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Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon

Carriage Club was the beautiful setting for Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon. Beth Ingram was presented with a portrait by Mark Braswell, Strauss Peyton Portraiture; which will hang in the Beth Ingram Administrative Building. The 2017-2018 Executive Board of the Circle was presented, and Outgoing President Joan Braswell passed the gavel to Incoming President Kimberlee Ried.

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Suzanne Shank, Susan Sands, Cindy Pratt-Stokes, Barbara Spilker, Abby McCaffree, and Gretchen Jacobson
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 Jane Webster, Elaine Mann, Carmen Sabates, Kit Smith, Marcia Garvin, Jacquie Spencer, and Nancy McGuire
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(Front row) Pam Bruce, Sue Massman, Laurie Ingram, Linda Ade Brand, and Virginia Long (back row) Robert Ade Brand
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Sandy Jackson, Susan Bubb, Mary Beth Gentry, Sara Bower Youngblood, Beth McCown, and Connie Black

Additional photos featured in the June 10, 2017 issue
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton

Features

War Horses For Veterans – The Derby Party

War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Spring Luncheon

Lidia’s was the lovely location for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s annual Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Mandy Burditt and Trish Mayer were the co-chairmen. Nearly 60 members and…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

Symphony League members gathered at Amy Volini’s beautiful home recently to kick off preparations for the 2024 Symphony Ball, “NOVA.”Amy and Julie Sykes hosted the fun event, where Ball Chairman…

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

In the spirit of gratitude, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its Spirit of Philanthropy Awards celebration on April 18th at the 1900 Building. Being honored this year are: Philanthropists of the…