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COME FOR THE GOOD TIMES

This isn’t Kris Kristofferson’s first concert.

He brings 50 years of experience to the Missouri Theatre stage.

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What does it take to win multiple NCAA titles?

Run through the daily routine of MU track champion Karissa Schweizer to find out. PAGE 6

BETRAYED BRIDES

Drowning Girls submerges viewers in the murders of three 20th-century women.

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MARCH 30, 2017 VOLUME 19 ISSUE 11 | PUBLISHED BY THE COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN

FEATURE Follow MU track star Karissa Schweizer through her fast-paced days as she works to stay on top.

As a back-to-back NCAA champion, her training schedule keeps her sprinting from one activity to the next. PAGE 6 NEWS & INSIGHT Ever wonder what your dog is actually thinking? Research shows that canines have a higher intelligence than some other pets. Vox interviewed dog owners about what’s going on in their canines’ minds. PAGE 3 THE SCENE Becoming a barista doesn’t only mean you can pour a strong cup of joe. Three coffee shops share the training regimens that ensure the coffee is brewed just right. PAGE 4 MUSIC Did you know Grammy winner Kris Kristofferson has released 29 albums over his 50-year career in the music industry? Brush up on five facts about this country music legend before his show at the Missouri Theatre. PAGE 5

DROP THE BEAT The indie-rock band Passion Pit (above) is making headlines with new music appearing on its YouTube channel. It’s time for a review.

ASPHALT RUNWAY A new season means new fashion to flaunt in the CoMo nightlife scene. Vox took to the street to see what people are itching to wear out this spring and summer. #INSTAFAMOUS What does it take to make it on social media? It isn’t as easy as simply selecting the right filter for your photo. Local Insta celebrities weighed in on how they built their social media brands.

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ARTS & BOOKS Stephens College presents Drowning Girls, a three-woman play that sheds light on a trio of early 20th-century murders all committed by the same man. PAGE 12 Q&A DJs aren’t just for the nightclub scene. DJ Heather Birk entertains patrons at Broil, a local steakhouse, by spinning throwbacks and modern jams. Learn how she made it in this musical profession. PAGE 13

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There are the college athletes we recognize — quarterbacks, point guards, J’Den Cox ­— and there are those we don’t. Despite all her success, (like, back-to-back NCAA championships success) MU junior distance runner Karissa Schweizer isn’t someone who gets noticed walking across campus. Before her big wins, she didn’t even really get noticed in the world of track and field. But that’s changed now.

She may keep a low profile, but Schweizer is a high achiever.

She’s a two-time NCAA champion in the 5K, and she still finds time to work toward her health sciences degree and catch up with friends.

So what’s her secret? I don’t think there is one. For this week’s feature (Page 6) photographer Claire Rounkles spent weeks following Schweizer to see what makes the star tick on and off the track, and it turns out the answer is hard work and balance. Running works its way into Schweizer’s whole life (friends, boyfriend and home decor included), and you can see it in everything she does.

You might not know her yet, but you will after seeing Rounkles’ images. And if you see Schweizer out and about sometime, maybe say congrats. She is the champ after all.

VOX STAFF Editor: Christine Jackson Deputy Editor: Dan Roe Managing Editor: Madison Fleck Creative Director: Madalyne Bird Digital Managing Editor: Abby Holman Art Directors: Mary Hilleren, Elizabeth Sawey Photo Editor: Annaliese Nurnberg Online Editor: Lea Konczal Multimedia Editor: Mitchel Summers News & Insight Editors: Madelyne Maag, Elaina Steingard, Jing Yang The Scene Editors: Lauren Kelliher, Alyssa Salela, Danielle Zoellner Music Editors: John Heniff, Taylor Ysteboe Arts & Books Editors: Claudia Guthrie, Renee Molner, Zachary Van Epps Contributing Writers: Corin Cesaric, Gerard Edic, Emily Hannemann, Max Havey, Lis Joyce, Meghan Lally, Rick Morgan, Rachel Phillips, Jessica Rendall, Karlee Renkoski, Tyler Schneider, Kelsie Schrader, Erika Stark, Samantha Stokes, Catherine Wheeler Editorial Director: Heather Lamb Executive Editor: Jennifer Rowe Digital Director: Sara Shipley Hiles Writing Coach: Berkley Hudson Office Manager: Kim Townlain

