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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...

Tonina brings enticing indie R&B stylings to True/False Film Fest’s Saturday night lineup

Halle Jackson • March 12, 2020

Not every artist can say that they’ve had one of their tracks on a former president’s playlist, but Tonina Saputo can. In 2018, former President Barack Obama added her performance of “Historia De...

Inside look to how True/False Film Fest affects downtown businesses

Catherine Polo • March 7, 2020

As True/False Film Fest is here, downtown businesses have prepared for the influx of attendees to the annual festival. Events like True/False that bring in people from out of town bring in a lot of potential...

Sunny War performed in Columbia at True/False

Grace Noble • March 7, 2020

Singer-songwriter Sydney Lyndella Ward, known by her stage name Sunny War, taught herself the guitar when she was 13 years old. As she’s grown up, she’s relied on it to express herself. From Venice...

Neither/Nor film series brings history, local pride to True/False

Maddie Schuck • March 3, 2020

For most of the year, Columbia is known as a college town, home to MU. Once a year, the city transforms into a vibrant collection of culture through the True/False Film Fest: a showcase of filmmakers reimagining...

Cara Louise comes to Columbia to perform at True/False

Grace Noble • March 3, 2020

St. Louis singer-songwriter Cara Louise has been singing for as long as she can remember. In October 2019 she released her first EP, “Fragile Heart,” which combines indie rock, ‘60s pop, alternative...

Africa Fest 2020 brought African culture to the people of Columbia

Elizabeth Pruitt • February 26, 2020

Missouri Theatre was alight with song and dance at Africa Fest 2020. With performances by University Percussion Ensemble, Mizzou Made in Africa and Harambee Dance Company, Africa Fest brought the spirit...

Local band Post Sex Nachos gains following in the Columbia music scene

Angelina Edwards • February 18, 2020

Sam Elfanbaum went to college knowing he wanted to start a band. It wasn’t too much longer before he began rehearsing with some friends in a space he describes as no bigger than a closet. Just a few...

Columbia Farmers Market continues to bring fresh food to Columbia’s tables through winter months

Maddie Schuck • February 18, 2020

During Missouri’s long, chilly winter months, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, especially when it comes to fresh eating and cooking. Fresh produce is not as readily available and inspiration is often...