(08.20.10, 08.21.10, 08.22.10, 08.27.10, 08.28.10, 08.29.10, 09.03.10, 09.04.10, 09.05.10)  
Nifong Park

Despite the tragic fire that consumed Columbia’s historic Maplewood Barn, the 2010 Season of the Maplewood Barn Community Theatre will go on as planned. Plans for venues are still in the works, but the season will proceed.

We appreciate the tremendous outpouring of support you have expressed to our entire Maplewood Barn family. The many offers of costumes, tools, building materials and an extra hand are simply overwhelming, and we thank you.

With that said, we want to remind each of you that the best thing you can do to support the Maplewood Barn Theatre is to come see the shows, and bring your friends and family. Mark your calendars now and make your plans to see us during the “The Phoenix Season”.

(09.10.10 9:00 a.m. thru 09.10.10 3:00)  
2200 I-70 Drive SW

Boone County Council on Aging presents the 20th annual Mature Living Festival — mid-Missouri’s comprehensive resource and information fair for mature adults. The festival will be held at the Holiday Inn Expo Center, 2200 I-70 Drive Southwest in Columbia from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, September 10. The event is free and open to the public. Over 60 exhibitors will provide information and resources, showcasing the wide range of services available to Boone County seniors. Festival go-ers will not want to miss the live entertainment including the St. Louis Stutters and a Local Ukulele Band!!!

(09.11.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

Come cheer on the Mizzou Tiger Football Team at Faurot Field!

(09.11.10 9:00 am)  
Bethel Street, Columbia MO

5K Run/Walk/Roll to benefit Performing Arts in Childrens Education (PACE) Arts in Health series.

(09.15.10)  
9th Street in Downtown Columbia

Robert Randolph and the Family Band are ready to change your life, just as music changed that of this group's dynamic leader. Raised in a firestorm of faith and danger, dividing his time between battles in the streets and safety in the arms of his music, Robert Randolph found his way up from darkness with help from a most unusual source: the pedal steel guitar.

(09.18.10, 09.19.10)  

September 18 & 19, 2010 - 10 am-5 pm
Nifong Park, Hwy 63 S at AC exit, FREE
Visitors will be taken back to the traditions of the past. Listen, learn, and see history as it comes alive. See artisans and tradesmen dressed in 19th century attire demonstrating their trades and selling their wares. A large contemporary handmade craft area will also be featured.

Enjoy entertainment on three stages including music, dancing and storytelling. Saturday Evening Ghost Stories (8-9:30 pm) are sponsored by the Mid-Missouri Organization Storytellers. Tour the Historic Maplewood Home and the Walter’s Boone County Historical Museum. Great food and a beautiful park setting will make the Heritage Festival a family tradition!

For more information, call 874-7460.

(09.18.10)  

(09.18.10)  
Univeristy of Missouri Campus

Come cheer on the Mizzou Tiger Football Team at Faurot Field!

(09.18.10)  
9th Street in Downtown Columbia

Known for their lush, multi-layered, psychedelic arrangements, spacey lyrics and bizarre song and album titles, OKC's Flaming Lips have also become somewhat notorious for their elaborate and over the top live shows. Featuring costumes, balloons, puppets, video projections, complex stage light configurations, giant hands, large amounts of confetti, and frontman Wayne Coyne's signature man-sized plastic bubble, the Lips live show is definitely a thing to behold.

(09.19.10 8:00 am)  

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Up to 75 percent of the funds raised at the Race remain here at the Mid-Missouri Affiliate to provide breast health screening, treatment services and education for uninsured or underinsured women. The remaining 25 percent goes to fund national research to discover the causes of breast cancer and, ultimately, its cures.

(09.19.10)  
University of Missouri campus

LeAnn Rimes, since becoming the youngest artist to win a Grammy at the age of 13, has stunned millions with her powerful voice. Rimes has won 14 music awards, including two Grammys.

She was the first country singer to win the Grammy for Best New Artist and her song "How Do I Live" set the record for longest-running single on the Billboard charts at 69 weeks in 1997. Rimes will be performing an acoustic show at Jesse, creating an intimate setting that truly highlights her incredible vocal talent. She’ll showcase songs from her new acoustic album, produced by Vince Gill.

(09.24.10, 09.25.10, 10.01.10, 10.02.10, 09.26.10)  
100 Willis Ave.

This quirky comedy, set in Washington, D.C., in 1865, revolves around the British-born stage actress Laura Keene whose wacky company is performing at Ford’s Theatre the night Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth. Even though this sounds sad, the backstage mishaps take focus over the national tragedy, giving the old theatre maxim, “The show must go on!,” a truly different dimension. Just picture the Civil War meets Waiting for Guff man!

(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)  

(09.25.10)  
203 S. 9th St.

Time travel has never been this fun. Alex Innecco will lead you through the best music in 2,000 years. All sorts of ensembles and soloists will be used to illustrate musical evolution, in a fast paced and involving multi-media show. Recommended for smart, quiet children of all ages.

* Should the Missouri Theatre become unavailable, this concert will take place at MUMC's Sanctuary, on the same day and time. All tickets will be honored.

(09.25.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

Come cheer on the Mizzou Tiger Football Team at Faurot Field!

(09.29.10 8:00am thru 09.29.10 4:00pm)  
23 S. 8th Street

If you are a fan of courage and thrills, then we know you are fan enough to go Over the Edge for our athletes. For the second year, we are offering this exhilarating opportunity to rappel down from The Tiger Hotel. You can raise money and your heart rate! And know you've helped ensure exciting opportunities for our local athletes to train and compete in sports.