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NEWS & INSIGHT

Inside the canine mind Research shows your precious pooch’s thoughts may wander beyond treats and walks

BY SHARON MAI

Wouldn’t it be nice to understand what your dog is trying to tell you? Even though those fancy, talking dog collars from the movie Up don’t exist yet, our furry friends are surprisingly aware of the world around them.

Dogs are more than domesticated pets according to several studies used to compile a presentation by Candace Korasick, an adjunct professor with the MU Department of Sociology, titled “Surprisingly Human: Producing Nonhuman Selves for Human Consumption.” Similar to other animals like elephants or dolphins who have taken the Rouge test, dogs were able to recognize themselves in a mirror.

Korasick says that neurological research has found that dogs, as well as other animals, are more self-aware than we think.

“Darwin really argued for the differences between us as differences of degree and not differences of kind,” says Korasick, who has a pitbull-Greyhound mix and a terrier.

She teaches a discussion group through the MU Honors College. In the course, appropriately dubbed “In Dog We Trust: Selfhood and Morality in Nonhuman Animals,” Korasick shows students how the perception of nonhuman animals has evolved to consider species such as dogs as “beings” similar to us.

So, how do we find out what dogs are really thinking? We asked a few owners around town how their canine companions might respond to the following questions.

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what is your favorite food ?

India Bloom, a sales representative at Lizzi & Rocco’s, has three dogs: Arco, an 8-year-old German shepherd; Stella, a 4-year-old beagle; and Gus, a 3-year-old beagle-dachshund mix. Their answer is unanimous: “Anything.”

It’s true when people say you want what you can’t have, and dogs want the food (or non-foods) they’re not allowed. where ’ s your favorite place to go ?

It’s no surprise that both humans and dogs love visiting new places. Bodaka, a 7-month-old Shar Pei-Lab mix raised by owner Elaine Juergens, can barely contain her excitement when she thinks of her favorite place: the great outdoors.

what ’ s your least favorite place to go ?

Water, nail clippers and shots are just some of things our furry-friends may not enjoy. For Emily Ray’s one-year-old Redbone coonhound, Gabby, and Morgan Naes’ 1.5-year-old rat terrier Ruby, nothing sounds worse than getting cleaned in the bathtub. Whenever Bodaka gets in trouble, she is sent to her least favorite spot: the kennel. how do you feel about getting dressed up ?

It’s definitely a toss up about who actually likes to get all dressed up.

Gabby loves the holidays for the food, but certainly not for the clothes. Even though her owner loves her Christmas dress, Gabby prefers her natural fur coat.

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THE SCENE

Not your Keurig’s coffee For local baristas, crafting morning brews requires more knowledge than simply pouring and stirring BY GERARD EDIC Buying a morning cup of coffee is a ritual that helps many of us get through the day. It’s a relatively quick process that doesn’t induce much thought. As the milk is steamed and the espresso poured, it’s hard to imagine the time and knowledge that goes into crafting a single drink.

Learning the skills required of a barista takes much longer

than replacing a K-cup. Baristas master abilities such as latte art and different brewing methods, along with acquiring knowledge about coffee beans and roasting styles. These coffee-makers are committed to their craft. Three Columbia shops gave Vox some insight into the hard work done for the morning joe.

BARISTA LINGO Local coffee gurus define drink-making terms CUPPING POINT This is rating the quality of coffee by observing the aromas and taste of brewed coffee.

DIALING IN This is a trial-and-error process to produce the perfect cup. Different factors are altered such as grind size, pressure of water, water temperature or water amount to get the desired result.

