COMO Magazine

COMO is the latest lifestyle and business publication serving Mid-Missouri. We aim to motivate, inform, and engage the people of Columbia by providing high-quality content that captures the essence of the local business scene, lifestyle, and community vibe.

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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.
The Dos and Don'ts of Landscape Edging

Jan 13, 2025 | comomag.com | Nate Anderson

Landscape edging is a crucial component of outdoor design, offering functional and aesthetic benefits. It defines garden beds, walkways, and lawns, providing a polished look while keeping materials contained. To achieve professional results, it’s important to follow some key dos and don’ts. Dos of Landscape Edging Plan Ahead: Before you begin, take the time to map out your project. Determine where you want your edges, the materials you’ll use, and the overall design.
Making COMO Laugh!

Dec 19, 2024 | comomag.com | Ryan Sheehan

Columbia has a vibrant comedy scene – a laugh factory, if you will – for local comedians. One place where laughter routinely escapes is Eastside Tavern on Tuesday nights, as part of The As Yet Unnamed Comedy Show. The show is an open mic, meaning it is free for any comic who wants to sign up. Several locals have hosted the show over the years, including recent and current hosts Prim Stonebraker, Jacy Tate, Nick Gorges, and Xavier Arnold.
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.
Now Is the Season for That Interior Paint Job - COMO Magazine

Nov 5, 2024 | comomag.com | Jaclyn Rogers

The seasons have changed, and speaking of fall color, did you know this is the time of year for interior painting?
Am I Being Funny Yet

Oct 23, 2024 | comomag.com | Ryan Sheehan

Imagine yourself on a stage. You’re standing up there by yourself with a microphone in your hand. You’re tired from working all day, and now you’re in a dimly lit bar late on Tuesday night, bright lights shining in your face, you’re starting to sweat, and you’re standing in front of a crowd full of strangers. Who are all those people watching you? Does this sound like fun?
The Curvy Road to Financial Freedom

Oct 3, 2024 | comomag.com | Erica Pefferman

This is always a challenging issue for me to write every year. We do a finance issue every year as it is so core to our community and our homes. No family is untouched by the effects of rising prices on everything from groceries to gas to interest rates on everything. On the way to work this morning, I heard on the radio that the cost of rent has risen 25 percent in the last four years while wages have not been able to meet that increase. Families are paying more for everything.
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.
Unpopular opinion: Families and kids are too busy

Sep 10, 2024 | comomag.com | Erica Pefferman

I have a very unpopular opinion within our current societal norms. I think it’s a disservice to families and children to schedule them in too many activities. A day doesn’t go by when I don’t talk to a mom or dad who isn’t a slave to their kids’ schedules. They are busy, rushed, and often have a haze of anxiety that just envelopes them. These days, it feels like kids’ schedules are busier than ever.