This thrilling event is one of four in Missouri hosted by local law enforcement. Our event is hosted by Columbia Police Department.


TO REGISTER:

I am fan enough and I'm ready to prove it.
How can I go Over the Edge?
It's as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Register for the event. You can download and turn in our registration form (coming soon), or make your fanhood official right now by registering online.

2. Start raising money today! $1000 is much easier than you think, and there's power in numbers. E-mail all of your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors - you can reach the minimum easily with their help!

3. SOMO will contact you shortly with more information about OTE, including some helpful materials to help you soar above and beyond your fundraising goals.

Each participant will receive a pre-assigned time for their rappel. Therefore, you do not need to take the entire day off if don't want to.

For more information contact Diane Brimer, dbrimer@somo.org or 573-256-6367.

(09.30.10 6:30 p.m. thru 09.30.10 8:30 p.m.)  
218 N. Eighth St.

The "We Always Swing" Jazz Series presents a prelude to the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ festival. The pub crawl features 11 stops throughout downtown Columbia and a post-craw party with Chubby Carrier at the Blue Note. Must be 21 to participate.

(09.30.10 8:30 p.m. thru 09.30.10 11:59 p.m.)  

Chubby Carrier, "The World's Premier Zydeco Showman", will be on hand for the post-crawl party. The Louisiana native's shows are always a roaring good time, start to finish.

(10.01.10 thru 10.02.10)  

Taking the stage October 1 and 2, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, and Dan Tyminski have confirmed their participation in the 4th annual Boone County National Bank, Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival in downtown Columbia.

Experience the powerful performance of Susan Tedeschi and Grammy Award-winning, Derek Trucks. Only performing for a handful of festivals together this year, Tedeschi and Trucks chose to make an appearance at the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival. The unforgettable combination of Derek Trucks and Tedeschi will bring a fresh blend of emotional blues, R&B, and Southern rock. Richard King, partner of Thumper Entertainment states, “We are proud to bill the Tedeschi and Trucks act as the big feather in our cap for 2010”.

To build on the excitement of the festival, 13-time Grammy winner Dan Tyminski, also known as George Clooney’s singing voice in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” is set to take the stage at the festival. After working alongside Alison Krauss for years, Tyminski has established himself as a strong bluegrass musician and performer. Bringing a pure bluegrass sound to downtown Columbia, Tyminski is the definition of a Roots N Blues artist. In regards to Tyminski, Tedeschi, and Trucks, “We have been in discussions with these specific artists since the festival was just an idea scrawled on a piece of paper”, says Steve Sweitzer, partner of Thumper Entertainment, “We’re so happy that it’s finally coming true”.

Other artists featured this year at the Roots N Blues Festival include Rhonda Vincent, the reigning “Queen of Bluegrass” , born in Missouri, and Joanne Shaw-Taylor, blues guitar prodigy from England. Many more acts are in the works and will be announced in the coming months.

“We are thrilled to have Boone County National Bank back this year as our naming rights sponsor,” says Betsy Farris, Director of the Sponsorship Division at Thumper Entertainment.

“This is a tremendous event for our community and our downtown,” says Mary Wilkerson, senior vice president of marketing at Boone County National Bank, “It has placed Columbia on the national, “must see” event page, we are proud to be a part of it again”.

“Gibson Guitar will be back with their interactive experience,” continues Farris. The interactive experience will enable fans to get more involved with the festival and gratify fans’ desire to explore the art of music. MPIX, New Belgium Beer, and Break Time will be returning as sponsors of this year’s festival, as well.
The Whole Hog VIP Lounge at Forge and Vine, the Roots N Blues Half-Marathon, and BBQ competition and vendors will remain integrated with the festival. Ticket prices remain the same as last year. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for the day or $15 for a weekend pass. To purchase tickets on the day of the event it will be $15 for the day and $25 for the weekend pass. For access to the Whole Hog VIP Lounge at Forge and Vine, day passes are $125 and weekend passes are $195. Tickets will go on sale mid-summer. For more information, go to www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com.

(10.04.10 10:00 a.m. thru 10.04.10 5:30 p.m.)  
1300 Woodrail Ave.

Mark your calendar for the 10th annual “Fund the Drive for Nurses” golf tournament to support nursing education at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing. Proceeds will help fund the school’s endowed scholarships and greatest needs. Thanks to your support, previous tournaments have generated more than $152,000 for scholarships that enable students to pursue their nursing education.
The tournament will be held on Oct. 4, 2010 at the Country Club of Missouri, 1300 Woodrail Ave, Columbia, Mo. Registration opens at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. lunch and a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The driving range will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
The four-person scramble, double-flight tournament will award trophies for all women’s teams and men’s/mixed teams. Registration fees are $150 per person or $600 per four-person team.
Bring a team, sponsor a hole or showcase your company or organization with one of many sponsorship opportunities. Entries are limited to the first 36 teams/144 players, so be sure to register early. Entry deadline is Sept. 17, 2010. For more information contact Tracy Feller, Director of Development, fellert@missouri.edu, 573-884-0421, or Stephanie Webster, websters@missouri.edu, 573-884-3775.

(10.06.10, 10.07.10, 10.08.10, 10.09.10)  
104 Willis Ave.

This laugh-out-loud comedy takes you behind the scenes of the “perfect” wedding. Far from the reception, five comically contrasting women escape from their obligations to the bride. This unlikely group of gals shares laughs and drinks, discovering they have more in common than just their ridiculous dresses. The New York Times described this play as “frothy and frivolous as the costumes.” You’re in for a treat with this fun season opener. This production includes strong themes and adult language.

