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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.

Tim and Deanna Diebolt, auction co-chairman; and Sharon Barry, auction co-chairman; and Michael Barry

 

Ben Gulley, featured performer; Cindy Gulley, Trudy and Jack Gabriel, and Charles Gulley

 

Dave and Joy Baer with Karla and Dr. Ivan Batlle

 

Lee and Ellen Baty with Elaine and Benjamin Mann

 

Karen and Dr. John Yungmeyer, Mary Leonida, and Joan and Mark Braswell

 

Jack and Barbara Spilker, Carolyn Price, and Lou Ferro

 

Dr. Roger and Sandy Jackson, Kit Smith, and Peggy and Terry Dunn

 

James and Mary Beth Gentry with Judi and Elvin Knight

 

Michael and Melanie Fenske with Joyce and Scott Blakesley

 

(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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