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Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball – “Una Notte a Roma” Benefactor Party

The beautiful home of Dan Meiners and David Brinkerhoff was the site for the Benefactor Party for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball, “Una Notte a Roma.” Regina Kort was the chairman for the cocktail reception, which was held on April 7th. Gigi Rose was the chairman of the Ball, which took place on April 9th at Loews Kansas City Hotel.

Dan Meiners, host; Mary Leonida, Circle president; Dr. Terry Anderson, David Brinkerhoff, host; Dean Leonida, and Michael Henry

Featured in the May 14, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Strauss Peyton

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