(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!

(04.23.10, 04.24.10, 07.23.10, 07.24.10, 10.08.10, 10.09.10)  
1019 East Walnut St.

Support local artists and buy one of a kind gifts, including pottery, glass, jewelry, photography & more! Bring a picnic and a lawn chair and enjoy live music!

(10.09.10, 10.23.10)  

(10.09.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

Come cheer on the Mizzou Tiger Football Team at Faurot Field!

(10.10.10 2:30 p.m. thru 10.10.10, 10.10.10)  
Murry's Time 3107 Green Meadows Way Columbia, MO 65203

Grammy-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton and her band will play two shows at Murry's.

"Here and throughout the performance, Ms. Sutton conveyed a sense of jazz singing as an extension of spiritual meditation in which adherence to an ideal of balance and consistency and, yes, humility took precedence over any technical or emotional grandstanding"
- New York Times

(10.13.10)  
University of Missouri campus

Since making his debut on NPR in 1992, David Sedaris has become one of the most well-known comedic writers worldwide. Sedaris, a two-time Grammy nominee, has sold over 7 million books published in 25 different languages. Time magazine’s "humorist of the year" in 2001, Sedaris has penned multiple bestsellers including Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice.

Sedaris has also written personal essays inspired by his life experiences and upbringing in suburban North Carolina such as Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and When You Are Engulfed in Flames. His most recent work, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk, a collection of fables featuring illustrations by Ian Falconer, will be published October 2010.

Sedaris uses unpublished material that varies every show, making each one of his talks a unique experience. Purchase your tickets to this engaging performance now…Sedaris’ last visit to Columbia sold out months in advance!

(10.14.10)  
University of Missouri campus

Full of rich lyrical content and memorable music, Fiddler on the Roof will provide you with a cultural experience full of love, despair, struggles and religion in Anatevka, a poor Jewish Russian village in 1905. Tevye, the milkman, explains how tradition is the foundation for their balanced lifestyle in an uncertain Tsarist Russia. Through familiar songs including "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," Fiddler on the Roof demonstrates the value of family and faith through the lives of the people of Anatevka.

(10.15.10 thru 10.17.10)  
Filmmakers and film lovers from around the world converge upon the small Midwestern town of Columbia, Missouri every fall to celebrate films made by women, engage in lively discussions, attend one-of-a-kind parties and experience what many (both male and female alike!) consider to be the most intimate and interesting new festival in the country.

Women make up a meager minority of filmmakers in our industry today and often have to face stereotypes on the kinds of films they can and should make….but this year we are rebelling against this by reconstructing reality. We are building the community we want to work in and the films we want to see through programming the best of films of all genres made by women today. We craft a unique experience with panels, intimate workshops and special events around each film. Whether you’re a film lover or filmmaker–and whatever your gender–come join us for the third annual Citizen Jane Film Festival!

(10.16.10 6:00 p.m. thru 10.16.10 10:00 p.m.)  
203 S. Ninth St.

On the cusp of his 90th birthday, legendary pianist and king of west coast jazz, Dave Brubeck brings his undeniable swing to Columbia.

"He still has a remarkable command of the piano." - New York Times

(10.16.10 10:00 am thru 10.16.10 4:00 pm)  
10 Research Center Rd., New Franklin, MO 65274

The Missouri Chestnut Roast, held each October during the harvest season, has become one of mid-Missouri's premier family-oriented festivals. The event is a harvest festival a family day out a Missouri specialty product showcase an agroforestry field day and - first and foremost - a chestnut extravaganza!
The day's activities will center around the farm's Thomas Hickman House, now fully restored. The house, built in 1819, is one of Missouri's oldest standing brick homes and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours of the house and surrounding farm will be available througout the day.
Other activities throughout the day include food and wine tasting booths, cooking demonstrations, children's games, and a chestnut roasting booth with fresh roasted chestnuts. The food concession tent will feature Missouri-produced grilled elk, buffalo and beef products for sale.
The event will be held rain or shine with most of the activities held under large tents. Assistance animals are permitted on the event grounds, pets are not allowed.

(10.16.10)  

(10.22.10, 10.23.10, 10.29.10, 10.30.10, 10.24.10)  
100 Willis Ave.

One of the greatest American dramas! This impressive play received the Drama Critics Award and helped to establish Arthur Miller among the first post-war playwrights. The Keller family is the center of this story that focuses on the father, Joe Keller, and the shop he ran to produce airplane parts during World War II. To tell much more about the plot of this play would destroy the electrifying conclusion, but an evening spent witnessing an Arthur Miller play is always a gift to any theatre-goer.

(10.23.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

Come cheer on the Mizzou Tiger Football Team at Faurot Field!

(10.24.10)  
1 Champions Drive

CMT on Tour: MIRANDA LAMBERT
with Special Guest Eric Church and Introducing Josh Kelley

(10.26.10)  
University of Missouri campus

From beginning to end, Spring Awakening will take you on the journey of three teenagers’ coming-of-age in small-town Germany in the 1890s. Based on the controversial German play of the same title by Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening tells the story of teenage self-discovery through dark and difficult topics such as teen suicide, physical abuse and unplanned pregnancy. Yet, it is through these dark times that glimpses of hope, faith and desire create a dynamic balance to life. Raised in a society where adults are oppressive and controlling, these teenagers, alone, question not only their sexuality, but the world in which they live. Watch the cast perform a song at the 2007 Tonys

Buy the CD on Amazon The show features contemporary music by Duncan Sheik and lyricist Steven Sater. Dressed in conventional German school uniforms, the cast uses handheld microphones blending traditional theatre with a modern-day rock concert. Spring Awakening is the winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical in 2007.

