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Pat Martino, regarded as one of the best jazz musicians in the world, was at MU on Wednesday afternoon to tell his story about undergoing surgery for an arteriovenous malformation, a cluster of abnormal blood vessels and the journey through this process.

MU will host Clint Black, country music celebrity and recent television personality, as part of the University Concert Series.

Twenty years ago, Pat Martino suffered from an aneurysm that threatened to take away the musical career he created. After surgery, he recovered his abilities and will perform in Columbia this Wednesday to showcase his relearned talent.

With the number of pop icons who died this year, including Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Patrick Swayze, national retailers were predicting a high demand for costumes featuring the dead celebrities. However, with Halloween only one day away owners and employees of local costume shops aren't finding that to be the case.

Although Lynch has been at Stephens since June, her inauguration marks her official position as president. Formerly dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in New York, she follows Wendy Libby, who was president for six years.

The mandala, or sand painting, is expected to be completed Thursday and destroyed ceremoniously a short time later.

It's known as a disease that affects older adults, but arthritis also affects thousands of young people, including some in Columbia.

Local residents gather to knit — and to make friends and conversation. More then 10 knitting groups meet weekly in Columbia.

In the past year, identity theft has turned to a new medium: social networking sites. The impostors hack into Facebook accounts and contact “friends," saying the person is apparently stuck overseas and in need of money.

The group — which showcases violins and lists jazz, bluegrass and classical music, as well as Led Zeppelin, among its influences — will perform Monday night.

Local brides are finding innovative ways to cut corners and save thousands on their weddings without losing the ceremonies' special, personal vibe.

Missouri linebacker Sean Weatherspoon leads all Missouri athletes in Twitter followers, beating Missouri basketball player Kim English in a contest that started this August.

The event will take place Friday and Saturday at six art galleries and 12 music venues downtown.

Stephens College will hold its 2nd Annual Citizen Jane Film Festival this weekend. The festival will have submitted films from women and film making workshops. 

The Jim Widner Big Band will perform in a scholarship benefit concert at the Missouri Theatre Friday. While part of the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series, the concert is presented by three University of Missouri schools.

People's first tattoos, formerly reserved for young people and certain segments of the population seeking to proclaim their independence, are increasingly commonplace among older people of all stripes who wish to immortalize personal victories and loved ones.

Jennifer Ouellette, MU alumna and hat designer in New York, made a visit to MU on Monday to speak about her career. She graduated from the textile and apparel management department of MU in 1994. This month marks the 14th anniversary of her company's kickoff.

"Identity Politics," a new script for one of MU's two interactive theater groups, tries to air out the various perspectives on affirmative action and how to talk about them.

Tim and Beth Mallory have run the hot dog stand found outside Quinton's and Field House since late September of last year. The stand has found a home as one of the favorite after-bar eateries in downtown.