Good morning, Columbia.

Flower Folk and Missouri Conservation Corps planted one burr oak and two native hazelnut shrubs at the West Ash neighborhood green space yesterday, (a Love Your Block mini-grant project) while leading sessions on urban planting and tree care; the group will host more tree plantings in late April.

Friday night's keynote speaker at the Unbound Book Festival persevered amid tornado warnings as the event delivered a successful weekend.

Boone County Nature School in Columbia was named a 2026 Green Ribbon honoree today for its focus on sustainability, student health, and hands-on environmental learning, which includes planting native plants and designing a rain garden as part of the district's outdoor education program.

After Friday's storms brought tornados and widespread outages, most areas in mid-Missouri regained power over the weekend while Camden County still had 2,624 customers without power, including losses noted in Ameren Missouri and Stover (Ameren reported 85 outages affecting its service areas).

MoDOT is closing the U.S. 63 northbound on and off ramps at Grindstone Parkway today for ramp construction that will last until the end of June.

Parts of East Haven Road and Lenoir Street near the ramps will remain closed as crews upgrade drainage, electrical systems, and traffic lights.

Boone Health is hosting Spring Screening Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Boone Health South — 900 W.

Nifong Blvd — to offer imaging and preventive health services outside regular hours. The event features scheduled screenings with provider orders and free walk-in tests to help overcome weekday appointment challenges.

Aly & AJ Concert

8-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of pop tunes with Aly & AJ at one of Columbia's favorite music spots.

2026 Dreamfest Benefit Concert

7-8 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring local artists for a great cause.

Radkey Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Experience an electrifying night with the dynamic sounds of Radkey.

23rd Annual Bowling for Autism

11 a.m. — AMF Town & Country Lanes — Proceeds benefit Easterseals Midwest services — Bowl for a cause and support individuals with disabilities and their families.

Iron & Wine Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful tunes from acclaimed singer-songwriter Sam Beam.

31st Annual ATHENA International Awards

6-8 p.m. — Cooper's Ridge Event Venue — Free entry — Celebrate the excellence and achievements of local women leaders in the community.

Spongebob: Search for Squarepants

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly movie night featuring Spongebob in search of Squarepants.

Defying Gravity

7-8:30 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — Not to be missed — A musical theatre extravaganza featuring Broadway veterans recreating cherished roles and beloved tunes.

Intro to Vinyl Cutting Workshop

6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee applies — Explore vinyl cutting techniques while creating custom tote bags and signs.

All Your Friends

9:06 PM – 12:30 AM — The Blue Note — Cashless venue — Enjoy a lively evening with friends at this late-night event.