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HOOK, LINE, SINKER

Fish around for the best places in Columbia to drop a lure PAGE 4

THE FUNKY BUNCH

See where popular bands fall on a scale of funk PAGE 16

Inside the studio with Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raunchiest on-air duo, Shags and Trevor Page 8

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MARCH 16, 2017 VOLUME 19 ISSUE 9 | PUBLISHED BY THE COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN

FEATURE Shags and Trevor are two peas ... but perhaps in different pods. Every weekday they host their radio show, The Morning Shag, on classic rock station KCMQ. The pair’s banter fosters a strong connection with each other and with their audience. PAGE 8 NEWS & INSIGHT Where’s the best place to cast a line in CoMo? Vox talked to some avid anglers to find the places with the most bite. PAGE 4 ARTS & BOOKS Floral designers pick a piece in the Museum of Art and Archaeology and bring it to life through an arrangement in the Art in Bloom show. PAGE 5

THE SCENE The dream of daily taco deals is now a reality thanks to Taco Tuesday, Everyday. Try the Walking Taco when you’re on the go. PAGE 6 If you need to get out of Columbia but can’t afford a flight to Florida, pack up for a mini-spring break in one of these Missouri locations. PAGE 7

THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO K-POP Ease into the east-Asian pop scene with this K-pop 101. Get recommendations on different K-pop artists and songs you would love, other than “Gangnam Style.” MAKE A STATEMENT Want to rock crazy, big, beautiful hoop earrings, but not sure how to pull them off? One writer gives tips and tricks on how to make a statement with your wild ear wear and why you shouldn’t play it safe with subtle studs. TREE-ATIONS CREATIONS When Debra Collins’ stepbrother made her a copper tree figurine for Christmas, she became obsessed with the art form. Now through Coflo Copper Tree-ations, she makes her own unique tree art.

EDITOR’S LETTER

MUSIC Who’s funkier, the Red Hot Chili Peppers or Bruno Mars? Reference our funk spectrum in preparation for Saturday’s Here Come the Mummies show at The Blue Note. PAGE 16 Founders of The Wimpact, an initiative that fights sexism in the music industry, discuss what it’s like to work toward social justice. PAGE 17 Q&A You don’t have to go all the way to Long Island for a medium. Paula Curry discusses embracing psychic reading and teaching classes. PAGE 18

Correction: The March 9 issue incorrectly credited the photo of a Warhammer figurine on page 16. It was taken by Erin Achenbach.

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For as long as I’ve had a car, the “1” button on my radio has been programmed to KSHE 95, St. Louis’ “real rock radio.” It’s the soundtrack to drives all over God’s green acres with my mom, and it made morning commutes to boring high school jobs bearable. KSHE Morning Rock Show host John “U-Man” Ulett’s voice is a standard in my car, just as it was in my mom’s when he started at KSHE four decades ago. So when I came to Columbia, I missed my morning show. I missed classic rock radio. And I missed U-Man. Lucky for me, Shags and Trevor are around. The morning shock jocks for 96.7/KCMQ’s The Morning Shag have a little more bite than my hometown hosts, but their banter, love for their town and deep appreciation for Creedence Clearwater Revival are exactly what I needed to fill the gap in my regularly scheduled morning programming. This week’s feature (Page 8) offers a look at the wild pair on the other side of the radio waves and how they came to be. They’re a couple of very different personalities. One is boisterous and one more conservative, and they fight like brothers. But they make one heck of a team, and definitely one worth a listen. KSHE still has that “1” spot on my radio, but when I start my car in the morning, Shags and Trevor are likely to pour out of the speakers at high volume. I usually leave my dial set at 96.7.

VOX STAFF Editor: Christine Jackson Deputy Editor: Dan Roe Managing Editor: Madison Fleck Creative Director: Madalyne Bird Digital Managing Editor: Abby Holman Art Directors: Mary Hilleren, Elizabeth Sawey Photo Editor: Annaliese Nurnberg Online Editor: Lea Konczal Multimedia Editor: Mitchel Summers News & Insight Editors: Madelyne Maag, Elaina Steingard, Jing Yang The Scene Editors: Lauren Kelliher, Alyssa Salela, Danielle Zoellner Music Editors: John Heniff, Taylor Ysteboe Arts & Books Editors: Claudia Guthrie, Renee Molner, Zachary Van Epps Contributing Writers: Corin Cesaric, Gerard Edic, Emily Hannemann, Max Havey, Lis Joyce, Meghan Lally, Rick Morgan, Rachel Phillips, Jessica Rendall, Karlee Renkoski, Tyler Schneider, Kelsie Schrader, Erika Stark, Samantha Stokes, Catherine Wheeler Editorial Director: Heather Lamb Executive Editor: Jennifer Rowe Digital Director: Sara Shipley Hiles Writing Coach: Berkley Hudson Office Manager: Kim Townlain

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RADAR

Vox’s take on the talk of the week

BE OUR GUEST The Beauty and the Beast remake starts playing tonight and is sure to bring in big bucks at the box office. This film is just one of the recent live-action adaptations of some favorite childhood Disney cartoons. Here’s our take on some of the upcoming flicks and how amazing (or not) they look.

SUPER EXCITED THE LITTLE MERMAID Lin-Manuel Miranda. Need we say more?

ALADDIN

We’re skeptical because Robin Williams IS the Genie. Whoever will step into this role will have some big slippers to fill.

Written by: Claudia Guthrie, John Heniff, Madelyne Maag, Danielle Zoellner

The world is on the edge … of their Facebook apps Over 20 million viewers have patiently stared at their computers to watch April the giraffe for the past two weeks. It appears people are willing to spend precious time watching the pregnant ungulate (it’s a mammal with hooves — fun fact!) in her habitat in Harpursville, New York — but why?

35% Just trying to pass the time 10% Want to be watching when the birth happens

50% Avoiding all things school, work and politics

5% Obsessed with giraffes

TURN UP FOR TURNIPS

TALLAHASSEE BOUND

DUMBO

It’s safe to expect the darkness of the 1941 film will be ramped up with Tim Burton’s upcoming remake.

(AND IT’S NOT EVEN SPRING BREAK YET)

WINNIE THE POOH

We’re very curious (and a bit scared) to see a grown-up Christopher Robin and his live-action stuffed animal friends.

The Mizzou Women’s basketball team is a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Women’s basketball tournament after their stellar 21-10 season. Their first game is against the University of South Florida Bulls. Watch them on Friday at 4 p.m. on ESPN2.

