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K-POP CRAZE

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MO-CATION

Have fun in state during this spring break PAGE 17

WHEELING AND WINNING

MU’s wheelchair basketball team is made up of eight men whose athleticism and dedication are clear Page 6

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March 22, 2018 VOLUME 20 ISSUE 10 | PUBLISHED BY THE COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN

FEATURE Marshall Lindsay (above) is one of eight athletes on the Mizzou wheelchair basketball team. Take a peek at the tremendous athleticism of the whole squad in this photo series, which highlights the players’ strength and passion for the sport and de-emphasizes their disabilities. PAGE 6 MUSIC The music craze K-Pop is coming to Columbia.

South Korean singer CIFIKA will take the stage at Cafe Berlin. This is one of 21 cities on CIFIKA’s schedule, making it the largest-ever U.S. tour of a Korean act. PAGE 4 ARTS & BOOKS There are many paths Into the Woods. Find out which roads two local college productions of the theater classic take and how the same script can look different every time it’s produced. PAGE 16 NEWS & INSIGHT No exotic spring vacation plans? No problem.

Whether you’re looking for a day trip or want to stay in the city, there are plenty of ways to take a break from the grind without traveling too far from home. PAGE 17

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Sports were never really my thing. I tried to play basketball in elementary school, but by the time I got to the court after dance rehearsals, I was disinterested and spent most of my time on the bench. Flash forward 15 years, and my knack for sports hasn’t grown much. My hand-eye coordination could use some work, and I tend to swat at the ball as if it were a pesky fly rather than actually catching it.

I gave up any athletic aspirations a while ago and never looked back. For a group of MU athletes, however, adversity and struggle have solidified them in their sport. And they know what it means to stick with their team, even if the odds seem stacked against them.

This week’s feature (Page 6) shows the team of eight men at MU who take endurance and dedication to a new level with a rare kind of basketball. MU is one of only nine colleges across the country that has a wheelchair basketball team, and players come from all over, even Paris, France, to play with the No. 4-ranked team in the country.

While some of the men on the team have adapted to being in a wheelchair since they were born, others faced immobility later in life, either due to a medical condition or as a result of an accident.

Vox photographer Phu Nguyen captured images of these men in their athletic element. You’ll notice one thing missing in these photos: the wheelchairs. Each photo was taken from the waist up to focus on the players, not the reasons they’re in this particular league. Their dedication to their sport is admirable and something to aspire to, not only in athletics, but in every aspect of life.

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Vox’s take on the talk of the week

SORRY, SNAPCHAT In a display of how volatile tech stocks can be, Snapchat lost over $800 million in value after Rihanna criticized it for running an ad that made a joke about domestic violence. This comes just weeks after Kylie Jenner announced she doesn’t use the app anymore, causing the app’s stock to plummet 7 percent.

According to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Missouri ranked among states with the highest rates of binge drinking. But in November 2017, the CDC stated that Columbia has the highest rate of binge drinking in Missouri — all the more reason to try out these three non-alcoholic concoctions in lieu of the boozy beverages our city apparently loves.

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After the University of Maryland Baltimore County’s upset against @CeciliaKang & @DavidStreitfield No. 1 seed University of Virginia, the team’s Twitter following grew by Facebook is in the midst of more than 100,000. If it’s your first controversy, and two New York time hearing about UMBC (it is for Times journalists have been closely most), it’s “sort of a nerd factory,” following it. Among the hot topics are according to the Baltimore Sun. The claims the site allowed third parties Golden Retrievers prove once again to access user data without their you can have brains and be a baller. permission.

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MUSIC

Kicking it with K-pop Korean pop makes an impact on the American music scene BY JOHN TIDEMAN

An 808 drum kicks over hard-hitting synths as CIFIKA’s strong but gentle vocals bring listeners into “PROSPER,” the first track of her new EP, PRISM. The South Korean artist’s upcoming performance in Columbia is just one example of the rising popularity of K-pop in the West. The genre’s up-tempo beats, music video production value and elaborate costuming and storytelling fit into the pop-culture scene of South Korea and North America.

