Serendipity Salon and Gallery by Elizabeth Jordheim

05/16/2023

Look at this!!
North Village Arts District
The District

New Event Series Announcement!

Landlocked Opera has partnered with to bring you “Opera at the Gallery”! We’ll be coming to you every 3rd Thursday at 7pm for different themed tunes and treats!

Stay tuned for June’s theme!

05/15/2023

05/14/2023

SO honored to begin hosting this breathtakingly talented group EVERY MONTH! See you on Third Thursdays, and be ready for June 15th - our next performance!

05/13/2023

Anyone feeling like a colorful gift for Mom? or for anyone?

05/13/2023

Thanks, Nadine, for appreciating our patio and sending me these pretty pics.

05/11/2023

05/11/2023

Pianist Rachel Aubuchon has the heart of a collaborator. From assisting choirs in her youth, playing numerous recitals of chamber music, being part of creative opera production, elevating new composers’ voices in performance, or simply spending hours in rehearsal, her passion for creating with others abides. Her love of vocal literature led her to participate in the CoOPERAtive program and serve as a staff accompanist for the national NATS conference. She also participated in the inaugural year for collaborative pianists at the NATS intern program under the mentorship of Warren Jones. An avid supporter of new music, Dr. AuBuchon participated in the International Composers Festival in Columbia, MO and served as a rehearsal pianist for the first UMKC Sounding Board event. Rachel has served on the faculty of Stephens College, Truman State University, and UMKC.

Jack Snelling is an American composer, pianist, and bassoonist, whose influences span many genres from Oscar Peterson and Lili Boulanger to Earth, Wind, and Fire and Ben Folds. His music is commonly characterized by emphasizing improvisation and encouraging creativity within interesting parameters. Jack is completing a BM in Composition, at MU where he has served as the pianist of Mizzou’s Concert Jazz Band and the principal bassoonist in the University Wind Ensemble. As a composer, his works have been performed and recorded by a variety of groups in both the classical and jazz scenes. Jack will be attending grad school at Eastman to pursue a Master’s degree in Jazz and Contemporary Media.

Zack Kierstead is a sought after collaborative pianist in mid-missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Central Methodist University and a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Missouri. He currently serves as a collaborative pianist at Columbia College and the University of Missouri. Recent engagements include playing for MU University Singers, Choral Union, and Show-Me Opera, and Central Methodist University’s production of Ordinary Days. Zachary is the current apprentice pianist for Landlocked Opera.

05/09/2023

Kelly Slawson is turning heads with her shimmering prodigious sound - the voice of a true dramatic soprano. Named an encouragement award winner at the Wagner Society of NY competition and a semi- finalist in the Premiere Opera International Voice Competition in 2022, her return to opera is slated to be grandiose.
Prior to the pandemic, Ms Slawson appeared as Snow White
in Disenchanted with Stray Dog Theatre, Florencia in Florencia en al
Amazonas with Tulsa Opera, Elettra in Princeton Opera Alliance’s Idomeneo, and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni with Lawrence Opera Theatre.

A versatile soprano, Christina Stout has been seen on opera, musical theater, and concert stages throughout the US. Her most recent roles include Connie Boylan in Annie, Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/The Giant in Into the Woods, and Papagena in The Magic Flute. Other roles have included La Contessa in Le Nozze di Figaro, Hanna Glawari in The Merry Widow, Blanche de la Force in Dialogue des Carmelites, Norina in Don Pasquale, Despina in Cosi fan tutte, Laurie in The Tender Land, and Adele in Die Fledermaus. In 2003, she was chosen to world premiere the role of Sacagawea in The Corps of Discovery, a musical account of the Lewis and Clark story.

Missouri-born tenor, Steven Tharp has gained worldwide recognition and acclaim as a singer of remarkable versatility in repertoire spanning many centuries and styles. Opera News has praised the "bel canto flexibility and sweetness" of his voice, while The New Yorker has described his voice as “strong, free, and forward in tone, verbally sure, lyrical in utterance.” Operatic credits include performances with the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Netherlands Opera, Badisches Staatsoper, Teatro Massimo, Netherlands Reisopera, Glimmerglass Opera, Opera Pacific, Minnesota Opera and the companies of Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Memphis, Omaha, Salt Lake City and Miami. Mr. Tharp is an Associate Professor of Voice at MU and the Voice Area Coordinator.

Catch these incredible artists THIS FRIDAY 7pm at

05/08/2023

Join us for Home Sweet Como, an operawarming party unlike any other! As we settle into our new home, we're thrilled to invite our community to share their spirits, music, and talents with our vibrant musical community. RSVP now and secure your spot for a night of unforgettable music and connection!

RSVP HERE!

https://www.landlockedopera.org/homesweetcomo

05/06/2023

The fabulous Christina Casey Ray, Landlocked Opera, Inc
If you missed this incredible group this evening, you missed out! But don’t despair, they are doing a concert here at Serendipity next Friday evening. Check my page for event details, but it is free!

05/05/2023

Warming up….these people can SING now!!!!
6:00-9:00, come down!!

05/05/2023

Sometimes, you get to wear the flapper dress, and sometimes, it’s the all black venue team outfit with a name badge.
Last evening, it was my privilege to be in the event hostess outfit for The Missouri Symphony - MOSY.
(although, I may need to invest in some more fabulous event hostess uniforms….you know I love a pretty dress…)
Whatever the outcome, you are MY Small Business of the Year! Love working with you all and so looking forward to many, many more adventures and collaborations!