HARD PASS

Get ready to fill up your grocery bag(s) with the fresh fruits, veggies and delicious treats from the varied vendors at the Columbia Farmers Market, which will have its first outdoor opening of the year on Saturday at 8 a.m. at 1701 Ash St.

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The Diane Rehm Show 9-11am

Fresh Air with Terry Gross

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MONDAY, MARCH 20 • 7 P.M. BIXBY LECTURE HALL, BROUDER SCIENCE CENTER • COLUMBIA COLLEGE CAMPUS Join us for a talk by New York Times best-selling author of Shrill, Lindy West. Lindy is a columnist at The Guardian, contributor to This American Life and a freelance writer whose work focuses on feminism, social justice, humor and body image. Following the talk, Lindy will be signing copies of her book, Shrill, which will be available for purchase.

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NEWS & INSIGHT

Get hooked on CoMo’s best fishing spots If you’re all about that bass, these local fishing spots will lure you in BY ANNABEL AMES There are two sides to fishing. You’re either there to sit back, relax and have fun, or you’re in it to win it. That was the case for president of the Mizzou Bass Fishing club Gabe Dubois when a fish pulled his $350 rod out of his hands and into the water. “My instincts kicked in, and I dove right in,” Dubois says. He got his rod back but was disappointed to find his phone drenched in his pocket. It’s a funny story Dubois reflects on during his many fishing excursions around mid-Missouri. There are plenty of bass, catfish and crappie to be caught in Missouri’s picturesque lakes and rivers. Vox narrowed down a few local hot spots for novice anglers and seasoned veterans alike with help from Dubois and Austin Culbertson, another member of the Mizzou Bass Fishing club, and the owner of Tombstone Tackle, a local bait shop. Dubois and Culbertson ranked each lake based on quantity of fish, how easy it is to make a catch and how crowded each fishing spot gets.

Austin Culbertson (left) holds up a 6-pound largemouth bass after wrangling with it for about 20 minutes, and Gabe Dubois, president of the Mizzou Bass Fishing club, (pictured above) also poses with a largemouth bass at his favorite secret fishing spot.

little dixie lake conservation area

rocky forks lake conservation area

a. perry phillips lake

turkey farm lake

Dubois’ rating Culbertson’s rating

For your GPS: Little Dixie Lake Conservation Area, Millersburg

For your GPS: 3500 E. Gans Road, Columbia

For your GPS: 5050 Bristol Lake Parkway, Columbia

For your GPS: Turkey Farm Lake Dam, Columbia

If you travel east on Broadway for about 20 minutes, you’ll hit the Little Dixie Lake Conservation Area. This 205-acre lake is worth the drive because it’s a large lake without much competition from fellow fishers. Visitors can rent Jon boats at the south side of the lake for $5 a day from April to October. “You can get out there and experience a lot more than you could standing on the side of a bank,” Dubois says. Little Dixie has a good bank for catching crappie and catfish, he says.

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Known for its scenery and solitude, Rocky Forks Lake is a favorite spot among experienced fishers. “You feel like you’re actually in the woods,” Dubois says. He also says Rocky Forks Lake is a prime spot for catching crappie and bass. Culbertson recommends this spot because the main lake is large, but there are also several smaller lakes a short walk away, albeit through some forest. The only downside is the surrounding bank doesn’t offer much standing room, he says.

This 40-acre lake is surrounded by a 1.44-mile crushed limestone trail for walkers and runners. Dubois says this lake is over-fished, but Culbertson says the key is to slow down and allow the bait to remain in the water for longer than you’d probably like to. This helps convince the fish that the bait is real since they’re used to frequent fishers in the area. Dubois says fish are smart. If they get hooked by a lure multiple times they will eventually stop biting. He says this is a great spot to catch small bass.

The 12-acre Turkey Farm Lake is just located just down the road from Battle High School. Dubois says the public lake is an ideal destination to drop a line in the spring months, before lily pads sprout up and obscure the water’s surface during summer and early fall. He says that although it’s about a quarter-mile walk, once you arrive, there’s ample opportunity to fish off the banks and catch tons of small bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF AUSTIN CULBERTSON AND GABRIEL DUBOIS

ARTS & BOOKS

Artwork springs to life Floral designs sprout from inanimate pieces at Museum of Art and Archaeology show BY RACHEL PHILLIPS Flowers might be budding throughout Columbia, but people who want to see some beautiful blossoms should stop by the Museum of Art and Archaeology’s Art in Bloom this weekend. “It is an opening event for the beginning of spring,” says Janet Lindstrom, member of the Discovery Garden Club and six-time Art in Bloom participant. Held at museums around the country, Art in Bloom pairs art with floral pieces. For Columbia’s, which takes place March 17 to 19, the museum reaches out to local garden clubs and floral shops for designers. MU students from the Student American Institute of Floral Design are also involved. Participants visit the museum and choose a piece of art to work from — a luxury not afforded to designers at other museums, says Lora Schnurbusch, Kent’s Floral Gallery designer and Based on the sculpture “Headcrest of an Antelope six-time event participant. (chi-wara),” Katie Stoops and Gina Olsen’s 2016 piece When picking their pieces, the won three awards, including Best Creative Design. designers look at traits such as color, form and shape to find beforehand, designers don’t work with something that inspires them. the flowers until the last minute. The Katie Stoops, president of MU designers say they usually put their SAIFD, says that choosing a piece of pieces together Thursday and deliver art can be challenging. “I feel like it’s them to the museum on Friday. one of those things where when you Bruce Cox, assistant director of the think about it too long, you’re messing museum, says 1,500 to 2,500 people yourself up,” Stoops says. come through the museum over the Once designers weekend. Visitors pick their artwork, ART IN BLOOM who attend will get they think about Museum of Art and Archaeology to experience the traditional elements 115 Business Loop 70 West artwork in a new way. Friday, 7–9 p.m., Saturday and of design and “Most people don’t Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free, flower types. Not understand that florists maa.missouri.edu only do the flowers are artists and what need to work in the they create is really piece, but they also must last three days. inspiring,” Cox says. Attendees can also The mechanics of the arrangement view costumes with floral themes from are important, too. Designers must the Missouri Historic Costume and determine how to build the base and Textile Collection, and on Saturday, where the flowers will fit. Transportation kids can create their own floral designs. is also an issue. Florists don’t build their The event will culminate with people’s work at the museum, so they have to choice awards, such as Best in Show, to be sure that they can get it there. This celebrate the arrangements. might affect the size of the piece or “It brings life to it because you have mean that it has to be built in parts. something that’s living representing Although they can gather materials something that’s either on a canvas or in and construct parts of their bases a sculpture,” Schnurbusch says. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM OF ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