CIFIKA CONCERT Cafe Berlin Tonight, 8 p.m. $10 441-0400

The U.S.’s largest tour by a Korean act will stop at Cafe Berlin. CIFIKA, whose given name is Yousun Cho, will head to 21 cities across the country promoting her new album.

Although CIFIKA has had major

international success, she has only been making music for two years. After living in the U.S. for 10 years, her musical inspiration is influenced by artists such as Flying Lotus and Bob Moses.

She went from posting her music on Soundcloud to being contacted by a record label for a deal.

Lately, Korean music has been getting more attention because of the opening ceremony at the Olympics in South Korea and artist BTS performing at the American Music Awards.

K-pop’s origins are not that far from the music Westerners are used to. The sound is influenced by popular music in South Korea and a mix of Western vibes. This became what was known as “Hallyu” or the Korean wave.

CIFIKA’s second U.S. tour is built on the success of her first album, INTELLIGENTSIA. “I’m physically tired, but it’s been fun,” she says. “The experience is a new inspiration.”

CIFIKA says this new interest in K-Pop in the States has helped garner more attention for her music. “Korean people are really conservative ... They’re not used to new music,” she says. “So, I think America is really welcoming.”

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WORTH THE WORK MU wheelchair basketball team plays intensely and passionately

Photos by Phu Nguyen

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very weekday morning during basketball season, a group of men enters MizzouRec. The sun hasn’t yet risen, and the complex’s lights pierce the darkness and illuminate the outside path. The air is cool and quiet.

By 6 a.m., the energy on the basketball courts is as intense as the bright, fluorescent lights overhead. Whether scrimmaging or running drills, eight men hustle up and down the basketball court while wearing black and gold. Their game is almost routine to an observer, except for one thing — all the players are on wheels.

The Mizzou wheelchair basketball team completed its 13th season on March 17, finishing fourth at the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Marshall, Minnesota. The sport is played almost identically to traditional basketball; there are the same number of players, and the court size and rim height are the same as a typical game. The rules, however, are tailored for players who use wheelchairs. For example, players can push their chairs twice per dribble. Fouls are similar, but players, who are strapped into their chairs, are taught to fall and recover.

“We’re a small team, but we have quality players,” freshman Eric Rodriguez says.

“Everyone gets in there and pushes hard.”

One difference in wheelchair basketball is the point system to keep teams evenly matched. Every player receives a number based on the extent of his disability, but this has no effect on the final game score. The players’ combined scores in a lineup cannot exceed 14, so teams must be careful with whom they sub in to play.

Ron Lykins, head coach of MU’s program, says people assume the sport is slow or boring — until they catch the players in action.

“Hey, it’s just another version of basketball,” he says. “They’re college athletes just like everyone else on campus.” This photo series was shot to highlight the players’ athleticism, passion and strength and to de-emphasize their disability.

“I think it’s important we get the same treatment as every other team because we work hard,” says Sidney Attiogbe, a sophomore player. “It’s a very intense sport, and we’re successful.”

The team spent its season competing in tournaments across the Midwest, as well as in Alabama. It had a winning record in five out of the seven tournaments this season, including one sweep at the Intercollegiate Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska, in February.

“It’s been a really fast year,” Lykins says, noting the team was headed into the national tournament with a fourth-place ranking. “We’re really excited about where we’re at.”

The push to bring wheelchair basketball to MU began in the 1990s, and in 2001 a former state representative secured the legislative funding necessary to begin the team. The department of student recreation took charge of building a roster and finding a coach. The team had its inaugural season in 2005.

MU is one of only nine colleges in the country that has a wheelchair basketball team. “It’s a unique program that does a lot of good,” Lykins says. “It’s something the university and community should be proud of.”

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JAMES BOHNETT

James Bohnett is spending his fifth year at Mizzou studying political science, economics, statistics and math. He was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, a defect in the womb producing bands that cause random amputations in utero. When Bohnett was born, both of his legs were amputated below the knee. He has now played wheelchair basketball for 16 years.

