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LISTEN UP

How to prevent switching from earbuds to hearing aids PAGE 13

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RAISING THE BAR

Tellers’ Deb Rust reflects on 18 years in The District PAGE 14

These upcoming fall events are going to be a hoot

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FEATURE

The heat of summer might still be upon us, but Vox is looking ahead to brisk winds and weekends filled with festive fall activities. Have you bought your ticket for Harriet’s Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman (above) or cleared your calendar for the Citizen Jane Film Festival? Browse our collection of events coming to mid-Missouri this fall. PAGE 5

THE SCENE

Ugly Mugg is a boozy new addition to Columbia’s coffee shop culture. Owner Jenny Thompson has crafted a unique menu and designed a welcoming space to keep locals happily buzzed to the last sip. PAGE 4

MUSIC

Turn down for what? How about tinnitus?

Dr. Morgan Hahn of MU ENT Hearing and Balance Center breaks down this common hearing loss condition and warns that your favorite music could be harming your hearing one decibel at a time. PAGE 13

Q&A

For the past 18 years, Tellers Gallery & Bar has brought fine art and tasty eats to Columbia’s downtown scene. Co-owner Deb Rust reflects on her time as a business owner in The District. PAGE 14

COVER DESIGN: MADALYNE BIRD

VOX STAFF

FLOAT ON OVER

The relaxing and fascinating trend of floating has made its way to Columbia. Learn more about floating and local businesses where you can float your way to inner peace.

WHY SO SERIOUS?

Thirty comedians from around the country are coming to CoMo this weekend to show off their best bits at the Show ‘Em Comedy Festival. This is a brand new experience for mid-Missouri, and Vox is going behind the gags.

NEW BUSINESS ON TAP

Former sorority house chefs Dustin Del Grosso and Chris Wettengel dish on what the transition has been like leaving behind sorority house spreads and moving on to the downtown dinner rush with their new culinary venture, Walnut Street Tap + Kitchen.

EDITOR’S LETTER

CHRISTINE JACKSON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

VOLUME 18 ISSUE 28 | PUBLISHED BY THE COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN

People tend to be all about the summer months: the shorts and sandals, vacation days and, for some, time off school. Me? I’m all about the fall.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a weekend or two at the lake and lazy summertime days as much as the next girl, but it’s fall that makes me want to get out and do things. The humidity subsides, bugs seem to vanish and I’m a lot more willing to spend all day at a festival or venture to an outdoor concert at night toting my favorite flannel. Luckily, there’s lots to do around here. Over the past couple weeks, our dedicated crew of editors has gathered nearly 100 events in and around Columbia to keep you entertained as the weather turns colder.

Enjoy history and theater? You can see a one-woman show about the life of Harriet Tubman in September (see Page 6). Are literature and comedy more your style? David Sedaris will be here in October (see Page 8). Looking for something a little more active? We’ve got that too. Take a bike ride around Columbia and view the holiday lights when December rolls around (see Page 12). And those are just three of the options.

This weekend is only the beginning. We have you booked all the way to Christmas. As for me, I’m starting off my busy fall at LouFest (see Page 7). After that, I’ll be spending most of my weekends in Columbia, and I’m sure I’ll be attending many events. Take a look at our list and put a few on your calendar. I just might see you there.

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John Fennell Office Manager: Kim Townlain

SHAKEN UP

Saturday morning, a record-tying 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 15 miles from Pawnee, Oklahoma.

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Remembering 9/11

Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11. Columbia will participate in the nationwide service initiative

Tomorrow Together with the hope of promoting unity, empathy and peace among younger generations. Are you interested in taking part? Visit 9/11day.org to find ways to join the initiative, whether it’s volunteering for Watch the Wild or granting wishes with Make-A-Wish Missouri.

Known around the world for her work to help those in poverty in India, Mother Teresa was canonized Sunday. In a ceremony outside the Vatican, Pope Francis praised her, saying, “Mercy was the salt which gave flavor to her work; it was the light which shone in the darkness of the many who no longer had tears to shed for their poverty and suffering.”

QUEUE UP THE OSCAR RACE, EH

The annual Toronto International Film Festival begins today. It is known as the unofficial kickoff of the race to the Oscars.

This year’s features include:

• A documentary on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill

• A musical love story with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone

• Biopics on Jackie Onassis Kennedy and Edward Snowden

And if you can’t make it to Toronto, Netflix is launching four new documentaries:

• Amanda Knox

• Into the Inferno

• The Ivory Game

• The White Helmets

Written by: Katelyn Lunders, Meredith McGrath, Kelsie Schrader, Brooke Vaughan

Columbia’s new coffee shop is literally intoxicating

Ugly Mugg serves up a mix of beans and booze

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MIRANDA SMITH

Downtown Columbia’s newest coffee joint offers shots of more than just espresso. Ugly Mugg is serving boozy coffee, and anyone over 21 is welcome to give the alcoholic drinks a taste.

Owner Jenny Thompson says she wanted an element of her shop that would set it apart from the rest. Irish coffee (a drink made up of coffee, Irish whiskey, cream and sugar) sparked the idea to add alcohol to a traditional coffee menu. With some research and taste-testing, Thompson has developed an ultra-flexible menu of spiked coffee drinks for Ugly Mugg.

“Our specialty drinks are ones I’ve created and know are good, but I am very open to new ideas and would love to add customer creations to the menu,” Thompson says.

The menu isn’t the only place Thompson wants to give customers flexibility. With long hours, Ugly Mugg tries to serve two types of customers. The shop opens at 6:30 a.m. for professionals to pick up their daily dose

of caffeine on the way to work, and it stays open until 2 a.m. or later for the after-bar scene on weekends.

“I wanted to give people a comfortable place to come sit, have a drink and wait comfortably for their Ubers after the bars turn them out on the streets,” Thompson says. “I’m happy to hang around later if it means people can finish up those conversations they started at the bar and allow the night to come to a natural end.”

With both caffeine and alcohol, Ugly Mugg doesn't limit its target customers. The shop has free Wi-Fi and plenty of room for meetings or studying for morning coffee drinkers and latenight bargoers. Thompson has also been using the spacious venue to host local bands and salsa dancing nights.

“We’ve pieced together a lot of different ideas that I think have come together really beautifully,” she says.

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for Ugly Mugg a year ago.

LEFT: The Salted Sea Turtle has a frappe base with caramel-flavored Baileys, salted caramel, chocolate, whipped cream and pecans.

UGLY MUGG

19 N. Fifth St. Mon.-Thurs. 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; 673-5757

Don’t stay cooped up this season. Branch out and enjoy these fall festivities.

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MARLEE ELLISON

| LURIA FREEMAN | KATELYN LUNDERS | MEREDITH MCGRATH | KELSIE SCHRADER | JESSICA SHERWIN | BROOKE VAUGHAN ILLUSTRATIONS BY MADALYNE BIRD

MUSIC

The Motel Brothers with Mangosteen

Two MU fraternity brothers took their jam sessions to the next level by writing original music. Their debut EP Crossing Maryland released in May features a niche acoustic hip-hop sound.

Where: Rose Music Hall

When: Sept. 8, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.

