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Blue Note

Blue Note

Joy Park April 24, 2017

The Blue Note is a music venue in downtown Columbia, Mo., established by Richard King and Phil Costello in 1980. In October of 2014, the venue was sold by King to Matt Gerding and Scott Leslie. Blue Note...

Missouri Theatre

Missouri Theatre

Joy Park April 17, 2017

The Missouri Theatre is a concert and entertainment venue that opened on October 5, 1928. Located in downtown Columbia near the intersection of Locust St. and Ninth St., across from Missouri United Methodist...

Shelter Gardens

Shelter Gardens

Joy Park April 10, 2017
An oasis located in the heart of Columbia, Shelter Gardens is a convenient place for strolls, photoshoots and picnics.
MKT Trail

MKT Trail

Joy Park April 3, 2017
An installment of Exhibit Columbia exploring the history of MKT Trail, and why it makes Columbia special.
David R. Francis Quadrangle

David R. Francis Quadrangle

Joy Park December 5, 2016

The David R. Francis Quadrangle is the heart and spirit of the University of Missouri - Columbia. Named after the twentieth Missouri governor David R. Francis, the Quadrangle (colloquially known as “The...

Missouri United Methodist Church

Missouri United Methodist Church

Joy Park November 21, 2016

Missouri United Methodist Church (MUMC), located at 204 S. 9th St., was dedicated in 1929 and remains one of several churches in downtown Columbia. Designed by architect John A. Epple, the church is built...

Blind Boone Home

‘Blind’ Boone Home

Joy Park November 7, 2016

The two-story Victorian house located at 10 N. 4th Street, known as the J.W. “Blind” Boone Home, was home to one of the world’s most famous musicians, John W. Boone. In his lifetime, he overcame...

MLK Memorial at Battle Garden

MLK Memorial at Battle Garden

Joy Park October 24, 2016

Welcome to the second installment of Exhibit Columbia. Join me this week as I explore the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial at Battle Garden. For years Columbia citizens dreamed of honoring the life...

Columbia Cemetery

Columbia Cemetery

Joy Park October 10, 2016

Welcome to the first installment of Exhibit Columbia. This week I present to you the Columbia Cemetery: the largest, the oldest and the only historic rural cemetery in town. Columbia Cemetery was established...

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