The return of rugby
Get the lowdown on a growing sport as it makes its way back to the Olympics PAGE 4
Pick up some chopsticks and find your perfect sushi match with this guide PAGE 12 06.02.16 // FREE EVERY THURSDAY
On a roll
SUMMER PREVIE W
Jump into summer with these Columbia events PAGE 6
FEATURE
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening around Columbia indoors and out this summer. Take a stroll through Art in the Park, listen to Ben Vereen, attend the first CoMo Beerfest or see Shakespeare’s new digs. PAGE 6
NEWS & INSIGHT
The Summer Olympics return this year with a new addition: rugby. Vox asked local rugby experts to break down the numbers so you can stay on top of the game. PAGE 4
THE SCENE
How do you like your sushi? Vox scoped out the town and found eight places with options for everyone. PAGE 12
ARTS & BOOKS
It’s time to give yourself a little TLC. Choose from five self-help books to learn to love your body, find the drive to success or get your sleep schedule on track. PAGE 13
Q&A
CoMo music guru Jason Schrick reveals how he finds new tunes for venues and the best parts about his many jobs. PAGE 14
COVER DESIGN: MADALYNE BIRD
SUMMER FUN: How many Aloha Hamsters can you spot on the cover?
CORRECTION: The table of contents in the May 26 issue stated the incorrect acreage for MU. The campus spans 755 acres.
TINY TOWN TASTES
Take a quick roadtrip to the outskirts of Columbia to enjoy spicy pad thai by the river. Head to Chim’s Thai Kitchen at Cooper’s Landing for views and live music.
BURRITO TIME
This week’s DIY blog features Chipotle-inspired burritos. Skip the line and head to the fridge to make burrito-ful masterpieces in the comfort of your own home.
HAPPY DOUGHNUT DAY!
Harold’s Doughnuts owner Michael Urban shares his big plans for National Doughnut Day on June 3 and how he will give back to the community.
EDITOR’S LETTER
CHRISTINE JACKSON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
JUNE 2, 2016
VOLUME 18 ISSUE 19 | PUBLISHED BY THE COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN
Summer is a time for grand plans. The weather is warm, school is out and longer days promise plenty of opportunity to check things off those summer bucket lists.
Surely this is the summer that you’re finally going to gather everyone together and get to the park for that festival you’ve been wanting to attend. This is the summer that you try out that lunch spot your friend has been raving about for forever. This is the summer you’re going get your sleep schedule on track and get your mind, body and soul all on the same page. You’ve got time, after all.
Yeah, right. If you’re anything like me, not everything you plan on doing is going to get done. Obligations come up, plans change and things slip through the cracks. They always do. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make that list anyway. This week’s issue aims to help you make plans to fill these summer days, even if you don’t get around to every single one of them.
You could learn about the newest addition to the Summer Olympics, rugby, before the games get started (Page 4), try out a new roll at one of Columbia’s many sushi options (Page 12), add a few helpful titles to your reading list (Page 13) or just fill your calendar with the dozens of events in this year’s Summer Preview (Page 6).
Whether you’re looking to pack everything you can into the next few months or just try out some new things this summer, there’s plenty to do before life speeds up again. Get cracking, Columbia.
VOX STAFF
Editor: Christine Jackson Managing Editor: Hannah Pederson Digital Managing Editor: Jenna Fear Art Directors: Madalyne Bird, Julia Terbrock Photo Editor: Ashley Reese News & Insight/ The Scene Editors: Ben Landis, Claire Lardizabal Music/ Arts & Books Editors: Mary Kaleta, Mike Tish Contributing Writers: Laura Davis, Keeley Dority, Gerard Edic, Max Havey, Madison Kelley, Brooke Kottmann, Madeline McClain, Maya McDowell, Jared McNett, Olivia Peterkin, Shane Sanderson Editorial Director: Heather Lamb Executive Editor: Jennifer Rowe Office Manager: Kim Townlain
Attention Columbia doughnut fans: Treat yo’ self. Excuse the Parks and Recreation reference, but Friday, June 3, is National Doughnut Day. Stop by one of Columbia’s various doughnut shops to celebrate the day dedicated to Homer Simpson’s favorite pastry. If you feel that you overindulged, it’s OK. You can jog it all off on Saturday at Harold’s Doughnuts’ National Doughnut Day 5K.
For sale
Controversy swirled around District Flats from the start, and now, according to a May 27 Missourian article, the complex is up for sale. 10
Months District Flats was open before Opus put it on the market 274
Number of beds in the complex
$11,476
Projected year-one income per bed
Sick spells
The 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee is over, so it was only right to see what Missourians misspell the most. According to Google Trends, Missouri doesn’t know how to spell pneumonia.
The spellings of desert and cancelled were popular searches, too. At least we weren’t like Massachusetts and Hawaii; their most misspelled words were the names of their states.
WORD OF THE WEEK: GROLAR OR PIZZLY?
A polar-grizzly hybrid was found last week in northern Canada. As experts discuss why this is happening and decide whether to call the hybrid a grolar bear or pizzly, we know this: The bears look nothing like the CocaCola-dipped polar bear in our illustration.
Written by: Ben Landis and Claire Lardizabal
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On the pitch
Rugby is returning to the Olympics, so learn the basics
BY SABRINA RUSSELLO
You’ve waited four long years, and it’s nearly here: the 2016 Summer Olympics. Soccer, swimming, tennis and the other usual summer events are in the lineup. But this Olympics marks the return of rugby to the games.
