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The Symphony Ball “Royal Gala” – Benefactors’ Party

The Symphony Ball “Royal Gala” Benefactors’ Party was held on August 28th at The Capital Grille on the Country Club Plaza. Partygoers enjoyed “home-run” cocktails and culinary delights. The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Royal Gala,” was held on September 10th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Marny and John Sherman were the Ball honorary chairmen, and Sue Ann Fagerberg and Ursula Terrasi served as the Ball co-chairmen.

George Guastello, Ursula Terrasi, and Linda Lyon

 

Raymond Berger, Ursula Terrasi, Ball co-chairman; Shirley Helzberg, Symphony board chairman emerita; and LeRay Warrior

 

Karen Mische, Barbara Spilker, and Linda Stevens with Ursula Terrasi and Sue Ann Fagerberg, Ball co-chairmen

 

John and Laurie Burgess with Melanie and Joshua Schmidt

 

Jackie Middelkamp and Dr. Loretta Britton

Featured in the October 15, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: Heirloom Photo Company

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