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Hi Columbia, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: A dramatic horse rescue, Churchill Museum’s near-final Iron Curtain draft, and Sleeping Beauty ballet + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Inside the coordinated response: Boone County firefighters used specialized 40-hour large animal rescue training to pull two horses from a muddy lagoon near Harrisburg on Feb. 26. The district partners with MU’s veterinary college — get all the rescue details.
Shared retail incubator grows: Earlier this month, The Shops at Sharp End celebrated Steep & Bloom’s expansion to a bigger spot at Serendipity Gallery, coinciding with Black History Month’s centennial and spotlighting Columbia entrepreneurs — get all the details.
From Westminster to world stage: Explore Fulton’s National Churchill Museum, where a near-final Iron Curtain speech draft is on display for its 80th anniversary, plus exhibits on WWII and the Cold War — see what’s on display.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Catch a show this week: Columbia Entertainment Company rolls into its 47th season with Sordid Lives, a sharp, heartfelt romp that makes streaming feel sleepy. Trade the queue for real laughs, local talent, and that cozy community theater buzz that reminds you why living here still feels like the good seat.
Chicago-dog cravings, solved: In Columbia, Just Jeff’s turns lunch into a mini party with snappy Vienna beef dogs, a sleeper-hit Chicago-style, messy-good chili cheese, and tots that disappear fast. Quick, casual joy without the fuss; pure craveable comfort.
Where stories find you: Skylark Bookshop lures you in for one title and sends you out with an armful of staff picks. Curated shelves, lively author events, and a blissful Reading Spa make finding your next obsession feel easy, unexpected, and a little dangerous.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Columbia for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍪 Spring Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop @ Plume | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – At Plume, it is cookie therapy, with Laurel from Kiss Me Cookies teaching royal icing and sending you home with four spring beauties in a take-home box. $69 covers two sweet hours, all supplies, a cupcake, a drink, and bragging rights.
🐜 Tiny Things 2026 Reception @ Columbia Art League | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Celebrate the Tiny Things 2026 exhibition at a free reception open to all, proof that small scale means big charm. Expect light bites, Les Bourgeois libations, and easy mingling with the usual suspects, so bring your readers and your best tiny talk.
🎤 Next Stop Comedy @ Bur Oak Brewing Company | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Next Stop Comedy brings a fresh lineup of top touring comics to Bur Oak Brewing’s taproom, a cozy spot built for big laughs. Trade the endless scroll for a pint and punchlines, ideal for date night, friend night, or proving we still laugh without subtitles.
🍸 Celebrity Bartending @ Pierpont General Store | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Pierpont General Store is turning the taps over to Dr. Jill Brown and Dr. Susan Deakins, the CALE founders, pouring drinks for a cause. Tip like you mean it, enjoy neighborhood chatter, and help The CALE Impact Foundation keep kids in the classrooms that fit.
🎷 Women’s Jazz Band Concert @ Sinquefield Music Center | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Whether you can spot a ii-V-I across the room, or just want a free show with soul-lifting grooves, the Women’s Jazz Band is marking Women’s History Month with their annual concert. Grab a seat, or stream at bit.ly/musomlive, because your algorithm deserves a break.
🧘 Pelvic Floor Therapy @ South Providence Medical Park | Wednesday (3/18) at 1:00 PM – Give your pelvic floor the attention your group chat avoids and come hear MU PT Erika Mueller demystify what those muscles actually do. Ideal if you’re expecting, postpartum, or just tired of crossing your legs when you sneeze. Real talk, useful tips, zero judgment.
⚓ The Wellermen @ The Blue Note | Thursday (3/19) at 7:30 PM – Nothing beats a room full of voices belting sea shanties, especially at The Blue Note. The Wellermen are sailing in with harmonies, foot-stomps, and enough nautical charm to make you order a rum. All ages, so bring the crew, grandma included.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Columbia report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 55°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 2 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 58°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
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