The annual Student Designer Fashion Show at Stephens College is "a good visual of what's possible right here in the middle of the middle of the middle of the Midwest," according to professor Monica McMurry. Catch the 82nd 'Collections' show - featuring fashions from Sofia Schaefer Ramos - this Saturday in Columbia! April 20, 2026

Have you ever wondered why Children's Grove, a Columbia non-profit, uses a butterfly as their logo? Board of directors president Sarah Greenlee explains it like this: "The butterfly is our logo because of the butterfly effect. You do something, you make a change, and then that ripples out and becomes something that really can't even be measured at that point." April is Kindness Month. April 17, 2026

Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 26th! On that day there will be two stages of live music, 150 vendors, activities for kids and much more at the annual Columbia Earth Day Festival beginning at noon in and around Peace Park. Festival coordinator Laura Wacker joins us with details on today's show: "it takes a lot of hands to make this happen!" April 16, 2026

Local bakers Abby Bullock from Eversweet Bakery and Laura Vientos from Dough X Batter invite everyone to the very first CoMo Cake Social happening next month at Cosmo Park in Columbia! This event may not be what you think, so check out today's show; plus, everyone watching will get a discount on tickets using a special code. April 15, 2026

Hitt Records co-owner Kyle Cook thinks of his store as more than just a record store: "it's like the front desk...where any person in the world will walk in to either kill time or ask questions about the town." That person could be you this Saturday during Record Store Day! April 14, 2026

Find out who inspired the nine women who may have inspired you last weekend when we talk to each of the featured speakers from the 2026 'That's What She Said Columbia' event on today's show! April 13, 2026

If you liked last year's 'Caftan Crawl' in downtown Columbia, it's back but with a twist! On today's show, Nickie Davis, executive director of The District, tells us it's now called 'Mrs. Roper's Romp', inspired by the character of Mrs. Roper from 'Three's Company'. Just watch the segment... April 10, 2026

Crane's Country Store owner David Crane invites everyone to this year's 'Boots and Britches Bash' next Saturday at his store in Williamsburg. Come for the mimosas, stay for the deals on popular brands like Carhartt, Pendleton and more! April 9, 2026

In an economy like this it's important to keep track of your finances. Don't let "lifestyle creep" drain your wallet, and don't let the thought of budgeting keep you from, well, budgeting. On today's show, Bret Rodabaugh, a certified financial planner at LaBrunerie Financial, shares some tips to help you reduce your financial stress. April 8, 2026

Even if you can't make the opening reception this Saturday, April 11, there's still plenty of time to stop by the Montminy Gallery in Columbia and check out 'For the Love of Locals', an art exhibit featuring works by Lisa Bartlett, Jane Mudd and David Spear, who's on the show today along with gallery director Callie Brinkman. April 7, 2026