Cost: $5

Call: 874-1944

Online: rosemusichall.com

Nash Next 2016 Showcase

Eight local country musicians are set to duel it out in front of a panel of judges for a chance to win a record deal and radio play.

We're thinking American Idol with a local country twist.

Where: The Blue Note

When: Sept. 9, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Call: 874-1944

Online: thebluenote.com

The Blind Spots, Marcella’s Ghost and Ill Eagles

A fearless female vocalist leads this group

of five from Ithaca, New York. With three studio albums under its belt, the band has achieved its set rock rhythms and memorable vocals.

Where: The Social Room

When: Sept. 15, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.

Cost: $5–7

Call: 397-6442

Online: thesocialroomcomo.com

Heaters with The Glazzies

Michigan’s Heaters are quickly climbing the ladder of alternative psych-rock, so it’ll definitely be worth catching them in CoMo. Make sure you listen to their latest album Baptinista before you go. It’s filled with some delicious distortion and serious stoner-rock vibes.

Where: Cafe Berlin

When: Sept. 21, 8 p.m.

Cost: $7

Call: 441-0400

Online: cafeberlincomo.com

The Mowgli’s with Colony House and Dreamers

These six Californians specialize in blending West Coast pop and indie rock to create an all-around upbeat performance with infectious positivity. Walk away from their set feeling warm, fuzzy and capable of conquering anything.

Where: The Blue Note

When: Sept. 24, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.

Cost: $15 in advance; $17 day of Call: 874-1944

Online: thebluenote.com

Sammy Adams

Best known for his college party anthem “All Night Longer,” Sammy Adams is on tour to promote his third album, which dropped this year and represents his graduation from hangover-inducing keg stands and Jägerbombs.

Where: The Blue Note

When: Sept. 28, doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $17 in advance; $20 day of Call: 874-1944

Online: thebluenote.com

ON STAGE

Million Dollar Quartet

Join Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee

Lewis and Carl Perkins for a legendary jam session at the famous Sun Records in this Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.

Where: Lyceum Theatre, Arrow Rock

When: Sept. 7–11, 13–18, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Cost: $36; $20, students; $15, children Call: 660-837-3311

Online: lyceumtheatre.org

The Little Mermaid

Columbia Entertainment Company presents its rendition of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. Come be a part of this world and watch Ariel find her true love.

Where: Columbia Entertainment Company

When: Sept. 16 and Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $10–12

Call: 474-3699

Online: cectheatre.org

An American Daughter

When the daughter of a senator is nominated for a cabinet position, scandal ensues. Does the past define your future? Can you have it all? House of Cards fans will be especially pleased with this political play.

Where: Macklanburg Playhouse

When: Sept. 23 and Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $7–14

Call: 442-2211

Online: stephens.edu/services/box-office

Mama Africa

This biographical musical focuses on the life of the late Miriam Makeba, a

HARRIET’S

RETURN: BASED UPON THE LEGENDARY LIFE OF HARRIET TUBMAN

Travel back in history to hear her story

It is said that history has a way of repeating itself, often by inspiring future generations of leaders. Luckily, Columbians interested in learning about one of history’s most well-known freedom fighters will get their chance to experience a one-woman show based on the life of legendary civil rights activist Harriet Tubman at the Missouri Theatre.

Harriet’s Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman, written by playwright/actress Karen Jones Meadows in 2003, follows the life of Tubman from her teens to her widely known role in escorting slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Meadows, showing her artistic versatility, will play each of the 31 characters from her script.

HARRIET’S RETURN: BASED UPON THE LEGENDARY LIFE OF HARRIET TUBMAN

Where: Missouri Theatre

When: Sept. 27, 7 p.m.

Cost: $30-35 Call: 882-1872 Online: concertseries. org/shows/ harrietsreturn

The play shines in moments when it reveals aspects of Tubman’s personality that may have been missed by those whose knowledge of her life begins and ends with a high school textbook.

“One of the things about Harriet’s Return that’s unique is that it melds the past and the present, so it’s relevant,” Meadows says. “People get why it’s important when they see it. It goes into the intimacy of her life.”

Meadows says the production can offer something that is relatable to anyone in attendance.

“Most people who have a profound impact on society in the long term don’t set out to do that,” Meadows says. “They follow their own intuition and instinct, and that’s what [Tubman] did. She was certainly amazing and unique, but we all are. She just points that out.”

—TYLER SCHNEIDER

South African creative and prominent activist. The performance marks a partnership between University of the Western Cape and University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Where: Jesse Auditorium

When: Sept. 28, 7 p.m.

Cost: $15 for MU students, $25 general public Call: 882-3781

Online: concertseries.org

Death of a Salesman

Suzanne Burgoyne directs this production of Willy Loman’s search for identity. Enduring themes of materialism and the corruption of the American Dream speak to audiences everywhere, making it obvious why this work won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1949.

Where: Rhynsburger Theatre

When: Sept. 28–Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 2, 2

p.m.

Cost: $15

Call: 882-2021

Online: theatre.missouri.edu/onstage

FESTIVALS & FAMILIES

Kids Helping Kids Day

Being a “buddy” is more than just sharing your last stick of gum. The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is inviting kids from in and around Columbia to put together Buddy Packs, packages of kid-friendly foods such as canned goods, fruit cups and granola bars, for their classmates who qualify for subsidized meals. Registration is available online.

Where: The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri

When: Sept. 17, 8-9 a.m., 9-11 a.m., noon-2 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 474-1020

Online: sharefoodbringhope.org/volunteer

Heritage Festival and Craft Show

For nearly 40 years, the Heritage Festival has delivered Columbia ingenious crafts, “lost arts” and the finest artisan staples. These two days are packed with music and dancing, storytelling and juggling, candle-making, hayrides and tours of the Walter's Boone County Historical Museum.

Where: Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park

When: Sept. 17 and Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 874-7460

Online: como.gov

Roots N Blues N BBQ

This culinary and musical haven has been rooted in the CoMo scene since 2007. It has since grown into a festival goer’s paradise complete with heaps of pork, an all-star lineup and even a Saturday morning half-marathon and 10K.

Where: Stephens Lake Park

When: Sept. 30, 5-10 p.m.; Oct. 1-2, 11:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: Single day tickets $49.50-65, packages $125-550 until Sept. 17; Single day tickets $55-

70, packages $135-295 from Sept. 17-Oct. 2 Call: 442-5862

Online: rootsnbluesnbbq.com

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

May the force of the remaining summer be with you. Take a one-night intergalactic journey away from your busy week, grab some fresh bites from local food trucks and watch the newest chapter of the Star Wars saga just the way George Lucas and J. J. Abrams intended— beneath the stars.

Where: Cosmo Park at the Nickell Shelter

When: Sept. 9, 8 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 874-7410

Online: como.gov/ParksandRec/Activities_and_ Programs/special_events.php

Finger Lakes Adventure Challenge

Nature-lovers will traverse land and lake on this 10K escapade through one of Missouri’s nearby state parks. The challenge kicks off with a kayak cruise on the park’s twisting waterways and finishes with a 5K run on a mountain bike trail near the wetlands.

Where: Finger Lakes State Park

When: Sept. 10, 9 a.m.