For decades, the sport has been absent; rugby took a 92-year hiatus prior to this year’s Summer Olympic Games. Although the sport dates back to the Greeks and Romans, the first official union wasn’t formed until 1871 in England. Rugby was first featured in the Olympics in 1900, but it didn’t stick around long. In 1924, France, the U.S. and Romania participated in some of the last Olympic-level matches. The 2016 games in Brazil will play host to 24 men’s and women’s national teams looking take the gold back home.
Columbia is home to four rugby teams: the Outlaws, the Black Sheep,
and
of Missouri
Most people describe the game as a mix of soccer and football. Similar to both sports, rugby has interesting terminology. Some examples are: scrum (when players line up, collide and exhaustively push against each other in hopes of gaining possession of the ball); pitch (the field); sin bin (penalty box); and try (the primary method of scoring worth five points), which can be hard to understand. But interest is building.
“Rugby is the fastest growing team sport in the USA, and with the most recent increase in media coverage, we are seeing more and more interest,” says Sean Cox, one of the forwards for local men’s club the Outlaws. “This will hopefully continue and, of course, surge with rugby returning to the Olympics this summer.”
A St. Louis Sabres player runs toward the try zone in one shoe as Mizzou Women’s Rugby fullback Ciara Clawson attempts to tackle her.
James Glavin carries the ball downfield while Adam Cooley (center) runs beside him during a University of Missouri Men’s Rugby Club game. The team finished 7-2 this past season.
University
Men’s Rugby Club
Mizzou Women’s Rugby.
Quick hits
Take a look at the need-to-know numbers that make up rugby
70 – Width of a rugby field in meters. The length is 120 meters; it’s approximately 10 meters longer than a football field.
8 to 10 – Hours per week each of the four CoMo teams spend practicing and playing in games when the sport is in season.
7 – Substitutions allowed per game. Once a player is substituted, he or she cannot come back on the field. A player can only leave and then return to the field if he or she is bleeding.
3 – Ways to score: a try, a conversion kick or a drop kick. A try is similar to a touchdown and is worth 5 points. A conversion kick is like a field goal; it is worth 2 points and happens after a try. A drop kick generally occurs after a penalty is called and is worth 3 points.
15 – Players from each team on a pitch at one time. Fifteens, or 15 vs.15, is commonly played the fall and summer seasons. The Olympic teams will play sevens, or 7 vs. 7.
80 – Minutes in a 15-player game. The game is divided into two halves, each 40 minutes with a 5-minute halftime. The Olympics will feature two 7-minute halves with a 1-minute halftime.
0 – Amount of padding the players are required to wear. However, most players choose to wear mouthguards and light, protective headgear.
2 – Average number of serious injuries per season. According to Sean Cox, a forward for the Outlaws rugby club in Columbia, these include ACL tears and other injuries that would keep players from participating in games or even a season.
49 – Age of Don Baker, the oldest rugby player on the Outlaws. The youngest player on a Columbia team is 18 years old. All four teams have an 18-year-old player.
15 – Standard weight of a rugby ball in ounces.
135 – Number of total players in Columbia. Eighty men and 55 women play the sport in CoMo; there are two men’s and two women’s teams.
The Outlaws and the Arkansas Gryphons Rugby Club converge in a scrum to restart play.
SUMMER PREVIEW
Cruise through summertime in Columbia and don’t miss these local events
BY MARY KALETA | BEN LANDIS | CLAIRE LARDIZABAL | MIKE TISH
JUNE
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Show-Me State Games
Be sure to root on athletes from around the Show-Me State this summer as Missouri’s version of the Olympics takes on its 32nd year. Last year, more than 24,000 people came to Columbia and competed in 40 different events. The June dates also include the Missouri State Senior Games.
Where: Multiple locations
When: June 9–12; July 22–24; 29–31
Cost: Free Call: 882-2101
Online: smsg.org
Hinkson Creek and Grindstone Creek Trail Ride
Strap on your helmets (they are required); it’s time to get reacquainted with your bike on a beautiful 16-mile round trip on one of Columbia’s crushed limestone trails.
Where: Meet at MKT’s Stadium Blvd. trailhead (800 W. Stadium Blvd.)
When: June 12, 2–4 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 874-7460
Online: como.gov
Family Fun Fest: Explore Outdoors
Opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities in Missouri are tremendous — here’s another. Head to Cosmo Park and get educated about Missouri’s wildlife, have your face painted and listen to live music.
Where: Cosmo Park
When: June 15, 6–8 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 874-7460
Online: como.gov
Katy Trail Ride to Cooper’s Landing
Enjoy a scenic 32-mile round trip bike ride between the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Cooper’s Landing. Have lunch at Chim’s Thai Kitchen or bring a
packed lunch to enjoy along the riverside. Don’t forget to bring a helmet.
Where: Meet at MLK Memorial, MKT’s Stadium Blvd. trailhead (800 W. Stadium Blvd.)
When: June 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 874-7460
Online: como.gov
FESTIVALS & FAMILIES
Hot Summer Nights Festival
Spend a night — or four — with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra as the local ensemble plays Beethoven, superhero themes and more.
