The MOSY

MOSY executive director Trent Rash says the Firefly Music Festival will return on June 13 with a concert featuring guest artist Xavier Foley at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. Find out about the rest of this year's diverse lineup on today's show! May 6, 2025

Don't miss your chance to see 30 of the finest youth pianists this side of Highway 63 perform at the 2023 Piano Student Showcase in Columbia! NANCY GRIGGS says 60, 5-19 year-olds auditioned, half of which will get the chance to shine on stage at the Missouri Theatre next Sunday. Also, ED HANSON is back, this time representing Calvary Episcopal Church. They're hosting their annual All Saints Bazaar (famous for those collectible church mice) next Saturday for four hours only. (4:37) October 20, 2023

The Landlocked Opera now calls Columbia, Mo. home, and it's pretty good timing because, according to TRENT RASH, it's been awhile since The Missouri Symphony has staged a full-length opera! CHRISTINA RAY says the collaboration between the two couldn't have come at a better time: "we are here to find ways to innovate and collaborate so that we can move this art form into the present." Also, September 18 thru September 24 is National Diaper Awareness Week! First Chance for Children executive director GAY LITTEKEN is here to tell us why this week is so important to families in our community and how you can help: "1 in 2 families struggle to afford diapers for their children." (4:20) August 29, 2023

Now this is a good idea: unsightly floor vent covers not on top (creating a potential trip hazard), but integrated into the hardwood floor itself. Guest: SCOTT BRADLEY, Carpet One Floor & Home general manager | Also, TRENT RASH invites everyone to The MOSY's third annual Juneteenth celebratory concert this Sunday at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. Find out who's scheduled to appear! (4:47) June 15, 2023

The Missouri Symphony's annual 'Symphony of Toys' benefit concert is happening this Sunday at the Missouri Theater in Columbia, and we've got a taste of what's to come - courtesy of four performers - on today's show! TRENT RASH, CALLIE COX, JAMEY GRISHAM and TERRY OVERFELT perform 'A Christmas Medley' at [1:58] and 'White Christmas' at [7:14], with Bob Bohon on piano. December 5, 2022

The opioid crisis is far from over, that's according to Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services educator HEATHER HARLAN. What's to blame? The "powerful" ingredient fentanyl, which is "cheap, easy to make and transport and is showing up in meth, cocaine, counterfeit pills" and possibly more. What's the solution? Narcan. Also, in lighter news, The MOSY executive director TRENT RASH invites everyone to this year's Symphony of Toys holiday-themed concert. Guaranteed to be fun for "the young and the young at heart!" (4:59) November 14, 2022

Carpet One Floor & Home general manager SCOTT BRADLEY is back with more eco-friendly flooring ideas! Today's example goes under your chosen flooring and is made from recycled materials and is great for "foot fall sounds." Also, the second half of The Missouri Symphony's popular Hot Summer Nights series starts now! Director of philanthropy, WENDE WAGNER, tells us everything we need to know! (4:51) June 23, 2022

Break dancing to music by The Missouri Symphony? (It's true!) It's one of three performances taking place this week, the final week of the 2021 Hot Summer Nights concert series! Details from outgoing music director KIRK TREVOR and executive director TRENT RASH. Also, League of Women Voters Columbia-Boone County president MARILYN McLEOD explains the process behind redistricting. Did you know there are actually two different processes? (3:42) July 5, 2021

Even a worldwide pandemic can't stop the Missouri Symphony League's annual Holiday Home Tour fundraiser, but it can change it a bit! JULIE MIDDLETON tells…

The Missouri Symphony's annual garage sale is moving to a live online auction format this year - and with "higher-end items" - according to executive…