Cost: $30

Call: 443-5315

Online: mostateparks.com/race

Cruise the Creeks Trail Ride Series

Cyclists can combine passions for nature and the open road in this educational 9-mile bike ride. Environmental Health Specialist Dan Schneiderjohn will lead the nature excursion while educating cyclists about Boone County’s flora and fauna along the way.

Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, MKT Stadium Trailhead

When: Sept. 10, 2 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 441-5495

Online: como.gov/PublicWorks/StormWater/ Cruise_the_Creeks.php

Friday Rivalry: Hickman vs. Rock Bridge

Formerly known as the Providence Bowl, this gridiron football match features two of Columbia’s most well-known teams battling it out for bragging rights and a shot at the postseason.

Where: Rock Bridge High School

When: Sept. 16, 7 p.m.

Cost: $5; $3, students; free, seniors and under 5 Call: 214-3940

Online: cpsk12.org/domain/83

Brew ‘N View in the Park: Bridesmaids Movies aren’t only for rainy days at Rose Music Hall. Head to Forrest Rose Park for a winning combo of beer and Bridesmaids, and enjoy popcorn, tacos and Missouri’s weather while it's still hot.

Where: Forrest Rose Park

When: Sept. 14, gates at 7 p.m., movie at 9 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 874-1944

Online: rosemusichall.com

Como Car Culture Car Meet

Start your engines – Como Car Culture members will show off some of the hottest rides zooming through the streets of Columbia. Visitors are invited to check out the vehicles, enjoy a little Big Daddy’s BBQ and listen to live music spun by DJ Vanquish.

Where: Gans Creek Recreation Area

When: Sept. 25, 12-7 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 303-2124

Online: facebook.com events/1158703357519308

ARTS & CULTURE

Meet the Author: James Endersby and William Horner

Listen to authors James Endersby and William Horner discuss their book, Lloyd Gaines and the Fight to End Segregation, which details an MU student’s role in ending segregation in higher education. Free coffee and historical lessons provided.

Where: The Walters-Boone County Historical Museum

When: Sept. 10, 9-11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free Call: 443-8936

Online: boonehistory.org

Berlin Bazaar

Cafe Berlin swaps cuisine for crafts in this second annual artisan bazaar. Shop a wide range of products from Missouri makers while you chow down on burgers from the

Cafe Berlin kitchen.

Where: Cafe Berlin

When: Sept. 10, 5-9 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: berlinbazaarcomo@gmail.com

Online: berlinbazaar.blogspot.com

Party On The Roof: North Village Arts District Fundraiser for First Fridays

The North Village Arts District is taking its fundraising goals higher than ever before with a fine art auction, delicious food and live music at this rooftop event that will kick off at sunset.

Where: The Roof at The Broadway Hotel

When: Sept. 18, 5-8 p.m.

Cost: $20

Contact: northvillagecomo@gmail.com

Website: northvillageartsdistrict.org

The Wise Kids

Young people in South Carolina confront their uncertain futures in the 2011 film about a group connected by a Baptist church. The screening is presented for free, but you'll want to stop by the box office the day of to grab your ticket.

Where: Ragtag Cinema

When: Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 441-8504

Online: ragtagcinema.org

Campus Gallery & Museum Crawl

ArtiFact’s annual crawl among 12 galleries and museums celebrates colorful art. Make it a mission to check them all out and be sure to stop by the closing reception for the MU Faculty Showcase at the George Caleb

TITUS ANDRONICUS

This raucous group goes beyond punk

Don't expect to see Shakespeare at this show. Hailing from New Jersey, Titus Andronicus is punk rock in its rawest form. This band has been through a whirlwind of musicians since 2005 but now includes lead singer and guitarist Patrick Stickles, guitarist Liam Betson, bassist R.J. Gordon and drummer Chris Wilson.

performed and recorded TMLT over the course of five nights at New York’s Shea Stadium, which is how S+@dium Rock was born.

TITUS ANDRONICUS

Where: Rose Music Hall

When: Sept. 24, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.

Cost: $13 in advance, $15 day of Call: 874-1944

The band's newest release, S+@dium Rock: Five Nights at the Opera, is its first live album. It’s a follow-up to The Most Lamentable Tragedy, which is arguably its best release. TMLT is a 93-minute rock opera that follows a nameless person with manic depression. The band

Bingham Gallery.

Where: MU Campus, various locations

When: Sept. 22, 4-7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: CraftStudio@missouri.edu

Online: facebook.com/artifactmizzou

Photo Vision 2016

Step into a photographer’s shoes and explore this new exhibition, or submit your own photos to its complementary competition. Awards will be given in professional and nonprofessional categories.

Where: Orr Street Studios

When: Sept. 29–Oct. 28

Cost: Free Call: 875-4370

Online: orrstreetstudios.com

WITHIN A DAY’S DRIVE

Kansas City Renaissance Festival

Hear ye, hear ye! The jousts and jubilation are drawing near. Kansas City is host to one wicked Renaissance Festival, one full of artisan goods, performances and cold brews to wet your whistle.

Where: Renaissance Festival Site; 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, Kansas

When: Sept. 3-Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost: $10.50 for children (5-12), $18.95 for general admission in advance; $12.95 for children, $21.95 general admission on festival day

Call: 913-721-2110

Online: kcrenfest.com

“We’re expecting an awesome, rowdy crowd of diehard fans,” says Nick Snyder, Rose Music Hall’s public relations coordinator, via email. He says the band will be sure to deliver a raucous show.

Online: rosemusichall. com/event/titusandronicus

Titus Andronicus will be joined by a quintet from Austin, Texas, A Giant Dog, which is characterized by dark choruses and punk rock rhythms.

“Every time we go out with a larger band as support, I feel like I gain a plethora of knowledge of what it means to be a professional

23rd Annual Saint Louis Art Fair

Downtown Clayton will be transformed into an art lover’s paradise for this event. Patrons are invited to shop and explore.

Where: Downtown Clayton, Missouri

When: Sept. 9, 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free Contact: 314-863-0278

Website: culturalfestivals.com

LouFest Music Festival

LCD Soundsystem, Chris Stapleton, Ms. Lauryn Hill and 33 other acts are set to take the stage in Forest Park for the festival’s seventh year. Don’t miss the shows or the nosh pit of delicious eats.

Where: Forest Park, St. Louis

When: Sept. 10-11, gates at 11 a.m., shows until 10 p.m.

Cost: $60–95

Call: 888-512-7469

Online: loufest.com

The Great Forest Park Balloon Race

Take your weekend to new heights. See all the balloons light up by their burners Friday night with fireworks to follow, and cheer on more than 65 balloon pilots from across the country during the 44th annual event on Saturday.

Where: Central Fields in Forest Park, St. Louis

When: Sept. 16, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 17, 12-6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 314-993-2901

Online: greatforestparkballoonrace.com

musician,” says Andrew Cashen of A Giant Dog via email.

On Sept. 24, Titus Andronicus and A Giant Dog will showcase their match made in rock heaven. “We

can’t wait to witness and dance to these songs performed live in all of their glory,” Snyder says.

MUSIC

The Mountain Goats

Head over to The Blue Note for a night of folksy, wide-ranging sounds. Whoever John Darnielle happens to be playing or recording with (in this case, it’s Peter Hughes and Jon Wurster) the end result is nothing short of magical.

