Avett Brothers Fill The Missouri Theater With Energy

Posted on 03 March, 2010

By Beth Hoag
The night started with the opening band the Low Anthem. Playing in almost the same style as the Avett’s, the Low Anthem combined melodic melodies with sounds of upright bass, banjo and guitar. Anthem’s members also moved constantly around the stage playing instruments some of which were hard to indentify. Most impressive was [...]

Mimi Chakarova and Making a Difference

Posted on 01 March, 2010

By Samantha Liss
A woman on a crusade made Memorial Union her pulpit by teaching students and community members the hidden truths about sex trafficking around the globe.
Even though she spoke with an accent from a distant place, it was impossible to miss the conviction in her voice, as she spoke during the 2010 Stop Traffic [...]

Information about True/False Film Festival from Intersection

Posted on 28 February, 2010

David Wilson, co-director of the True/False Festival and Joanna Hearne, Assistant Professor of English and Film Studies at the University of Missouri joined Intersection in the studio on Monday February 22nd to talk about the 2010 True False Film Festival. Intersection airs every Monday live online from 12-1pm.
Intersection is a live online community talk show [...]

“The Tightrope” from True/False Film Festival

Posted on 28 February, 2010

By Lisa Appleton
When I think of a tightrope, I think of balance and this movie was anything but balanced. Director Nuria Ibanez gives the viewer a look into the life of a traveling family circus in Mexico that is struggling to make ends meet. The family is [...]

Happy Birthday George Washington!

Posted on 22 February, 2010

The Washington Monument pails in comparison to this ode to one of our founding fathers. In honor of our first president’s birthday, we once again put you, Columbia, in front of the camera to test some of your American history knowledge.

See what happens here.

What would you do for George Washington’s birthday? Let us know by leaving your comments.

Happy Valentine’s Day from iKnowCoMo

Posted on 14 February, 2010

By David Goldstein and Sam Schleicher
This is our first valentine’s day, so all of us here at iknowcomo.com wanted to do something special for Columbians.  We decided to put you in front of the camera for the chance to give some V-day shout outs.  Thanks everyone for helping us out, you were awesome!

Mardi Gras Columbia Style

Posted on 12 February, 2010

There’s probably no better place to be than on Bourbon Street right now.  It’s Mardi Gras weekend and the Saints just won the Superbowl. It’s a non-stop party!
Wait, whats that? You can’t rush off to Louisiana for the weekend? Well not to worry, there’s still plenty going on in Columbia for the Gras.  The Internet, [...]

True/False weekend is almost here!

Posted on 08 February, 2010

The 7th annual True/False film festival takes place this year Thursday Feb. 25th through Sunday Feb. 28th. True/False is a film festival that occurs every February and features documentaries. The films show at various venues around Columbia, but if you miss a show you want to see, don’t fret. The films are all played at [...]

Ways To Help Out Haiti Locally

Posted on 04 February, 2010

Haven’t been able to help with the situation in Haiti. You can still do your part by either listening to music or eating pizza.
The Blue Note is hosting a “Hear for Haiti-Benefit Show” on Thursday Feb 11. The concert will feature New Locomotive, Noah Earle, The Paperclips, and John Gurney all for just $10.
If music [...]

Super Bowl Sunday Hits Columbia

Posted on 03 February, 2010

by: Sam Schleicher
Football fans rejoice! Super Bowl XLIV is just around the corner, where the Indianapolis Colts will take on the New Orleans Saints down in sunny Miami, Florida.  What’s that, you’re not a football fan? Not to worry, this monumental television event is about much more than the game. Besides, you’re going to want [...]