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THE SCENE

EAT THIS

Taco Tuesday, Everyday’s Walking Taco

Brittany and Scott Huhn were making walking tacos a few times per week for their three children when they decided to open Taco Tuesday, Everyday. The couple wanted to start a restaurant after Scott’s experience in local chain restaurants. They began with something the family was familiar with: tacos. The walking taco was their inspiration. “It’s more of a Tex-Mex Americanized taco, but people love that,” Brittany says. This Mexican creation is a common Midwest fair food. It can also be found in the South as a Frito Pie. “It’s basically a taco in a bag,” she says. At Taco Tuesday, Everyday, customers can personalize their taco by choosing meat and toppings, but the traditional walking taco starts with a bag of Fritos opened up and piled high with beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. As a chalkboard near the order window states, first choose your chips: tortilla, Frito or nacho cheese chips (think Doritos). Then choose your protein: chicken, beef or black beans.

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great for children. This meal is served for $4.69 a taco. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere with large tables that spell out “MIZ,” which were crafted by Brittany, as well as a kids area with a SEGA game console and TV. In the back corner, a fireplace and television invite adults to relax. It feels like sitting at home, except someone else is cooking. After beginning with the walking taco and a few other items, the menu has expanded since the restaurant opened in October. It now offers other portable dishes such as walking nachos, street tacos and the walkarito, which is a walking taco in a tortilla. The restaurant’s original on-the-go taco, though, is a must-have. —MARGAUX SCOTT PHOTOS BY LUKE BRODARICK A worker at Taco Tuesday, Everyday tops a walking taco with sour cream. Walking Tacos are easily customizable. Customers get to choose their chips, protein and toppings.

Last, add toppings. Toppings include many traditional Mexican toppings such as tomatoes, salsa and jalapeños. This is served in a bag, similar to a chip

bag but slightly larger to hold a variety of toppings. The chips give the taco a little extra salt than a normal taco, and the bag makes it portable, which is

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MO’ fun, less mileage No tropical beach? No problem. Venture to these hidden Missouri gems for a mini-vacation. Just because you’re staying in Missouri this spring doesn’t mean you can’t have an exciting vacation. Now is your chance to step out of town and explore new places that are affordable and within a two-hour drive. These destinations offer activities such as cave diving and appreciating state history. Vox rounded up experts from the Missouri

IF YOU WANT TO EXPERIENCE HISTORY...

IF YOU WANT TO HIKE AMONG RUINS...

BOONVILLE

HA HA TONKA STATE PARK, CAMDENTON

DRIVE FROM COMO: 30 minutes by car or about 2 hours and 40 minutes by bike on the Katy Trail RECOMMENDED BY: Sarah Hackman, creative director from Missouri Life magazine WHERE TO STAY: Hotel Frederick is a must-stay. “It really has a Casablanca feel,” Hackman says. The hotel, built in 1905, has a rich history with modern luxuries. WHAT TO DO: Embrace the historic town and head to the Rivers, Rails, and Trails Museum, which features the town’s transportation history. Boonville also boasts a year-round self-guided walking history tour. The tour includes historical sites such as The Old Jail and Roslyn Heights, a home built back in 1895. DON’T MISS: Warm Springs Ranch, the world breeding headquarters for the Budweiser Clydesdales, is located in Boonville if you want to see some famous horses. If you’re more into shopping, Hackman says there are some cheap finds at Savvy Seconds, a local thrift store. It is definitely a must-stop shop on your list.

DRIVE FROM COMO: 1 hour and 30 minutes RECOMMENDED BY: Scott Pauley, outdoor marketing and outreach representative from the Missouri Division of Tourism WHERE TO STAY: There are a variety of resorts and lodges overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks. Hawks Landing Resort errs more on the affordable side with cheaper motel room options and plenty of on-site activities such as sand volleyball and shuffleboard. WHAT TO DO: Ha Ha Tonka State Park is a popular hiking spot for those who want to appreciate the outdoors. “When you hike the trails, you are walking through a beautiful oak forest,” Pauley says. Ha Ha Tonka State Park’s nature and trails won USA Today’s Top 10 Readers’ Choice award for best state park in 2015. DON’T MISS: Oak trees open up to the stone ruins of a castle built at the turn of the 20th century. A 1942 fire left nothing standing from the castle but the stone walls.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MISSOURI STATE PARKS, PULASKI COUNTY DIVISION OF TOURISM, LAURA HOLLOWAY AND KATIE GIBSOM/SHERRI BROYLES FROM BOONVILLE TOURISM

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Division of Tourism, Missouri Municipal League and Missouri Life magazine to track down four nearby places that offer a variety of adventures. Pick a place, grab some pals, and make a vacation (or day trip if you prefer) out of one of these staycation spots.

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IF YOU WANT TO EXPLORE CAVE FORMATIONS...

PULASKI COUNTY

VERSAILLES

DRIVE FROM COMO: 1 hour and 50 minutes

DRIVE FROM COMO: 1 hour and 15 minutes

RECOMMENDED BY: Stephen Foutes, public relations specialist from the Missouri Division of Tourism

RECOMMENDED BY: Laura Holloway, communications specialist from the Missouri Municipal League

WHERE TO STAY: The county offers plenty of inns that have all the amenities to keep you comfortable.

WHERE TO STAY: Try camping. Jacob’s Cave has RV parking and campsites so you can experience nature under the stars or in the comfort of your own camper.

WHAT TO DO: Route 66 runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, and 300 miles go right through Missouri. Along the way are St. Robert and Waynesville in Pulaski County. You can fish or canoe on the Big Piney River, a top fishing stream in the state. If you’re a certified cave diver, you can even scuba dive in Roubidoux Spring Cave, but make sure to plan ahead for this adventure. DON’T MISS: After your days of adventuring, Foutes suggests refueling at the Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ in St. Robert. This historic bar has been serving travelers since 1929 and is a mouthwatering stop along Route 66.

