A Columbia Morning

Kelsey Hammond - Art In The Park 2026

Art in the Park is the largest fine arts fest in mid-Missouri, and this year it celebrates its 67th year. Artists from around the country converge at Stephans Lake Park this weekend displaying a variety of collectables. Kelsey Hammond, Executive Director of Columbia Art League, says the event happens rain or shine. See you there! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Robyne Parrish with Lyceum Theatre - Annie Kicks Off New Season

The 65th Season at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre kicks off this week with performances of “Annie”! Tickets are on sale. Artistic Director Robyne Parrish talks about the cast, programming her first full season in her new role, and details the new Creative Artist Residency at the theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Lauren Williams and Kat Stone Underwood - Remarkably Bright Creatures

The votes are in! “Remarkedly Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt has been chosen as this year’s One Read book. Lauren and Kat tell us copies are now available for check out at the Daniel Boone Regional Library. Lots of related events are being planned for later this summer! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Safety Tax Ballot Vote - Allegiant Air

A busy agenda for the City Council this evening. A vote to put a 1% sales tax for Public Safety on the August ballot, a proposed ban on video lottery terminals, and a possible delay in processing applications for proposed data centers. A preview with Mayor Baffaloe. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Alisa Nelson with MoNET - Final Stretch of the Legislative Session

Missouri’s 2026 Legislative Session comes to end on Friday. MissouriNet News Director Alisa Nelson joins the show to go over what bills have gotten across the finish line in this last week, and what legislative priorities have not. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.