What is Dart Club?
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Dart Club

Dart Club is a student-led organization in Columbia, Missouri, dedicated to promoting and hosting events for arts engagement within the local community. Dart Club utilizes social media marketing and communication to reach its audience primarily through an Instagram page.

My role in Dart Club

As a Dart Club manager, I am among the nine members on the Dart Club organizing committee. The committee is responsible for planning future events and making changes in the organization. Additionally, I create weekly videos with my co-anchor Evan Johnson detailing art events during the upcoming weekend that viewers may be interested in attending.  

What events does Dart Club host?

Dart Club art events include art events such as zine-building and a t-shirt decoration workshops. Additionally, Dart Club hosts larger community events and performances such as a Halloween Rave and a Thanksgiving dinner. Dart Club will continue to host art creation and performance events.

  Designs above created by Evan Johnson and Arjuna Raghu





Dart Club Events
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Dart Club hosts events in Columbia to encourage community members to participate in arts engagement and creation. Dart Club primarily promotes these events on their Instagram account.

Danksgiving - November 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, Dart Club hosted “Danksgiving,” a Thanksgiving style event where past event visitors and other community members joined the club for a night of live music, food, and a discussion about the future of the club.

Visitors were invited to cook and bring food, which meant that every member had brought something that the community was able to share.

Additionally, live jazz music was played by the Dart Club Jazz Quartet. Danksgiving’s quartet consisted of Luca Giordano on trumpet, Arjuna Raghu on drums and piano, Molly Hume on flute, and Hope Schust on bongos.

The event was promoted via Instagram.

Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Link to Maneater article about Danksgiving and Dart Club written by Ava McCluer: Dart Club provides safe artistic spaces in Columbia

 



Hallowrave - October 31st, 2024

On October 31st, Dart Club hosted a Halloween rave which included DJs, light projection work, and one rule: you must dance. Hundreds attended the Hallowrave, as it was promoted heavily on Dart Club Instagram and print poster were hung up around Columbia.

Photos featured were taken by Luca Giordano

Link to Hallowrave Instagram post: Instagram

Link to original poster created by Evan Johnson: Instagram

T-Shirt Night - October 17th, 2024

On October 17th, Dart Club hosted a T-shirt decoration event. Guests were invited to bring a T-shirt and use materials provided by the club to decorate and design over the shirts. Guests learned techniques on how to decorate shirts in the future and got to keep their created shirts.



Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Link to promotional post created by Amelia Velazquez: Instagram






Zine Night - September 26th, 2024

On September 26th, Dart Club hosted a Zine creation workshop. Guests were invited to bring markers and create small, 8-page zines. This was Dart Club’s first public event. After guests made their zines, Arjuna Raghu performed a short DJ set.



Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Link to promotional poster made by Evan Johnson: Instagram






Weekly News Round-up Videos
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Dart Club members create weekly news round-up videos to inform the community of upcoming arts and music events nearby.

March 13th, 2025

Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Events included

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

@trif3kta_bass hosts Pi Day Pajama Party at @rosemusichall with @dropja and Shali with visuals by Nimbus Visual Arts. Doors open at 8 P.M. and show starts at 9 P.M. – MUSIC SHOW 🪩

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

@pinkmfhouses, @theparkisaband, and @nightstand.mov at @leestreetdeli for Roadrunner EP Release show. Music starts at 7 P.M. – CONCERT 🎶

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Stephens College Design Collective hosts Crafts Bazaar at Senior Hall. Event runs from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. – ARTS AND CRAFTS 🧶


Video shot by Seamus Houlihan and edited by Evan Johnson.



March 6th, 2025

Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Events included

THURSDAY, MARCH 6
Mizzou Jazz Combos play at @cafeberlincomo. Music starts at 7 P.M.. - JAZZ MUSIC 🎺

FRIDAY, MARCH 7
@jhbo_o_o art thesis opening reception for But Some of It is True exhibition at Bingham Gallery in the Fine Arts Building. Show from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.. - ART SHOW 🎨

@orr_street_studios First Friday reception for Beyond the Speckled Edge exhibition, featuring work from Leandra Spangler and Vicki Smith. - ART SHOW 🧣

@stop_gap_projects closing reception for Autolyse exhibition, featuring work from Sean Nash and Nalani Stolz. - ART SHOW 👩‍🎨

@the.crab1 and DJ Kapput perform at 509 High Street. DJ set starts at 8 P.M. and The Crab performs at 9:15 P.M.. - MUSIC SHOW 🎤


Video shot by Seamus Houlihan and edited by Luca Giordano.