“It gave me a social backing that I wouldn’t have found anywhere else,” Bohnett says. “The chance to compete and befriend such amazing people from all around the world is rare, but the sport has given me so many opportunities to do just that. Before, it would have been hard for me to imagine that I’d have friends from Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa without ever actually studying abroad.” He says he plans to go to graduate school and continue playing for a club sports team.

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“While I was growing up, it was my dream to play sports at the highest level.”

MARSHALL LINDSAY Marshall Lindsay, a senior computer engineering and electrical engineering major, suffered a spinal cord injury from an ATV accident in September 2009. He started playing wheelchair basketball three months after his accident and has been playing for eight years.

“While I was growing up, it was my dream to play sports at the highest level,” Lindsay says. “It was extremely difficult to lose that part of myself after the accident. Seeing those doors close took a toll on me mentally.”

However, when he was introduced to wheelchair basketball, “everything changed.” “I found a competitive, physical and intense sport to fill that void in my life,” Lindsay says. He isn’t sure of his plans after graduation but is open to playing professionally in Europe. He says he intends to pursue his dream of earning a gold medal with the U.S. Paralympic team.

Wheelchair basketball is my new battlefield.”

ERIC RODRIGUEZ Eric Rodriguez, a freshman in the School of Engineering, lost a leg to a roadside bomb while serving as a Marine in Afghanistan. He says he was introduced to the sport during his recovery at the Naval Medical Center San Diego.

Rodriguez has been playing for five years.

“Wheelchair basketball is my new battlefield,” he says. “It makes me feel free and in charge of my abilities.” Rodriguez says he plans to start a business and have a high-income job but somehow still fit in basketball. “I’m going to play until I lose the love for the game,” he says.

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LUKE HUTCHINSON Luke Hutchinson is a sophomore studying sports management. He was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that caused his spine to develop incorrectly.

Hutchinson has played wheelchair basketball for 11 years — since his father founded a local league.

“Playing wheelchair basketball gave me something to do that I enjoyed,” he says. “It helped me to perform better in school because if I didn’t pass, I couldn’t play.”

Hutchinson plans to be a sports announcer and continue playing wheelchair basketball.

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ZACH STEGER Zach Steger, a freshman in journalism, was also born with spina bifida. Steger has been playing wheelchair basketball for 11 years, since he attended a summer camp for spina bifida patients.

Sports play a big part in Steger’s life. “I have always been crazy about sports,” Steger says. “I played able-bodied sports with crutches and leg braces until they wouldn’t let me because they said it was a hazard to other players. Once I started wheelchair basketball, it was my main focus. I was able to travel with a U.S. team to Japan to play in the Kitakyushu Champions’ Cup last Thanksgiving.”

Steger says he wants to be a sports reporter after he graduates and play for the U.S. Paralympic team.

“I played able-bodied sports with crutches and leg braces until they wouldn’t let me.”

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TYLER BUYSSE Tyler Buysse, a freshman engineering student, was injured in a car accident. He found out about the sport in the hospital and has been playing it for 10 years.

“It taught me about being a teammate while still being competitive,” he says. Buysse says he dreams of working for either SpaceX or NASA and still playing wheelchair basketball.

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It taught me about being a teammate while still being competitive.”

Joe Underwood, a senior studying psychology, was born with spina bifida. The disease means Underwood is paralyzed from his calves down.

He says playing wheelchair basketball was meant to get him out of the house and keep him active, but it has grown to be a lot more than a hobby. “It turned into a lifestyle for me,” Underwood says. He also received a scholarship for playing at MU. “It just taught me things like leadership, teamwork and life skills that will be valuable outside of the basketball context,” he says.

Underwood was on the under-23 U.S. National Team with teammate Marshall Lindsay and participated in the 2017 World Championship tournament. “Wearing a jersey of your country is an honor not a lot of people get,” he says.

“Wearing a jersey of your country is an honor not a lot of people get.”

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WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL AND MU Wheelchair basketball begins with the return of veterans from WWII, many of whom were paralyzed and using wheelchairs for the first time.

