Who We Are

City Club of Columbia welcomes friends throughout the community to enjoy opportunities for social connection, education, life enrichment and memorable experiences.  We design events that showcase all the best of what our city has to offer. Please take a moment to learn more about the City Club of Columbia and our upcoming events. 

Our History

Three decades ago, the University Club of the University of Missouri began as a social club for alumni and friends of the university. As the former University Club, we hosted a wide variety of events, from retirements to fundraisers to birthdays and anniversaries of members. We were known for elegant and delicious meals, rich conversation, specialty events and memorable experiences.

Today, as the City Club of Columbia, we are expanding our focus to showcase all the unique experiences Columbia has to offer.

Our COLUMBIA, MO Events

Creating Community One Moment at a Time

City Club of Columbia organizes a variety of carefully crafted events and experiences for members of the Columbia community enjoy. We offer interesting speakers, entertaining performers and engaging event hosts that everyone can enjoy at different venues throughout the city. Each event we host is designed to offer one or more of the following:

Education.

We believe that learning is a life-long endeavor. We want attendees to leave each event with a new perspective to help them better appreciate everyday life.  

Enjoyment​.

Each event is designed to give participants an enjoyable experience that can create lasting memories. 

Friendships.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to get to know other residents of Columbia through meaningful interactions. We offer experiences that foster friendships both new and old. 

Upcoming Events

  • 2025 City Club Holiday Cocktail Party

    Para Project 300 Portland St., Suite 140, Columbia, MO, United States

    You are cordially invited to attend The City Club of Columbia's Holiday Cocktail Party Cost is $50/person and includes: Full Bar Heavy hors d'oeuvres Raffles In keeping with the spirit […]

Event Gallery

Want to know more about City Club of Columbia events?

Check out our event image gallery below to see snapshots from our latest outings.

October 2025 North Village Art Walk

Endwell event participants were given the history of the building and the restaurant's creation.

City Club members and guests at the Endwell Tasting in August, 2025

Guests enjoy a dinner buffet at the General Store in Rocheport, MO.

Joe Moseley greeting guests at the General Store as attendees arrive for the Dinner and Shopping Event in Rocheport, MO.

Event speaker, Mr. Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum greeting guests.

Rick Crow and Linda Keown discussing the presentation at the Negro Leagues Baseball dinner and speaker.

Joan Stack describing a Thomas Heart Benton painting for the City Club members at the State Historical Society of MO

Curator Joan Stack giving a City Club Tour at the State Historical Society of MO

Sager Reeves Gallery Exhibition Tour

Sager Reeves Gallery Event

Sylvia Ferguson entertained guests with cabaret songs and Christmas favorites

In December, guests of the Holiday Cabaret gathered at the Columbia Country Club for a live performance

Guests visited Sharp End for shopping and a history of Black businesses in Columbia

While in Arrow Rock, the participants visited with the cast of Noises Off!

Our Leadership

The City Club of Columbia Board Members

The board members of the City Club of Columbia are all former supporters of the University Club who recognized the benefits of an organization that provided a bridge between “town and gown.” We are dedicated to expanding beyond the offerings of the University to showcase all the unique and authentic opportunities available throughout our city.         View our list of current board members below.

Tootie Burns

Bill Costello

Linda Keown

Bruce Cox

Julia Norregaard

Pete Kingma

FAQs

City Club does not currently have a brick-and-mortar space but plans to hold events at a variety of local venues and locations.

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