Fall Festival: An Odyssey Fundraiser
​September 26, 2026 - Saturday, 4-7pm
Hosted by Christopher and Mina Turner

Food, Free Drinks, Games, a Preview Performance, Silent Auction - Take a photo in the Fall Festival themed backdrop. Just a *perfect* way to meet fellow music lovers in Columbia. Costume is optional; wear one and receive $5 towards Silent Auction, and be eligible for Costume Contest to win a prize!

2026 Silent Auction Items & Sponsors

Silent Auction Items will be announced in September.

Silent Auction also includes many Gift Cards.

Game prizes in Gift Cards!

Donate and show your support for Odyssey's Season 23.
If you are more comfortable donating directly to Odyssey, we always welcome cash or check donations, payable to 'Odyssey,' mailed to:

Ayako Tsuruta
Odyssey Chamber Music Series
1112 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201

~ THANK YOU ~
~ PAST EVENTS ~

2025 OKTOBERFEST
~ A FUNDRAISING CONCERT ~

We now have two wonderful years with Oktoberfest theme!
This year's program included a live concert, a Costume Contest (judges will identify TWO winners!), a game to get to know each other, Plinko Game, Silent Auction, and a take-home stein to remember this afternoon.

Costume Contest:

Honorary Judges: John and Kathleen Foster, Winners of the 2024 Costume Contest.
​Prizes: $50 Panera Gift Cards
CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen and Mari Ann Keithahn (Best Oktoberfest Spirit) and Peter Miyamoto (Best Halloween Spirit)!
​Season 21 ~ Odyssey Fundraiser At Glance
"Oktoberfest," a Fall Fundraiser, September 28, 2024
 Director's Birthday Facebook Fundraiser, October 15-31, 2024
​​Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024
CoMoGives.com, December 1-31, 2024
Odyssey's 2024 Fall Fundraiser:
Oktoberfest!
September 28, 2024 - Saturday, 4-7pm
at the home of
Christopher and Mina Turner
Co-hosted by the Odyssey Board
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SILENT AUCTION - LIVE MUSIC - PHOTO with BEETHOVEN and BRAHMS!

Your ticket includes food and drinks donated by the Turners and the Odyssey Board.
Bid and Donate generously for our Fall Fundraiser!
When you arrive, enjoy Oktoberfest-themes of Beers, Brats, and Bavarian hats.
Live entertainment includes Oktoberfest music by a brass quintet, and preview Oct 4 Odyssey Season Premier concert.
~ This is a casual attire event / ​An address will be provided with a ticket purchase ~

Silent Auction Items & Sponsors

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Hosts Christopher and Mina Turner from 2019 Fall Fundraiser, with the Odyssey Board

Odyssey's 2019 Biennial Fall Fundraiser:
Encore!
October 5, 2019 - Saturday, 4-7pm
At the home of
Chris and Mina Turner
Co-hosted by the Odyssey Board
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​LIVE MUSIC - AUCTIONS - GAMES - PHOTO WALL

Your ticket donation includes a ticket to "Fall in France" Odyssey concert in mid-October! When you arrive, enjoy drinks,  hors d’oeuvres from Columbia’s finest chefs and live entertainment. Cocktail  attire is suggested.  R.S.V.P. is greatly appreciated.

Silent Auction Items & Sponsors

~ Hitting the High Note ~
ODYSSEY'S FALL FUNDRAISER
​​October 7, 2017 (Sat) 6-9 pm

At the Home of Beau Aero & Alfredo Martin
with special guest, Jina Yoo!

JAZZ ENSEMBLE - AUCTIONS - GAMES - PHOTO WALL

For your ticket donation, enjoy a complimentary Odyssey signature drink when you arrive,  hors d’oeuvres from Columbia’s finest chefs and live entertainment! Cocktail  attire is suggested.  R.S.V.P. is greatly appreciated.

Live Auctions Announced!

  • Framed poster of the Office of the Cultural Affairs 2017 Poster Contest winner
  • The Original Plowman Competition Painting with four tickets to Finals of the 2019 Plowman Competition
  • Program: Odyssey Performance Fellows, S15
  • Miyamoto Tsuruta "Living Room" Duo Recital
  • Mizzou basketball tickets
  • Jina Yoo Live: Korean 12 Course Traditional Dinner at Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro for 8. Drinks are not included; dates to be negotiated with the winner. $700 in value.

~ Sponsors & Auction Items ~

Some baskets are still work in progress. Keep checking this site often as we come close to the Fundraiser date! If you would like to attend but have not RSVP'ed, or you are interested in one of the art works (art work, photography, painting) but you cannot attend in person, please leave a message of inquiry at (573) 825-0079 before 12pm on Friday, October 6, 2017 for instructions.
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Another opportunity to WIN "Anticipation" at the auction!

A very generous donor has donated the painting from the 2017 Plowman to be auctioned again to benefit Odyssey Chamber Music Series!