Where: The Blue Note

When: Oct. 2, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Cost: $20 in advance, $22 day of Call: 874-1944

Online: thebluenote.com

Melanie Martinez

Big bows, bright colors, hip hop beats and pop synths make up Martinez’s artful, twisted fantasy stage performance. The rising 21-year-old pop star’s first album, Cry Baby, features songs with childish themes but deeper meanings.

Where: Jesse Auditorium

When: Oct. 3, doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20–33

Call: 874-1944

Online: thebluenote.com

The Hood Internet with Showyousuck

This Chicago outfit channels the influence of the internet on alternative hip-hop artists. From eclectic indie-hip-hop mashups to original tracks, The Hood Internet will surely have a lot to offer Columbia’s music fans.

Where: Rose Music Hall

When: Oct. 14, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.

Cost: $8 in advance, $10 day of Call: 874-1944

Online: rosemusichall.com

Luke Bryan Farm Tour

For his eighth annual farm tour, the country crooner and born-and-raised farm boy will make one of his eight stops in mid-Missouri. Grab your boots, a blanket, and hit the road for the full country aesthetic.

Where: Stowers Farm, Centralia

When: Oct. 14, doors at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m.

Cost: $49

Call: 874-1944

Online: lukebryan.com

St. Lucia with Baio

Expect ’80s-influenced, electro synth-pop that’ll make you want to dance from this South African native. St. Lucia has played Lollapalooza and Coachella, and in January he released his sophomore album, Matter

Where: The Blue Note

When: Oct. 17, doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $20

Call: 874-1944

Online: thebluenote.com

Deerhunter with Aldous Harding and Jock Gang

As with many a band, the seeds of Deerhunter were sown when the vocalist and guitarist met in high school. Now, their brainchild is Deerhunter, a well-loved indie

SHOWME WRITERS MASTERCLASS

Sharpen your pencils and writing skills for this workshop

Aspiring writers will be pleased to hear that the ShowMe Writers Masterclass will convene again this November at the MU Student Center. Writing tips, networking opportunities, mentors and prominent speakers will all be available to those attending. Keynote speakers include Mary Buckham, author of the Invisible Recruit series, and Chuck Sambuchino, an editor at Writer’s Digest

SHOWME WRITERS MASTERCLASS

Where: MU Student Center

When: Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Cost: $160; $125 Saturday only; $95 Sunday only; $25 for Sambuchino talk Call: 882-9547 Online: showmewriters.com

“We think that the breadth of experience our speakers have is just going to be an amazing, amazing event for anybody who

group that has spurred many addictive tracks and solo projects.

Where: The Blue Note

When: Oct. 19, doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $20

Call: 874-1944

Online: thebluenote.com

Huntertones

This horn-heavy ensemble met in college and got its start playing a variety of soulgrooving genres at house shows. This year, it toured three continents as part of the U.S. government’s music abroad program.

Where: Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union

When: Oct. 19, doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.

Cost: $16, $8 for students or free with a renewed student membership

Call: 449-3009

Online: wealwaysswing.org

Cosmonauts

California-based garage punkers infuse psychedelic vibes for an all-around mellowed rock approach. Vibe with them for a modern take on ’70s retro.

Where: Cafe Berlin

When: Oct. 20, 8 p.m.

Cost: $7

Call: 441-0400

Online: cafeberlincomo.com

Hawthorne Heights

To relive your angsty teenage phase, these emo-punk rockers from the early 2000s are uniting for a 10-year reunion tour. Get out your old grunge-wear for this one.

Where: Rose Music Hall

When: Oct. 25, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Cost: $15 in advance; $18 day of Call: 874-1944

Online: rosemusichall.com

John Mellencamp Plain Spoken Tour

The heartland Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will take the stage at Jesse Hall and perform tunes from his 22 full-length albums and, of course, one ditty about Jack and Diane.

Where: Jesse Auditorium

When: Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $49.50–122.50

Call: 882-1872

Online: concertseries.org

Halloween with Tech N9ne

As if Halloween wasn't scary enough, Kansas City native Tech N9ne will take the stage for a night of intense, focused rap. Prep the Caribou Lou and your costume.

Where: The Blue Note

When: Oct. 31, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.

Cost: $27.50 in advance; $30 day of Call: 874-1944

Online: thebluenote.com

ARTS & CULTURE

Chris Burch exhibition

Columbia College alum Chris Burch’s work illuminates the world of mixed media art. Visit Columbia College’s Sidney Larson

attends our conference,” says Heather Tearney, manager of Masterclass sponsor Mizzou Publishing. There are times blocked off to network with professionals, as well as sessions designated for attendees to work with a mentor. According to the event schedule, the tracks offered are creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry and playwriting/ screenwriting.

Tearney says feedback from last year’s attendees showed they wanted more time to workshop. With the conference expanded to two days this

year, the first day will allow writers to focus on workshops and professional tips, and the second day will be dedicated to marketing themselves and their skills.

“Authors who are at that final stage to sell their work or to reach out can

speak with an editor or speak with an agent and get some feedback on their work,” Tearney says.

Full weekend tickets are available, as well as Saturday only, Sunday only and tickets specifically for Sambuchino’s talk. —RICK MORGAN

Gallery to see Burch’s inspired creations.

Where: Sidney Larson Gallery

When: Oct. 7–Nov. 25

Cost: Free Call: 875-7517

Online: web.ccis.edu/departments/ visualartsandmusic/sidneylarsongallery

Artrageous Weekend

This celebration of mid-Missouri art extends a standard First Friday into a weekend-long art-ravaganza. Gallery crawl on Friday, educate yourself through art demonstrations on Saturday and experience performance art on Sunday.

Where: North Village Arts District

When: Oct. 14-16

Cost: Free

Contact: artrageousweekends@gmail.com

Online: artrageousweekends.org

Picturing Black American Families

Snatch a sojourn from the busy season to a new exhibition at the Museum of Art and Archeology. Take a peek into the intimate lives of black families in the late 20th and early 21st century.

Where: Museum of Art and Archeology

When: Oct. 18–Feb. 26; Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 882-3591

Online: maa.missouri.edu

Halloween Makeup Workshop

Learn how to be the coolest ghoul at your Halloween party this year with some tips from costume makeup experts.

Where: MU Craft Studio

When: Oct. 27, 3-5 p.m.

Cost: $10, students; $20, non-students Call: 882-2889

Website: craftstudio.missouri.edu

Crafternoon: Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Your closet is scarier than you think. The staff at the craft studio will teach Halloween crafters how to throw together some impressive last-minute costumes.

Where: MU Craft Studio

When: Oct. 28, 12-4 p.m.

Cost: Free, students; $2, non-students Call: 882-2889

Website: craftstudio.missouri.edu

ON STAGE

Unelectable You

What makes a candidate worthy of office? How do voters interpret political news? Is there such a thing as an honest politician? Find out in this satirical critique launched by Slate and Chicago theater troupe The Second City.

Where: Missouri Theatre

When: Oct. 25, 7 p.m.