Veterans’ Administration Hospitals in California and Massachusetts became the sites of the first wheelchair basketball games.

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The first National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament is hosted, and the Kansas City Pioneers become the first NWBT champions. In the next three years, the St. Louis Rams would keep the championship title in Missouri.

1 94 8 The National Wheelchair Basketball Association is founded. All six founding teams were associated with VA hospitals, but after a national tour, the first team outside of the VA system was founded in Kansas City.

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State Representative Chuck Graham lobbies for funding a collegiate wheelchair basketball team at MU. Funding is finally established in 2001.

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1977 The first intercollegiate tournament is hosted only seven years after wheelchair basketball makes its collegiate appearance.

SIDNEY ATTIOGBE “It has shown me that life goes on, and we still can do tremendous things, even in a wheelchair.”

Sidney Attiogbe, a sophomore, came from Paris, France, to study sports management. Attiogbe says a hematoma in his spine occurred for an unknown reason at a basketball camp in 2006 and left him paraplegic.

Playing wheelchair basketball brought Attiogbe to study in the U.S. “It has shown me that life goes on, and we still can do tremendous things, even in a wheelchair,” he says. Attiogbe plans to play professionally in a European league after graduation.

The team has its first season with five players. It finishes the season with a record of 6-27.

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Mizzou retires the numbers of four players from the team’s inaugural 2005–2006 roster: Garrett French, John Gilbert, Steve Hathaway and Tom Knaus.

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Vice Chancellor Richard Wallace and Graham approach Diane Dahlmann, the director of recreational services & facilities for Mizzou at the time, to create the team. A search for a coach is undertaken, and Steve Paxton is hired in March 2004.

MU hires the team’s current coach, Ron Lykins, as the second head coach.

2018 Mizzou’s Wheelchair Basketball team completes its 13th season with a fourth-place finish at the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.

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ARTS & BOOKS

From pages to stages Two local colleges venture into the woods with the same script BY JENNA ALLEN The line “once upon a time” begins the script of theater favorite Into the Woods, which both Stephens College and Columbia College chose as their spring musicals. Although both productions start the same, they won’t look exactly alike.

Each production team must grapple with how to approach such a well-known piece.

Into the Woods is a mash-up of stories such as Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella, and it digs into the storehouse of European fairy tales where the endings aren’t always happy. The show had its Broadway premiere in 1987, and it snagged Tony Awards for its score, book and leading actress. It was a collaboration between composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim and writer James Lapine. Stephen Banfield writes in Sondheim’s Broadway Musicals that it “is a radiant work, whose lyrics cohabit perfectly with Lapine’s prose ... and convey far-reaching issues.”

Before deciding how to approach a script like Into the Woods, theater artists must first choose a show they want to produce. They consider factors such as drawing an audience and technical requirements, writes Gary Cohen in a blog for the theatrical licensing company Playscripts. Cohen is the producing director of New Jersey’s Plays-in-the-Park.

Lamby Hedge, director of Stephens’ production, directed Into the Woods years ago, but says the faculty at Stephens was drawn to the musical again because of the “brilliant” creators and for the number of “fabulous” women’s roles available for theater students, a detail especially significant for the women-centric college.

Columbia College’s choice was more complicated. Nollie Moore, the program director, says the college was originally going to do another show but was unable to secure the rights.

Into the Woods was next on Moore’s list of shows he has always wanted to produce. Moore says the decision is based on the production’s complex story and its relevance to his students’ experiences of maneuvering through life.

Deciding to produce a classic piece is one part of the process while choosing a way to approach it is another. Ed Hanson, artistic director of Talking Horse Productions, says production depends on the director’s vision. “If you’re wanting to do something kind of original and new, then you might be looking at creating ways of staging it, a creative set design, really fanciful costumes — so some of the things that are the icing that would go onto the production,” Hanson says. “Usually people don’t mess too much with the actual content.” For example, he recalls a New York production of Into the Woods that used a minimalistic presentation with just 10 cast members and few sets.

