August
Aug. 6
The Man Who Came to Dinner
7 p.m., MU Museum of Art and Archaeology, 106 Pickard Hall, Free
Part of the Museum of Art and Archaeology Film Series
Aug. 6-8
Tax Free Weekend
Americans spent $7.2 billion at family clothing stores during August of last year and $2.5 billion at bookstores, according to the US Census Bureau. Make the most of back-to-school shopping.
Treat those pearly whites to a night on the town. National Smile Week is Aug. 8 – 14, so smile, and pass it on.
Aug. 12
Kids Series: World of Art: Picasso
2 – 3:30 p.m., MU Museum of Art and Archaeology, 106 Pickard Hall
Art experience for children grades K – 8 and accompanying adults (limit two kids per adult).
MU Museum of Art and Archaeology, 882.9498 (pre-registration is required)
Aug. 13
Movies in the Park
8:30 p.m., Flat Branch Park, $1 per person, free for children 12 and under
Sponsored by Columbia Parks and Recreation, U.S. Cellular and KPLA 101.5. Call 874.7460 for more information.
Aug. 15
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day.
Hurray for a reason to eat more pie! But really, who needs a reason?
Aug. 18
Family Fun Fest
6 – 8 p.m., Flat Branch Park, Free
Event will feature dancing, games, music and more. This month’s theme is Around the World.
Aug. 19
The Leopard
7 p.m., MU Museum of Art and Archaeology, 106 Pickard Hall, Free
Part of the Museum of Art and Archaeology Film Series
Aug. 19
First Day of School for Columbia Public Schools
Aug. 21
Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound
8 – 11 a.m., Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd., $10 (includes T-shirt and donation to CMHS)
Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, 874.7460 or GoColumbiaMo.com.
Aug. 26
Bingham Gallery Lifetime Achievement Showcase
Reception 4 – 6 p.m., Bingham Gallery, A125 Fine Arts Center
Featuring Professor Emeritus Jerry Berneche and Brooke Cameron
binghamgallery.missouri.edu, 882.3555
Aug. 26
Boys and Girls Club Wine Uncorked
$75 general admission
This event will feature wine education, a live auction and wine tastings conducted by expert sommeliers. Wine Snobs will receive special VIP treatment ($2,000 per couple, $1,000 for Junior Snob couples age 39 and under). Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia.
Staff Picks
The SCORE Against Hunger campaign kicks off Aug. 24. The event will include lunch, Tiger Talk with head MU football coach Gary Pinkel and a game of Celebrity Tiger Jeopardy. Tickets may be purchased at the Food Bank. For more information, visit sharefoodbringhope.org. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Stoney Creek Inn, $10.
September
September is National Childhood Obesity Month.
Sept. 2
Faculty Show
Reception 4 – 6 p.m., MU’s Bingham Gallery, A125 Fine Arts Center
Show runs Aug. 30 through Sept. 16.
binghamgallery.missouri.edu, 882.3555
Sept. 6
Labor Day
Sept. 10
20th Annual Mature Living Festival
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Holiday Inn Expo Center, 2200 I-70 Drive S.W., Free
Presented by the Boone County Council on Aging
Sept. 10
Movies in the Park
7:45 p.m., Flat Branch Park, $1 per person, free for children 12 and under
Sponsored by Columbia Parks and Recreation, U.S. Cellular and KPLA 101.5. Call 874.7460 for more information
Sept. 12
Missouri Watercolor Society Members’ Invitational Opening Reception
1:30 – 4 p.m., Columbia Art League, Free
Exhibition opens Aug. 24 and runs through Oct. 16
cal.missouri.org
Sept. 15
Family Fun Fest
6 – 8 p.m., Flat Branch Park, Free
Event will include art activities and kid-friendly music, dance and theater performances. This month’s theme is Creative Kids.
Sponsored by the Office of Cultural Affairs
Sept. 16 – 19
My Fragile Family Tree
Thurs. – Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.; Corner Playhouse,$7
MU Department of Theatre, 882.PLAY or theatre.missouri.edu
Sept. 18 – 19
33rd Annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Nifong Park
Sept. 23 – 26
Booby Trap: A Hair Raising Experience
Thurs. – Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.; Corner Playhouse, $7
Written and performed by Heather Carver
MU Department of Theatre, 882.PLAY or theatre.missouri.edu
Staff Picks
Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25 Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound
8 – 11 a.m., Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd., $10 (includes T-shirt and donation to CMHS)
Volunteer to walk with a shelter dog from the Central Missouri Humane Society or Columbia Second Chance. Leashes and dog treats are provided. To register, call the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 874.7460, or visit GoColumbiaMo.com.
Explore the balance between technical perfection and artistic sensibility in the art of classical jewelry with “The Voyage of Contemporary Italian Goldsmith in the Classical World: Golden Treasures by Akelo.” Exhibit runs through Sept. 26. Tues. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. noon – 4 p.m. MU Museum of Art and Archaeology, 106 Pickard Hall, Free.
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