Cost: $25–35

Call: 882-3781

Online: concertseries.org/shows/unelectable-you

FESTIVALS & FAMILIES

Fall Festival and Chili Supper

Why not grab a bowl of chili and help a local elementary school provide better equipment for its students while you’re at it? Midway Heights’ PTA shows its dedication to improving the students’ opportunities in school through games, raffles and, of course, chili.

Where: Midway Heights Elementary School

When: Oct. 1, 4-8 p.m.

Cost: $5 for chili supper

Call: 864-5077

Online: visitcolumbiamo.com/events/fall-festivaland-chili-supper

Columbia Startup Weekend

Calling all dreamers, creators and collaborators. This weekend allows entrepreneurs to voice their ideas, receive feedback, find partners and form teams. Between opening pitches and final presentations, there will be mentors at the event to assist in the process, and by the end, a panel of judges will choose the top three concepts.

Where: 3500 Buttonwood Dr.

When: Oct. 7-9

Cost: $99; $49, students; free, non-participants

Contact: alyssa@influenceandco.com

Online: columbiastartupweekend.com

7th Annual Harvest Hootenany

The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture will shut down Smith Street in the name of celebrating community agriculture. Show your support while enjoying a local meal prepared by Columbia Area Career Center culinary arts students, and stick around for the music and games. It’ll have you hootin’ and hollerin’ all the way into fall.

Where: The Urban Farm

When: Oct. 8, 3-8 p.m.

Cost: Free, kids and low-income; $10, general; $20-100 packages

Call: 514-4174

Online: columbiaurbanag.org/hootenanny

Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival

Last fall, approximately 65,000 people flocked to Hartsburg, a small town of 106 people, to feast their eyes (and their appetites) on all the pumpkins and autumn fare the 133-acre town had to offer. This year, there will be pumpkin carving, apple butter making, pie-eating contests and endless fall festivities.

Where: Hartsburg

When: Oct. 8 and Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Call: 808-1288

Online: visitcolumbiamo.com/events/hartsburgpumpkin-festival-3

South East Craft Beer Festival

Hawaii, Chicago and St. Louis lend us their beers at a young but growing festival that gives mid-Missourians a taste (or two, or 10) of brews from both near and far. There will be plenty of food, music and a variety of pints to go around.

Where: N.H. Scheppers Distributing

When: Oct. 15, 1–5 p.m.; noon–5 p.m. early

DAVID SEDARIS

The famed humorist will return to CoMo

Known all over the world as a humor writer, a contributor to NPR’s This American Life and a master of sarcasm, David Sedaris is making his long-awaited return to Columbia as a part of the 2016 University Concert Series.

In a format similar to his 2012 reading at Jesse Auditorium, Sedaris will devote most of his time to the essays and stories from his life, though there will be time set aside for any burning questions fans may want to ask, so come prepared.

DAVID SEDARIS

Where: Missouri Theatre

When: Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $40-50

Sedaris’ best essays pull from his own life. For fodder, Sedaris mines his childhood, his drug-filled college years and his increasingly stable adulthood abroad with his partner, Hugh. Using both his wit and heart, he finds a way to strike a chord with whoever picks up one of his books.

Contact: 882-3781

Website: concertseries. org/shows/david-sedaris

It is this kind of insight and relatability that makes MU junior Clayton Del Pico excited to hear Sedaris in person. “A lot of the stuff he writes about is kind of mundane stuff about his family and his experiences growing up,” Del Pico says. “But he has a way of making those stories about growing up really just capture you.”

A signing will also follow the reading, which can go on for hours after the event as Sedaris enjoys talking with fans. Sedaris has written about his increasingly odd interactions with his fans in the essay “Author, Author?,” part of his latest collection, 2013’s Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls. In it, Sedaris talks about his distaste for being photographed with fans. Instead, he likes to give his fans condoms and occasionally asks who they will use them with. So, if you plan on staying for the signing, you might want to have someone in mind ahead of time.

Both Sedaris newbies and veterans are bound to have a good time listening to him tell some of the latest stories. — MAX HAVEY

ONCE

Actors showcase musical talents in this Broadway adaptation of an Irish film

Based on a 2007 Irish indie film of the same title, ONCE is an eighttime Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that will be sweeping theater lovers off their feet this October. A Dublin busker considers giving up on his dream until a beautiful young woman waltzes into his life and renews his self-confidence. But, like many romances, things are more complicated than they seem.

ONCE

Where: Jesse Auditorium

When: Oct. 6, 7 p.m.

Cost: $30–$50 Call: 882-1872

Online: concertseries.org

entrance and VIP ticket holders

Cost: $45; $65, early entry; $85, VIP Call: 314-884-2011

Online: secbeerfest.com

Paws in the Park

Although the dog days of summer are coming to an end, local pet adoption program Second Chance invites pets and their humans to partake in a weekend of jumping competitions, educational opportunities and so many treats.

Where: Stephens Lake Park

When: Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 660-882-5050

Online: visitcolumbiamo.com/events/ paws-in-the-park-4

Mizzou Homecoming Parade

You don’t have to tramp around the columns or stand at a football game for four hours to participate in one of Mizzou’s proudest traditions. Watch as a parade of Mizzou students, Columbia marching bands and much more sing, chant and cheer their way down the streets with plenty of candy for spectators.

Where: Downtown Columbia

When: Oct. 22

Cost: Free Call: 882-6611

Online: mizzou.com/parade

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Show-Me State Games Pumpkin Fun Run

Children in kindergarten through fifth

An unforgettable story unfolds as characters deal with rejection, family issues and self-discovery all the while exploring their newfound love.

The performers in ONCE not only sing, dance and act, but they also play guitars, violins and many other instruments on stage. You might find yourself "Falling Slowly," as the Academy Award-winning song from the movie suggests, into this fictional, emotion-filled world.

ONCE’s popular indie style is unique compared to previous productions by the University Concert Series, which have often appealed to older audiences. John Murray, assistant director of the

grade will be able to dash through the early morning chill of October air at this fun run. The race, sponsored by the University of Missouri Children’s Hospital, will raise money for physical education programs in public schools throughout Boone County.

Where: Philips Lake

When: Oct. 1, 9 a.m.; register online by Sept. 24; register at event at 8 a.m.

Cost: $10

Call: 884-2946

Online: smsg.org/sports_display. php?entrytodisplay=196

Susan G. Komen Mid-Missouri Race for the Cure

One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure fights for this cause. Walk, run or donate to the event, and 83 percent of the net proceeds raised go toward the cause and fund breast cancer screenings and support services, breast health education and research.

Where: Flat Branch Park

When: Oct. 9, 6:30 a.m.

Cost: $30; $35 timed race; $20 ages 4-10

Call: 445-1405

Online: komenmissouri.org

Bear Creek Run

This beloved half-marathon makes its annual return to Columbia’s gravel trails, but with a twist for those who aren’t up for the full race. Runners can now form a twoperson relay team to complete the colorful, tree-lined race.

Where: Albert-Oakland Park

When: Oct. 15, 8 a.m.

Cost: $48

Call: 874-7460

Online: como.gov

Mizzou Homecoming Football

The University of Missouri invented a little

University Concert Series, says their goal is to attract more students to attend shows. "We just hope people walk away humming the music and talking about the story they’ve just seen together," Murray says. "The

thing called Homecoming just 105 years ago. This fall, help celebrate the tradition Tiger-style as the football team takes on Middle Tennessee State University.

