The Daily Blend w/ AC: Christina Ray, Landlocked Opera

By Travis McMillen,

Adonica Coleman

Published September 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM CDT

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Christina Ray

In order to make opera more accessible to a modern-day audience, Christina Ray, Landlocked Opera general director, says it needs to go back to its roots: "It's about the singing, it's about the story. It's about connecting and community with people, and it's not so much about the frills..." Catch Christina at this year's Bridgerton Ball finale in October! September 24, 2025

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Travis McMillen

Travis McMillen is the senior media producer at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. For KBIA, Travis oversees production of "The Daily Blend w/ AC."

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Adonica Coleman

Adonica Coleman is the owner of A2D Events, established in Columbia Missouri in 2011. The company specializes in corporate, fundraising, virtual, and community events. She is also the creator of The Como 411, a digital media company focused on the Columbia and surrounding communities. She is the host of the weekly talk show, The Daily Blend w/AC, airing on KBIA and all social media platforms as well as host of Community Connections airing on KRCG 13 on the third Thursday on the news at sunrise.

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