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Located in a garage turned rock ‘n’ roll-themed coffee shop, Fretboard’s atmosphere is matched by its emphasis on quality. Owner David Elman prefers to do everything in house and roasts the coffee beans himself. In order to serve customers coffee as fresh as possible, Elman does this every couple of days as needed.

Although baristas are not necessarily roasters, as they spend time in training and around the shop they will pick up on the basics of the method. They need to be able to speak intelligently about the process, Elman says.

The quality doesn’t stop with the beans, though. Elman makes sure baristas are proficient with the six brewing methods used at Fretboard.

Of these three local shops, brewing with the siphon pot is only done at Fretboard. However, it’s a common task for these baristas. The siphon pot brews coffee through a machine with a pot of water placed over a burner and the coffee grounds held in a cylinder on the top. As the water boils, it moves upward to combine with the grounds. The result is a smoother coffee taste.

Before becoming an official Kaldi’s barista, employees undergo a two-fold training program including an apprenticeship and certification process.

Soon-to-be baristas begin with a 60- to 90-day apprenticeship during which they taste coffee and learn basic brewing and dialing-in processes. Dialing in is a trial-and-error system through which the barista alters factors such as the grind size and water pressure to get the perfect espresso (see Barista Lingo for more information).

The apprenticeship segues into the certification process, which is a sixmonth or more training program in which baristas learn more intensive dialing in processes and coffee tastings, as well as latte art. At the end, baristas are expected to have a well-developed palate for the different coffees and know how to brew, grind and dial in beverages by themselves.

Believe it or not, your morning brew requires some calculations.

Baristas must find the correct ratios of ingredients to ensure each added are sufficient to produce the desired drink output. Kaley Gann, the manager of Kaldi’s in Columbia, says that though these processes may be hard to remember at first, it eventually comes naturally.

Walk into Lakota, and you’ll see an array of coffee beans. Lakota purchases beans imported from several countries and roasts them in house Monday through Friday. An enormous sign boasts the variety of beans the shop serves. The casual coffee drinker may not realize these beans are scouted out from countries such as Costa Rica and rated on quality before they are imported.

No prior experience is needed to work as a barista at Lakota. However, by the end of the six-day training period, baristas have the product knowledge down. Baristas know about the different brewing methods, which include drip brewing and pour overs among others. They must also know the different styles of roasting.

Think that sounds like a lot? Add on knowledge about the types of coffee beans and their flavor profiles, and Lakota baristas become more than just the friendly face behind your cup of coffee.

Baristas need to arm themselves with enough knowledge to be able to talk to customers about the varied characteristics of coffee beans from multiple areas. The beans come from regions such as Nicaragua, Colombia and Sumatra.

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DRIP COFFEE This is how most people create their coffee at home.

Ground coffee is placed in a coffee filter with hot water trickling down over the grounds.

ESPRESSO Heated water is pumped through the fine, ground coffee with force to produce a shot of espresso.

The stronger the force of water that is pumped through the coffee, the stronger the flavor is.

Espresso is typically mixed with other flavors to create drinks such as mochas and lattes.

POUR-OVER METHOD Hot water is manually poured on top of the ground coffee. This produces a more saturated flavor than the drip method.

ROASTING Before coffee beans are coffee beans, they are green seeds. The beans undergo a roasting process in which the application of heat changes both the physical and chemical makeup of the beans.

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MUSIC

SEE THIS: KRIS KRISTOFFERSON

Five reasons country music’s 80-year-old living legend is worth a listen

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With four Grammys, a Golden Globe and a Grammy Hall of Fame spot to his name, Americana singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson is arguably one of the bigger names coming to Columbia this year. Despite his success in both the music and film worlds, though, his name might be relatively unknown among younger generations who weren’t alive when his career took off in the ’70s and ’80s. Longtime fans will head to Kristofferson’s show at the Missouri Theatre “For the Good Times” (that’s a song of his for you younger listeners), but here are five facts to help newbies get familiar with the country star.