Where: Faurot Field

When: Oct. 22

Cost: $40-60

Call: 882-6501

Online: mutigers.com

Rocheport Fall Colors Trail Ride

Bike at your own pace without the fear of being left behind as you enjoy the beautiful sights of fall and the Missouri River on a 26-mile round-trip journey to Rocheport. Registration is recommended.

Where: Jay Dixon Station shelter

When: Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 874-7460

Online: como.gov

WITHIN A DAY’S DRIVE

St. Louis Architecture Walking Tours

There’s no better time to see St. Louis than during the temperate days of fall. Set out on foot with an Explore St. Louis guide who leads guests back into time by exploring the city’s historical and architectural wonders in the heart of downtown.

Where: The Old Courthouse; 11 N. 4th St., St. Louis

When: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; 10 a.m. to noon

Cost: $10

Call: 877-724-7714

Online: explorestlouis.com

The Growlers

These surf rockers have the power to both shatter your heart and enthrall your soul.

communication after seeing a show is one of the great things about live theater."

— KARLEE RENKOSKI

Songs about lost love and life’s hardships are among the most common on The Growlers’ set lists.

Where: Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Ave., St. Louis

When: Oct. 8, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Cost: $20

Call: 314-498-6989

Online: offbroadwaystl.com

Central Missouri Renaissance Fair

Revisit Europe’s rebirth with all the benefits — turkey legs, elaborate costumes, pageantry — and none of the costs — absolute monarch power, lack of smartphones. Huzzah!

Where: 4274 County Road 220, Kingdom City

When: Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: $12; $6, children; $2 off an adult ticket or $1 off a children’s ticket with a nonperishable food donation Call: 449-8637

Online: centralmorenfest.org

Wine and Food Celebration

Be a glutton for a good cause — children’s programming on Ozarks Public Television. This annual celebration features an afternoon of sampling eats from local Springfield restaurants and sipping on world wines, craft beers and cocktails, all just a few hours from Columbia.

Where: Springfield White River Conference Center, 600 W Sunshine St.

When: Oct. 22, 2–5 p.m.; 1:30–5 p.m. for early entrance ticket holders

Cost: $30 in advance; $50 day of; $50 VIP Call: 417-836-8972

Online: optv.org/events/wine-food

ProtoMartyr with The Gotobeds and New Tongues

Formed in the Detroit music scene in 2008, this band’s grim post-punk sound and baritone vocals were inspired by their surroundings. They’ve played across the U.S. and Europe.

Where: Cafe Berlin

When: Nov. 3, 8 p.m.

Cost: $10 in advance; $12 day of Call: 441-0400

Online: cafeberlincomo.com

Jimmy Greene Quartet

Join star jazz saxophonist Jimmy Greene and his rhythm section for a Sunday night at Murry’s. Greene’s music is known for its emotional quality, and his album Beautiful Life was nominated for two Grammys and is a critically acclaimed dedication to his daughter.

Where: Murry’s

When: Nov. 6, 3:30 and 7 p.m.

Cost: $20-45

Call: 449-3009

Online: wealwaysswing.org

MUSIC ON STAGE

Corpse!

Find out whodunnit in this humorous play. Wily women, conspiring brothers and murder… all is fair in love and war, right?

Where: Columbia Entertainment Company

When: Nov. 3–5, 10-12, 17-19, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2 p.m.

Cost: $10

Call: 474-3699

Online: cectheatre.org/corpse

Missouri Contemporary Ballet’s Fall Performance

If you can’t do it, watch it. Missouri Contemporary Ballet graces the stage with its 11th annual fall performance, featuring the choreography of six artists, including Karen Mareck Grundy, Kristopher EstesBrown and Fernando Rodriguez.

Where: Missouri Theatre

When: Nov. 4–5, 7 p.m.

Cost: $17–38

Call: 219-7134

Online: missouricontemporaryballet.org

The Price Is Right Live!

Come on down to watch (and possibly participate in) this production that has never heard of a fourth wall. You might not meet Bob Barker, but you just might win the Showcase.

Where: Jesse Auditorium

When: Nov. 4, 7 p.m.

Cost: $25–35

Call: 882-3781

Online: concertseries.org

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Guide your sleigh to Jesse Auditorium and relive the magic this holiday season with your favorite reindeer, who discovers the things that make us different make us extraordinary.

Where: Jesse Auditorium

When: Nov. 28, 7 p.m.

Cost: $30–50

MIZZOU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: PRE SEASON OPENER

The Tigers set sights on NCAA tournament play

The Missouri women’s basketball team reached its highest win total in 15 years this past season, and if preseason prognostications are correct, this year could be better.

Missouri went 22-10 this past season en route to the team’s first NCAA tournament appearance since 2006 and its first tournament win since 2001. Players who will return to the team this year accounted for 79.4 percent of last season’s scoring, including SEC Freshman of the Year Sophie Cunningham.

Call: 882-3781

Online: concertseries.org

FESTIVALS & FAMILIES

Citizen Jane Film Festival

The annual festival at Stephens College to promote gender equality in the filmmaking industry rolls around for another great year of cinema and education. After filmmakers debut their work, they engage with the audience to promote more discussion on the topic of feminism. The film lineup and times will be released in early October.

Where: Stephens campus and Downtown Columbia

When: Nov. 3–6, times vary

Cost: $10 for single tickets; $8 student tickets; $105 Insane Jane pass; $65 Plain

Jane pass

Call: 441-5263

Online: citizenjanefilmfestival.org

Where: Faurot Field

When: Nov. 25, 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $50-70

Call: 882-6501

Online: mutigers.com

Turkey Trax 5K

The main Thanksgiving activity — eating — is fun, but getting some exercise beforehand makes it even better. This race gets the family moving early on turkey day so they can gorge themselves later.

Where: Ultramax Sports

When: Nov. 24, 8:30 a.m.; check-in

7–8 a.m.

Cost: $30 through Oct. 24; $35

Oct. 25–Nov. 23; $40 day of Call: 445-2664

Online: ultramaxsports.com/races/ turkeytraxrun

SPORTS & OUTDOORS WITHIN A DAY’S DRIVE

Mizzou Football vs Arkansas

This Battle Line Rivalry has become quite the spectacle the past few years, and Vox expects nothing less for the 2016 season with MU’s new head coach Barry Odom. The Tigers always put up a tough fight right before bowl season, so bundle up, grab some fresh popcorn and get ready to cheer on Missouri’s finest college football squad to victory.

Show-Me Crafters Craft Show

The Show-Me Crafters Craft Show keeps its 40-year tradition alive with more than 120 local vendors showcasing all handmade works of art for your appreciation and purchase.

Where: Agriculture Building and Varied Industries Building, Missouri State Fairgrounds (Sedalia)

When: Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 660-281-1077

Online: mostatefair.com

NCAA tournament) like we did last year, maybe a little further,” Cunningham says. “But it’s going to be a lot of hard work.”