WHAT TO DO: Holloway suggests Versailles because of the abundance of nature destinations in the town such as Jacob’s Cave. “I have two kids, 8 and 10, and we are always looking for something to do,” Holloway says. “This is a great place to dig in and get dirty.” The regular walking tour is about an hour long and features evidence of six ice ages and three earthquakes. On your tour, you’ll find cave formations galore, including large stalactites and reflective pools, which make for eye-catching photo opportunities. DON’T MISS: Make the trip to Versailles complete at the market stalls and souvenir shops along the road. The purchases will be a great way to remember your trip.

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Waking up with and

Rising and shining with the offbeat pair behind The Morning Shag Story by Taylor Ysteboe

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PHOTOS BY CLAIRE ROUNKLES

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hags’ work get-up is more like something he’d go fishing in, probably because he occasionally hits the water after the show. Two tattoos peek out from the sleeves of his sweatshirt, and a baseball cap is planted firmly on his head. His scraggly chestnut-colored beard stretches toward his chest and is reminiscent of Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski. Shags, 38, was born Nathan McLeod. And, like The Dude, he loves him some Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Oregon native stands an intimidating 6 feet 8 inches tall in his worn-out sneakers. Intimidating, that is, until you hear his boisterous chuckle.

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Trevor Morgan is the clean-cut sort. He opts for a button-down and jeans, and he keeps his dark brown beard shaved close. The 28-year-old Missourian’s rectangular glasses rest squarely on his face and reflect the blue glow of three computer screens surrounding his desk. At 6 foot 1 inch, he’s no giant like his radio partner. Trevor can get down to some CCR, too. His laughter is just as infectious. And when they laugh, listeners laugh. “We’re the odd couple,” Trevor says. That’s for sure. Together, this odd couple has hosted The Morning Shag on classic rock station KCMQ/96.7 FM for the past three years — every Monday through Friday from 5:30to 10 a.m. Shags has one year on Trevor when it comes to The Morning Shag. Most people have called him Shags since college on account of his shaggy hair. That is, “before God cut it for (him).” In other words, he’s losing his hair, but the nickname stuck. Shags moved away from

CoMo after working in the radio industry from 2001 to 2011. The Morning Shag started when he received a call from Jamie Mac, the director of programming and new media for Zimmer Radio Group. At the time, he was salmon fishing in Washington state on the Columbia River. Mac told him the station wanted to replace the syndicated comedy-variety Bob and Tom Show, which first aired in 1983, with something local. Shags missed radio — he worked as the program director for KBBM/100.1 from 2005 to 2009 — and agreed to come on board. He started The Morning Shag in 2012 and hosted it solo. Mac and Shags knew they could expect some trouble from the get-go. “As we all know, people aren’t always too keen on change, especially when you’re affecting their mornings,” Mac says. So, they knew they had to make a good impression from the start. The two planned out the first show in advance, but when Shags waltzed into the studio, he threw those plans straight

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Nathan McLeod, known as Shags, started The Morning Shag in 2012. Not only does he prepare for the next day’s segment after the show is over, but he also engages with listeners on The Morning Shag’s Facebook page.

out the door. “He just went with his own approach, which was very unique,” Mac says. “But that’s part of the attraction of Shags, is that you never know what he’s going to say next.” Listeners who were used to starting their mornings with Bob and Tom were startled by Shags’ brassy personality. “They hated (the show),” Mac says sheepishly. Zimmer Radio Group judges the performance of shows using focus groups and email surveys. In the focus group, the participants describe the hosts’ personalities and then say if the show is about the same as a year ago, improved or not as good. More than 80 percent of participants in the most recent focus group and email survey within the past year said The Morning Shag had improved greatly. Now, the show garners 40,000 weekly listeners, the majority of whom are male — about 65 percent are men, with the target listener being a 45-year-old man.

Here are two things you might not know about what’s behind the mic. If you call into the show, your call won’t be played live on air. Trevor answers and records all the calls, and then he splices up the best calls and plays them when the duo goes back to the segment. The music played during each show is not chosen by the hosts but is instead picked out by their music director, who uses an automated system (unless Shags is in the mood for CCR). The system takes into account run times and incorporates a variety of artists who fall under the classic rock umbrella.

The shift in perception probably had something to do with Trevor joining the show. “Trevor came on board as the yin to my yang,” Shags says. Mac concurs: “(The show) really took on a different dynamic almost immediately (because of) their connection and chemistry and playing those two different dynamics of the show with Shags being the wild and crazy guy and Trevor being your grandpa who is very much well-rounded, conservative.” Shags sets his alarm for 4 a.m. each weekday. Typically, he can get up without a hitch, but sometimes he doesn’t wake up until the 4:50 a.m. “oh shit” alarm. By 5 a.m., he arrives at the KCMQ studio with plenty of caffeine in hand — a 20-ounce Mountain Dew that he chases with a Red Bull — and more in the office fridge. As he chugs the remainder of the Dew and cracks open the can of Red Bull, Shags takes the reins of The Morning Shag’s Facebook page, where he posts about the day’s segments and asks listeners for their feedback

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The Zimmer Radio and Marketing Group building in southeast Columbia is illuminated in the early morning as The Morning Shag begins at 5:30 a.m. Shags and Trevor have booming personalities on air, but many people recognize Shags because of his voice and his height.

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about topics such as “Does pineapple belong on pizza?” “What’s the worst Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever received?” and “How would you use the last items you purchased to survive a zombie apocalypse?” Shags is sure to respond to most comments, particularly the funny ones. A mountain of papers outlining previous shows looms near his right elbow. As Led Zeppelin fades out, Shags twists away from the computer and swings one of the three microphones over. “The Morning Shag time is 5:39 a.m., so roll your ass out of bed,” Shags booms. Each show is planned out the day before but can be tweaked based on breaking news. After the show ends at 10 a.m., the duo gets to work on the next day’s bits. Shags takes on the greater load since Trevor has other responsibilities at the station, but it takes both guys commenting on various subjects to make the real magic happen. “It’s finding a topic that people are already talking about and coming up with your own unique take on it and then delivering that in such a way that then the listener can take it as their own,” Trevor says. “They can go to work, or they can go to school and say it the way that we did.”

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Shags and Trevor have used their attention-grabbing personalities to do good in Columbia. The hosts didn’t go to MU, but they still emceed the 2016 MU Homecoming Parade. In May 2016, Shags and Trevor sat on scissor lifts in three different locations, not because they were lazy, but because they were fishing for a good cause. With poles and binder clips, the two reeled up donations totaling $3,700 through Fish for Funds. The money was given to the Central Missouri Honor Flight, which sent 30 veterans to see war memorials in Washington D.C. The two find local businesses every year that will let them stay on their roofs for 12 hours to raise money for their fundraiser. Shags spoke at Cuba Middle School last fall about bullying and drew from his own experiences of being bullied when he was younger. The duo emceed the Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff on Feb. 18, which raised more than $97,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia.