1. Your favorite artist has probably covered one of his songs.

An estimated 500 artists have covered Kristofferson’s songs, according to a 2016 Rolling Stone article. If you haven’t heard of him, you’ll know someone who has given one of his songs a new spin. Janis Joplin (“Me and Bobby McGee”), Elvis Presley (“Why Me Lord”), the Dixie Chicks (“Loving Arms”) and many others have all reworked one of his original songs.

2. He’s a bona fide acting star.

Not only can Kristofferson strike a chord with deep lyrics and perfect pitch, he can also play the part with his acting skills. He’s been in some 70 films over the years, according to his website. Titles include older movies such as A Star is Born, for which he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor, and newer films such as He’s Just Not That Into You and Planet of the Apes.

3. His circle of friends looks like a “who’s who” of country music.

Some of his closest pals include Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, with whom he formed a music group, The Highwaymen.

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Other close country music friends include Dolly Parton, who joined him in the movie Joyful Noise, and singer/ songwriter Chris Gantry.

4. Before he was famous, Kristofferson was an Oxford graduate an Army captain.

Kristofferson earned a Rhodes scholarship to study literature at Oxford, and after graduating from the prestigious English university, he served in the Army as a helicopter pilot. He reached the rank of captain and received an invitation to teach at West Point but turned it down to pursue a music career in Nashville.

Good thing, because it was in Nashville that he ushered in an Americana sound, which his publicist, Tamara Saviano, describes as “more literary and complex than commercial country music.”

5. At 80 years old, he hasn’t stopped making hits worthy of attention.

After more than 50 years in the music industry, 29 albums, several charttoppers, a plethora of movies and a bout with Lyme disease, Kristofferson’s not calling it quits. His current album, The Cedar Creek Sessions, was recorded in 2014 and came out in time for his 80th birthday in June 2016.

“He really is a legend,” says Karlan Seville, communications manager for University Concert Series. “This particular show is a solo acoustic show, just him on the stage, which is neat. I think it’s more of an intimate setting where you feel like you’re in a room with him.”

— KELSIE SCHRADER

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Keep up with Karissa Schweizer, the most-decorated female athlete in MU history Photo story by Claire Rounkles

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You don’t see anything weighing on MU junior Karissa Schweizer’s shoulders as she runs an interval workout on the first day of outdoor track practice. This has a little to do with her cool disposition during the sport’s most intense moments and a lot to do with the fact that she doesn’t run with her back-to-back NCAA gold medals clanging around her neck.

On March 10, Schweizer blitzed the pack at the Texas A&M University oval to become MU’s first female athlete to win two NCAA titles. She bided her time behind University of Michigan’s Erin Finn and University of Notre Dame’s Anna Rohrer until just 400 meters of the indoor championship 5K remained, and then blew the doors off her fellow All-Americans. Schweizer bested Finn and Rohrer at the NCAA Cross Country Championships

in November with the same kick in Terre Haute, Indiana.

It’s hard to imagine, but she wasn’t always this dominant. In high school in Urbandale, Iowa, she claimed just one state title, despite being a 12-time Iowa High School Athletic Association All-State athlete. She’s got more hardware nowadays, but her family’s support hasn’t wavered. She still calls her grandfather Frank before races, and the Schweizer family cheer squad made the 911-mile trip to College Station, Texas, for the championships in March. She has earned another family in Columbia, too; when every day revolves around the run, like-minded teammates and coaches are never far away.

Nothing comes easy at the top. Yet, with the help of the family — at MU and back home — she grinds out the miles and waits for her next moment at the line.

Schweizer swaps heavier, more cushioned trainers for lightweight racing flats ahead of a workout on the track at Audrey J. Walton Stadium. To prepare for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championship 5K on March 10, Assistant Coach Marc Burns had her running at lactic threshold pace — as fast as she can run without entering anaerobic respiration, which occurs when the body can’t get enough oxygen to its muscles.

Recruiting coordinator Stephen Smith records Schweizer’s splits as she runs intervals of 800, 400 and 200 meters at a 5:20 mile pace. In late February, the MU junior won back-to-back titles at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 3K and 1-mile races.