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: MISSOURI VS. ABILENE CHRISTIAN Where: Mizzou Arena

When: Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

Cost: Prices vary Call: 884-7297 Online: mutigers.com

Other returning starters include Lindsey Cunningham, Sophie’s older sister and the team leader in assists this past season; Jordan Frericks, who was named to the All-SEC second-team last season along with Sophie Cunningham; and Cierra Porter, who was named to the conference All-SEC Freshman team.

The more official Associated Press and coaches’ rankings have not been released yet, but Missouri expects to be ranked in the preseason for the first time since 1985.

“I think we can make it (to the

As a result, ESPN’s Charlie Creme ranked the Tigers 19th in his WayToo-Early Top 25 preseason rankings.

Frericks does not think the team feels burdened by the high expectations. “I think the girls know that there’s no pressure behind this, and we can just enjoy it,” she says.

According to Cunningham, the team’s biggest challenge will be finding a 3-point shooter to replace graduates Morgan and Maddie Stock. To make up for their departure, she believes the key for the team will be aggressiveness: driving to the basket and making plays.

— MITCHELL FORDE

MUSIC

The King Khan & BBQ Show with The Gartrells

This wonderfully weird duo specializes in garage rock. They record live—usually in an apartment or basement—with a 4-track cassette.

Where: Cafe Berlin

When: Dec. 2, 8 p.m.

Cost: $12

Call: 441-0400

Online: cafeberlincomo.com

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Catherine Russell

Keep your schedule clear for this soulful performance. Nine-time Grammy winner and Julliard alum Wynton Marsalis is bringing the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to mid-Missouri. The musical troupe will be accompanied by Catherine Russell, a jazz and blues vocalist who has worked with Cyndi Lauper and David Bowie.

Where: Missouri Theatre

When: Dec. 4, doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.

Cost: $25-65

Call: 449-3009

Online: wealwaysswing.org

ARTS & CULTURE

Holiday Crafternoon

‘Tis the season to be crafty. Perfect your carefully curated gifts—or spruce up that

last minute purchase—by making your own festive wrapping paper.

Where: Memorial Union

When: Dec. 2, 12-4 p.m.

Cost: Free, MU students; $2, non-MU students

Call: 882-2889

Online: craftstudio.missouri.edu

ON STAGE

Moscow Ballet: The Great Russian Nutcracker

Masha and her larger-than-life nutcracker doll embark on an adventure of friendship, suspense and love in this modern spin on a Tchaikovsky classic.

Where: Jesse Auditorium

When: Dec. 1, 7 p.m.

Cost: $22-32

Contact: 882-3781

Online: concertseries.org

A Charlie Brown Christmas Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! America’s favorite underdog brings holiday cheer this season.

Where: Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri (Jefferson City)

When: Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 3, 10, 7, 2 p.m.

Cost: $7 opening night, $9 all other performances

Contact: 634-5313

Online: sgtmidmo.org

Big Love

A new take on Aeschylus’ Grecian

tragedy The Suppliants, this play spins the traditional work into a comical, modern production. With fresh punk-rock music,

IT’S A WONDERFUL RIDE: HOLIDAY LIGHTS BICYCLE TOUR

Take a festive roll on this bright night HOLIDAY LIGHTS BICYCLE TOUR

The spirit of Christmas will be in the air and blowing against your face as you bike around town during the second annual It’s a Wonderful Ride: Holiday Lights

Bicycle Tour. Hosted by Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and GetAbout Columbia, the tour will begin and end at Lucky’s Market and pass by Columbia’s best holiday decorations. About 60 people came to the

Where: Lucky’s Market

When: Dec. 18, 5:307:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 874-7460 Online: como.gov

family-friendly event last year, says Janet Godon, a planner for Parks and Recreation. “It’s a fun ride to promote year-round cycling and to enjoy the holiday,” she says. Cyclists arrive in costumes and on bikes decorated with holiday lights and ornaments. Godon says prizes are awarded to the best-dressed rider and bestdecorated bicycle.

“It’s just like a spectacle going down the street with people lit up from head to toe,” says Benedict Nagy, a recreation leader for Parks

50 brides fleeing marriage to their cousins has never sounded so amusing.

Where: Stephens College

When: Dec. 9–13, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $7–16

Call: 876-7199

Online: greenhousetp.org

FESTIVALS & FAMILIES

Living Windows Festival

For one night only, the windows of Downtown Columbia quite literally come to life. Participating shopkeepers remove merchandise from their storefronts and insert enchanting and festive spectacles. The night wouldn’t be complete without the holiday treats and a visit by the man from the North Pole.

Where: Downtown Columbia

When: Dec. 2, 6 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 442-6816

Online: visitcolumbiamo.com

City Kwanzaa Celebration

A weeklong celebration that honors African-American culture, Kwanzaa focuses on creating unity and building community. Columbians can celebrate the holiday and learn more about it at the city celebration with food, awards, entertainment and more.

Where: TBA

When: Dec. 3, 2–5 p.m.

Cost: Free Call: 874-7460

Online: como.gov

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Holiday Lights and Sights Tour

Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, the power of lights has the ability to bring us all together. Sit back, relax and take a ride on a minibus that will tour you around the most decorated homes, buildings and businesses that the city of Columbia has to offer this holiday season.

Where: Activity and Recreation Center

When: Dec. 16, 6:15-7:30 p.m. and 7:45-9 p.m.

Cost: $7.50

Call: 874-7460

Online: como.gov

WITHIN A DAY’S DRIVE

The 22nd Annual Winterfest Visual and Performing Arts Festival

The sounds of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and the talents of local visual artists will warm your heart this holiday season. This juried art show offers a wide variety of painting, photography, fiber art, pottery, jewelry, glass and woodwork. Where: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Springfield, Missouri

When: Dec. 9, 5–10 p.m., Dec. 10 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 417-836-6776

Online: hammonshall.com

and Recreation.

The 7-mile route takes low-traffic roads and covers neighborhoods surrounding Stewart Road and West Boulevard before heading through downtown and just past Columbia College. Traditionally, the route passes the most decorated houses,

Nagy says. Helmets are required, preferably topped with a Santa hat. Godon encourages participants to sign up on Parks and Recreation’s website. Preregistration ends Dec. 14.

— CATHERINE WENDLANDT

Can you hear me now?

Auditory tests reveal hearing loss, so turn down the tunes

BY JARED MCNETT

How do you experience silence? Is it real silence, or is there a faint ringing in the background? If the latter is true, a hearing exam is something you should consider.

Anyone who has had a hearing test administered in their elementary school days or has recently been to an ENT — a doctor who specializes in the ear, nose and throat — is all too familiar with listening tests. The headphones appear to be circa 1983. There’s a slight panic about raising a hand at the wrong time as the tones grow more quiet and the doctor dutifully scribbles notes.

Those low tones, along with a speech test and eardrum test, are to check for hearing loss or cases of tinnitus – a ringing, buzzing, chirping, clicking or humming noise that some 16 million Americans hear on a regular basis, according to a 2016 article in The Atlantic. Dr. Morgan Hahn of MU ENT, Hearing and Balance Center says that outside of the hearing test to document if hearing loss or tinnitus is present, “there isn’t a good way to tell.”

Hahn says tinnitus is believed to be caused by “a lack of auditory input to the brain,” and in the absence of any discernible sounds, the brain creates its own sound as a sort of auditory imagination. Typically, the noise occurs at frequencies or pitches where hearing loss is already present.