WARNING: This show features nudity, sexual content and strong language. Not recommended for children under 17.

(10.30.10)  

(10.30.10)  
204 S. 9th St.

William Shakespeare's plays have moved composers to write passionate music. Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet Overture, Verdi's Otello, Falstaff and Macbeth, Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream and much more. This concert will present some of those marvelous pieces inspired by theater.

(11.02.10)  
University of Missouri campus

With two number-one albums on the Billboard Classical charts, The Five Browns, a family of piano prodigies all in their twenties, have continued to make their mark in the classical world. Whether playing individually or playing complex five-piano pieces their passion is undeniable. Five Steinways being played simultaneously is an unparalleled experience that spans many generations.

Their popularity began in 2002 when People magazine dubbed them the “Fab Five” and the quintet was featured on national television shows such as Oprah and 60 Minutes. Siblings Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae’s latest album, Browns in Blue, features complex classical pieces by Rachmaninoff, Brahms and Chopin, in addition to jazz-influenced contemporary works by Gershwin.
Their Jesse Auditorium performance will feature selections from their most recent album The Five Browns in Hollywood. The album is a compilation of songs from popular Hollywood movies including selections from Hitchcock movies, Star Wars and The Sting, among others.

(11.03.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

Come cheer on the Mizzou Tiger Football Team at Faurot Field!

(11.07.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

(11.07.10)  
University of Missouri campus

Neal E. Boyd, a Missouri native and 2001 University of Missouri School of Music graduate, won the hearts and votes of millions with his beautiful voice and was crowned winner of the popular NBC show America’s Got Talent in 2008.

Boyd is now touring with the hope of inspiring others through his music and attempting to show his audience that, with hard work and dedication to your dream, anything is possible.

Boyd’s debut CD, My American Dream features favorites such as "Ave Maria", "Amazing Grace" and "Somewhere" from West Side Story. Boyd will be accompanied by musicians from the University of Missouri School of Music.

(11.10.10, 11.11.10, 11.12.10, 11.13.10)  
104 Willis Ave.

Welcome to a world where wit rules and writing is vital. Award-winning playwright Donald Margulies follows the transformation of the love-hate relationship between a reclusive writer and her adoring student. Just having enjoyed a revival on Broadway, this intelligent and insightful coming-of-age story promises to stimulate thought while keeping the audience riveted. Some adult language.

(11.11.10)  
University of Missouri campus

JIGU! Thunder Drums of China, hailing from the Chinese province of Shanxi, will rivet you with their ultra-sensory performance highlighting Chinese culture. Their performance combines extraordinary visual effects and high-tech lighting with powerful percussion and drumming. For the last twenty years, JIGU! has become an international sensation performing in countries such as Denmark, Morocco, Singapore, Korea and Malaysia. The company first brought their explosive performance celebrating Chinese music, culture and tradition to North America in 2007 with great success. Don’t miss the chance to experience the dynamic performance of JIGU! Thunder Drums of China.

(11.12.10 5:30pm thru 11.14.10 3:00pm)  
3801 Ponderosa St.

Daily demonstrations of weaving, spinning and fiber art in addition to the sale of handwoven clothing and accessories, hand-dyed silk scarves and garments, unique handmade jewelry, interior furnishings like woven rugs, placemats, baskets and wallpieces for the home.

(11.13.10)  

(11.13.10)  
204 S. 9th St.

In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. Both women are expecting babies who will later change the world. Mary pronounces the Magnificat: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God.” This concert is about the music of John Rutter, but also about visitations. Columbia Chorale hosts Cantus Firmus, a Brazilian choir that will perform exquisite Brazilian songs to complete the program.

(11.14.10)  
University of Missouri campus

For the greater part of a century, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra has entertained thousands with such hits as "Green Eyes," "Amapola," "Tangerine," "I Understand," "I'm Glad There Is You," and "Maria Elena." In the 1930s, the Dorsey Brothers, Jimmy and Tommy, founded the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra in Massachusetts. Not more than a year later, Tommy walked off the bandstand during a performance and the orchestra became the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra.

Jimmy Dorsey was considered one of the most talented clarinet and alto saxophone players of his time. For almost two decades, led by Jimmy Dorsey, the orchestra had many hits with the most popular being "So Rare." Jimmy was presented a Gold Record for "So Rare" two days before his death, on June 12, 1957.

Under the leadership of Bill Tole, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra will take you through the decades from the 1940s through present day. Back by popular demand, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra will perform at a special 2 p.m. matinee time.

(11.17.10 6:00 p.m. thru 11.17.10)  
University of Missouri 107 Reynolds Alumni Center

Rising jazz star Alfredo Rodriguez got his break at the Montreux Jazz Festival when Quincy Jones herd the 24-year-old, Cuban-born pianist play. Jones liked what he heard and has taken Rodriguez under his wing.

"Young Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez sounds the way Monk might have sounded if he had been born in Chick Corea’s body and raised on a diet of Bach, Chopin and Stravinsky in a Havana conservatory" - San Jose Mercury News

(11.18.10)  
University of Missouri campus

Both Gabriel Fauré and Leonard Bernstein wrote music reflecting their personal statements of faith. Fauré's "Requiem" displays the composer's serene, lyrical look at life and death. The brash, dramatic "Chichester Psalms" expresses Bernstein's Jewish faith through his distinctly American style. These two contrasting works, performed by the MU Choral Union, University Singers, and University Philharmonic and guest soloists, are not to be missed!

