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Filmmaker Chris Schwedtmann is working with Second Baptist Church and Love Columbia, a local non-profit, to produce a documentary about eight foundational African American churches in the Columbia/Boone County area. (Two of these churches started before the end of the Civil War!) Chris says he's in need of more funding and resources in order to complete the project. April 21, 2025

'Working, A Musical' director and choreographer, Randy Jones, and actress, Joy Powell, talk about the process of bringing this 1970s-era musical to life, including the involvement of one of the original composers, Craig Cornelia, who provided insights and feedback during the rehearsals. The show runs this weekend and next at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia! May 1, 2025

'Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery' features five actors playing 30+ different roles. Newly-minted with a PhD in theatre and performance studies, Dr. Brandon V. Riley joins us to talk about this satirical take on the classic Sherlock Holmes story, opening June 18 inside Studio 4 on the MU campus. "It'll give you the murder mystery that you're wanting, but also we're there to have a good time." June 12, 2025

The Market at Serendipity - Elizabeth Jordheim's answer to the void left by the 2024 closure of the long-running Orr Street Farmers and Artisans Market - features a diverse range of vendors across four categories: farmers and growers, artists and craftspeople, health and wellness professionals, and prepared food makers. Learn more on today's show! June 13, 2025

Get ready to mark your calendar for two different events happening on the same day in The District: Buskers Fest and the 2nd annual Caftan Crawl. If you don't know what those words mean, then watch today's show with guest Nickie Davis! June 11, 2025

You're invited to the 67th annual Olivet Christian Church BBQ fundraiser this Saturday in Columbia! Jim Spain tells us more about the history, the traditions and the logistics of pulling of this popular, drive-thru only community event on today's show. June 9, 2025

Today's Juneteenth-themed show features a poetry reading by T'Keyah Thomas and a performance of a Sam Cooke classic by Biscuits and Groovy. June 19, 2025

Voluntary Action Center has been keeping Boone County cool since 1996 thanks to its popular 'fan club' program. Chief development officer Stacie Pottinger says they're looking for donations - whether monetary or an actual box fan - to keep this year going as supplies have dropped to only about a dozen fans left. Find out more on today's show. June 23, 2025

ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts tells us how to safely use a mobile phone while traveling internationally. From using airplane mode to connecting to hotel WiFi, if your summer travel plans include a trip overseas, you'll want to pay attention to today's show! June 20, 2025

We're on location at the new Sophia's restaurant in south Columbia today with co-owner Matt Jenne and famed local artist David Spear. David created all the iconic artwork inside not only Sophia's, but Addison's and Addison's South. On today's show, hear how this perfect partnership got its start more than 25 years ago! June 27, 2025