They surf standard news sites along with their personal favorites such as Bored Panda, Bro Bible, USA Today and Reddit to gather material for segments including “Shower Thoughts” and “WTF News.” Shower Thoughts is pretty self-explanatory: those weird things you speculate about when you’re showering. WTF News contains stories that make you scratch your noggin — stuff like the invention of ice cream ramen noodles. This segment also crosses over to the crude, such as the time a woman made the news for hawking sex in exchange for $50 and nachos. Before Trevor joined the show in 2013, the entire morning would consist of WTF News humor, but the pair has learned to rein in their brashness. “Someone once described it to me, and I think it’s the perfect analogy,” Shags says. “Imagine a boat going down the river. You don’t want to stay in the middle because then you alienate everyone on each side so it’s a slow ‘S’ where you’re trying to cover the whole. You don’t want to go too far left because then you’ll ground yourself. You don’t want to go too far to the right. So it’s just finding that nice little flow of going back and forth.” Shags and Trevor agree that the show has matured, relatively speaking. “Which is hilarious because if you would listen to us, no one would ever think we would talk about maturity,” Shags says laughing. Fellow KCMQ host Dillon Stanco joins the guys every Thursday for the Fantasy Life Draft — a segment in which the trio individually draft the three best things in a category, such as beers for the big game or Star Wars characters, and let the listeners vote for the

Shags looks up the schedule before the morning show. Shags can get pretty rowdy on air, but Trevor helps to rein him in while still joining in on the fun himself.

greatest. Stanco finds that the classic rock format of the station gives the hosts more flexibility when it comes to the humor. “You can get kind of edgy,” Stanco says. “You can skirt that line of what you can and cannot say. It’s a little bit more fun in that sense because I feel like everybody’s got at least a little bit of a crude sense of humor in one way or another. And it fits perfect with Shags’ and Trevor’s dynamic, especially with Shags going nuts and Trevor reeling him in.” They know they’ve gone too far when they receive the dreaded summons for a closed-door meeting with the boss. But those meetings haven’t happened in years. In the moment, Trevor knows when to give Shags

“the look,” like that look a mom gives her child who is caught mid-reach into the cookie jar. Or, to speak in their language, it’s like Shags is a trout in the Meramec River, and Trevor is trying to reel in that bad boy. “We’re not trying something just to get the shock value of it,” Shags says. “If I push the limit on something, it’s usually a pretty funny joke. It’s got a good punch line. It may have an innuendo, or it may be a little pervy or dirty, but it goes really well with what that lead up was.” Trevor arrives half an hour after Shags. He takes a seat across from his partner and sets down his tumbler of coffee on the desk that swallows up more than half

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the studio. Three computer monitors stand on Trevor’s side, two on Shags’. When they’re not recording a segment or on air, the two shoot the breeze and chat about what’s on their minds, which includes the insanity of Black Mirror and what types of fish they caught on the river over the weekend. Trevor flits among his three monitors to get ready for a segment on the day’s show: What would be the worst music to replace an ambulance siren with? Shags chooses the Life Goes On theme song, aka “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da;” Trevor goes with the Happy Days theme song. As Trevor splices his choice on the computer, Shags starts to cackle as Trevor’s song plays: “Sunday, Monday, Happy Days / Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days.” Shags graciously admits Trevor’s choice outshines his own. As the calls begin to roll in, the suggestions send the two into hysterics. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” “Live and Let Die.” “Move Bitch.” One caller didn’t say anything — he just started to sing: “Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door.” After that caller hangs up the phone, Shags starts to chuckle. “That’s my favorite — when they sing.” This simple question turns out to be a hit for Shags and Trevor. Both agree that picking a topic to engage listeners is one of the most challenging aspects of the job, and sometimes they’re surprised by what attracts the most feedback. They find it handy to draw from their own lives, too. Take this example from last year: Trevor’s dog ran away, so that morning’s show turned into Puppy Watch 2015. You better believe a listener found that canine. The duo is quick to tell you that hosting a radio show is more difficult than it seems. “People think this job is easy, but it’s not,” Trevor says. Shags shares an anecdote from years back: A college friend came to visit him in the studio once. A little cocksure, the friend assumed he could handle talking on air, no problem. So when the show went back on air, Shags tossed it to his friend, “Mad Dog.” What did Mad Dog say? What did Mad Dog do? Absolutely nothing. He froze up behind the microphone. Despite the teamwork between Shags and Trevor, some fans of the show still think the guys detest each other. “That question does come up a lot,” Shags says.

Shags normally wakes up at 4 a.m. in order to be at the station by 5 a.m. to look over his content for the day. Mountain Dew, Red Bull and coffee are plentiful at the station and give him the energy to be his rambunctious self on air.

“Trevor and Shags are, by far, the coolest dudes there. They’re not stuck up, and they interact with their fans a lot, which is awesome. They actually listen and take time to respond every time I write or text.” — Eddie Bunnell, fan

“‘Do you even like Trevor?’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, we go fishing together all the time, why?’ ‘Well you just give him such a hard time.’ ‘Well, it’s kind of the household I grew up in. If you ain’t getting ribbed, they don’t love you.’” Other folks can hear through the bickering. “Sometimes we’ll be disagreeing about something over the air, and it’ll get heated,” Trevor says. “It never gets to fisticuffs with us, but it’ll get passionate, and we’ll have it to where callers call up and say, ‘Now remember, you guys like each other. You guys are friends.’” Shags and Trevor didn’t seem too friendly this past Cinco de Mayo. Trevor tried his hand at being more adventurous and jokingly suggested that he and Shags take shots of tequila on air. Trevor expected Shags to laugh it off. Trevor wanted Shags to laugh it off. But then Shags asked how they could get the listeners involved instead. This was no longer a joke. They decided to ask listeners to text who they wanted to take a shot during the four segments of the show at every

In addition to The Morning Shag, these other local radio shows are up with the sun. Good Mornings with Emily and Ross, 101.5 KPLA, 6–10 a.m. Emily and Ross play off each others’ personalities to give their listeners something to smile about. Like Shags and Trevor, they frequently use the show’s Facebook page to interact with listeners.