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Schweizer sprints 300-meter intervals between track sessions to improve her speed; she drops her time from 51- to 48-second reps to simulate a race. The Schweizers are speed merchants: both her father and grandfather were NCAA All-Americans at Mankato State University, where her mother also ran track.

Schweizer’s younger brother, Ryan, won four state titles as a high school senior and now runs for Notre Dame, and her younger sister, Kelsey, finished eighth at the IAHSAA State Championships in the 800-meter run as a high school freshman.

Assistant coach Marc Burns, left, gives Schweizer pacing instruction during the rest intervals of a track session while senior Luca Russo provides encouragement. The track sessions are designed for a runner’s body to get the stimulus needed to adapt and improve.

So twice per week, Schweizer will total 10 miles between a 2-mile warm up, a high-intensity session and a 3- or 4-mile cool down.

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Schweizer leaves the Mizzou Athletic Training Complex for her first class of the day with senior teammates Bailey Hession,left, and Teylar Adelsberger, second from left, after breakfast.

Schweizer is enrolled in 12 credit hours and plans to complete her health professions degree in December 2018.

Senior Drew White, left, sophomore Thomas George, second from right, and freshman Robert Kuhlmann, right, dine at the MATC with Schweizer. Playful lunchtime banter keeps things light during long days inside the training complex.

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TOP LEFT: A cup of coffee with caramel creamer warms up Schweizer’s walk between the MATC and her three on-campus classes. Her entourage is comprised of teammates Bailey Hession and Teylar Adelsberger. Despite the two NCAA titles, she says she doesn’t think many non-athletes know who she is.

TOP RIGHT: Taking a break from working on finance homework, Schweizer tells her boyfriend, Zach Cook, that her March Madness bracket is destined to beat his.

“I’m very competitive outside of running, too,” Schweizer says. Cook, a Columbia native and Rock Bridge High School graduate, is also a junior on the track and field team.

LEFT: Three SEC gold medals and two SEC bronze medals contribute to Schweizer’s always-expanding hardware collection. Although she was all-state as a high school student 12 times, she captured just one state title at Dowling Catholic High School in Iowa.

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Throwback running singlets hang on the wall inside Schweizer’s rental home south of campus. MU track posters, a Truman the Tiger Pillow Pet and inspirational running quotes round out the decor of the house, which she shares with three teammates and her two kittens, 10-month-old brothers Milo and Simba. Schweizer runs an Instagram account for the cats under the handle @milo_and_simba_.

After a 10-mile mid-week long run, Schweizer does heel-toe walks for injury prevention with Assistant Coach Eileen Halter. On any given day, athletes may do hurdle walks, stride outs, medicine ball tosses and a series of plyometric drills before or after a run. The auxiliary work is designed to prevent injuries, develop fast-twitch muscle fiber to improve top speed, and maintain efficient form throughout a race.

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ARTS & BOOKS

Submerged on stage

The Stephens College performance of Drowning Girls gives a voice to three murder victims BY MARY SALATINO The sound of a woman gasping for air as she emerges from a bathtub breaks the eerie silence. Another woman follows suit. And then another. The three women, all soaking and wearing full-length dresses, have a dark tale to tell; it is wise to brace yourself.

Stephens College is presenting the experimental theater performance, Drowning Girls, at the Warehouse Theatre on April 6. The play is inspired by the “brides in the bath” murders committed by George Joseph Smith in the early 20th century. Smith murdered each of his wives and left their bodies in bathtubs full of water. The wives, Bessie, Alice and Margaret, each tell of being drowned by a husband — who, they realize after death, is the same man.

This is director Talia McCall’s first full production. Due to the nature of the play and the scenes the actors create, it’s important for people to keep an open mind and embrace all of the elements, McCall says.

In the play, actors Madison Dodd, Meaghan Parker and Delainey Phillips perform in three bathtubs filled with

water. McCall says it’s rare to have water on stage for purposes other than drinking, and the actors need to have a lot of stamina to take on such roles.

