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​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

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WE DID IT!!!  THANK YOU! 
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COMOGives.com Fundraiser - Odyssey Offers

Challenge No. 1: Matching Challenge - MATCHED, as of 12/30!

Dr. David and Nancy G. Bedan, Dr. Elaine Cheong, DDS, Dr. Mari Ann Keithahn and Missouri Retina Consultants, and Dr. Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta, are all joining forces again  this year, to match your COMOGives.com donations up to $8500 this month. 

Challenge No. 2: Reach $20K Goal at COMOGives.com!

COMOGives.com is just one of many tools to help raise funds for Odyssey this season. 
To help us reach our year-end goal, we have another offering: 

Offer No. 2: Raffle - TEN x $25 The District Gift Cards

Did you know you can use "The District" Gift Card at 58 businesses in downtown Columbia? These include Bluestem, Pizza Tree, Ragtag Cinema - See the complete list here:  https://mydowntowngiftcards.com/product/downtown-columbia-gift-card/​  

Odyssey is raffling 10 x $25 donated "The District"  gift cards, as soon as we reach $20,000 at COMOGives.com!  ​One person may win up to 4 gift cards.

Donate $25 for on entry; donate during ANY designated Power Hours 4-7pm on Dec 12 (Thu), Dec 17 (Tue) or Dec 20 (Fri)] and double your chances.

​*Disclaimer* Non-winning entries from Nutcracker basket raffle will be automatically transferred to the gift card raffle.  

Offer No. 1: Raffle - A beautiful "Nutcracker" basket

Congratulations to No. 18!
1) Donate to Odyssey via COMOGives.com during its "Power Hour" on Thursday, December 14 between 4-7pm, and you will be entered TWICE for every $25 donation Odyssey receives.
2) Every donation and/or a returned 12/6 survey will guarantee 1 entry to a beautiful "Nutcracker" gift basket ($70 in value), donated by Odyssey Director Ayako Tsuruta. 
3) Drawing for the basket will take place om December 15, Sunday - so that you can enjoy the seasonal items as soon as possible. One winner will be contacted; if this person lives out of town, items may be shipped at their expense, without the basket.


​​*Disclaimer* Non-winning entries from Nutcracker basket raffle will be automatically transferred to the gift card raffle.  

Director Ayako Tsuruta's Facebook Fundraiser

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Facebook Fundraiser allows us to reach our community members and beyond, in effort to reach our targeted goal of $2100. 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!

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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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Better, donate NOW and show your support for Odyssey's Season 21.

Support Odyssey @CoMoGives:
Giving Tuesday and December 1-31, 2024

Odyssey places our community on the map with prominent national events like  Plowman Chamber Music Competition, and celebrates diversity with original programming including "The Evolution of the African American Spiritual" and "Kids@Heart" concerts. 

We love what we do, performing and supporting musicians like us.
However, Arts organizations like Odyssey cannot sustain itself without YOUR support.

Donation Link will be open beginning December 1-31st, including "Giving Tuesday."
Your timely gifts could also help us 'win' extra grant from the Columbia Foundation!
The dates for Power (Happy) Hours for CoMoGives 2024 are 4-7pm, on:
Thursday, 12/12 | Tuesday, 12/16 | Friday, 12/20

​Donate Here: https://www.comogives.com/organization/Odyssey-Chamber-Music-Series

Thank you!

Past Events

​Season 20 ~ Odyssey Fundraiser At Glance
"July Raffle," July 15-31, 2023

​The Skylark Bookshop Book Fair Fundraiser, July 31, 2023
Director's Birthday Facebook Fundraiser, October 15-31, 2023
"Miles4Music," November 11, 2023
​​Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023
CoMoGives.com, December 1-31, 2023
Scott Yoo's "Notable Encounter," April 19, 2024   [SOLD OUT]

​Apr 19 [Fri] 6pm, Dade-Yoo's Residence
Scott Yoo's "Notable Encounter" [SOLD OUT]
In support of Odyssey Chamber Music Series.
$125 for Friday only - LIMITED SEATING / $135 for both Friday & Saturday evenings
Discover Brahms like you have never before, through Scott Yoo's highly insightful "Notable Encounter" with Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor with Scott Yoo, violin; Maurycy Banaszek, viola; Sophie Shao, cello; and Peter Miyamoto, piano. Odyssey Fundraiser, $125 includes hors d'oeuvres and wine; pay $10 more for Saturday's all-quartet concert the next evening.
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Apr 20 [Sat] 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
Quartets with Scott Yoo and Friends

$25 General Admission / $5 Students
In a program of Mozart Flute Quartet, Faure Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, and Brahms Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Scott Yoo and Alice Dade gathers some of their friends to deliver this delightful concert. Performers include Alice Dade, flute; Scott Yoo, violin;  Maurycy Banaszek, viola; Sophie Shao, cello; Ayako Tsuruta, piano (Faure) and Peter Miyamoto, piano (Brahms).

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2023 Director's Birthday Fundraiser

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WE DID IT!!!  Thank you very much for your support for our chamber music series, everyone - We are THRILLED to have met our year end goal early!
All additional gifts will be gratefully forwarded to Season 20. As promised, we will not be fundraising until July 2023.
THANK YOU! 
Respectfully, the Odyssey Board


Scott Yoo's Notable Encounter: Brahms Piano Trios

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THANK YOU! We raised $1280 from the Miles4Music Fun Run! 
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Director's Birthday Facebook Fundraiser, 10/15~31st

THANK YOU! We raised $2270 from the Director's Birthday! 

THANK YOU!! We raised $3014.72 from our summer fundraiser. CONGRATULATIONS to #208, 460 and 426!

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How this works:

1. Purchase virtual tickets online; you may do this via Paypal, Venmo or Check payable to "Odyssey." Memo "Raffle" and indicate number of tickets you are requiring, somewhere on the check or Paypal/Venmo note.

2. Usually within 3 days, you will receive ticket number(s) by e-mail (preferred) or mail, confirmation with the receipt.

3. Then wait for the result on July 31, Saturday 4pm. Tune to: facebook.com/OdysseyMissouri/live_videos/ 



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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

Silent auction also includes Gift Cards (as of 9/30):

B& B Bagel Company
Chipotle
Homegoods
House of Chow
​Jerry's Instrument Shop
Le Bao
Panera
Potbelly
Texas Roadhouse
​Trader Joe's
Tuesday Morning

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

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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.
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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.
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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
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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


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~ 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)



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~ 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

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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.

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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.
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