Where: Locations vary
When: June 9, 7 p.m.; June 11, 7:30 p.m.; June 13, 7 p.m.; June 15, 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Varies Call: 882-3781
Online: mosymphonysociety.org
Kids Helping Kids Day
Children ages 4–12 are invited to stop by the food bank with an adult to help make Buddy Packs. Buddy Packs provide four full meals for a child in need. If possible, it is requested that particpants bring one 12-ounce jar of peanut butter per child.
Where: The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
When: June 11, 9–11 a.m.; noon to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 447-6609
Online: sharefoodbringhope.org
Blue Bell Farm Movie Night
Watch Grease at sunset and enjoy grilled pizzas at Blue Bell Farm. Dress up in your best costume for a chance to win two tickets to the July Garden dinner. Where: 3030 Highway 240, Fayette
When: June 16, 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free; food and beverages available for purchase
Call: 660-888-6011
Online: bluebellfarm.org
ILLUSTRATIONS BY MADALYNE BIRD AND FLATICON
Juneteenth
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Douglass Park and celebrate African-American heritage with music and speakers. Games and food will be available courtesy of the Columbia Parks and Recreation department.
Where: Douglass Park
When: June 18, 3:30–7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 874-7460
Online: como.gov
Columbia Business Times’ Top of the Town Party
It’s all about who you know. Hang out and have a beer with some of Columbia’s finest at Logboat Brewing Company for the local business publication’s summertime bash.
Where: Logboat Brewing Company
When: June 29, 5:30–9 p.m.
Cost: $25
Call: 499-1830
Online: columbiabusinesstimes.com
Tartiere bring the show, which has a cast of only two, to life.
When: June 17–18, 7:30 p.m.; June 19, 25, 2 p.m.; July 8–9, 7:30 p.m.; July 13, 2 p.m.; July 22, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Corner Playhouse
Cost: $12, discounts for groups of 8+ Call: 882-7529
Online: summerrep.missouri.edu
Crimes of the Heart
Three is definitely a crowd in Beth Henley’s tale of a group of sisters. The tension builds when Meg, Babe and Lenny return to their grandmother’s house in Mississippi after Babe shoots her husband. Relationships are strained in this darkly comic Pulitzer Prize-winning play, which Dr. Cat Gleason will direct.
When: June 24–25, 7:30 p.m.; June 26, 2 p.m.; June 30–July 1, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rhynsburger Theater
Cost: $12, discounts for groups of 8+ Call: 882-7529
Online: summerrep.missouri.edu
ART IN THE PARK
Meet the Author: Carolyn Mulford
Carolyn Mulford has made a name for herself with her Show Me mysteries. Her most recent book, Show Me the Ashes, has ex-CIA agent Phoenix Smith investigating cases in her hometown.
Where: Boone County Historical Society
When: June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free Call: 443-8936
Online: boonehistory.org
Members’ Summer Open
Catch the Columbia Art League’s summer showcase if you want to see how creative our local artists are. In this unthemed show, artists are invited to submit whatever pieces they wish.
Where: Columbia Art League
When: June 21–Aug. 24
Cost: Free Call: 443-8838
Online: columbiaartleague.org
ARTS & CULTURE ON STAGE
Greater Tuna
Everything’s bigger in Texas, except the town of Tuna. This small-town comedy uses satire to comment on life in the South. Watch as Matt Salzburg and Jean
MUSIC
We Always Swing Jazz Series
Swing over to Murry’s to get your jazz fix. Columbia’s premier jazz program will be putting on live solo piano performances every week. On Saturdays, entertainment will come in the form of a jazz trio.
Where: Murry’s
When: June 1 to July 30, Mon.–Thurs., 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 449-3009, ext. 1
Online: wealwaysswing.org
Rae Fitzgerald Album Release with Enemy Airship and Extravision
If you’re not first, you’re last. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be among the first people to hear local artist Rae Fitzgerald perform her new album.
Where: Cafe Berlin
When: June 3, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: $5
Call: 441-0400
Online: cafeberlincomo.com
Dancefestopia Talent Search Tour
Bring your best moves for a night of bass drops at The Blue Note. Columbia’s top DJs will take the stage with hopes of earning a spot at Dancefestopia Music Festival, which will take place in Kansas
This local festival attracts artists from all over the U.S.
The 58th annual Art in the Park will be held June 4 to 5 at Stephens Lake Park. But it wasn’t always that way. Columbia resident Pam McSheehy has attended the event almost every year since the ’80s, back when it was held on the Stephens College campus. “It’s fun to see the diversity at the festival,” she says. “It’s nice to get away from the TV and get out in the community.”
Although it is free to enter Art in the Park, Vox recommends you bring your wallet. Artists will be coming to Columbia from all over the nation to sell their art. “There’s something for everybody,” says Diana Moxon, the executive director of the Columbia Art League. Works for sale range from $25 to $500 and include ceramics, fibers, wood carvings, oil paintings, glass art, sculptures and more. McSheehy says her home is full of pottery, Japanese art and watercolor paintings — all from Art in the Park.
ART IN THE PARK
Where: Stephens Lake Park
When: June 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 443-8838
Online: artintheparkcolumbia.org
The Columbia Art League has hosted Art in the Park every summer since 1959. Although the festival has grown and garnered national attention, the festival has made a point to stick to its initial goal: to feature local art and artists. This year, 60 to 70 percent of the artists in the festival are from Missouri.