“There’s a lot of movement involved in this show because the girls never leave the stage,” McCall says. “The show must always have something interesting going on to keep the audience engaged. It can be challenging though, because the stage needs to look balanced at all times.”

The stage will have the look of a run-down church with the three bathtubs as the main focus. McCall’s vision is to depict purgatory, an in-between stage of the afterlife.

“This production is very different from other productions I have worked on,” McCall says. “It’s probably why I adore working on it so much.”

The play highlights gender inequality as the women morph into different characters as the play progresses, even portraying Smith himself.

“I feel like this perspective is extremely important to recognize because the three real women are only known through headlines,” McCall says.

Delainey Phillips takes on the role of Bessie, a murdered wife, during a runthrough of Drowning Girls while Meaghan Parker and Madison Dodd watch. Dodd says that even though the real murders occured in the early 1900s, the play questions the role of women and the societal pressure of being married today.

“This story gives the three women a voice and makes them more than murder victims.”

McCall and the actors do not take telling these stories lightly. Dodd says it’s important to get deep into character to represent these women’s stories. The actors have been reading news clippings and court records from the murders to research the women and get a better sense of the time period.

“I focus on everything that Bessie is in the play,” Phillips says. “You really want to do the women justice and represent them accurately ... theater is the home for the oppressed.”

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HEATHER BIRK can shift between soulful throwbacks and modern jams, but either way, this new DJ drops beats at Broil

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s guests finish Friday-night dinner at Broil, a steakhouse on Columbia’s south side, DJ Heather Birk is just warming up. By day, Birk is the marketing and strategic communications manager for Student and Auxiliary Services at MU. But from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., she’s known as DJ Heather, and her music changes the quiet ambiance of the venue into a celebratory introduction to the weekend. DJ Heather says she likes to start off the night at low volume and plays what she calls “nostalgia music,” or songs that’ll make the crowd think back to high school prom. Broil’s manager Craig Hindelang says DJ Heather has helped the restaurant build their bar crowd.

“We have a lot of people that come because of her,” he says. As the evening progresses, she’ll gradually turn it up and spin all kinds of music. “The crowd we have really enjoys it, and she plays music that can really keep an audience,” Hindelang says.

months. So, we all challenged ourselves to learn something new, and I picked DJing because I love music, and I work out a lot. When I work out, I like to listen to mixes, and I thought it would be cool to listen to my own.

When did you decide to become a DJ? I’ve always loved music. And I read Lean In with a group of women. In the book, Sheryl Sandberg talks about learning something new every two

What are some other aspects of being a DJ, apart from music mixing?

Now that I’m in a small, intimate setting, I think that it’s important to be personable and friendly.

What was DJing your first DJ set like?

I was really nervous, but at the end of the night, everyone was clapping. I didn’t expect them to like it that much because I just played music that I liked because I was more confident playing music that I knew and music I enjoyed. I could not even count to the beat when I got started back in June. Every time I’d listen back (to my mix) and it didn’t sound great, I would be like, “OK, I’ve got to figure out how to make those two songs go together.” That, and when you’re starting out as a DJ, you have to buy the equipment, you have to go download music, you have to cultivate music.

If I get there and play a four-minute song and I see a regular, I make sure to go up and say hi.

There’s nothing more fun than feeling like you have a connection with people. That’s why people go out. I just really want to make people feel welcome. When people come up they’re like, “Oh my gosh, can I request something?” and I’m like, “Of course, I don’t care.” It’s not about me in that moment. It’s about them.

What advice do you have for someone who wants to become a DJ? It is totally fun and definitely worth it. It is very empowering, but it is a lot of work. You have to invest the time in figuring out what kind of DJ you want to be and what kind of music you want to make and what kind of time you want to commit to it. ­—BY KAT CUA PHOTO BY MONIQUE WOO

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THE TO-DO LIST

this week in Columbia

ARTS & CULTURE The Art of Ascension as Taught by the Ishayas Learn about positive emotion and its ties to wellness along with gratitude, love and praise at one of two lectures from the Ishayas, an ancient order of monks.

