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Jabberwocky Studios is a Columbia non-profit that gives kids access to performing arts, visual arts, and the sciences. On today's show, theater director Darrell Bailey, programming director Jean Warford, and 11-year-old actress Marley Harper, invite everyone to come see "The Wizard of Oz" this Saturday at McKee Gymnasium- but not before giving us a sneak preview performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." June 22, 2026
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Camp Bowers is back this summer, and it’s bigger than ever! Lawrence Bowers – founder of LBO Sports and E3 Sports Foundation – is bringing his popular three-day camp for kids to the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse July 13–15, with Baby Ballers (for the younger hoopers) running July 16–17. Sign up today! June 18, 2026
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Don't miss tonight's “From Slavery to Fashion,” a street fashion show honoring Black culture and designers like today's guest, Franky Karmen! Franky and The District's Nickie Davis tell us how how this community-driven event will transform downtown Columbia into an outdoor runway, complete with blocked-off streets, local vendors, and a celebration of Black creativity, fashion, and entrepreneurship at The Shops at Sharp End. June 12, 2026
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Olivet Christian Church’s 68th annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, June 13 is a drive-through-only event serving up chicken dinners with all the fixins. Lori Valleroy says money raised will go to support Olivet’s ministry fund, P.E.A.C.E. and H.O.P.E. Center for Youth, and Good Dads, Inc. June 11, 2026
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Celebrate The Montminy Gallery’s 2nd annual birthday party fundraiser with cakes, champagne, and art on Saturday, June 20 at the Boone County History & Culture Center in Columbia; plus, explore the whimsical “Tea Time” exhibit inspired by vintage tea cozies. Guests: Robin LaBrunerie, Vicky Berry and Chris Campbell June 10, 2026
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You're invited to Crane’s Country Store in Williamsburg on Saturday, June 13 for a special Father’s Day event featuring giveaways, a food truck, and great gifts for dad! Plus, a big “100 Years in the ’Burg” - marking 100 years in their 1926 building - is happening later this year. Owner David Crane joins us with details. June 9, 2026
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LaBrunerie Financial president Alex LaBrunerie says new Fed chair Kevin Warsh faces big decisions on interest rates, inflation, and Fed independence, and the markets are watching closely. And Route 66 is now 100 years old. Alex explores a legacy of infrastructure, mobility, and economic growth that parallels today’s build-out of data centers, AI, and modern highways (like I-70). June 8, 2026
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is a 113-year-old organization of college-educated women dedicated to community service and impact. Today's guests, Shae Collier and Nawassa Logan, invite everyone to a "musical bingo" fundraiser this Sunday at Burr Oak Brewery in Columbia! Proceeds benefit the Dr. Muriel Battle Scholarship Fund. June 5, 2026
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We're saying goodbye to our longtime guest coordinator, Erin Mauro, who just graduated from Mizzou and is leaving for a job in her home state of New York, but not before she mixes up a couple of Long Island iced teas. Thanks for everything, Erin! We''ll miss you! May 29, 2026
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Heart of Missouri United Way is celebrating 80 years in 2026! A big focus for this big anniversary year, according to president/CEO Talia Jackson, is a partnership with Kids Win Missouri because, "Missouri is one of a handful of states where early childhood education is more expensive than public college tuition." May 28, 2026
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Heart of Missouri CASA provides trained community volunteers to advocate for children who are in the foster care system due to abuse and neglect in both Boone and Callaway Counties. Doing so takes money, and so on today's show, Kelly Hill and Angela Carson invite everyone to the annual 'Voices of Columbia' fundraiser concert next Saturday at Logboat Brewery! May 27, 2026
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Services for Independent Living (SIL) is one of 21 centers in Missouri dedicated to helping people with disabilities live with dignity in their own homes. On today's show, Karen Sicheneder talks about this year's annual Active and Aging Health & Resource Fair! May 26, 2026