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The Lyric Opera Circle – 35th Year Celebration

The Lyric Opera Circle celebrated the start of its 35th year on September 7th with a luncheon at the Carriage Club. Circle President Mary Beth Gentry recognized Founder Judy King and Charter Members Sharon Murray, Virginia Long, and Emilia Barksdale. Juliette Singer Spinks and Edie Downing, who are serving as the 2023 Lyric Opera Ball co-chairs, introduced Karla and Dr. Ivan Batlle as the 2023 Lyric Opera Ball honorary chairs. Guests enjoyed a performance by LOKC Resident Artist Aubrey Odle and Neal Long, Lyric Opera.

Regina Kort, Virginia Long, Anne Elsberry, Emilia Barksdale, Mary Beth Gentry, Circle president; Sharon Murray, and Judy King, Circle founder

 

Jo Anne Dondlinger, Karen Yungmeyer, Edie Downing, and Cindy Wurm

 

Sharon Barry, Juliette Singer Spinks, Dr. Ivan and Karla Batlle, 2023 honorary Ball chairs; and Jenny Manka

Featured in the October 15, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton

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