Tonight, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., Columbia Public Library, Free, 261-0909

A Time To Kill

If you like John Grisham, you will love this play. Based on his novel by the same name, A Time To Kill depicts a man standing trial in the same courtroom where he shot two men. The twist? He shot them because of acts they had committed toward his daughter. Tonight, 7 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Shikles Auditorium, Jefferson City, $23-38, 681-9612

Morning Movies: Wild Life

Popcorn for breakfast? Yum! Start your weekend mornings off right with a family movie trip. For Frequent Moviegoer Club members, it’s free. Joining the club is free, too, so it’s a pretty sweet deal. Friday, 10 a.m., Goodrich Forum 8, Free for FMG members, $1 non-members, 445-7469

The Collective

This is an event for artists that promotes local community connection. There are

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performances by local musicians and local art on display for viewing. Satisfy your stomach between art displays by purchasing a snack at the bake sale. Proceeds benefit the ACLU, and pizza is provided by Pizza Tree. Friday, 5–8 p.m.; Boone County Historical Society, Free, 443-8936

artisan items and more. As a producer-only market, everything sold here is offered by the farmers and artisans who help sustain our region. SNAP (food stamps) are accepted at all markets and there is live music every Saturday. Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, 1701 W. Ash St., Free, 823-6889

M*A*S*H Theater Production

Saving Sea Turtles in the Modern World

Jefferson City Home Education Teen Club presents its performance of the hit TV show M*A*S*H. This rendition will be tailored to entertain all age groups. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m., Union Hill Baptist Church gymnasium, Jefferson City, $6, 301-4908

Mizzou Store Bargain Book Sale

Satisfy your love for books and stick to your a budget at this sale. Several titles are available for less than $10. Each student purchase counts toward the Mizzou Reading Rewards card: purchase seven books, and get the eighth book free. Tuesday, 9 a.m., MU Student Center, Book prices vary, 882-7611

CIVIC Columbia Farmers Market

Experience the taste of mid-Missouri at the Columbia Farmers Market. There are fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, farm fresh eggs, cheeses, honey, cut flowers, plants,

Get out of your shell, and attend James Spotila’s seminar hosted by the MU Division of Biological Sciences. A professor of biodiversity, earth and environmental science at Drexel University, Spotila will speak on the danger pollution and other factors pose to sea turtles and what steps can be taken to prevent the species’ decline. Tuesday, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Monstanto Auditorium, MU, Free, 882-2121

African American Experience in Missouri Lecture Series: James W. Enderby Follow the continuation of this historic series that tells the story of civil rights activist Lloyd Gaines. He was an important figure in MU history who helped lead the university to integrate in 1950. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Union, Free, 882-1187

An Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy

Meet Cori Flake, a licensed massage therapist, at Clovers Natural Market to learn about craniosacral therapy. She will teach you how to integrate some massages in this area to help headaches, migraines and other health issues. The class is free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot online. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Clovers Natural Market, Free, 445-0990

FOOD & DRINK Cask Night at Broadway Brewery Try a new brew, and listen to live tunes at Broadway Brewery’s Cask Night every Thursday. Each week, Broadway Brewery creates a new half-keg concoction from one of its base beers and adds fruits, spices, herbs and hops. Tonight, 5 p.m., Broadway Brewery, Free, 443-5054

Beer and Cheese Pairing

Test your taste buds by sampling different flavor pairings at Coley’s American Bistro.

Different cheeses will be paired with Logboat Brewing Company beers to work the palate on the types of flavors that go well together and the ones that might not fit your fancy. Reservations are still open, so snag one while you can. Tonight, 6–10 p.m., Coley’s American Bistro, price TBD, 442-8887

Nourish Cafe and Market Tasting

Sample a variety of dishes that are both tasty and nutritious. Clovers Natural Market and Nourish Cafe are partnering for the day to showcase samplings of what each establishment has to offer. Fill up without feeling bad. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Clovers Natural Market, Free, 445-0990

Steampunk Dinner Theater

History, theater and food come together for this one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.

