Lyric Opera Circle’s magnificent Lyric Opera Ball, “Classically Opera – A Black and White Ball,” was held on April 5th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. More than 400 guests enjoyed auctions, an exquisite dinner, opera melodies, and dancing to the music of Lost Wax. Edward Milbank was the honorary chairman, and Lisa Pruch served as the chairman. Pam Bruce is the Circle president.
Circle President Pam BruceKatherine Bruce with Dr. Robert and Pam Bruce, Circle presidentSuzanne Tipton, Karen Mische, Dr. John and Karen Yungmeyer, and Ann NigroBruce and Nancy Schall with Juliette Singer and Ian SpinksGovernor Mike and First Lady Claudia Kehoe with Deborah Sandler Kemper, Lyric Opera of Kansas City; and R. Crosby Kemper IIIAlisha and Jeff Walker, Connie Walker, and Lisa WalkerAlex Smith, Bethany Jelinek, Piotr Wisniewski, Virginia Reed, and Daniel J. Lee Andrew and Brittany Robb
Featured in the June 14, 2025 issue of The Independent Photo credit: David Riffel