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Mornings with Jack Daniels, 97.7 KPOW 5:30–10 a.m. Jack aims to wake you up in the mornings with the classic rock of your youth. This radio station is based out of Sedalia. And with a name like Jack Daniels, who can resist?

The BXR Morning Show with Mo Louis, 102.3 KBXR, 6–9 a.m. Mo spins new and classic alternative hits and keeps listeners up to date with the latest news on who’s hitting The Blue Note. 102.3/ KBXR’s Facebook page features events shared from The Blue Note and videos of artists performing live.

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Trevor and Shags talk about the morning’s WTF News on air during their morning show, where they have the freedom to say (almost) anything. Trevor joined The Morning Shag a year after Shags started it. Trevor’s personality and ability to rein in Shags have worked to the show’s advantage.

hour, which meant 16 total shots would be taken during the show. In the beginning, the listeners voted each time for Trevor, which earned him the unfortunate nickname of Tequila Trevor. Another long-running joke-turned-conspiracy theory is that Trevor hates CCR. Shags plays this up even more whenever Trevor takes a week off for vacation by putting on some Creedence at the top of every hour, just because he can. Despite everything, the listeners really do love the two of them. Last year, fan of the show Eddie Bunnell got a job with Robinson’s Cleaners doing deliveries for the Zimmer Radio office. “Trevor and Shags are, by far, the coolest dudes there,” he writes in a Facebook message. “They’re not stuck up, and they interact with their fans a lot, which is awesome. They actually listen and take time to respond every time I write or text.” Chris Lemley Sr. is another daily listener who tunes in during his commute. “I can honestly say, and I can’t for all radio stations, I have never hit the power button and said, ‘These guys are idiots,’” Lemley writes in a

Facebook comment. “Now, I have said it, but with the power on.” Dedication to listeners is one reason why KCMQ won the Marconi Rock Station of the Year Award in 2016. The Marconi Awards, named after pioneer of long-distance radio transmission Guglielmo Marconi, are essentially the Oscars of the radio industry. “The (listeners) who really resonate with me are the ones who say, ‘I was having a crappy day, and then I turned you on,’” Trevor says. “‘You made me laugh, and you completely 180’ed my mood, and I had a great day for the rest of it.’ That is the No. 1 reason why I do it.” Shags first jokes that he does the job for the attention, but then turns semi-serious. “I just love the idea that all the stuff that got me in trouble as a kid and in high school and my mouth and being so loud and my jokes, now it pays the bills, and people enjoy it,” he says. The dynamic duos of pop culture are forever ingrained in our minds. Starsky and Hutch. Bert and Ernie. Abbott and Costello. Perhaps Shags and Trevor belong in that hall of fame, too.

Check out a YouTube video in the story online to see Shags and Trevor in action (and to see the people behind the voices and story). Listen to The Morning Shag, weekdays from 5:30–10 a.m. on 96.7/KCMQ. Tune in online at kcmq.com, or listen to snippets from various shows at soundcloud.com/zrgcreative-1.

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Groovin’ down the scale Vox gathered a group of bands to determine what’s funk and what’s not Funk-rock band Here Come the Mummies has risen from the grave to groove its way to The Blue Note on March 18. The eight-piece, whose members’ identities are kept under wraps, will deliver the funkiest riffs from its nine studio albums and four EPs spanning from 2002 to the present. The Mummies claim they were cursed after sleeping with a pharaoh’s daughter — that, or they’re reincarnated Grammy-winning studio musicians. Either way you unwrap it, Here Come the Mummies put on a show that’s satisfaction, guaranteed. So, what is funk? That’s up for interpretation. Band member Mummy Cass gave this analogy via email: “You know how there’s a teeny whiff of rot in a perfectly ripe strawberry? That’s funk.” On an academic note, funk music is commonly associated with heavy bass and drums and is a mix of many different genres, including rhythm and blues and soul. George Clinton, head of the iconic Parliament-Funkadelic, best described the enigma surrounding

funk in Ricky Vincent’s book, Funk: The Music, The People, and The Rhythm of The One: “Funk is something that one feels, and everybody has the ability to feel it. The irony is: The more one thinks about it, the harder it is to get the feel of The Funk. It’s just done.” The Mummies want to get it done. To figure out the best of the best funk, we’ve picked a few bands that embody the beat, groove and voice that produce the best sounds in funk music and also some bands that, though great in their own genre, don’t quite make the funkin’ grade. Where do The Mummies fall? See them live and decide for yourself. May the Mummies channel these funky, danceable jams and shy away from those that don’t quite have that unique twang of funk. HERE COME THE MUMMIES The Blue Note March 18, 8:30 p.m. $21.50 in advance, $24 day of thebluenote.com 874-1944

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FUNKY GEORGE CLINTON The man himself. George Clinton, of Parliament-Funkadelic fame, is an inspiration to many a funk musician and has even collaborated with a band on this list. (He produced the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ album Freaky Styley.) Clinton has said anyone has the ability to feel the funk, and he lends a helping hand through his music.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS These guys are masters of the infectious beats and nonsensical lyrics that make you boogie your way across the dance floor. The funkiest element of the Peppers is wildcard bass player, Flea.

BETTY DAVIS No, not the Bette famous for her eyes. Davis makes the funk grade with songs such as “They Say I’m Different” and “Shut Off the Lights” If you ever doubted, she spells it out for you in “F.U.N.K.,” proving funk music isn’t just a boys’ club.

BRUNO MARS The most contemporary musician on this list, it must be hard for him to write a song that isn’t funky. His smooth moves and sexy grooves add up to a sound that people will be talking about decades from now.

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THE TALKING HEADS The New York City-based rock band is known for its new-wave sound and its tinge of funk in songs such as“Burning Down the House.”

Here Come the Mummies returns to CoMo on Saturday. The undead group is a fan favorite at The Blue Note and has performed at the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival. 16

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The singers of “Brick House” know how to rock a dance floor. Even when they’re being “Easy,” they have a sway to their music that keeps the funk fresh.