At this murder mystery dinner, you will have the chance to crack the case while enjoying a three-course meal. Anyone in your party could be the one behind the crime, so watch out. Saturday, 6 p.m., Victorian Country Inn, $59, 819-2000

MUSIC Xenia Rubinos with Maz Blanko and Hungry Foxes

Listen as Xenia Rubinos layers her powerful vocals on top of soulful, rhythmic beats, best showcased in her 2016 record Black Terry Cat. Missouri artists Maz Blanko and Hungry Foxes will open. Tonight, 8 p.m., Cafe Berlin, $10, 441-0400

Retrorama Throwback Dance Party

Every Thursday, DJ Requiem hosts a throwback dance party featuring classic hits

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from the ‘50s, the ‘90s and everything in between. Break out some new dance moves for a night that will keep you groovin’ until the early morning. Tonight, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Social Room, Free, 397-6442

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

Indiana trio The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band stays true to its roots by playing country blues. The band released its latest album, Front Porch Sessions, earlier this month.

Friday, 9 p.m., Rose Music Hall, $10, 875-0588

Seattle Royale III

Break out your best flannel shirt because four of the best Missouri rock bands will be paying tribute to Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains in The Blue Note’s third annual installment of grunge rock appreciation. Friday, 9 p.m., The Blue Note, $6 in advance, $8 day of, 874-1944

Whitey Morgan

Michigan native Whitey Morgan is coming down south to share his foot-stomping and honest honky-tonk tunes. This performance will keep you on your feet. He will be supported by Ward Davis and Tony Martinez.

Saturday, 8 p.m., The Blue Note, $22 in advance, $25 day of, 874-1944

Mocklove EP Release Party

Post-hardcore rockers Mocklove will be celebrating the release of their latest EP, It’s a

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Sacred Privilege to Walk Someone Home. Any fans of Hawthorne Heights should definitely check out the show. Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Rose Music Hall, $5, 874-1944

Laurence Hobgood Trio

Contemporary virtuoso pianist, collaborator, composer, arranger, producer, educator, multiple Grammy nominee and 2010 Grammy winner Laurence Hobgood has enjoyed a multifaceted and dynamic career. Laurence Hobgood is on piano, Matthew Clohesy is on bass and Jared Schonig is on drums. Sunday, 2:30–5 p.m., Murry’s, $27, 449-3009

Shakespeare’s Pizza Fun Run

If you want to really earn your slice of pizza, do it for a good cause. Part of Shakespeare’s Pizza Fun Run proceeds benefit The Rainbow House. A T-shirt, goodie bag and pizza are given to every runner, and you’ll get a free drink at the after party hosted at Shakespeare’s. Prizes also go to the top 10 best costumes. Saturday, 10 a.m., Stephens Lake Park, adults 16 and older $40, children 15 and under $30, 999-2080

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 5K Race

The Boone Country Prosecuting Attorney’s Office annually recognize the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme is “strength, resilience, justice.” Join this free 5K

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SCREEN The Boss Baby (PG)

A sibling feud begins when Boss Baby (Alec Baldwin) turns up at 7-year-old Tim’s (Tobey Maguire) house. The feud is put aside when Boss Baby reveals he is a secret agent on a special mission. F, R RUNTIME = 1:25

The Love Witch (on 35 mm) (NR)

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to support victims’ rights and raise awareness.

If you’re one of the first 300 to sign up, you’ll get a free T-shirt. Saturday, 2 p.m., Stephens Lake Park, Free, 886-4100

A young witch named Elaine (Samantha Robinson) uses her spells and potions to seduce men. This Technicolor thriller shows her many relationship disasters before finding the man of her dreams. RT RUNTIME = 2:00

Samaritan’s Purse Presents Facing Darkness (PG-13)

Follow this moving documentary shot at the height of the 2014 Ebola pandemic. The story covers one organization, Samaritan’s Purse, as it commits its resources and people to help victims of the virus. F RUNTIME = 2:00

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