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Lyric Opera Circle – Holiday Luncheon

Members of the Lyric Opera Circle celebrated the holiday season with a festive event at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Guests enjoyed a delectable menu and entertainment from resident artists of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Carolyn Price, Mary Leonida, and Pamela Bruce were the hosts for the December 7th event. 

Jo Anne Dondlinger, Jenny Manka, Cindy Wurm, and Peggy Beal

 

Karla Batlle, Ball honorary chairman; with Juliette Singer and Edie Downing, Ball co-chairmen

 

Lisa Pruch, Karen Yungmeyer, Mary Leonida, host; Carmen Sabates, Circle president-elect; Carolyn Price, host; and Kimberlee Ried

 

Mary Beth Gentry, Circle president; and Carmen Sabates, Circle president-elect

Featured in the January 7, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: John Caulfield

 

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