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The Wimpact strives to make an impact

An initiative co-founded by MU alums and students aims to combat sexism in the music industry Five MU alums and two current students involved in the local music scene witnessed gender prejudices in the community and in headlines worldwide. To make a difference, they launched The Wimpact in January as an initiative to unite people dedicated to fighting sexism in the music business. There is not just one instance that spurred the formation of the group. “There are a lot of different people and women who had already stood up to sexism in the industry,” co-founder Allison Fitts says. Fitts, an MU alum with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, now resides in Denver and works for the music festival Kaaboo. The work of The Wimpact is twofold. A monthly newsletter containing a call to action and articles centered on social activism in the music trade is sent out to the 125 members. The Wimpact’s followers are encouraged to print newsletters from the initiative’s website and hang them at local music venues to promote each monthly call to action. To receive the newsletter, you can sign up for free on the collective’s website. The Wimpact also boasts an artist alliance, which features nine artists who

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have prioritized speaking out against sexism and other injustices through their lyrics and music videos. The artist alliance incorporates local groups Maz Blanko, Mocklove and Okey in addition to artists based in other parts of the world. “They promote us and our work, and we promote them,” Fitts says. “Our goal really is just to uplift different groups and organizations that are working toward the same goals as us.” Stephanie Shonekan, associate professor of ethnomusicology at MU,

says there is a pattern of patriarchal dominance, which is showcased in lyrics of hip-hop and country songs. “It’s the artists who are played on the radio — the artists who are promoted the most — that get the most popularity,” Shonekan says. “And most times those artists are men. And if they are women, they are portrayed in a certain way to become popular.” Co-founder Okey Ukaga, the social media manager of The Wimpact and a member of the artist alliance, has witnessed sexism in the business through language and the objectification of women. “I think there’s a lot of room for growth in the music industry for women to be portrayed in other lights,” Ukaga says. These instances of prejudice are what The Wimpact sets out to defeat. Co-founder Madelyn Munsell has experienced sexism firsthand as the singer of Mocklove, a band in the artist alliance. She helped Fitts refine and develop The Wimpact into what it is today. “It is amazing how much it has evolved from kind of this grass roots idea to attacking sexism on all levels of the music industry,” Munsell says.

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CALL TO ACTION The Wimpact partnered with a British organization called Girls Against for a newsletter that offers tips on what to do if you are in an uncomfortable situation at a concert. Talk to someone you trust about what happened File a police report Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 Seek emergency medical care or make an appointment with your regular healthcare provider If you’re a bystander, you can intervene using the Green Dot method.

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CoMo-based psychic teacher PAULA CURRY encourages people to explore an unseen world

aula Curry works as a psychic, a calling she didn’t pursue until later in life. She ignored the feeling while she was married and raising her children. She had a career in information technology for more than 40 years before her gut told her: “No, the facts aren’t important. It’s what you feel.” Since her retirement from the IT industry, she has had a two-year apprenticeship with a Cherokee medicine woman and studied with a Peruvian shaman, Native Americans and the Karmapa Lama. Now she teaches every Wednesday night at Heart, Body, & Soul at 1004 W. Worley St. In her class, her 18 students attempt to embrace and feel psychic abilities by reading each other. Cat Kelly and Deborah Carney are the co-owners of Heart, Body, & Soul. Kelly met Curry before the shop officially opened in 2015. “What makes her so effective as a reader is everybody can relate to her wherever you are on that scale of very grounded, down-to-earth, science all the way up to the very open, very psychic, very used to dealing with the spirit world,” Kelly says. Curry discusses how she came to believe in her psychic ability and shares her perspective on the world. How did you come to believe in psychic abilities? I’ve been psychic all my life. It’s a family inheritance thing. I got it from both sides of my family, but I was the only who actually explored and used it. I was 18

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raised Roman Catholic, so we didn’t do any of that. I went to a psychic in Philadelphia and told her I didn’t want to feel this anymore. I didn’t want to feel other people’s feelings. I didn’t want to know all of this stuff; I wanted to be normal. I just wanted to go to work, come home and have a good time. She said, “It’s a gift,” and I said, “No, it’s not.” And she said I need to identify other people’s feelings from my own. “By tuning in to your ability, you can decipher,” she said. What do you like most about being a reader? I am more about working with people who have passed over. My ancestors come to me a lot and tell me their stories of what it was like growing (up). Many times people want to talk to someone who has passed, and I would say 95 percent of the time somebody will come through and leave a message. It’s about bringing closure to someone who’s still alive. Describe your experience studying with the Karmapa Lama. I went over to Dharamsala, India, in 2007 for two weeks. I studied and lived on their campus called Norbulingka, and there were about eight of us. He was kind of up on a stage. There’s the Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama and the Karmapa Lama. I actually studied more

with the Karmapa Lama, the younger one. He just lectured, and he did blessings and things like that. Why are psychic readers important? I am helping people. The biggest thing you have to learn is being OK with who you are and loving who you are inside. Quit judging yourself. Your soul will do whatever you need to do at that time. I think a psychic helps you come out of a lot of that. You are okay where you are, and your path is fine. You’re doing exactly what you’re supposed to be doing, and let it happen. Why don’t more people believe in psychics? When you were going to school, you were told you don’t have imaginary friends. You were told that you have to see it to believe it. Well, no, you don’t. If you don’t have faith, you can’t see. Society kind of controls it because society wants to make it a fact. People who want to know the facts all time don’t embrace things that are new that they can’t prove. In reality, your brain is in two pieces. Your left brain is your logical side that wants facts, and your right side is your emotions and your gut feelings. You have to have a balance between those. —BY LILY ZHAO PHOTO BY CLAIRE ROUNKLES

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this week in Columbia

ARTS & CULTURE RSVP Center presents: Feminist Movie Night

Showcase your female pride by catching a documentary at the RSVP Center every third Thursday of the month. Popcorn, candy and empowerment are provided free of charge. This week’s film is Unslut: A Documentary Film. Tonight, 6 p.m., RSVP Center, Free, 882-6638

Merchants of Doubt film screening

In a modern society eager to separate fact from fiction, the documentary Merchants of Doubt holds more relevance than ever. The film examines a group of pundits who pose as scientific professionals in order to benefit chemical companies. There will be a panel discussion after the film. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Middlebush Auditorium, Free, 882-8207

Free Film: A War

Broaden your cultural horizons and catch the Oscar-nominated film A War. It’s the story of a Danish commander who, in the midst of a war in Afghanistan, is forced to make a choice for one of his squad members that jeopardizes his job and home life. Tonight, 8 p.m., Memorial Union, Free, 882-3621

$1 Weekend Film: La La Land

Don’t miss your chance to see the film that earned the honor of Best Picture at the Oscars — for two minutes. You’ve seen the gaffe, now see the inspiring modern-day musical about two dreamers in Los Angeles who must balance their love of art with their love for each other. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Union South, $1, stufftodo.missouri.edu

