Here’s What Happened to Every Landmark on a 1962 Map of Country Club Plaza

A lot can change in sixty years. In the case of the Country Club Plaza, almost everything has. We unearthed a 1962 map of the shopping district—even in the early sixties it was an established institution—and then sat about tracking down the details on what happened to every spot marked on it.

The ‘We Always Swing’ series brings jazz’s big names to Columbia

Photo courtesy of Bill Charlap Trio.

Since 1995, the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series based in Columbia has been bringing internationally renowned jazz legends to Central Missouri.  “At its heart, the series is an education project,” says Jon Poses, the executive and artistic director. “We want more people to be aware of how great this art form is so that more… Continue reading The ‘We Always Swing’ series brings jazz’s big names to Columbia

Pillow Talk: Ampersand Design Studios’ vivid decor

Photography by Samantha Levi.

One quick way to add a pop of color to a space is with throw pillows. But the right pillows are important—they can determine the personality of a room. Carrie Kiefer and Morgan Georgie of Ampersand Design Studio (@ampersandstudio) make artwork and home decor that brighten a space with vivid colors and bold patterns. They… Continue reading Pillow Talk: Ampersand Design Studios’ vivid decor