Wil Reeves, who runs Columbia’s Centro Cellar Studio, says in regard to his hearing, “A frequency sort of comes in, rings for a while, and then it’ll fade out.” When he’s working in the studio, he turns up the volume on his right speaker a bit higher than the left to make them sound centered.

As for the source of such hearing loss, any prolonged exposure to sounds louder than 85 decibels can be detrimental to long-term hearing. For every five decibels a sound goes up from 85, an individual should halve their listening time.

Of course, the average rock concert lasts longer than an hour, and the decibel level of a “loud” show is about 115 decibels. And even planning ahead

with earplugs might not be effective. Hahn says “the big downfall of earplugs is that often they’re not inserted deeply enough,” so concertgoers aren’t getting full protection.

Concerts aren’t the only scourge on hearing. Hahn says that innovations in listening technology also shoulder some of the blame in cases of tinnitus and hearing loss. “Technology has advanced from the Walkman days when it was a big bulky thing. Now, it’s just this little bitty thing in your pocket with an earbud,” Hahn says. “It’s a lot easier to carry around, so people listen to them for longer periods of time.”

There’s nothing to stem the tide of technological growth, and there’s currently no concrete medical solution to halt hearing loss. Organizations such as the Hearing Health Foundation are working with military veterans to find an answer, but so far, they have been unsuccessful. Hahn notes that people should take caution when searching the internet for possible cures, such as better posture, good cardiovascular health or cleaning out your ears. “You’ll find a lot of things that you can buy that most people find are not effective,” she says.

So for now, raise your right hand. Raise your left hand. And wait for the beep.

DEMYSTIFYING DECIBELS

Decibels aren’t something most people understand clearly. If dBs have you dumbfounded, lend us your ears.

30: The sound of rustling leaves or soft music such as Enya

60: An average conversation

85–90: Headphones around half-volume

120: Sports crowd, rock concert or a loud symphony

140: Gunshot or an emergency vehicle siren from 100 feet away

Dr. Hahn says eight hours is the maximum time it is safe to expose your ears to 85 decibels, but for every increase of five decibels, exposure time should be halved. And if you must go see your favorite death metal group play, pack some earplugs.

DEB RUST discusses the intricacies of co-owning a restaurant in downtown Columbia

On a summer night downtown, you might expect to see Tellers Gallery & Bar bustling with people enjoying food and drinks. But 18 years ago, when Deb Rust and Robin Weatherford were working at The Blue Note as waitresses, they noticed a lack of local restaurants in downtown Columbia.

“People used to call it the ‘Ninth Street Shuffle,’” Weatherford says of the old downtown. “You’d walk from The Blue Note to Booches Billiard Hall and to Shakespeare’s; there weren’t a ton of places.”

The women wanted to start their own business. An opportunity presented itself one night in the form of an open space for lease at the corner of Ninth and Broadway. Rust and Weatherford quickly applied for the lease and beat out several others vying for the central location. Their restaurant had a home. In the three months before the May 1998 opening of Tellers, the two put together a restaurant they say was inspired by their time working at Murry’s — a local restaurant that offers live jazz music throughout the week. Ever since, the business owners constantly strive to make the best experience for customers and staff. Weatherford runs the kitchen, and Rust oversees the bar and the art for sale around the restaurant.

Vox sat down with Rust to talk about her experience mixing drinks and selling art in a thriving, expanding city.

How have you seen Columbia change in the almost 20 years that Tellers has been open? Columbia is a great town, and it is constantly changing, which has a tremendous amount to do with the university itself. The growth keeps downtown vibrant. Columbia has always been growing, and that has almost always been positive. There were definitely a few years when that wasn’t the case, but it seems like Columbia has weathered that storm; it seems to still be growing and prospering as a whole community.

Do you make it a point to work with other businesses in Columbia?

All the businesses downtown are very friendly to each other. I think it is what keeps the town close-knit. We all have a good working relationship and work alongside one another in a really positive way. We help each other out whenever we can, and we all patronize each other’s places. Everyone downtown is very neighborly.

Why do you have a constant rotation of art for sale inside the restaurant?

It is mutually beneficial. The works change our atmosphere, and hopefully the restaurant gives the artists a new or different audience they might not reach anywhere else. Switching out the art lets us

change our decor and support local artists regularly. Randy McDermit (a local artist who works with charcoal, acrylic paints, pastels and other materials) has had close to 10 shows here. We’ve had people ranging from students to professionals. Some are professional artists, and for others, it’s their hobby.

To what do you attribute the business staying open as long as it has?

After 18 years, we definitely feel as though we have developed a great group of regulars. Hopefully, that is because we provide a product that meets customers’ needs and desires. We have a really great clientele who are students, young and not-soyoung professionals. They are just a nice, moderate, easygoing, fun crowd. Columbia is a great town, and we always seem to have great support from the community.

Do you have a favorite cocktail you have come up with over the years?

I would say that the Simply Cucumber (which is fresh cucumber, basil, lemon juice, cucumber vodka and lemonade) off the martini menu is one of my favorite cocktails. It’s light, refreshing and super summery.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Moon Over Buffalo

Enjoy the waning summer warmth at Maplewood Barn’s outdoor theater in Nifong Park as it presents Moon Over Buffalo. This comedy, set in the 1950s, follows two fading stars in a mad dash to regain the spotlight in a theater company in Buffalo, New York. Thursday, 8 p.m., Maplewood Barn Theatre, $7, 227-2276

CIVIC

Hallsville Fall Festival

This two-day fall celebration features food trucks, games for kids and adults, contests, live music and much more. It’s a great way to enjoy the changing season with friends and family. Friday, 6 p.m., Hallsville Fairgrounds, Free, facebook.com/ events/1760389030876786/

SCREEN

The Disappointments Room (R)

When a family moves to a new house looking for a fresh start, they find more than they bargained for in the attic. R RUNTIME = 1:31

Sully (PG-13)

Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger made the landing that few pilots could in this story of the Airbus A320 emergency landing on the Hudson River. F, R RUNTIME = 1:36

When the Bough Breaks

(PG-13)

A young woman agrees to be a surrogate for a married couple, but she quickly falls in love with the husband, prompting a battle for his heart. F, R RUNTIME = 1:47

The Wild Life (PG)

This animated film follows the clumsy, stranded sailor Robinson Crusoe and his new animal friends as they work to stay alive and protect their island from a conspiring clan of cats. F, R RUNTIME = 1:30

Still playing

Bad Moms (R) R

Don’t Breathe (R) F, R

Don’t Think Twice (R) RT

Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13) RT

Hell or High Water (R) RT

Jason Bourne (PG-13) R

Kubo and the Two Strings (PG) F, R

The Light Between Oceans (PG-13) R

Mechanic: Resurrection (R) R

Morgan (R) F, R

Pete’s Dragon (PG) F

Sausage Party (R) F, R

The Secret Life of Pets (PG) R

Southside With You (NR) RT

Star Trek Beyond (PG-13) R

Suicide Squad (PG-13) F, R

War Dogs (R) F, R

Theaters

F = Forum RT = Ragtag R = Regal = Available in 3-D