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Lyric Opera Circle – 2021 Summer

Members of the Lyric Opera Circle had a full calendar of fun this summer. Instead of having the organization’s annual Ball this year, two outdoor events and a Spring Luncheon were held. Chaz at The Raphael was the site for a five-course benefactor dinner and wine pairing, with Peggy Beal as the chairman. Karen Yungmeyer served as the chairman for an informal garden party at a local winery. The Circle’s Spring Luncheon was held at the Carriage Club, and Carmen Sabates was the chairman. Music from the Great American Songbook was performed at all of the events.

Guests enjoyed a performance by Neal Long and Brianna Perez, a Lyric Opera of Kansas City Apprentice. 
Kelli Van Meter performed for the guests.
Emilia Barksdale, Marcia Garvin, Pam Bruce, Beth Ingram, and Ed Sien, Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Also featured in the September 4, 2021 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Camryn Nicole Photography

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