February 20th, 2025

Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Events included

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
@comorocks and @kcou881 Profit Share Event. 6-9 P.M. - ROCK CLIMBING 🧗

Cowboy Bebop Live at @the_blue_note. Starts at 8 P.M. - MUSIC 🎶

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
@slowjoyslowjoy, @drona.the.band and @bradleyjonhutchinson play at @rosemusichall. Doors at 7 P.M. Show at 8 P.M. - CONCERT 🎸

Video shot by Evan Johnson and Luca Giordano and edited by Evan Johnson.



February 7th, 2025

Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Events included

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

@orr_street_studios opening reception for “The Color Black” art exhibition, featuring musical performance from @lionelle.miller. Event from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Orr Street Studios. - ART SHOW 🎨

@sirkareem hosts Cozy Sessions with musician @derrickddesigns at Dream Tree Academy. Event from 7 P.M. to 10 P.M.. - LIVE MUSIC AND WARM ATMOSPHERE 🛋️

DJs @k1ddray, @bhdthedj, and @3chobeats perform at ARTlandish gallery with @ultraviolets.como. Show from 8 P.M. to 10 P.M. - DJ PERFORMANCES 🔥

@memomizzou presents the Eternal Love boiler-room style rave at @the_blue_note featuring artists @jmysprz, @gabeducey, @djaymacmusic, @cristian_isaias86, @will_rable, @_houlix, @will.taylor3. Show from 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. - RAVE 🪩

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

@theparkisaband, @wornstylus, and @wilsonparkrangers play at Cafe Berlin. Show starts at 8 P.M. - CONCERT 🎶

@rosemusichall hosts Sleaze Freaks, an indie sleaze dance party. Show starts at 9 P.M. - MUSIC SHOW 👩‍🎤 SCREENING 🎬

Video shot by Seamus Houlihan and edited by Luca Giordano.




January 30th, 2025

Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Events included

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
@pinkmfhouses, @theparkisaband, and @wilsonparkrangers playing at 509 High Street. Show starts at 8 P.M. - CONCERT 🎶

SATURDAY, FEB 1
@showmereptileshow reptile show featuring reptiles, amphibians, aquatics and more at Knights of Columbia Hall. The show is from 10 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. - ANIMAL SHOW 🦎

@westerngrip and Big Here play at @hitt_rex. Show starts at 8 P.M. - CONCERT 🎸

SUNDAY, FEB 2
@ragtagcinema is showing Oscar Micheaux’s 1920 film “Within Our Gates,” as a part of their Black Independents: Vol V series. Showing at 1 P.M. with preceding poetry by George Norma. - FILM SCREENING 🎬 

Video shot by Seamus Houlihan and edited by Luca Giordano.



January 24th, 2025
Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Events included

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
@thebandlaika, @tidalvolume, and @last.common.ancestor at @rosemusichall. Doors open at 7 P.M., and the show starts at 8 P.M. - CONCERT 🎶

Noche De Verano Sin Ti presents @latinnightcomo Latin Night at @the_blue_note with DJ @jonnyfuzion. Music starts at 9 P.M. - DANCE 💃

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
@dismalniche presents DJs @maxubishi and @burgernaps performing a B2B Ramsey Lewis vinyl tribute at @cafeberlincomo. DJs start at 7 P.M. - DJ SET 💿

@dismalniche presents the @zohamba Ensemble at @cafeberlincomo. Show starts at 8 P.M. - JAZZ CONCERT 🎷

Video shot by Seamus Houlihan and edited by Evan Johnson.

 


January 16th, 2025
Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Events included

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16
DJs @yyuan.digital and @k1ddray Underground Throwdown at LVX. Music starts at 8 P.M. - MUSIC/DANCE 💿

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17
Heavy Fest at @rosemusichall, featuring @the_mall.punk, Conflicts, @lowestlife573, and @orphansourcemohxc. Doors open at 7 P.M. and the show starts at 7:30 P.M. - MUSIC SHOW 🎸

Blues Fest at @the_blue_note, featuring Jeremiah Johnson Band, @kingdombrothersband, Aina Cook @aina_cook, and The Fried Crawdaddies. Doors open at 7:00 P.M. and the show starts at 7:30 P.M. - MUSIC SHOW 🎵

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
Indie Fest at Rose Music Hall, featuring @drona.the.band, Double Drag, @enemyairshipmusic, and @pinkmfhouses. Show starts at 7:30. - MUSIC SHOW 🎤

Video shot by Arjuna Raghu and edited by Luca Giordano.
December 5th, 2024
Link to Instagram post: Instagram

Events included

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
@kcou881 Karaoke Night at @cafeberlincomo at 9 P.M. - KARAOKE 🎤

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
@stop_gap_projects mini-mart at 810 E Walnut Street from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.. - ART SALE 🎨

@thedistrictcomo Living Windows Festival with live performances, shopping, holiday decor. Event from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. - HOLIDAY SHOPPING 🎁

@last.common.ancestor, @pinkmfhouses, and @theparkisaband play at 1404 Anthony Street. Music starts at 9 P.M. - CONCERT 🎵

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
Stop-gap projects mini-mart at 810 E Walnut Street from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M. - ART SALE 🎨


Video shot by Luca Giordano and Evan Johnson and edited by Evan Johnson.

