Caroline Dohack

Columbia

Freelance Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Garden Variety - COMO Magazine

2 weeks ago | comomag.com | Caroline Dohack

The Mizzou Botanic Garden offers more than a thousand acres of fantastic flora. We often think of gardens as contained spaces for cultivated splendor. But the Mizzou Botanic Garden (MUBG) is no such thing. There are no walls, no gates, no hours of admission. That’s because the garden encompasses the entire 1,252-acre University of Missouri campus. There’s a lot that can be done on that kind of expanse, and the MUBG crew makes the absolute most of it.
This Modern Temperance - COMO Magazine

Jan 17, 2025 | comomag.com | Caroline Dohack

For the sober curious, there are myriad ways to cut back, define the journey, and even raise a glass. Could this be the year of the soda water? While the majority of Americans do enjoy a tipple, a growing number are deciding to give temperance a try. Researchers have dubbed this mass curtailing “the sober-curious movement.” As with so many social phenomena, the youth are leading the charge.
Jazzed Up: 'We Always Swing' heads into its 30th season

Nov 6, 2024 | comomag.com | Caroline Dohack

Should you ever have occasion to ask Jon Poses about jazz, be aware you’re about to open some floodgates. Poses, the founder, executive director, and artistic director of the ”We Always Swing” Jazz Series, possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of and unbridled enthusiasm for the genre. He’ll get into the nuances of everything from big band to bebop, and you’ll find yourself deeply invested — even if you were initially intimidated by that inherent jazz-guy geekiness.
Gear and Good Discussions

Oct 4, 2024 | missourilife.com | Caroline Dohack

In the market for a new pair of hiking boots? Want to see what the stand-up paddleboarding fuss is all about? Seeking inspiration for your next adventure tour? Then you won’t want to miss the 2024 Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit, to be held November 22 – 24 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles.
Tipping Point - COMO Magazine

Oct 3, 2024 | comomag.com | Caroline Dohack

Gratuities are a custom, but they can also cause a conundrum. Tipping is deeply baked into American culture. In movies and on TV shows, tipping is often used to illustrate morality. One of my favorite examples is an episode of 3rd Rock From the Sun, in which John Lithgow’s character — a buffoonish alien commander living in human form, for those unfamiliar with the premise — struggles with the concept of tipping. “And that’s why your drink always has that funny taste,” another character tells him.
Spirited Discussion

Oct 2, 2024 | missourilife.com | Caroline Dohack

History buffs with an appreciation for the supernatural won’t want to miss the Déjà vu Spirit Reunion. The event, to be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on October 26 in Ste. Genevieve’s Memorial Cemetery, sees the spirits of the town’s historical figures return to the mortal realm to share their stories with visitors. Susie Johnson, office manager for the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve, says the event is a beloved tradition for both attendees and actors.
Lederhosen Optional

Sep 27, 2024 | missourilife.com | Caroline Dohack

In Munich, the traditional Oktoberfest celebration runs from late September until the first Sunday of October—usually a hair longer than two weeks. In Hermann, a town that’s held on to the traditions of its German founders for more than 180 years, the festivities last all month. What makes Hermann’s Oktoberfest so great? “It’s really a celebration of fall for us,” says Tammy Bruckerhoff, Tourism and Economic Development Director with the City of Hermann.
The Art of Healing

Sep 25, 2024 | missourilife.com | in Arts |Caroline Dohack

When multimedia artist Amy Dawkins creates, she’s opening a window into her inner self. Missouri Life will host an art reception, co-sponsored by Marshelle Clark, PC, of Weichert Realtors, from 2 – 6 p.m. Saturday, September 28, at Missouri Life Mercantile in Rocheport. The show will feature a collection of new paintings by Dawkins as well as works by other Missouri artists. Dawkins, who lives in New Franklin, has been painting for most of her life.
Of Mickey Mouse and Men

Sep 20, 2024 | missourilife.com | Caroline Dohack

The young and young at heart are sure to enjoy the State Historical Society of Missouri’s most recent exhibition. Daily Disney: Walt Disney in the Funny Pages celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Co., which was founded by Missouri’s own Roy Disney and Walt Disney.
Fall Fun in the Greenhouse

Sep 18, 2024 | missourilife.com | Caroline Dohack

Live music, arts demonstrations, food trucks, a peacock, children’s activities, vintage treasures, and mums as far as the eye can see. What else could one want on an autumnal Saturday? Helmi’s Gardens, a greenhouse, nursery, and landscaping company in Columbia, will host its Fall Festival on September 28. The event offers all of this and more. Store Manager Gabby Borthacyre says one of the highlights of this year’s events is the arts demonstrations featuring local artists.