Arts & Culture

The population of Hispanic residents has increased by more than a quarter in Columbia in the span of five years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Missouri River Relief hosted Mornings at the River this summer to help kids engage with nature.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association State Music Festival was held April 30 through May 2.

In April, the Missouri Theatre hosted two performances of the 'How to Train Your Dragon' score, performed alongside the film.

In this episode of Behind the Issue, Editor-in-Chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with David Aldrich about how the city's chapter of the Kingdom of Tal Dagore embraces the spirit of individual expression and community through LARP.

The Crossroads eatery was inspired by the lively spirit of the casual drinking establishments in Japan known as izakayas. The restaurant opened in July 2025.

Vox Magazine's Cayli Yanagida and KBIA's Aminah Jenkins discuss the historical Noble Court neighborhood and how its residents continue to keep their community alive by reliving their history.

The city's One Percent for Art Program reopened a controversial call for artists to create a public artwork for a future parking garage in the Historic 18th and Vine district. An initial call for artists was criticized last month for its lack of local representation.

In this episode of Behind the Issue, Editor-in-chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer Sophie Lindberg about how Columbia doctor Bret Barrier’s marble-making hobby strengthened his connection to community and to God.

The fifth season of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan" concludes with a very special guest: U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. A highly acclaimed writer and artist in her own right, Harjo joined the podcast to discuss Bob Dylan's “All Along the Watchtower," as well as Jimi Hendrix's classic cover.