November 21st, 2024
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Events included

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
@nightstand.mov, @pinkmfhouses, and @theparkisaband perform at @hitt_rex. Doors open at 7 P.M. and music starts at 8 P.M. - MUSIC SHOW 🎙️💿

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
EDM artist @lusidmusic and @trif3kta_bass at @the_blue_note, featuring Nimbus Visual Arts display. Doors open at 8 P.M.. Show starts at 9 P.M. - EDM SHOW 🕺🪩

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
@burnedupbleddry, @suzi.trash, Central Nervous System and Conductor play at PDM. Show starts at 8 P.M. - PUNK SHOW 👩‍🎤🎸

Video shot by Luca Giordano and Evan Johnson and edited by Evan Johnson.


November 14th, 2024
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Events included

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
DJs @chavezsayz and @abstractblack at Bingham Gallery, 505 Hitt Street. Doors open at 7 P.M. and the show starts at 8 P.M. - MUSIC SHOW 🎵
This event is part of @dismalniche Extended Play Mini Fall Fest (EP Fest) 🎊

@floodingks, @telepathy_club, and @highwaydemon are playing at Rose Music Hall. Doors open at 7 P.M., show starts at 8 P.M. - CONCERT 🎸

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
DJ Maria Chavez hosting an abstract turntablism workshop at @stop_gap_projects. Starts at 11 A.M. - DJ WORKSHOP (EP Fest) 🎧

Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV is showing at @dbrl.library at 2 P.M.. It is a documentary about Nam June Paik, the father of video art - FILM SCREENING (EP Fest) 🌖📺

Ethiopian keyboardist @hailumergia and his trio play a show at @the_blue_note. Doors open at 7 P.M. and the show starts at 8 P.M. - JAZZ CONCERT (EP Fest) 🪗🎹

Dismal Niche Extended Play Afterparty at @lvxbar from 9 A.M. to 1 A.M.. Music from DJs Maria Chavez and @umamibeats. - MUSIC/DANCE (EP Fest) 🕺

Video shot by Arjuna Raghu and edited by Luca Giordano.





October 24th, 2024
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Events featured

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 (HALLOWEEN NIGHT)🎃🦇
HallowRave at the Darthaus™. Bring your costumes! Only one rule: you must dance. Event starts at 9 P.M. - RAVE/DANCE🕺🩻

and here are your events in town for the weekend:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
Columbia Writers Guild SPOKEN poetry event at @cafeberlincomo. Featured speakers @elijah__burrell and Deb Sutton followed by open mic. Event runs from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. - POETRY✍️🗣️

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
The Worst Halloween at @cafeberlincomo from 6 P.M. to midnight. - LIVE MUSIC/DANCE 🎵

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
Rocky Horror Picture Show at @the_blue_note. Doors open at 8 P.M. and event begins at 9 P.M. - HORROR/MUSICAL FILM 🎞️

 Video shot by Arjuna Raghu and edited by Evan Johnson.


October 17th, 2024
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Events included

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Dart Club T-Shirt Making/Designing Night
Starts at 8:30 P.M. - DART EVENT 🐸

@loydwarden A Frame Jazz Jam at @cafeberlincomo
House band starts at 7:00 P.M. and jazz jam starts at 8:00 P.M. - CONCERT

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
@munphc in Jesse Auditorium
Step dance competition starting at 7:00 P.M. - DANCE COMPETITION

Homecoming Hex at 1403 Bouchelle Avenue
Music from @nightstand.mov and @pinkmfhouses starts at 9:00 P.M. - CONCERT

@djkvreem and others at @lvxbar
Halloween Boiler Rave from 8:00 P.M. to 1 A.M.

Video shot by Luca Giordano and Evan Johnson and edited by Evan Johnson.




October 10th, 2024
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Events featured

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
@hannibalburess at @the_blue_note
Doors open at 7:00 P.M. show at 8:00 P.M. - COMEDY SHOW

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Boone County Art Show at @centralbank_boonecounty
From 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. - ART SHOW

1404 Anthony Street Art Fest
From 3-6 P.M. - ART SALE and OPEN MIC

@covenhoven at @soundcheck.columbia
Doors open at 6:30 P.M. show at 7:30 P.M. - INDIE FOLK CONCERT

@lisaca99 and @alexcunningham.wav at @cafeberlincomo
Doors open at 7:00 P.M. show at 8:00 P.M. - EXPERIMENTAL VIOLIN AND PERCUSSION CONCERT

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Boone County Art Show at @centralbank_boonecounty
From 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. - ART SHOW

 Video shot by Arjuna Raghu and edited by Evan Johnson.