(07.17.10, 11.20.10)  

(11.21.10)  
The Capitol Christmas Tree will grace the west front lawn of the U.S. Capitol in December, 2010. The search is currently on in the Bridger-Teton National Forest of western Wyoming for the perfect 65-foot tree. Once the Superintendent of the Capitol Grounds selects the tree in July, it will be cut, loaded, covered and prepped for travel in November.

In mid-November, the tree will be toured across the state of Wyoming before heading east to the U.S. Capitol. In late November, the tree will be delivered to the U.S. Capitol, where it will be lowered into 5-foot deep hole, strung with lights, and decorated with thousands of handcrafted ornaments made by Wyomingites from across the State.

Wyoming's tree will travel throughout the state visiting nearly 30 cities and towns before it journeys to Washington, D.C. The Wyoming state tour will take about 7 days.

The Capitol Christmas Tree 2010 will make frequent stops across the nation on its way to Washington, D.C., escorted by federal officials. The national tour will take about another 10 days.

The tree will travel on a double flatbed truck. Placed on its side, it will rest in a custom cradle that supports the branches, preventing damage and maintaining the tree's perfect shape.

A caravan of approximately 12 vehicles, including two semi-trucks, will escort the tree east. The Capitol Christmas Tree 2010 will travel more than 3,000 miles during its three-week tour.

The base of the tree will be fitted with a plastic bladder filled with fresh water nightly. The tree will absorb about 65 gallons of water each day throughout its trek to Washington, D.C.

AT THIS TIME THE SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR FINAL DETAILS AND LOCATIONS.

(11.29.10)  
University of Missouri campus

Mannheim Steamroller’s creator, Chip Davis, has sold nearly 30 million albums over his career. Of those, more than 20 million albums featured the Christmas music that Mannheim Steamroller is most famous for. Their 2001 album, Christmas Extraordinaire, was certified Double Platinum just 8 weeks after its release. Hear Mannheim Steamroller perform the holiday music that has made them so popular with such favorites as "Christmas Lullaby," "Jingle Bells," "Do You Hear What I Hear," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "White Christmas," "Little Drummer Boy," "Greensleeves," and "Fresh Aire Music."

This performance sold out last time it was in Jesse, so order your tickets today!

(12.02.10)  
University of Missouri campus

Boston Brass is teaming up with an all-star lineup of brass players from around the world to bring you Christmas Bells are Swingin!, an all-brass holiday spectacular. The all-brass ensemble will be joined by a jazz rhythm section for an evening featuring big band arrangements of holiday classics of the Stan Kenton Christmas Carols including "Greensleeves," "Motown Jingle Bells," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman," "Angels We Have Heard on High," "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and more. This energetic group will provide a unique holiday experience that will leave you wanting more!

(12.03.10, 12.04.10, 12.08.10, 12.09.10, 12.10.10, 12.11.10, 12.05.10)  
100 Willis Ave.

This rare treasure in the musical theatre world is based on the heartwarming movie. Join the Smith family at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, and see how their love and respect for each other is revealed through the most beautiful of music. Memorable musical numbers include “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and that’s just for starters! What a wonderful treat for the Columbia community this holiday season!

(12.03.10)  
University of Missouri campus

Spamalot, a witty musical inspired by the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail, tells the tale of King Arthur’s quest for the Holy Grail with the help of his knights of the round table. With its killer rabbits, airborne cattle, and outrageous accents, Spamalot is one of the most humorous musicals to hit the Broadway stage. Spamalot is the 2005 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.

Warning: Some dialogue and situations may be inappropriate for knights and damsels under age 12.

(12.04.10, 12.11.10, 12.18.10)  

(12.04.10)  
204 S. 9th St.

Nothing compares to the sounds of brass instruments expressing the joy and exuberance of the advent season! There is no greater setting than MUMC for listening to the sonorities that only these musical instruments can provide. Join us for an evening of favorite Christmas hymns and carols provided by the talented students and faculty of the University of Missouri's School of Music.

(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!

(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!

(12.05.10 2:30 p.m. thru 12.05.10)  
3107 Green Meadows Way

Joey Calderazzo will play two shows (2:30 & 6:00) at Murry's. The last time he was in Columbia it was with the Branford Marsalis Quartet. This time see Calderazzo work his way around the ivories as band leader.

"Calderazzo revealed hitherto unheard artistic depth -- as well as a colossal command of the instrument…" - Chicago Tribune

(12.05.10)  
University of Missouri Campus

A collaboration between the University Concert Series and the MUMC Concert Series presents Messiah's best loved selections in a 90-minute concert including choruses such as “Hallelujah” and “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” plus solos like “Rejoice” and “The Trumpet Shall Sound.”

(12.05.10, 12.06.10, 12.07.10)  
100 Waugh Street

Join us for an authentic recreation of a Victorian Christmas Celebration hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickens featuring holiday music, period dance, refreshments, games and frivolity.

(12.05.10)  
University of Missouri campus

For the third time at Jesse Hall, a partnership that is quickly becoming a holiday tradition in Columbia – the Columbia Chorale and the Columbia Civic Orchestra present the Christmas numbers from Handel's Messiah, probably the best–loved choral piece ever composed. For hundreds of years, every Christmas season, thousands of people around the world gather to hear this musical masterpiece, which completes the holidays like no other music.

Enjoy the best–known choruses and solos from Handel's Messiah in this fantastic concert prepared especially for this holiday season. You will hear selections such as the Hallelujah chorus, For Unto Us a Child is Born, Rejoice, The Trumpet Shall Sound, and much more!