Columbia College’s production team is approaching the show in a fairly traditional manner. “Most of us who are on the team for the show have the Broadway version pretty much burned into our memory,” Moore says. What’s different from most productions though, is how involved the students are in every aspect of the process, from set and costume design to technical direction and execution. Moore says this proves difficult because most of the students are music majors with outside obligations. On the other hand, because Stephens’ rendition doesn’t open until late April, Hedge says its vision is still being refined. As for the conceptual differences between the two productions, audiences will just have to see both to find out.

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Although Into the Woods’ original content usually goes untouched, directors can tweak other elements, such as cast size, to take a new approach. For its rendition, Columbia College will have 24 performers.

A far-reaching fairy tale success Columbia College and Stephens College definitely aren’t the first to take on the musical Into the Woods.

Here’s a sampling of how many people have cast their own spells on the famous fairy tale mash-up. ààThe show has had two Broadway productions. The original opened in 1987, and a revival began performances in 2002. ààTwo stage productions have been released on film: the original Broadway show and the one in 2010 at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London.

Rebecca Reed and Andrea Baker portray Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood in a performance of Into the Woods at Columbia College. In the play, fairy tale characters interact to tell a story beyond happily ever after.

INTO THE WOODS Columbia College March 22–24, 7 p.m.; March 24–25, 2 p.m.

Launer Auditorium $10 for all ages ccis.edu/musicevents; 875-8700

Stephens College April 27–28, May 3–4, 7:30 p.m.; April 29, 2 p.m.

Macklanburg Playhouse $16; $8, students and seniors stephens.edu/services/box-office/tickets/; 876-7199

ààDisney adapted the musical into a film, which was released in 2014. ààAccording to Music Theatre International, a theatrical licensing agency, there will be more than 25 productions of the show overlapping with Columbia College’s production. ààEntertainment Weekly reported in 2014 that according to MTI, more than 600,000 people have worked on productions of Into the Woods.

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NEWS & INSIGHT

Destination: CoMo

SPRING INTO ACTION Spring Break Camp at the MAC: If you’re a K-8 kid, a luau could . be in your future. The Missouri Athletic Center will be hosting a week-long spring break camp featuring luau-themed bingo and bowling along with a Hawaiian-style scavenger hunt. Come for a day, or stay for the whole week.

2900 Forum Blvd; 449-2606; March 26-30; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $49 daily, $170 for the whole week Mountain biking course: One part of the Columbia Parks and Recreation trails system is Jay Dix Station. Part of the MKT Trail, Jay Dix’s skills course features a variety of obstacles, which gives people of all ages a chance to hone their mountain biking on different level courses. 3725 S. Scott Blvd.; 874-7460; every day, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; free

Hometown hangouts for all types of spring breakers

BY JACK RADETIC

For some, spring break means squishing your feet in the sand while sipping tropical cocktails, but for others, a Columbia free of college students is the perfect vacation. Whether you’re looking to vacate your everyday routine or simply trying to enjoy a weekend getaway with the family, we’ve got you covered.

FOR THE FOODIES Cafe Berlin: Anyone who has tried to satisfy a craving for Cafe Berlin’s eggs Florentine on a Sunday morning understands the acrobatics involved in beating the brunch rush. Take advantage of a low-key downtown for some organic snacks with the family, or take in some live music in the evening. On Friday, March 30, Thee Fine Lines, Creek Stink, Sissy Paycheck and Hot Missoury are set to perform, followed by Mothers, Glued and Nevada Greene the following night. 220 N. 10th St.; 441-0400; breakfast and lunch every day, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; shows $5–$12 Columbia Farmers Market: The market is a great chance to meet some of the local farmers who grow your food. Shop around from Missouri vendors selling various wares such as jewelry and clothing, and listen to live, local music. 601 Business Loop 70 W.; 823-6889; March 24 and 31, 8 a.m. to noon.; free to enter

PUT THE “BREAK” IN SPRING BREAK East Campus Bed & Breakfast: Across the street from College Avenue might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about relaxation, but a contemporary getaway for business and leisure travelers in a historic building is exactly what the bed and breakfast offers. Grab a solo room or a room for two, and enjoy a peaceful sleep followed by a gourmet Paleo breakfast.