​Odyssey commissions original artwork from a local artist to be featured in Plowman Chamber Music Competition posters, which are distributed nationwide. 2017 artist is Naomi Sugino Lear, art professor from Columbia College, who also used to play a woodwind instrument. Her artist statement will follow (below).

The painting is framed in a black floating frame with gold trim. Size is approximately 26.5 in. height x 32.5 in. wide, including the frame. The painting has been signed and varnished. (Note: This picture was taken before it was varnished.) The actual painting contains bright burgundy reds and has lush luster which would compliment any home very well.
SPONSORS
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 Salon Bel-Rose
Natalia Bolshakova
​Allison Brenner
Tootie Burns
The Candy Factory
​Ed and Judith Chmielewski
​Ann DeRosier Designs
Eleanor Farnen
Siri Geenen
​Mary Lee Gentry
Margaret Heglund
James Lowe of House of Chow
​Mari Ann Keithahn
Naomi Sugino Lear
​Beau Areo and Alfredo Martin
Peter Miyamoto & Ayako Tsuruta
Christine J. Nichols
​Nollie G. Moore
Georgia Morehouse
Deb Roberts Photography
Alison Robuck
​Sally Robuck
​Jan Thompson
Upper Crust
​University Concert Series
​We Always Swing
​Jina Yoo
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HOSTS​
Beau Aero and Alfredo Martin
with the Odyssey Board

GUESTS
Karen Grundy, Missouri Contemporary Ballet
​Jina Yoo, Owner of Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro

LIVE MUSIC
Jazz Trio
Chris Van Leeuwen, trumpet
Ben Colagiovanni, piano
Sam Copeland, bass
Odyssey Pianists
Natalia Bolshakova
Peter Miyamoto
​Ayako Tsuruta

VOLUNTEERS
The Odyssey Board
The Odyssey Performance Fellows
Mark Farnen, Auctioneer
Patrick Graham
Nollie G. Moore, Emcee
Jay Nichols
anna provo
Rebecca Robuck
Jake Stone
Members of ​Vox Nova
Ben Worley

CATERING BY
House of Chow
Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro
​Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Sophia's
University Club of MU

~ Past Events ~
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Fall FUNdraiser for Odyssey with Jina Yoo!
September 25, 2016 – Sunday, 4-5pm

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Join us for some FUN at our first Fall Fundraiser for Odyssey! Owner of Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro is bringing together her musical friends for some fun, featuring Jina herself at the piano, with guests including Odyssey pianists Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta. Music of Beethoven, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, and MORE!

Jina Yoo’s Asian Bistro
2200 Forum Blvd, #108 in Columbia, MO
4pm door open, 5:30pm dinner optional (for purchase)

~ Thank you for helping us reach our goal! ~

Special thanks to:

  • Our hosts Dr. Mary Stegmaier and Dr. Christopher Otrok
  • Dr. Patricia McIntosh Coles, Organizer extraordinaire, and Dr. Gary Coles
  • Sharon Orr, Food Coordinator, and her wonderful friends: Nancy Bedan, Margie Berchek, Diane Booth and Dr. Jeanne Seabaugh, Judith Chmielewski, Patricia Coles, Carole Sue DeLaite, Carol Denninghoff, Mary Lee Gentry, Alice Havard, Georgia Morehouse, Ed Rollins, Barbara Rothenberger, and Jina Yoo.
  • Auctioneer Melissa Straw.
  • MU Volunteers: Jenna Braaksma (tickets), Bria Jones, Daniel Gore, Wenzhao Zhu, and Sam Wright (bartender). 
  • Odyssey Board members, who worked tirelessly to acquire donations: Eleanor Farnen, Ron Harstad, Darrell J. Jordan, Peter Miyamoto, Kristine Poulsen, Alison Robuck, Jan Thompson, and Ed Rollins, ex-officio.
  • Odyssey Performance Fellows: Xiaoxiao Du and Joseph Rulli.
  • Countless number of donors and amazing businesses who have supported our fundraiser! Please take a moment to scroll the list and visit their businesses!

With GREAT appreciation to these local businesses!

​Click on the picture to visit their web site.

A Celebration of Chamber Music
March 22, 2015 at 6-8pm
Orr Street Studios Gallery - 106 Orr Street, Columbia, Missouri

2014 Champagne, Chocolates & Chamber Music
More pictures are posted on Odyssey's Facebook page [CLICK HERE]!
April 6, 2014 ~ Sunday, 4-6pm
at the beautiful, musical home of Dr. Charles & Beverly Kyriakos
Featuring Pianists Peter Miyamoto, Ayako Tsuruta, and JINA YOO.

A CELEBRATION OF CHAMBER MUSIC
APRIL 7, 2013 ~ Sunday 6-8pm

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2013 Odyssey Fundraiser was held at the home of Dr. Mary Stegmaier and Dr. Christopher Otrok. Pictured here are (L-R) Randy Gardner, Peter Wiley, Ayako Tsuruta, Frederic Chiu, Dr. Peter Miyamoto and the hosts.