​"It’s ​A 24k Night​" to ring in the New Year with dinner, dancing, and fun in support of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Lyric Opera Circle; A dedicated group of community members whose purpose is to host the annual Lyric Opera Ball. 2023 Planning Committee: Nancy McGuire, Carmen Sabates, Circle president; Regina Kort, Trudy Gabriel, and Mary Leonida (Photo Credit: Rita Clark)