1351 University Ave.; 416-0212; $139-$159 3M Wetland Trail: There’s a lot more to the Columbia trails system than the MKT, and some sections are specifically designed to help you become one with nature. On the 3M Wetland Trail, you can view more than 140 species of birds ­— one of Missouri’s finest places for bird watching. The 1.25 mile-loop park also offers four covered picnic tables. MKT Trail between mile markers six and seven; 874-7460; 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; free JUST-FOR-A-DAY GETAWAY Butterfly House in Faust Park, St. Louis: Come walk the grounds of the conservatory to see 150 different tropical plants and over 80 different species of butterflies emerge from their chrysalises.

15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield; (314) 577-0888; Tues.–Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $8 Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City: With over 35,000 works of art, the Nelson-Atkins is one of America’s largest art museums. Real mummies, photography by Eugene Richards, Monet’s Water Lilies L and an extensive contemporary collection are just some of what awaits you inside. Or soak up the sun by picnicking on the museum’s picturesque grounds alongside the world’s largest shuttlecocks — ­ yes, like the badminton birdie.

4525 Oak St. Kansas City; (816) 751-1278; Wed, Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs.–Fri., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; free ILLUSTRATIONS BY JENNIFER LITHERLAND

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BETH SNYDER blends art and entrepreneurship in 1canoe2

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lthough Beth Snyder’s letterpress business, 1canoe2, is based in Fulton, she’s found that people are drawn to her Midwestern style no matter where they live, as she sells in major cities, including New York and Los Angeles.

Liz Tucker, a close friend of Snyder and owner of the downtown Columbia store Poppy, where many of 1canoe2’s products are sold, says she’s never met anyone like Snyder. “If she has an idea or wants to do something, she’ll find a way to make it happen,” Tucker says.

How do you define quality art?

There’s a couple components to it, and you have to have a little bit of both. One component is skill, which is really important, but I feel like it can be learned by almost anybody. For me, more importantly, is the idea. Having a new idea that’s never been executed before and presenting that to the world is what makes art good. I can look at another illustrator’s work and probably imitate it because I have the skills, but I can’t imitate the concept. That’s the real artistic piece: the idea.

What’s the style of 1canoe2?

We call it Midwestern, although I don’t know exactly what Midwestern

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means. We try and do things in a straightforward way. You know, approachable, friendly and happy. I want everything, even if it’s a sympathy card, to have some element of happiness. I want people to be able to look at our catalogs and look at all of our products on the shelf and just feel like these were happy people that made those.

What inspires you to create?

Travel, usually. Last June I went to California with a bunch of girlfriends and there’s something about the color of Southern California with the desert and the rockiness and the plants. I came home and I just wanted that whole color palette to be in my life. Now I have a collection coming out in May that was inspired by all of that. We’re calling it Golden Rod because that’s the feeling I wanted to put forth.

Do you consider yourself an artist or a business owner first?

I would consider myself a business owner first, but that’s probably just my own personal issues. I feel like I’ll never have practiced enough to call myself an artist first. I will never have learned enough.

—MEGAN LIZ SMITH PHOTO BY JEREMY JOHNSON

THE TO-DO LIST

this week in Columbia

ARTS & CULTURE

FOOD & DRINK

SPORTS

Larry Campbell Book Signing

Downtown Dinner Dash

Backpacking 101 Hike

In 2016, Branson resident and retired Missouri State University professor Larry Campbell spent 51 days exploring the Missouri River. Then he wrote a book about the experience titled Rollin’ Down the River: Discovering People and Places Along the Mighty Missouri. Join him for a presentation and book signing. Sunday, 2 p.m., Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Free, 445-4080

Crafting Dream Boxes

Children 6 and older can attend a reading of Mr. Cornell’s Dream Boxes by Jeanette Winter. In the story, Winter recalls an artist in her neighborhood who created shadowboxes. Following the reading, children can create their own dream boxes using paper, art supplies and “found objects.” Registration is required. Monday, 10 a.m., Columbia Public Library, Children’s Program Room, Free, 443-3161

Participating downtown restaurants in Jefferson City are featuring a special menu so guests can experience the best of the city’s cuisine. Tickets get you one drink and one small plate at each location you visit.

