The District is putting on their Living Windows Festival. Starting on December first at 6pm, you will be able to see live performance at some of your favorite spots in Columbia. This will also be free horse drawn carriage rides, the Enchanted forest, Augmented Reality codes, and of course Santa. So come on down, parking will be free. For more information on participating store check out the link.

The Nutcracker Ballet is coming to Mizzou on December 6th. This performance will be put on by international cast of dancers and features stunning acrobatics, beautiful costumes, and more. Get your tickets while you can and help get yourself into the holiday spirit with this timeless classic. For ticket information check out the link.

Calling all artists and writers! There is a new challenge for you to help get your creative ideas flowing. Starting in October you will design your character and have them make a journey through the haunted forest. Every five days will introduce a new setting for you to write about, draw, sculpt, or however else you express yourself. So if you would like to take part in the challenge, check out the link.

Do you like trains, models, or are you just bored and need something to do? Well the Central Missouri Chapter of the Train Collectors Association is having an open house event at Rock Quarry House. Come by and check out all their model trains and displays. The event is from 10am-2pm on August 19th at Rock Quarry House, 2002 Grindstone Pkwy. It is free and open to the public.

The Midway Country Fest is back. This two day event will feature 10 Country Musicians with Granger Smith being the headliner on Saturday and Tenille Arts on Sunday. The event starts at 3:30pm each night and last until 10pm. To get tickets and for more information, check out the link.

The Boone County Fair is back on July 18th and will be here through July 22nd.  There is going to be something for everyone, from rides and games to shows and live music, and plenty of food and drinks to go around. You have five days to enjoy the Fair, so come on down and have some fun! For more information check out their site.

Are you looking for something new to read but don’t know where to start? The Daniel Boone Public Library has the event for you. They are putting on a book tasting night where you will get the chance to read samples from different genres and discuss it with your fellow book tasters. If you are interested check out their site and register.

Fire in the Sky will be back at Stephens Lake Park this year. There is going to be live music, food trucks, and activities for children starting at 6:30pm. The night will end with the fireworks show starting at 9:15pm. This should last 20-25 minutes and will truly light up the sky. For more information check out the link.

Columbia Entertainment Co. is putting on musical Sister Act. After witnessing a murder, Deloris Van Cartier must go into witness protection as a nun. However, the strict rules and Mother Superior are at odds with Deloris’s more boisterous self. But, when she joins the choir, she is able to use her amazing singing talent, along with her unique disco moves to reinvigorate the church and community.

The play will be going from June 15-18 and June 22-25. For more information and to get tickets check out the website.

Do you judge books by their covers (don’t worry, we all do)? Do you need a recommendation for a new book to read? Well check out this unique quiz that has you choose what you like most about the covers of books and then recommends you one based on your answers. It is a fun and interesting way to check out new books and who knows, maybe it will help you find your new favorite.