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Two Scoops for Me!
July 06
Beat the summer heat and indulge in a scoop of something sweet at Sparky’s, touted as Columbia’s most famous dessert joint.
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World Class Bowling
March 02
AMF Town and Country Bowling Lanes is the most popular bowling destination in the Columbia area.
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Mystery Science Theater 3000
February 03
When Joel Hodgson first created Mystery Science Theater 3000 in 1988, he probably had no idea what a cultural phenomenon the show would become.
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Become One with Nature This Year
January 06
Now that the holiday season is officially over, it's time to start making some progress on those new year’s resolutions.
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
December 02
The holiday season is almost here, and that means that we are all soon to be treated to a steady diet of Christmas music.
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Trot for Your Turkey
November 03
If you close your eyes, you can probably see and smell all of the delicious food that your family will enjoy on Thanksgiving.
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Fall into Halloween
October 07
The heat of summer has finally been replaced by a crisp Autumn cool in Missouri, at least for this week anyway.
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Comedy in Columbia
September 02
The CoMo Comedy Club series is dedicated to bringing some of the hottest comedians in the country to Columbia. The shows take place at The Blue Note, just 10 minutes from the Holiday Inn Columbia.
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Calling All Treasure Hunters
August 04
If you enjoy the thrill of searching for unique flea market finds or antique furniture that will complete the look you are going for in your living room, then you will want to visit Midway Antique Mall and Flea Market.
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A Unique Film Experience
July 01
Ragtag Cinema was created to promote media literacy while simultaneously celebrating independent and global films. In fact, their stated mission is to “provide a venue for the best in U.S. independent and international filmmaking.”
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Don't Go Splat
June 03
The Splat! Jr. Obstacle Course and Fun Run is an incredible opportunity to let the kids burn some energy while playing in the mud. All of the fun takes place at Gans Creek Recreation Area which is only about 15 minutes from The Holiday Inn Columbia.
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School's Out for Summer
May 06
The month of May is filled with graduations, goodbyes for the summer, and the search for summer jobs. It also means studying for all of those finals before summer break can officially begin.
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Experience Literary Genius
April 01
Novelist, essayist, and short story author George Saunders was the recipient of the 2006 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship Award, also known as the “Genius Award.”
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Et tu, Brute?
March 04
William Shakespeare, the Bard, is known as one of the greatest writers in the history of the English language because he could work in a variety of genres like Tragedy, History, Romance, and Comedy.
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A Perfect Pairing
February 04
On February 25, Angel’s Envy Whiskey will have an evening of delicious food and smooth whiskey. The Angel’s Envy Whiskey Pairing brings together food from visiting Chef Martin Casey with up to 4 different Angel’s Envy offerings.
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Off to Neverland
January 07
Everyone knows the story of Peter Pan and his lost boys. We have all grown up loving their adventures as they match wits with the villainous Captain Hook.
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