arts in China, among others. Her youth, talent, personality and audience appeal, truly make her one the world’s rising classical piano stars. Her extensive repertoire ranges from early Baroque to contemporary piano music.

(05.10.12 thru 05.13.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

(05.12.12)  

(05.17.12 thru 05.20.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

(05.26.12)  

Women's 1/2 Marathon/5K

(05.31.12 thru 06.03.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

(06.21.12 thru 06.24.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

(07.00.12)  

(07.11.12 thru 07.15.12)  
Twin Oaks Complex

National Academy & Club Championships

(08.01.12)  

(09.01.12)   2902 Forum Blvd., Suite 101

(09.08.12)  

(09.15.12)  

(10.06.12)  

(10.13.12)  

(10.27.12)  
Homecoming

(11.22.12)