Maestro Alex Innecco will be joined by soloists from Chicago, Seattle and New York, bringing you the best of this wonderful oratorio in a concert for the whole family.

Through a collaboration with the University of Missouri's Museum of Art and Archaeology, this performance will also feature artwork from the Museum's nationally-recognized holdings projected onstage for your enjoyment and to complement passages from the oratorio.

(12.08.10)  
University of Missouri campus

The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra returns to Jesse this season to create a winter wonderland with a diverse collection of holiday music. The Symphony's repertoire spans many centuries of holiday classics, with selections from both traditional and modern holiday pieces.

(12.09.10, 12.10.10, 12.11.10, 12.12.10)  
104 Willis Ave.

The culmination of personal dance experiences is reflected in the choreography of graduating dance majors.

(12.11.10)  
204 S. 9th St.

For the third time, the Columbia Civic Orchestra and the Columbia Chorale combine forces to create a big holiday family get-together. Enjoy Christmas favorites AND sing your favorite choruses from Handel's Messiah. Bring your music with you, or purchase it at the door. As part of the Sing Along tradition, the solos will be auctioned on Ebay a couple of months before the performance. Go to www.carpediemcolumbia.com for details.

(12.13.10)  
University of Missouri campus

For more than 30 years, The Nebraska Theatre Caravan has been delighting audiences across the country with their rendition of A Christmas Carol. The company started out locally, in Omaha, Nebraska, but now The Nebraska Theatre Caravan is composed of multiple companies touring different regions of the country. A Christmas Carol, authored by Charles Dickens, has become a timeless Christmas classic telling the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his Christmas Eve transformation as he is transported through time by the Christmas sprits in a search to discover his true self, and, in turn, learn the true meaning of Christmas.

(01.13.11)  
1405 East Broadway

Stephens College film students show their best work of the semester.

(01.21.11)  
University of Missouri campus

At the podium, Sagal takes audiences behind the scenes of "Wait Wait…Don"t Tell Me!” to explore the shows beginnings, some of its more memorable moments and anecdotes about its guests & gives his brand of witty, satirical commentary on current events. Sagal will play a couple of short "Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!" clips for the audience by hooking his ipod into the theater's sound system. Sagal's program is funny and light and even audience members who aren’t familiar with his NPR show will enjoy.

(01.22.11)  
204 S. 9th St.

At eight, he composed his first symphony. At eleven, his first opera. Mozart is a constant reminder of how we all underachieve. He wrote wonderful piano pieces, chamber ensembles, masses, concerti, dances, marches, divertimenti... This concert will celebrate the music of the world's most famous Wunderkind.

(01.23.11)  
University of Missouri campus

The Parker Quartet, four New England Conservatory graduates, began their professional career in 2002 and have been hailed as "something extraordinary" by the New York Times. Inspired by their own love for music, the Parker Quartet spend time each year with young musicians and work with them through outreach programs to help advance their musical knowledge and abilities. Visit the official website

Watch videos and listen to interviews at the Performance Today website Their unique Columbia performance is scheduled to include Haydn's Quartet in G Major, Op. 77, No. 1, "Lobkowitz," Selections from Dvorak's Cypresses, Kurtag's Twelve Microludes, and Brahms' Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2.

The Parker Quartet is NPR's first ever "Artist in Residence" on Performance Today and will present a variety of concerts, educational sessions, public appearances, and interviews as a part of that residency.

This performance sold out last time it was in Jesse, so order your tickets today!

(01.24.11)  
University of Missouri campus

The Russian National Ballet Theatre was founded in Moscow in the late 1980s during the fall of the Soviet Empire. This drastic change in Russia inspired many of the great dancers and choreographers of the Soviet Union’s ballet institutions to exercise their new-found creative freedom by starting new, energetic companies dedicated to fusing the traditions of Russian ballet with the newly-discovered modern ballet found around the world. Today, the Russian National Ballet Theatre is an independent institution, with more than 50 dancers of incredible talent. For the Jesse show, the Russian National Ballet Theatre will perform a three-act production of Cinderella. Originally performed in Moscow in 1945, this piece will highlight the beauty of this childhood classic where Cinderella is visited by a Fairy Godmother, attends the Palace Ball and falls in love with a Prince.

(02.01.11 7:00 p.m. thru 02.01.11)  
17 N. ninth street

Stanley Clarke, the veteran virtuoso bassist who took the jazz world by storm as a teenager teams up with the ebullient, energetic and youthful Hiromi on piano for what promises to be an evening filled with special notes and spontaneous interplay.

"...bassist Stanley Clarke has found a more than worthy foil in Japanese pianist Hiromi, as dazzling a ball of energy as I’ve ever seen on stage." - SF Bay Examiner

(02.01.11)  
University of Missouri campus

Traveling salesman Harold Hill had every intention to skip town after conning the residents of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band. He did not, however, plan on falling for the town librarian, Marion. As Harold struggles with his dilemma, chaos ensues as residents uncover his scheme.

The Music Man features barbershop quartets, band music and well-known American favorites "Gary, Indiana", "Seventy-Six Trombones" and "Goodnight My Someone." This classic musical was a winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

(02.02.11)  
University of Missouri campus

The next best thing to a live performance by Paul, Ringo, John and George is seeing the best imitators around. Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles takes you through the epic journey of the Beatles performed live from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road! Rain includes Beatle favorites “Let It Be”, “Hey Jude” and “Come Together”. The performance also includes songs recorded by The Beatles never performed for a live audience. Come enjoy this homage to the founders of pop music!

