Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball – Benefactor Party
The beautiful home of Anne and Howard Elsberry was the setting for the Benefactor Party for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball, “An Evening of Bel Canto,” on April 5th. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious buffet and a performance by the Lyric Opera Resident Artists. Carol and C. Humbert Tinsman were the honorary chairmen, and Monica Mitchell-Werp served as the chairman of the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Ball on April 14th.
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| Howard and Anne Elsberry, hosts; with Monica Mitchell-Werp, chairman; and Paul Werp |
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| Chuck and Michelle Ritter with Robin and Scott Boswell |
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| Edward Milbank, Beth Ingram and Deborah Sandler, Lyric Opera of Kansas City |
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| Emilia Barksdale, Kit Smith and Sara Bower Youngblood |
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| Levi and Nicole Eubanks, Lyric Opera of Kansas City; and Cindy Pratt-Stokes and Keith Praiswater |
Also featured in the May 26, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton
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