Participants include Bones in the Alley, The Grand Cafe, Madison’s Cafe and The Root Cellar. Stop by Rozier Gallery at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site at 9 p.m. for an after party. Monday, 6–9 p.m., Downtown Jefferson City, $50, 291-3524

MUSIC Chico Freeman Plus+tet

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Chico Freeman, son of legendary jazz saxophonist Von Freeman, and his ensemble bring their tunes to the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series for the public dedication of the Von Freeman Memorial Lending Library. Today, 7–10 p.m., Whitmore Recital Hall, $27–37, 449-3009

Glow Night

Todd Snider

Bounce into spring break with Tiger Bounce.

Glow night will feature glow sticks, glow lights and neon glow face paint as well as carnival games, raffles and door prizes.

Friday, 6–9 p.m., Tiger Bounce, $4.99 per child, 443-3695

Take a seat, and enjoy a performance from singer-songwriter Todd Snider featuring special guest Reed Foehl. Snider, who started writing songs in 1986, will be performing with just his guitar. Saturday, 8 p.m., The Blue Note, $25, 874-1944

join with sleuth Sherlock Gnomes to solve the case. F, R RUNTIME = 1:26

Unsane (R)

Clueless on what to bring on your next overnight backpacking trip? The experts at the Alpine Shop have you covered. Registration is open for this guided hiking event that will take participants through the Three Creek Conservation Area. Sunday, 9–11:30 a.m., Three Creeks Conservation Area, Free, 817-2955

After her ex-boyfriend begins stalking her, Sawyer Valentini (Claire Foy) is involuntarily committed to a mental institution. Once inside, she has to face her fears in this psychological thriller. But is it real or is it in her head? R RUNTIME = 1:37

Still playing

SCREEN Midnight Sun (PG-13)

Bella Thorne stars in this romantic film about a girl whose genetic condition prevents her from going into the sun. This proves to be a problem when she begins a relationship with Charlie (Patrick Schwarzenegger).

R RUNTIME = 1:31

Pacific Rim Uprising (PG-13)

Jake Pentecost (John Boyega) returns to his Jaeger-pilot roots and joins his sister to take on a dangerous new threat. He’s accompanied by talented pilot Lambert (Scott Eastwood) and hacker Amara (Cailee Spaeny). F, R RUNTIME = 1:51

Sherlock Gnomes (PG)

The gnomes from Gnomeo and Juliet are off on a new adventure when they find that London’s gnomes are being abducted. They

Annihilation (R) RT Black Panther (PG-13) F, R Death Wish (R) F, R Game Night (R) F, R Gringo (R) R The Greatest Showman (PG) R The Hurricane Heist (PG-13) R I Can Only Imagine (PG) F, R Love, Simon (PG-13) F, R Mary and the Witch’s Flower (PG) RT The Party (R) RT Red Sparrow (R) F, R 7 Days in Entebbe (PG-13) R The Strangers: Prey at Night (R) F, R Thoroughbreds (R) RT Tomb Raider (PG-13) F, R A Wrinkle in Time (PG-13) F, R

Theaters F = Forum R = Regal

A p r i l 5 - 8 | A p r i l 1 2 -1 5 | A p r i l 1 9 -2 2

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“You are upsetting yourself over nothing. I shouldn’t think anyone’s even noticed. I’m wearing a lobster costume.”

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VOX Magazine is pleased to announce Columbia Grown, a farm-totable dinner hosted by Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) The VOX farm-to-table event gathers community members and farmers for a dinner prepared with local ingredients that highlights the importance of eating local while connecting the community to nearby food resources.

Date: April 7 Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm Location: CCUA 1207 Smith St Columbia, MO 65201 Ticket price: $65

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