(02.05.11)  
University of Missouri campus

Beginning his music career at the age of 6, Troy “Trombone Shorty” has backed musicians ranging from Harry Connick, Jr to Dr. John to U2 and has worked extensively with Lenny Kravitz. This 24-year-old blends jazz, rock, R&B, and more to create a musical style all his own. As a graduate of the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, he joined the ranks of alums like Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., and Nicholas Payton. He is also appearing as himself in the HBO series "Treme." Don’t miss the Jesse Hall debut of Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue!

"Troy possesses the rarest combination of talent, technical capability and down home soul. I'm his biggest fan." - Wynton Marsalis

(02.11.11, 02.12.11, 02.18.11, 02.19.11, 02.13.11)  
100 Willis Ave

This is Jane Austen at her most delightful! If you like “Pride and Prejudice,” you will truly love this gem. Two sisters are totally captivated by two very different gentlemen. Their entanglements make for a joyous adventure into romance. Of course, where there is love, there is heartbreak, but these charming ladies learn to manage the men in their lives. Even Shakespeare couldn’t have written a better all’s well that ends well. It’s a romantic jaunt that is perfect for a February evening at the theatre.

(02.12.11)  
204 S. 9th St.

Craig Datz's concerts have become a staple in this series. With charm and wit, MUMC organist presents an ancient instrument in a new light. This concert presents exciting transcriptions of pieces originally conceived for full orchestra, a fun genre of music that flourished in the first third of the twentieth century.

(02.13.11 7:00 p.m. thru 02.13.11)  
2200 I-70 Drive

Ellis Marsalis, the patriarch of the first family of jazz, will play a special Valentines Day Eve show. Columbia has previously hosted his famous sons, but this is Ellis' first time preforming in Columbia.

"One of the premier pianists in modern jazz."
- Edward Blanco, eJazzNews

(02.20.11 2:30 p.m. thru 02.20.11)  
3107 Green Meadows Way

Ray Vega brings his brand of fiery Latin Jazz to Columbia for two special show at Murry's.

"Ray Vega is Latin Jazz" - La Presa

(03.02.11)  
University of Missouri campus

Tony Award winning classic A Chorus Line takes you inside the world of Broadway. On a bare stage, in a vacant theatre, dancers compete for a new Broadway musical about to open. The competition has dwindled, leaving only 17 dancers. The show reveals the true passion and heart behind their dreams of Broadway. A Chorus Line will take you not only inside their audition, but inside their lives as well.

(03.03.11 thru 03.06.11)  

The True/False Film Fest returns for its eighth edition March 3-6, 2011. 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.

(03.03.11)  
University of Missouri campus

Host of NPR's "From the Top" and recognized as one of the leading American pianists of his generation, Christopher O'Riley performs a variety of pieces ranging from classical to more recent pop-culture pieces. His program, Out of My Hands, includes pieces from Tori Amos, Radiohead, Frederic Chopin, Maurice Ravel, Thomas Ades, Pink Floyd, Elliot Smith, Nick Drake and Timothy Woos. O'Riley effortlessly transitions from genre to genre providing a performance with endless surprises.

(03.04.11, 03.05.11, 03.11.11, 03.12.11, 03.06.11)  
100 Willis Ave.

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.

(03.06.11)  
University of Missouri campus

A high energy celebration of the Emerald Isle, the music of Danú offers an authentic Irish experience. Using traditional instruments, flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion and bouzouki the music is clever and fun! The group has won numerous awards including Best Traditional Song and Best Traditional Group from the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Danú mixes ancient Irish music with contemporary works to create an unforgettable evening.

(03.11.11)  
University of Missouri campus

Missoula Children’s Theater (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 everything it takes to put on a play – scenery, props, make-up, costumes – except the cast!

This year’s performance is the Wizard of Oz. The story is as familiar as it is beloved. That nasty tornado carries Dorothy and her canine pal Toto from the friendly confines of her Kansas home to a fabled fantasy of mystery and magic in the Land of Oz. With the help of the Munchkins and Glinda herself, our young Miss Gale and her loyal pooch join forces with the dancing Scarecrow, the romantic Tin Man and, of course, the ever-popular Cowardly Lion. Off they go down the Yellow Brick Road – side-stepping Winkies and a Wicked Witch – on their perilous journey to find the Wizard and ask for his help. For they are sure his Wizness will grant their wishes and send Dorothy and Toto back to their home – or will he? We’ll never tell. Come see for yourself.

(03.12.11 7:00 p.m. thru 03.00.11)  
17 North 9th Street

An established bandleader and prolific composer, the versatile Anat Cohen has become one of the primary voices of her generation on both the tenor saxophone and clarinet.

"A musical world traveler who likes to mix things up … [Cohen is] passionately literate in music far outside her local circle, [and] an improviser with gusto." - New York Times

(03.12.11)  
204 South 9th St.

Although musically dense and emotionally charged, Johannes Brahms' Requiem is regarded as one of the most positive and optimistic works of its kind. Brahm's choice of texts from the scriptures relies on the belief that our work will follow us beyond this life.

(03.17.11)  
University of Missouri Campus

Avenue Q, a Broadway favorite, tells the story of the residents on Avenue Q living in New York City with dreams bigger than their wallets. This 2004 Tony Award winner for Best Musical will delight you with witty dialogue and borderline risqué lyrics performed by a cast of both people and puppets. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, Avenue Q will keep you laughing from the moment the curtain rises. Tickets for this performance last year sold out so buy your tickets soon.

Contains adult content and language. Not recommended for children under 17.

(03.18.11, 03.19.11, 03.24.11, 03.25.11, 03.20.11)  
104 Willis Ave.