05/04/2023

Sometimes, you get to wear the flapper dress, and sometimes, it’s the all black venue team outfit with a name badge.
Last evening, it was my privilege to be in the event hostess outfit for The Missouri Symphony - MOSY.
(although, I may need to invest in some more fabulous event hostess uniforms….you know I love a pretty dress…)
Whatever the outcome, you are MY Small Business of the Year! Love working with you all and so looking forward to many, many more adventures and collaborations!

05/04/2023

I don’t know where you’re planning to have a nice beverage or two tomorrow evening, but this guy will be behind the bar at Serendipity for First Friday in the North Village Arts District!

The DogMaster, himself, Van W. Hawxby will honor us with his presence and prowess!

Please join us for the fun, top shelf music from Landlocked Opera, Inc and as always, fabulous fine art and fine craft all around!

Dave Walker Fabricscapes
Kelly Peyton Durante
DogMaster Distillery

05/04/2023

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05/03/2023

Experience the best of Columbia's art scene at the North Village Arts District First Friday art crawl! Bring your friends and family and enjoy a night of art, music, and culture, with something for everyone to enjoy. See you here!
https://northvillageartsdistrict.org/

Reeves Gallery ARTlandish Gallery Serendipity Salon and Gallery by Elizabeth Jordheim . Where local happens. Cafe Berlin (Columbia, MO) Rose Music Hall Acola Coffee Company Home Distillery Downtowncomo.com Fretboard Coffee Johnfennellart Center for Dance North Village Recording Michelle Seat Fine Art Orr Street Studios range free Shannon Webster Art Studio Talking Horse Productions Wishflour Bakery

05/02/2023

Photos from Dave Walker Fabricscapes's post

05/02/2023

📣ARTIST SPOTLIGHT📣

The next 3 artists who will be joining us on May 12 for our Home Sweet CoMo: Housewarming Concert!

Cassandra Montes received her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from the University of Missouri in May 2018. She is a local to Columbia, MO and grew up in Jefferson City. She found her love of performing at age 5 in a production of The Sound of Music. She is a young professional who has performed in several productions including Frasquita in Carmen by Bizet with the Missouri Symphony (2019), the title role in Alcina by Handel (2018), Emily Webb in Our Town by Rorem (2017) Countess Almaviva (cover), Le nozze di Figaro (2016) Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi by Puccini (2015), Ruth Putnam and Abigail Williams (cover) in The Crucible by Ward at the MU (2014). She has won several first place awards from MMTA and MO Federation of Music Clubs.

Trent Rash is reimagining Columbia’s arts scene and bringing symphonic music back into the community spotlight through his position as executive director of The Missouri Symphony. A former college professor, Trent now spends most days solving problems; building relationships with staff, donors, the board, or patrons; mentoring the MOSY team; or working to make MOSY a better public service to the community. Trent earned his BS in Music Education and MM in Vocal Performance at the University of Missouri and is an accomplished tenor of operatic, choral, and musical theatre repertoire.

Ethan Miller is a (bass) baritone from right here in Columbia, MO. Ethan just graduated with his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from MU. He was recently seen portraying Demetrius in the MU Show-Me Opera production of Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He has also sung with Lawrence Opera Theatre and was accepted to the VAO Bodrum summer young artist program to sing Bartolo in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and cover Figaro. Ethan will be making his professional mainstage debut with Landlocked Opera this fall.

We are SO thrilled to have this incredible artists with us on our upcoming concert!

05/01/2023

Photos from Columbia Chamber of Commerce's post

04/29/2023

At Landlocked Opera, we're passionate about bringing people together through the power of opera. Join us for Home Sweet Como, a celebration of the arts in mid-Missouri. Columbia community, RSVP now to be a part of this exciting operawarming party. Link in bio!

04/28/2023

📣ARTIST SPOTLIGHT📣

Our first artist spotlight for our upcoming Home Sweet CoMo concert on May 12

Yoni Astatke is a senior vocal performance major at MU. He was a recent recipient of an encouragement award at the Nebraska District Laffont Met Competition. He will be attending Opera Saratoga as a young artist this summer and this fall will pursue his master’s at LSU with legendary tenor, Robert Grayson and Met Opera tenor Paul Groves. (Geaux Tigers!)

P. Rob Brown is a senior vocal performance major at CMU. This summer they will premiere the role of Charlie in the world premiere of The Murderess with Landlocked Opera. This fall they will pursue an MFA at the University of Arkansas.

Mariah Dale is a recent graduate in vocal performance from MU. Mariah recently portrayed Countess Almaviva with MU Show-Me Opera. Mariah was 1st place winner for the advanced college treble division for the Central NATS Region and qualified as a National Semi-Finalist.

We are thrilled to have these 3 amazing young artists perform with us May 12! Don’t miss it!

04/23/2023

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04/23/2023

Quick flip of the space between 6:30 and 7:00, and Bam! Drag Show!
Also honored to be a monthly host for Nclusion Plus, and really love 80s night!

04/23/2023

So honored to be a host for the Unbound Book Festival today. I loved it!

04/23/2023

Lost and Found at Tonight’s Show!
Let us know if it’s yours!

04/22/2023

It has begun!
Unbound Book Festival
The District
North Village Arts District
Skylark Bookshop

04/22/2023

Photos from The District's post

04/22/2023

Photos from The District's post

04/20/2023

See you Saturday!