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The flute playing Santa, aka Lamar Roberts, plays his flute under the magic tree to an adoring crowd. Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

Behind the Flute

George Frey December 9, 2018

Living Windows has been a holiday tradition in Columbia for years. The celebration invites the old, young, students and tourists alike to sample local businesses and their products through their intricate...

A store displays holiday cheer during the Living Windows celebration from two years ago, on Dec. 4. Photo by Skyler Froese

Annual Living Windows festival inspires holiday cheer

Allie Pigg November 27, 2017
The District's Living Windows Festival transforms the heart of Downtown Columbia into a hub of holiday spirit in early December.
The District comes to life with holiday cheer

The District comes to life with holiday cheer

Rochita Ghosh December 4, 2015
Downtown shop displays came to life Friday in their annual 'Living Windows' showcase which featured puppies, Charlie Brown and more.
Senior Wendy Zhang works on her canvas, during the canvas rotation activity,

‘Artrageous Weekend’ brings town together

Rochita Ghosh October 19, 2015

Artists from all over Columbia, Mo. gathered in the downtown area, The District, this past weekend. From Oct 16 - 18, these creators hosted different venues at various businesses around downtown, showing...

True/False Logo. Image used under fair use doctrine.

Where to eat in The District

Manal Salim February 25, 2014

It's never too early to start planning your next meal, especially if you have a day (or weekend) full of movie and people watching. So, if you are looking for somewhere to eat after a couple hours worth...

The Collective Architecture of the Impossible brings vision to town

The Collective Architecture of the Impossible brings vision to town

Brett Stover March 1, 2013

Tonight Columbia welcomed the 10th annual True/False Film Festival. Here is a peek at what this weekend holds.

Bluestem Missouri Crafts resides on South Ninth Street. Photo by Asa Lory

Blue Stem renders customer speechless

Maria Kalaitzandonakes January 9, 2013

When I was a child there were two classifications for stores. The “you can’t touch anything in here, or I’m going to have to sell you to the store owner to pay them back” kind and the “you can...

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The District hosts biannual Holiday Shop Hop

Brittany Cornelison November 1, 2012

  The holiday season is fast approaching and with it comes the hustle and bustle of gift shopping. For experienced shoppers this can be a stressful time, as deals become scarce. The District of downtown...

Unique: Originally located on 9th Street, the store has sinced moved in next to Ragtag Cinema on Hitt Street.  In the adjoining building, the store has continued to suceed as a rental store despite challenges.

9th Street Video preserves rental tradition

Maddie Magruder October 30, 2012

No one can deny the evolution of technology. From touch screen tablets to talking fridges, there seems to be no limits to the progression of electronics. The world is now a very digital place, and movie...

Capturing moments with cards from Poppy

Maria Kalaitzandonakes September 17, 2012

My mom was having a bad day. It wasn’t anything in particular, but all the little inconveniences and frustrations had piled up and her brow was a deep furrowed line. That day, I had to go downtown...

Waiting for nighttime atop the blue garage

Maria Kalaitzandonakes August 31, 2012

On one of the last days of summer, a long-time friend and I went to the top of the new parking garage on Fifth and Walnut. We climbed up the ten stories, huffing and puffing, one hand on the rail, the...

Sparky’s is city landmark

Maria Kalaitzandonakes April 5, 2012

Every Columbian has seen the attentive ice cream guard dog who sits outside Sparky’s downtown, 21 S. Ninth St. He has the happy eyes and the slouchy smile of a bulldog. He stands forever still, with...

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