MOVE Features Archives - Page 19 of 21

State Historical Society of Missouri holds final week of ‘Music in Missouri’ exhibit

Lauren Blue • February 13, 2021

Connection is the central idea to the State Historical Society of Missouri, as well as their exhibit Music in Missouri. Even the State Historical Society of Missouri building was built with this goal in...

Get spooky with Halloween events around Columbia

Elizabeth Pruitt • November 1, 2020

With Halloween fast approaching, plans were made to make the most out of the day while being safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help the community have fun this holiday season, a few local events have...

Fall-themed events in Columbia allow students to enjoy the season

Danny Daugherty • October 29, 2020

The changing of seasons after midterm madness is always a time to appreciate what nature has to offer, enjoy a seasonal drink or snack and spend time with people before the weather gets intolerable. Columbia’s...

Postponement of Roots N Blues Festival causes difficulties for local businesses

Angelina Edwards • October 7, 2020

This time last year, Rebecca Miller, owner of Peggy Jean’s Pies, was helping her employees prepare over 3,000 pie shells and over 200 dozen cookies for Columbia’s Roots N Blues Festival. This year,...

Ways to celebrate a socially-distant long weekend

Catherine Polo • September 3, 2020

On top of the stresses of COVID-19, the upcoming long weekend can't come soon enough. While this would usually be a great opportunity to get together with friends to help pass the time, the need for social...

Pride festivals consider new health and safety precautions due to COVID-19

Angelina Edwards • May 27, 2020

June is known as Pride Month, a time when members of the LGBT community around the world to celebrate queer identities and communities. Pride festivals with lively parades, performances and streets full...

How students are documenting their experience with COVID-19

Catherine Polo • May 20, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to keep people in their homes and socially distant, people find other ways to stay in touch and document their experience. The State Historical Society of Missouri has created a place...

Local bands and venues adapt to changes due to COVID-19

Angelina Edwards • April 23, 2020

Only a month ago, Columbia, Missouri was a lively college town bustling with students and nightlife. Within a matter of weeks, the arrival of COVID-19 has caused Columbia’s busy streets to turn into...

Carrie Elliott’s ‘Animal Vision’ debuts at True/False Film Fest

Emma Boyle • March 12, 2020

Mid-Missouri-based artist and geologist Carrie Elliott created an array of animal eyes to adorn Alley A in downtown Columbia this weekend during the True/False Film Fest. The festival’s theme this year...

‘Shorts: Blanc’ at True/False exposes viewers to new cultural traditions

Halle Jackson • March 12, 2020

“Shorts: Blanc” at True/False Film Fest on Saturday presented a collection of five films that exposed viewers to the traditions and experiences of other cultures. After the screening, two of the shorts’...

‘Dope is Death’ frames acupuncture as a tool in the fight for social justice

Maddie Schuck • March 12, 2020

Columbia’s True/False Film Fest is widely known as a vivid celebration of art and culture. However, some of the most highly-acclaimed films featured each year often uncover the darker corners of society...

Angela Catalano’s art installation ‘A System of Hiding Things’ debuts at True/False Film Fest

Angelina Edwards • March 12, 2020

Upon first glance, Angela Catalano’s art installment “A System of Hiding Things” featured at True/False Film Fest may appear just like a typical living room. Located in the Picturehouse at Missouri...