Tiger Town Kick Around

Become a skilled dancer in only a few hours with MU’s greatest swing enthusiasts. Mizzou Swing Society will offer four hours of instruction in swing dances such as the Lindy Hop, Charleston and Balboa. They’ll teach you everything you need to know to get out on the dance floor and impress all your friends (and maybe make a few new ones). Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mark Twain Ballroom, Memorial Union, Free, 884-2196

CIVIC 57th Annual Mid-Missouri Home Show and KMOS Create

The Mid-Missouri Home Show features the area’s top specialists in landscaping, renovations and new home construction. Come see the latest trends and newest technologies for your home. Friday, 4–8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Parkade Plaza, Free, 446-2222

CSC Seven Year Anniversary

Celebrate the Columbia Strength & Conditioning anniversary with group photos and a potluck brunch. Make sure to bring your favorite nutritious snacks and wear your CSC attire. Saturday, 10 a.m., Columbia Strength and Conditioning, Free, 289-2806

HBS Trivia Night

Bring your favorite snacks, drinks and fun facts to Heart, Body & Soul’s second annual trivia night. This new-age bookstore doubles as an event space to make memories and win prizes with a community of trivia-minded people. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Heart, Body & Soul Center, $10, 777-6771

A Fireside Chat with Issa Rae

Don’t miss your opportunity to discuss life and career with Issa Rae, creator and star of HBO’s new comedy, Insecure. She is the first black woman to have her own show on the cable network and will talk about how she got there. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Jesse Auditorium, $5 students; $15 general, stufftodo.missouri.edu

FOOD & DRINK St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Tonic

The best way to get pumped for St. Patrick’s Day is by celebrating a day early. Head over to Tonic for an evening of music, leprechaun-themed drink specials and bottle service. It’s the perfect kick off to your holiday weekend. Tonight, 9 p.m., Tonic Night Club & Bar, Free, 256-6633

MUSIC The Columbia Jazz Jam

Come hang out at Cafe Berlin with some cocktails. Pair them with the sweet and sultry sound of jazz that can turn any normal weeknight into a night to remember. Tonight, 8 p.m., Cafe Berlin, Free, 441-0400

DON’T MISS: TIDAL VOLUME

If you’ve been to any Allen Stone or Plain White T’s shows lately, you might recognize this St. Louis band. Their music can be described as “pun rock” but is good enough to keep people coming back. Tonight, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Social Room, Free, 397-6442 L.A. Divine and is ready to start anew. Friday, 9 p.m., The Blue Note, $25, 874-1944

work turns into a fight for survival. R RUNTIME= 1:28

Dirty Disco: St. Patrick’s Day Edition

The Sense of an Ending (PG-13)

The Social Room is opening its doors early to party harder than usual. The Dirty Disco Dance Party will feature DJ sets by SEOUL TRAIN and Antoine Spice, and there will be festive drink specials all night long. Make sure you wear green. Friday, 6 p.m., The Social Room, Free, 397-6442

Mercer & Johnson: Stories from Home CD Release Party

There is something about a CoMo-based hillbilly band that gets people going, especially when it’s in celebration of a CD release. Saturday, 9 p.m., Rose Music Hall, Free, 875-0588

Big Jesus

Kick off the weekend with happy hour at Rose Music Hall with $3 Logboat beers, tasty food and live music from Columbia’s own blues rock band Lenny Spy. Friday, 5 p.m., Rose Music Hall, Free, 874-1944

First thing’s first: Jesus won’t be making his grand entrance to Rose any time soon. You can expect the next best thing, though. Big Jesus’ “loud and heavy fuzz-laden tones with soft, pop-melodic vocals” are said to be quite heavenly and extremely loud, according to its website. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Rose Music Hall, $10 in advance, $12 day of, 874-1944

Shana Falana with Paddlefish and Enemy Airship

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Friday Happy Hour ft. Lenny Spy

Transcendent experiences are often hard to come by, but with Shana Falana the experiences are nothing short of normal. Combine that with Paddlefish’s rock and Enemy Airship’s dream pop and your head just might explode from music overload. Friday, 8 p.m., Cafe Berlin, $5, 441-0400

Cold War Kids

The alt-rock band has released an impressive amount of music in the 12 years it’s been around. However, the Kids recently rejuvenated its sound with upcoming release

Tony is a retired man who retreats away from others and everyday life. But when an old friend from school dies and leaves Tony a diary, he’s sent on a journey to revisit his past and reconnect with an old love. RT RUNTIME= 1:48

Toni Erdmann (R)

In this German film, a zany father moves in with his no-nonsense, career-driven daughter and shenanigans ensue. He is a practical jokester and fabricates an alter ego, named Toni Erdmann, to pose as his daughter’s CEO’s life coach. Will his antics drive them apart forever, or will they eventually reconcile? RT RUNTIME= 2:42

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A United Kingdom (R) RT Before I Fall (PG-13) F, R The Founder (PG-13) RT Get Out (R) F, R Hidden Figures (PG) R I Am Not Your Negro (PG-13) RT John Wick: Chapter 2 (R) R Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) F, R La La Land (PG-13) R Lego Batman Movie (PG) F, R Logan (R) F, R The Shack (PG-13) F, R Table 19 (R) R

Beauty and the Beast (PG)

The tale as old as time is getting a face lift. Emma Watson stars as Belle in this live-action rendition of the 1991 Disney cartoon. F, R RUNTIME= 2:09

Theaters F = Forum R = Regal

RT = Ragtag = Available in 3-D

The Belko Experiment (R)

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Sun-Fri: 3-7pm & 9pm-close Saturday 11am-4pm $7.95 Apps $5.95 LIT's Pitchers $4 House Wines $3 and $4 Draft Beer Specials

home

of the seven day weekend

1/2 Price ALL Day $5 Bottles Happy Margaritas Wine Tues & Hour and Mojitos Thurs

open

Tue-Wed-Thu: 5pm-Close Fri-Sat: 5pm–1:30am

drink

specials every day

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cool

new food menu

Cupcakes • Wedding Cakes • Starbucks Coffee • Specialty Treats Daily Cupcake Specials • Custom Orders • Lattes Now offering Sandwiches, Soups and Salads. 23 S. 8th St • Columbia MO • 573.875.8888 HOURS: 6:30 am - 10:00 pm (7 days a week)

And..Stop in for our Outstanding Made-To-Order Hot Breakfast (Omelettes, Belgian Waffles, etc).