This extraordinary new play by an exciting fresh voice in American drama was a Pulitzer Prize runner-up. It takes place in what the author describes as “metaphysical Connecticut.” The action centers around the home of a married couple, who are both doctors, and Matilde, their Brazilian housekeeper. Without entirely giving away the plot, the action of this play gives new meaning to the phrase, “I almost died laughing.” The NY Daily News simply said of Ruhl’s play, “Casts a spell that had me hooked.”

(03.22.11)  
University of Missouri campus

New to Jesse, Cirque Imagination: Montage takes you inside the daring stunts of the circus with an artistic and imaginative twist. This production aims to defy the perception of impossibilities - fusing strength, flexibility and technical skill, fostering an appreciation for the beauty and capabilities of the human body.

Starring former members of Cirque de Soleil's Mystere, O, Saltimbanco, Alegria and Quidam, this presentation is sure to be an exciting and breathtaking spectacle.

(04.07.11 7:00 p.m. thru 04.07.11)  
17 North 9th Street

Lynne Arriale makes her inaugural Jazz Series appearance leading her Nuance Quartet, a gifted group that includes the wonderful Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn. This Jazz in the District show is not to be missed.

"She stands toe-to-toe with trumpeter Randy Brecker in a stunning and affirmative collaboration. Their rapport is lucid, and their spontaneous exchanges often offer jewels of invention and exchange." - DownBeat

(04.08.11)  
100 Willis Ave.

Senior film students present their short film projects. Followed by a Q&A with the student directors.

(04.09.11)  
204 S. 9th St.

In 1960 Leonard Bernstein already worried that modern compositions wouldn't excite concert goers as they once did. In “classical” times, audiences were excited to hear a new Beethoven symphony or Puccini opera; but, today, many audiences cringe at the simple mention of the word “modern.” Trying to change that concept is a constant battle for orchestra directors. In this concert, 9spo will combine well-known pieces from masters of the past with a bouquet of brand-new short pieces especially plucked for 9spo.

(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.

(04.13.11, 04.14.11, 04.15.11, 04.16.11)  
104 Willis Ave.

Winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, this pleasantly offbeat play travels through time to explore the lives of three generations of women: a brilliant young girl obsessed with language, the eccentric grandmother who raised her, and the mother who never loved her enough to stay. Lee Blessing presents a slightly crazy picture of a far-from perfect family and the ups and downs of their relationships. Some adult language.

(04.17.11 2:30 p.m. thru 04.17.11)  
3107 Green Meadows Way

Danilo Perez, a Grammy-winner and multiple nominee, will play two shows at Murry's. A tremendously gifted composer, arranger and pianist/musician, the native Panamanian is sure to put on a fabulous show.

"A bold example of the musicological rethinking of jazz." - New York Times

(04.22.11, 04.23.11)  
104 Willis Ave.

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

(04.24.11)  
100 Waugh St

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

(04.28.11)  
University of Missouri campus

A University Concert Series first! Choral Union will combine with MU's Concert Jazz Band to perform the "Sacred Concerts" by America's jazz genius, Duke Ellington. You now have a chance to hear what Ellington described as "...the most important thing I have ever done."

Also featured is Choral Union's own pianist, Rachel AuBuchon, in three evocative and creative settings of Langston Hughes' jazz-inspired poetry, "Harlem Songs" by Gwyenth Walker, followed by Kirke Mechem's "Songs Of The Slave" from his opera, John Brown. Don't miss this opportunity to experience some of America's own creative artistic inspiration!

(04.29.11, 04.30.11, 05.04.11, 05.06.11, 05.01.11)  
100 Willis Ave.

Zany, high-spirited and a musical romp are all descriptions of the amazing closing musical produced by the Stephens College School of Performing Arts. It takes place in New York City in 1922 and tells the story of young Millie Dillmount. The city is full of intrigue and jazz, and the audience is treated to an evening of rousing songs and bright dance numbers. People of all ages should pack up their troubles and come to the Macklanburg for a spring celebration as a thoroughly modern Millie charms us all.

(04.30.11)  
204 S. 9th St.

This is our most interactive concert ever. Anyone can audition to be part of it. Through Youtube, you can send 3 minutes of your individual or group’s glorious musical work (any instrument, voice part or style) and get a shot at being a star for a night. See the complete rules to participate at www.carpediemcolumbia.com. The rest of us will just sit and enjoy the ten most talented musicians or ensembles in a hundred-mile radius.

(05.01.11 2:30 p.m. thru 05.01.11)  
3107 Green Meadows Way

Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, two of today’s best pianists and husband and wife, will play a number of selections at two shows at Murry's.

"[Charlap & Rosnes] have created something more like an ensemble that happens to have two pianos working together simultaneously." - Wall Street Journal

(05.01.11)  
University of Missouri campus

The Color Purple tells the tale of an extraordinary woman who overcomes struggles through love. The musical, inspired by the classic novel by Alice Walker and film by Steven Spielberg, "is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life." The powerful lyrics are featured in a score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues.

(05.04.11, 05.05.11)  
University of Missouri Campus

More than 32 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!

Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, MAMMA MIA! is the World’s No.1 Show!

(05.07.11)  
203 S. 9th Street

Strauss' waltzes and Offenbach's operettas crossed the Atlantic in the late 1800s to gradually be transformed into American musical theater as we know it. We end our 2010-2011 season as we started: with a trip into the musical historical world. And what fun!

* Should the Missouri Theatre become unavailable, this concert will take place at MUMC's Sanctuary, on the same day and time. All tickets will be honored.