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Lyric Opera Circle – Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast to Opera”

Feeling like a delightful “springtime in Paris” evening, the Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast to Opera,”had guests swooning over the gorgeous decor by Studio Dan Meiners. Partygoers enjoyed an auction, a delectable dinner, a performance by the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Resident and Apprentice artists, and dancing to the music of Lost Wax. The April 20th event, which was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, celebrated the rich history and enduring beauty of opera. Here’s a toast to Sharon Barry and Deanna Diebolt, Ball co-chairmen!

Party Favor
Ball Co-chairmen Sharon Barry and Deanna Diebolt
Nicole and Richard Browne
Dan DeLeon, Lauren DeLeon, and Jerry Katlin, benefactor party hosts
Steve and Linda Taylor
Dr. Kim Mongeau and Mark Benedict, Lyric Opera board member
(Seated) Julie McCann, Silvy Brookby, and Margaret Stadler (standing) Jan-Marie Kroh and Jenny Erdman
Toasting the Ball were Sharon Barry and Deanna Diebolt, Ball co-chairmen; Deborah Sandler Kemper, Lyric Opera of Kansas City; and Carmen Sabates, Circle president.
Darren Sextro and John Rensenhouse
(Seated) Kamal and Mary Lynn Mikhail (standing) Carmen Sabates, Circle president; and Doug Peavey

Featured in the June 29, 2024 PRIDE Issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Rita Clark

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