Community plays a big role in making this festival a hit every year. It’s free to enter, and this year the Columbia Art League is preparing to host anywhere from 10,000 to 12,000 people. Moxon says the festival’s large attendance speaks to the community as a whole. “Columbia has a very active arts community. They are really curious, and here the opportunities exist to be introduced to different art forms.”
— MIKE TISH
The work of Indiana glass artist Jaques Bachelier is displayed at last year’s Art in the Park. Glass creations are one of many styles of art featured at the festival.
City Sept. 9–11.
Where: The Blue Note
When: June 10, 9 p.m.
Cost: $5
Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
Strangled Darlings and The Ridgerunners
Two years ago, band members George Veech and Jess Anderly sold most of their possessions, bought an RV and dedicated themselves to touring and making music. Strangled Darlings has made a point to differentiate itself from other bands,
JULY
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
SPLAT! Junior Obstacle Course
Mud Run
Parents, get ready to do laundry because the SPLAT! muddy obstacle course for kids is back. The course is limited to children ages 4–15. Pre-registration is required, so sign up soon.
Where: Gans Creek Recreation Area
When: July 9, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $25 per child
Call: 874-7460
Online: como.gov
National Ice Cream Day: Ice Cream Crawl
If you’re like us, you don’t need an excuse to eat ice cream. But if you were looking for one, a 20-mile bike ride should do the trick.
Where: Meet at Flat Branch Park playground
When: July 17, 1–3 p.m.
Cost: Free to bike, but ice cream must be purchased
Call: 874-7460
Online: como.gov
FESTIVALS & FAMILIES
Fire in the Sky Booms, pops and crackles echo through
evident even in Veech’s instrumental choice of a mandolin instead of a guitar. The Ridgerunners more than make up for it, though, as all four band members play the guitar. It’s sure to be a special night for folk music.
Where: The Bridge
When: June 11, 8 p.m.
Cost: $5, $3 minor surcharge Call: 442-9645
Online: thebridgecolumbia.com
Masterworks: Lysander
Piano Trio
Liza Stepanova, Michael Katz and
Itamar Zorman will add Columbia to their impressive list of performance destinations with a night of classical music’s greatest composers. The trio, which has been a winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition, has traveled all across the country performing well-known masterpieces along with their own compositions.
When: June 28, 7:30 p.m
Where: Missouri Theatre
Cost: $23–$29 adults, $11–$14 youth Call: 882-3781
Online: concertseries.org
Fourth of July Weekend Karaoke Marathon
The only thing better than seeing your favorite band perform its best song?
Watching your best friend butcher — erm, nail — it, of course. It’s karaoke, folks. And it’s at Eastside Tavern for five straight nights.
Where: Eastside Tavern
When: June 30 to July 2, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; July 3, 8 p.m. to midnight; July 4–5, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Cost: Free Call: 256-1500
Online: eastsidetavern.website
downtown on July 4. Enjoy the holiday in downtown Columbia, and make sure you get the best view of the fireworks. Where: Flat Branch Park and The District
When: July 4, activities begin at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 874-7460 Online: como.gov
National Teddy Bear Picnic Day
The first National Teddy Bear Picnic Day, sponsored by Aetna Better Health, will have free teddy bears for children ages 2–7. Bring a blanket, and eat hot dogs with your new furry friend.
Where: Douglass Park Amphitheater
When: July 10, 4–6 p.m.
Cost: Free, registration required Call: 874-7460
Online: como.gov
Boone County Fair
Step right up! This year, the Boone County Fair will be located at the Sturgeon Fairgrounds. Watch the demolition derby, listen to live tunes or, if you’re feeling lucky, take part in the horseshoe contest.
Where: Sturgeon Fairgrounds West Jones Street, Sturgeon
When: July 19–22, 4–10 p.m.; July 23 noon to 10 p.m.
Cost: July 19, free admission; July 20–21, $5; July 22–23, $10; wristbands, $20 Call: 474-9435
Online: theboonecountyfair.com
Trivia Night Benefiting the Missouri Veterans History Project
You’ve likely gone to trivia nights at Columbia’s bars. But this trivia night, benefiting the Missouri Veterans History Project, has a silent auction and other activities planned. All proceeds go to the nonprofit and keep history alive.
Where: Cosmopolitan Community Center
When: July 22, 6–10 p.m.
Cost: $20 Call: 219-1901
Online: mvhp.net
Dog Days Sidewalk Sale
Shop ’til you drop, and embrace the sales. Downtown Columbia’s participating boutiques and shops are sure to have something that you need — or want. Just to be clear, dogs will have to stay outside.
Where: The District
When: July 28–31
Cost: Free Call: 442-6816
Online: discoverthedistrict.com
ARTS & CULTURE
First Friday in the North Village Arts District
Columbia’s thriving art scene is hardly a secret. Trek over to the North Village Arts District and see for yourself what’s new in local art.
Where: The North Village Arts District (Walnut Street between College Avenue and Ninth Street and Broadway to Rogers Street)
When: July 1, 6–9 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 442-2999
Online: northvillageartsdistrict.org
ON STAGE
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Celebrate Missouri author Mark Twain with this classic tale. Immerse yourself in the lives of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn and enjoy a splendid depiction of 19th century America.
