Here’s an event for those who have active dogs who like sniffing out things. Barn Hunting is a relatively new dog sport and you can bring your dog to learn all about it and even get in a practice run or two on Sunday, February 11^th starting at 10. If you are interested in more information including pricing, location and directions you can go to the following site: https://allevents.in/columbia/barn-hunt-practice/200026072441828 . If you want to read up more on the sport first there seems to be plenty of information online. I’ve posted two links here to get you started. Here is a link to the Barn Hunt Association’s FAQ page: https://www.barnhunt.com/faq.html and here is a link to another event page that I found informative: https://www.kios.org/arts/2020-10-29/rat-infestations-are-a-real-problem-for-farmers-barn-hunt-simulates-a-solution . Spoiler alert: It sounds like the rats are alive but no person or pooch will really come into contact with them.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will be playing at the Columbia Entertainment Company throughout February. For more information including specific dates and how to buy tickets please go here: https://cectheatre.org/2023/07/28/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat/ .

I know it’s early but I don’t know how much space they have. From March 25^th to 29^th, kids can have the chance to participate in a variety of classes that will result in a short play they put on for their families. Some day care time is available. Click on the link below for all the details.

https://www.trypskids.com/camps

For interesting thoughts on book lists and books in social media, read the article here: https://lithub.com/against-disruption-on-the-bulletpointization-of-books/ .

Curtis Pavey & Helena Hyesoo Kim will be performing together on Sunday the 28^th from 3 to 4:30 at the Sinquefield Music Center.

This is what I was told about the event)

Come explore the natural world, the various forms of water, and astronomical phenomena through the unique lens of music from East Asia and North America. In this recital, MU faculty pianist Curtis Pavey will perform with pianist Helena Hyesoo Kim in a concert of solo and four-hands piano music by composers of East Asian heritage. In total, six different composers from different places around the world will be represented.  The music, all written within the last sixty years, brings to life scenes from the harbor in Keelung, Taiwan to Zen poetry about different galaxies to the seasons in Japan.

Please go here for more information.

This unique Australian library caters to museums and universities, allowing them to check out specimens.

A cute idea for dogs bored with walks.

This sounds like a fun time for kids 4-8 years old on Saturday, July 16th. Visit here for more information about the activity and here for more information about Papa’s Cat Cafe in general.