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March 26 - April 2
This week at the Jazz Series
 "We Always Swing" Jazz Series presents two events this week. On Mar. 29, don't miss Steve Wilson’s Wilsonian’s Grain, 3:30 and 7pm at Murry's. Steve Wilson will be joined by the musicians Orrin Evans, Ugonna Okegwo, and Bill Stewart. If you want to get a real sense of what the word “ensemble” means – and see it actually in action – then you don’t want to miss this foursome at work.
Kick off Jazz Appreciation Month on Apr. 1 with a free screening of Keep On Keepin’ On – an Oscar nominated documentary that depicts the warm relationship between late, legendary trumpeter Clark Terry and a blind but talented pianist. Film starts 6pm at Ragtag Cinema.
Potted Potter
 University Concert Series presents Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience, Mar. 31, 7pm at Missouri Theatre. Watch BBC’s Dan and Jeff take on the ultimate challenge, all seven Harry Potter books parodied in 70 minutes, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. This fantastically funny show features all your favorite characters, a special appearance from a very frightening fire-breathing dragon, and even a game of Quidditch involving the audience!
Commemorative Poster Deadline tomorrow
Deadline for artist submissions is Friday, Mar. 27 for the 2015 City of Columbia Commemorative Poster. Artists residing in mid-Missouri are eligible to apply. As this poster is representative of the vitality of the City of Columbia, special consideration will be given to those entries that embody that ideal. Apply online and find more information on the Office of Cultural Affairs website.
Art/Science Summer Camp
 MU Extension Community Arts Program will offer a summer camp for high school students ages 15 to 18,The Arts As A Portal to Science Communication, July 12-16. Students will experience a science lab and work beside world famous scientists where their recent discoveries will be revealed as well as explore the arts as a way to understand and communicate the complexity of science. Students will learn how to use visual images, storytelling, theatre and the performing arts to communicate the science story and learn theater techniques that enhance presentation skills when communicating scientific research. Click here for more information and to register.
- Rose Music Hall: Justin Adams (Mar. 26), The Hooten Hallers (Mar. 27), Willie Watson (Mar. 28), The Dock Ellis Band with special guest Jack Grelle (Mar. 28), The Rollups + Apex Shrine + My Twins (Apr. 1), Dopapod (Apr. 2)
- MU School of Music: Megan Arns, Percussion, (Mar. 29), Ian McClaflin & Marcus Neudigate, percussion duo (Mar. 30), both events 7:30pm at Whitmore Recital Hall
- Barnes & Noble: Duck and Goose Storytime, Mar. 28, 11am
- "We Always Swing" Jazz Series: Steve Wilson’s Wilsonian’s Grain, Mar. 29, 3:30 and 7pm at Murry's; Keep on Keepin' On, documentary film, Apr. 1, 6pm at Ragtag Cinema (free)
- University Concert Series: Willie Nelson and Friends (Mar. 30), Potted Potter (Mar. 31); both events 7pm at Missouri Theatre
- The Blue Note: Circa Survive (Apr. 1), Buckcherry (Apr. 2)
- Museum of Art & Archaeology: Animals on the Loose family program, Apr. 2, 3:30-5:30pm. Pre-register.
- TRYPS Institute at Stephens College: Junie B. Jones, the Musical, Apr. 2-4, at Macklanburg Playhouse
- Ragtag Cinema: showing films daily
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Coming up...
Columbia Chorale and the Missouri Contemporary Ballet are teaming together to perform Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, Apr. 3-4 at the Missouri Theatre. Don't miss this unique collaborative performance of this wildly popular and truly exciting piece. Click here for tickets and more information.
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Spring Exhibit
PS Gallery opens its Spring Exhibit Mar. 30 with works by Andy Fletcher, Susan Taylor Glasgow, Katie Musolff, Cody McLouth, and Joel Sager. Stop by for an Artist Talk with Susan Taylor Glasgow, Apr. 2, 5:30pm. Opening reception is Friday, Apr. 3, 6-9pm.
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Tigers on the Prowl
Tigers on the Prowl 2015 invites mid-Missouri artists to apply to design the life-sized tiger statues that have become the face of this citywide charity fundraiser. Deadline to apply is April 17. Click here for guidelines and application information.
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