When: July 15–16, 7:30 p.m.; July 17, 2 p.m.; July 20, 2 p.m., July 21, 7:30 p.m.; July 23, 7:30 p.m.; July 24, 2 p.m.
Where: Rhynsburger Theater
Cost: $12, discounts for groups of 8+ Call: 882-7529
Online: summerrep.missouri.edu
Oliver!
In this stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, a young boy runs away from his orphanage for a life of pickpocketing. This classic tale is one for all ages, and will most certainly leave you wanting more.
When: July 28–31; Aug. 4–7; 11–14, 8 p.m.
Where: Maplewood Barn
Community Theatre
Cost: $9 adults, $1 children under 10
Call: 227-2276
Online: maplewoodbarn.com
MUSIC
Patriotic Pops
Kick off your Fourth of July celebrations early with University Concert Series’ resident opera singers. An evening of Uncle Sam’s favorites awaits.
When: July 1, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Missouri Theatre
Cost: $25–$30 adults, $12–$15 youth
Call: 882-3781
Online: concertseries.org
The Music of Led Zeppelin
Randy Jackson, along with his eight-piece band and the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, is prepared to take you on the stairway to heaven with a night full of Led Zeppelin classics.
When: July 15, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Missouri Theatre
Cost: $25–$30 adults, $12–$15 youth Call: 882-3781
Online: concertseries.org
Lavender Country (Patrick Haggerty) and Jack Grelle
Patrick Haggerty, the former frontman for Lavender Country, is coming to Columbia. In 1973, he became the first openly gay artist to release a country album with Lavender Country. Haggerty’s music is about protest and love, and it serves as a powerful statement of identity.
Where: Cafe Berlin
When: July 16, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: $10
Call: 441-0400
Online: cafeberlincomo.com
Dr. Dog at Ninth Street Summerfest
Ratty, buzzing guitar riffs fly over Afrobeat-style percussion and give Dr.
BEN VEREEN
In tune with the classics
Prepare to defy gravity when Tony Award-winning performer Ben Vereen brings his New York talents to the Missouri stage. Veeren will demonstrate his well-known versatility through a night of musical performance.
His appearance in Columbia on July 8 is part of Hot Summer Nights, supported by the Missouri Concert Series. “Ben Vereen is an exciting performer,” says Jane Whitesides, executive director of the Missouri Symphony Society. “His outreach to youth for promotion of the arts and for supporting arts education was another attraction.”
The 69-year-old performer is the definition of a triple threat. For more than 40 years, Vereen has captivated audiences on and off Broadway, on television and in his one-man show, which he has performed all over the world. In 1973, he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in Pippin. He continued his career by playing Billy Flynn in the U.S. and Canadian tours of Chicago and starred as the Wizard in the Broadway production of Wicked. In addition to his time on stage, Vereen has appeared on TV shows such as How I Met Your Mother and Grey’s Anatomy
BEN
Where: Missouri Theatre
When: July 8, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25–$31 adults, $12–$15 student/youth
Contact: 882-3781
Website: concertseries.org
The show will include hits from his Broadway performances as well as tunes from Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. This vignette of compositions shows the evolution of Vereen’s career and is sure to make this night one to remember.
— MARY KALETA
Dog’s latest album, Be the Void, a sound as familiar as a hot summer day. It’s the perfect band for Summerfest.
Where: Ninth Street
When: July 20, 5 p.m.
Cost: Free Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Cue the flashbacks to teen angst. Andrew McMahon — the former lead singer for Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin — is bringing his old hits and some new music to Columbia.
McMahon’s most recent release, The Canyons EP, is available for purchase.
Where: The Blue Note
When: July 22, 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 in advance; $30 day of show
Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
VEREEN
AUGUST
SHAKESPEARE’S REOPENING
Same pizza party, different box
Goodbye Fakespeare’s, welcome back Shakespeare’s. On Aug. 15 — if construction is on time — Shakespeare’s on 225 S. Ninth St. will open the doors to its rightful location, which will be located on the ground floor of the new Brookside apartments.
Since its demolition in the summer of 2015, a Shakespeare’s crew has worked diligently to restore parts of the previous building. They salvaged 22,000 bricks from the old store, a vintage tin ceiling from the 1920s, the outdoor mural, wooden boxcar siding and antique signs that will be used again in the revamped pizza joint.
SHAKESPEARE’S REOPENING
Where: 225 S. Ninth St.
When: Aug. 15, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free Call: 449-2454
Online: shakespeares.com
The original Shakespeare’s held residence in a former strip mall. The restaurant, which occupied one corner of the shopping center, grew to take up the rest of the building. The current construction will help the restaurant use the space more efficiently. The area increased from 6,000 to 8,000 square feet and can seat 400 people compared to its original 240. More room also means a brand-new bar area, patio and party room that can spill out into the alley between the apartment complex and the Missouri Theatre.The new building will also have six instead of one of the highly coveted “Mafia Booths,” an isolated booth that was originally in the corner of the bar. There will be a hallway with two-seater high-top tables behind the bar for those who wish to study or go on a date. A yellow brick is also going to wind around the restaurant. Where does it lead? Find out for yourself.
— CLAIRE LARDIZABAL
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Kaleidospoke
Take your bike on a night ride down an illuminated trail from Flat Branch Park to Twin Lakes. Entertainment, a bonfire and s’mores will follow. Ages 8+ with adult supervision.
