Lyric Opera Circle – Lyric Opera Ball: For the Love of Opera
April 13th was the date for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball – For the Love of Opera. Pamela Bruce and Barbara Haviland were the co-chairmen, and Sharon Barry and Deanna Diebolt served as the auction co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed the magnificent voice of Ben Gulley, tenor and a Kansas City native. The Lyric Opera Circle has underwritten 32 operas since hosting the first Ball in 1987. Tricia Scott is serving as the Circle president.
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| Tim and Deanna Diebolt, auction co-chairman; and Sharon Barry, auction co-chairman; and Michael Barry |
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| Ben Gulley, featured performer; Cindy Gulley, Trudy and Jack Gabriel, and Charles Gulley |
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| Dave and Joy Baer with Karla and Dr. Ivan Batlle |
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| Lee and Ellen Baty with Elaine and Benjamin Mann |
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| Karen and Dr. John Yungmeyer, Mary Leonida, and Joan and Mark Braswell |
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| Jack and Barbara Spilker, Carolyn Price, and Lou Ferro |
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| Dr. Roger and Sandy Jackson, Kit Smith, and Peggy and Terry Dunn |
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| James and Mary Beth Gentry with Judi and Elvin Knight |
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| Michael and Melanie Fenske with Joyce and Scott Blakesley |
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| (Seated) Carol and Humbert Tinsman (standing) Michelle Ritter, Mary Lou Spalding, and Scott Lindsay |
Also featured in the May 25, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton
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