Starting this week at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, “Into The Woods”, with music and lyrics from score by Stephen Sondheim. Artistic Director Robyne Parrish says this witty musical turns your favorite fairy tales on their heads. Packed with humor and surprises, tickets are on sale now!

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The next performances from Talking Horse Productions start tonight! Director Heather Hatton and Producing Partner Aaron Krawitz join the show to talk about “Photograph 51”. It spotlights X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin’s role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. Tickets are on sale!

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The models for this year’s summer forecast for Missouri are a little different from recent years… are we looking at less heat and less rain? What’s the likelihood of severe Wx over the next few months? An informative visit with State Climatologist Zach Leasor.

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

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

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

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A busy agenda for the City Council this evening. A vote to put a 1% sales tax for Public Safety on the August ballot, a proposed ban on video lottery terminals, and a possible delay in processing applications for proposed data centers. A preview with Mayor Baffaloe.

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Missouri’s 2026 Legislative Session comes to end on Friday. MissouriNet News Director Alisa Nelson joins the show to go over what bills have gotten across the finish line in this last week, and what legislative priorities have not.

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May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. A good time to check in with MU Health Care dermatologist Dr. Jordan Parker. She highlights safety in the sun, the importance of early detection, and ways of prevention.

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We check in with Nickie Davis to highlight what’s happening in The District for the month of May. There’s the Gold Star Memorial Day Parade on the 25th, and the Stranger Than Fiction Film Fest… a showcase for documentaries by undergrads at the Mizzou School of Journalism. Great options downtown for Mothers Day as well.

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