Where: Flat Branch Park
When: Aug. 20, 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Cost: $15, must pre-register Call: 874-7460
Online: como.gov
FESTIVALS & FAMILIES
Missouri State Fair
Fill up on fair food, jump on a carnival ride or watch performances by Lady Antebellum and more at the 114th State Fair. More than 30,000 entries including livestock, pies and art will be featured.
Where: 2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia
When: Aug. 11–21
Cost: $10 adults; $7 seniors; $2 ages 6–12; free ages 5 and under Call: 800-422-3247
Online: mostatefair.com
Mid-Missouri Pridefest
Come to Pridefest to support the LGBT community. Visit the street fair or catch live music at Rose Music Hall. The event is ADA-accessible, and it will continue as scheduled regardless of the weather.
Where: Orr Street and Park Avenue; Rose Music Hall
When: Aug. 27, 1–10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: info@midmopride.org
Online: midmopride.org
Cost: $13 adults, $11 seniors and children Call: 268-1381
Online: talkinghorseproductions.org
ON STAGE MUSIC
The Last Five Years
A story of how a couple falls in love is never straightforward. But Cathy Hiatt and Jamie Wellerstein have their own opinions on the last five years. This play is told from both of their perspectives in a dramatic twist on a traditional romance.
When: Aug. 12–14; 19–21; 26–28
Where: Talking Horse Theatre
Beach House
Dark, hazy grooves have made Beach House an indie favorite over the years. The band made waves in 2012 with Bloom and returned three years later with Thank Your Lucky Stars
Where: The Blue Note
When: August 19, 9 p.m.
Cost: $25
Call: 874-1944
Online: thebluenote.com
Shakespeare’s Pizza will return to its familiar home at the corner of Ninth and Elm Streets on Aug. 6. This time, though, it will be beneath an apartment complex. The building has been under construction since summer 2015.
COMO BEERFEST
Crack open a few cold ones — before they get warm
It’s a cerveza, a brewski or a chugger’s best friend. It can come in the form of a lager, a pilsner or an ale. By now you’ve probably guessed what it is — it’s beer.
On Aug. 20, CoMo Beerfest comes to Parkade Plaza to celebrate local and regional creations.
Microbrews have been growing for the past 30 years, but they’ve really taken off this decade. What used to be a niche in the industry has evolved, and the products created by independent or local breweries arguably became preferred choices. Columbia’s bar scene offers variety. Each brewery has it’s own distinct feel, and their suds have significantly different flavor profiles. With Logboat, Bur Oak, Flat Branch
COMO BEERFEST
Where: Parkade
Plaza
When: August 20, 2–6 p.m.
Cost: $20–$40
Call: 875-1099
Online: comobeerfest.com
and Craft Beer Cellar around the city, Columbia residents have the ability to drink up and cheers to the continuously booming world of the hop-laden beverage.
Billy Glosson, an employee at Craft Beer Cellar, says the evolution of Columbia’s microbreweries was smooth. He attributed it in large part to a “downstream effect” from the successes that the cold ones had in places such as St. Louis and Kansas City. But Columbia breweries have carved themselves a place in the industry. “As people taste more and more beer, people’s palates change,” Glosson says. “Missouri adopted craft beer early.”
Zimmer Radio Group is sponsoring the festival, and patrons will receive a 5.5-ounce glass to take home and five tokens to vote for their favorite beers. Food from local vendors will be available to buy as they consume regional and local brews.
— BEN LANDIS
LOOKING TO STAY IN?
Summertime is upon us, which means it’s time to catch up on — or add to — your reading list. What’s better than lounging out in the sunshine with a good book? Nothing.
These next few months hold an endless number of exciting new releases. We’ve rounded up a short list of titles you can’t miss.
Modern Lovers by Emma Straub Release date: May 31
Emma Straub’s newest book follows a group of former college bandmates as they grapple with adulthood and the fact that they’re about to send their own kids off to college. It’s the perfect beach/lake/vacation book.
End of Watch by Stephen King Release date: June 7
The last book in Stephen King’s trilogy, which follows retired detective Bill Hodges from Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers, sees the return of the loathsome “Mercedes Killer.” Bill and his partner, Holly Gibney (along with Bill’s teenage neighbor Jerome Robinson), are called to investigate suicides linked to the Mercedes Massacre and soon find themselves taking on their most dangerous case yet.
How to Ruin Everything by George Watsky
Release date: June 14
Young artist/performer George Watsky’s debut book is a collection of
humorous essays that explores how he both defeats humiliation and learns to deal with it. Watsky’s stories include nutty, laugh-out-loud prose as well as deeply personal tales (such as when he discusses his experiences with epilepsy). It’s bound to be an insightful read.
First Comes Love by Emily Giffin Release date: June 28
Emily Giffin has written beloved novels such as Something Borrowed (which was turned into an “eh” romantic comedy with Kate Hudson) and its sequel, Something Blue, but her latest might be her most ambitious. It follows two sisters, Josie and Meredith, and the family tragedy that distanced them. When the two are brought together 15 years later, they’re forced to confront their issues and reflect on the choices they’ve made.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling
Release date: July 31
This was major news when it was announced in February. Fans of Harry Potter will find the Boy Who Lived working at the Ministry of Magic 19 years after defeating Voldemort. Pre-order soon to ensure you get your copy before the story is spoiled for you.
