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The 2023 Lyric Opera Ball Kickoff

September 26th was the date for The Lyric Opera Ball Kickoff, which was hosted at the gorgeous home of Pam Bruce. Committee members enjoyed cocktails and appetizers by the pool. The Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast To Opera,” will be held on April 20th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Sharon Barry and Deanna Diebolt are serving as the Ball co-chairmen.

Barbara Fessler, Kickoff Party; Deanna Diebolt, Ball co-chairman; Sharon Barry, Ball co-chairman; and Trish Church Podlasek, Kickoff Party

 

Pam Bruce’s lovely patio

 

(Seated) Tricia Scott, Trish Church Podlasek, Pam Bruce, host; Deanna Diebolt, Ball co-chairman; Sharon Barry, Ball co-chairman; Carmen Sabates, Circle president; and Barb Fessler (back row) Carolyn Price, Mary Leonida, Lora Smith, Bev Leonard, Kimberlee Ried, Carolyn Faenger, Trudy Gabriel, Lisa Flynn Pruch, Kristina Klug, Karen Yungmeyer, Nicole Browne, and Karen Mische

Featured in the November 11, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: David Riffel

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