— SARAH KLOEPPLE
This is how they roll A guide to Columbia’s sushi scene
BY RACHEL TRUJILLO
As the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea. In Columbia, that holds true in the form of sushi. An ocean-sized variety caters to infinite tastes. Whether it’s crab, eel, shrimp or tuna, CoMo’s sushi spots have got you covered. Here’s a list to get your appetite going and help you find a sushi roll that matches your taste.
Vegetarian
Avocado roll – Keep things sweet and simple with this delicious avocado and rice combo. Osaka Sushi Bar & Restaurant, $4.95 per roll
Mixed veggie roll – Choose this roll for avocado, cucumber, squash and Japanese sprouts all rolled into one scrumptious bite. Kampai, $6
Spicy
Firecracker – International flavors are fused together in this spicy roll, which mixes Thai chili glaze, mangoes, cilantro, jalapenos and a crunchy peanut topping. Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar, $14.50 911 – Alert the authorities because this
combination of deep-fried eel, crab, spicy mayo and tasty masago (tiny colorful fish eggs sprinkled on top of a roll) make this best-seller so good it’s almost criminal.
Kobe Steakhouse, $11.95
Cadillac – Not to brag, but this roll has it all. Spicy lobster and grilled eel with avocado are placed alongside chili oil and spicy mayo for those yearning for adventure. Jina Yoo’s Asian Bistro, $12
Fried
Aloha roll – Introduce your taste buds to eight large pieces of avocado and deep-fried shrimp with asparagus, mayo and eel sauce spread throughout. Geisha Sushi Bar, $8.99
Mizzou roll – This Mizzou tribute features only the best ingredients. Big Eye tuna is overnighted directly from Hawaii and combined with avocado and cucumber. Sesame seeds, house-made unagi sauce and scallions create the perfect topping to this Tiger fan favorite. Unagi sauce is typically a combination of soy sauce and sweet rice wine. Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar, $14.50
Wild
Lemon drop roll – Looking to add zest to your palate? The lemon drop roll might be for you. Inside is flavorful masago and avocado, topped with salmon and just a touch of lemon juice to finish it off. Osaka Sushi Bar & Restaurant, $4.95
Mermaid’s Kiss – This is a light and refreshing dish. The wild roll features striped marlin, Hawaiian escolar and crunchy sweet potato strips. Fresh lettuce is added to keep things cool. Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar, $9 Cherry Bomb – Looking for a sweet, fruity bombshell? The Cherry Bomb might be your new favorite. White tuna and light cream cheese are topped with shrimp and a layer of crushed cherries and coconut. Sweet tooth, get ready! Jina Yoo’s Asian Bistro, $12
Coo Coo Nest – With tuna, salmon and crab all rolled into one, this is a goodie bag of flavors. The roll meshes perfectly with avocado, cream cheese, masago and sweet potato curls. Kampai, $15
ROLLING ON A BUDGET
Unfortunately, a delicious bistro dinner doesn’t fit everyone’s budget. If your funds are stretched thin, or you don’t have time to sit down at a restaurant, consider these inexpensive but delectable alternatives at local supermarkets:
Schnucks:
Spicy roll – Choose either tuna, shrimp or salmon drizzled with spicy mayo sauce. $7.49 for 12 pieces.
California roll – This roll is an everpopular favorite of American sushi fans: avocado, cucumber and imitation crab. $6.99 for 15 pieces.
Hy-Vee:
Combination – If you can’t pick just one, try this California roll and shrimp tempura crunch match made in heaven. $9.99 for 12 pieces.
Columbia is the place to find a variety of flavors and unique sushi creations. Satisfy your sushi craving with favorites such as Osaka’s avocado roll and Jina Yoo’s Cherry Bomb.
Help yourself
Let authors be your guides with self-help books this summer BY MAKENZIE KOCH
It’s summertime — the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the days are longer. It’s the perfect time to rejuvenate yourself, no matter what you’d like to improve. And what better way to do that than with the help of an expert?
If you’re thinking about using the summer season to renew your outlook or enhance your physique, you’re not the only one. Self-improvement products and services make up a $9.6 billion industry, according to a 2015 report from independent research firm Marketdata Enterprises. And self-help books had the fastest growth in
Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman Rosenthal
No matter your religion, transcendental meditation can transform your daily consciousness. If you’re hoping to better connect to the world around you, this is your book.
The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington
The editor-in-chief and cofounder of The Huffington Post lauds the benefits of sleep in her newest book. “I think people are really looking for answers when it comes to sleeping better,” says Pruitt.
print sales among adult genres in 2014, according to Publishers Weekly
“I think everybody, because we’re so self-aware, is trying to improve themselves,” says Lisa LoPorto, community relations manager at the Columbia Barnes & Noble. “The key is to stay motivated, and self-help books help you to do that.”
Vox rounded up some recommendations from local book-lovers LoPorto and Judy Pruitt, Daniel Boone Regional Library’s nonfiction selector. How are you hoping to improve this summer? The road to an even better you starts now.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Time is money, as they say, so staying focused can lead to success in your career, author and professor Cal Newport argues. If you’re hoping to get that promotion — or maybe just get more done — crack open this book.
Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body by Kate Hudson
The award-winning actress’ book offers a guide to help readers improve their health. Books by celebrities are always popular, Pruitt says. “We tend to look at beautiful, successful people and think, ‘How can I be like that?’”
How to Be Here: A Guide to Creating a Life Worth Living by Rob Bell
Bell argues that everyone has a purpose, Pruitt says, and figuring out what it is and overcoming the fear of pursuing it will make your life more meaningful. Let this motivational speaker be the guide to discovering your path.
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JASON SCHRICK, talent buyer for The Social Room, musician and producer, talks CoMo’s music scene
Jason Schrick has submerged himself in Columbia’s bumping nightlife. As the owner of JPS Productions and the talent buyer for The Social Room and The Penguin, Schrick is blissfully busy. He started out in the St. Louis music scene as the lead singer of rock group Six By Silver. Later, the writer, musician, producer and all-around music junkie launched JPS Productions and was taken under the wing of Grammy award-winning producer Malcolm Springer.
Schrick credits growing up in the ’90s grunge and rock scenes as his biggest influence. “There was just a lot of really good music and really good records,” he says. “People wrote differently — a lot differently — than they do now. I was fortunate enough that I grew up in an era where there were a bunch of great people to look up to.”
Vox met with Schrick to talk music, Columbia and how he translates his love for both into his busy schedule.
How do you select acts to book?
What I like isn’t always what’s best for the people coming into The Social Room. Sometimes it’s hard to grasp that because I’m very passionate about certain kinds of music. I’m passionate about music in general, but there are certain things you see and you’re like, “Man, I really wish people would open their ears to this and give it a listen.” I definitely have to be more open to what the public is interested in, what’s newer and what a younger audience likes, whether I like it or not.
How do you keep up with what your audiences want to hear?
Going to websites, the Billboard charts and paying attention to pop radio. My daughter is six, and she loves pop radio. I’ve got her on some rock ’n’ roll too, but when I pick her up from school I’m hearing that style of music that’s on those mainstream pop stations. I do research and pay attention to what other venues do. We’ve got some great assistant talent buyers who are younger and have a better grasp of those things. I have to sit back and just kind of learn.
You were the general manager of The Blue Fugue when it was shut down in 2014. How does that affect how you work now?
It taught me things about structure and different angles to take that maybe everybody else isn’t doing. You can’t reinvent the wheel. You have to try things that are new sometimes — you can’t just go back and do the same thing, put a little spin on it and expect people to love it. It made me more aware of the music industry and what sells and what doesn’t.
Do you think Columbia needs more small, niche venues?
I don’t know if there’s a big enough market for us, musically, in this town to have too many more venues. You want to be able to give artists the ability to play a great show in front of people. If you have too many venues and not enough music then you’re really just stretching your nights thin, and people
aren’t getting to see the best shows they can see in one night.
What’s your favorite part of your many jobs?
Working with the community and the local bands. There are so many great songwriters and so many great rock bands in this town. I wanted to not only get people to realize it, but also the bands to support themselves and each other and build a community. That was the most gratifying thing for me — to see that it’s started to build toward something. I would say a majority of the bands have really bought into the idea, and they work together. It seems like they have fun when they do those things.
What’s important to you when working with a band?
I want to be there. I don’t want to book the show and then not see them until the next time I book a show. I like to go to the shows, throw a few bucks in my pocket and get them something to eat, or get them some water because that goes a long way. When you’re on the road and you walk into a venue and they just treat you like crap, it doesn’t make for a good experience. I mean, you’re out here, you’re hauling your gear and working hours in rehearsal, and you’re learning — or trying to learn — a craft that should be supported.
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PHOTO BY MARIAH BRANNAN
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The Lobster (R)
David (Colin Farrell) was dumped by his wife and lives in a dystopian society where being single is forbidden. After he is arrested, David is taken to a hotel where he has 45 days to secure a new mate or else be turned into an animal and released into The Woods.
RT RUNTIME = 1:58
Love and Friendship (PG)
Based on Jane Austen’s novel Lady Susan, this film tells a 1790s tale about the widow Susan and her daughter. They move in with her late husband’s parents in an attempt to squash rumors about a budding relationship. Susan strives to ensnare bachelor Reginald DeCourcy in this light comedy. RT RUNTIME = 1:32
Me Before You (PG-13)
The 2012 novel comes to life as small town woman Louisa “Lou” Clark (Emilia Clarke) is hired as a caretaker for Will Traynor (Sam Claflin), a wealthy banker who was left paralyzed by a motorcycle accident. As their relationship grows, they leave a lasting mark on each other’s lives. F, R RUNTIME = 1:50
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (R)
After leaving his rap group, Connor4Real (Andy Samberg) is devastated to learn that his first solo album is a failure in this satire. F, R RUNTIME = 1:26
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG-13)
The TMNTs are back at it again and saving New York City from its menaces. This time, Shredder employs Dr. Baxter Stockman to create evil matches for the Turtles. F, R RUNTIME = 1:52
Still playing
Alice Through the Looking
Glass (PG) F, R
The Angry Birds Movie (PG) F, R
A Bigger Splash (R) RT
Captain America: Civil War (PG-13) F, R
The Jungle Book (PG) R
Money Monster (R) R
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (R) R
The Nice Guys (R) F, R
X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13) F, R
Theaters
F = Forum RT = Ragtag
R = Regal = Available in 3-D
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