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We exist largely through the generosity of patrons and benefactors who believe a thriving opera company and companion educational programs are important. A healthy arts organization like the Lyric Opera of Kansas City is crucial to the attractiveness and vibrancy of our city. Ensuring its future is our responsibility. The following individuals, companies and foundations share in what we are trying to accomplish.

Levels of patronage: click here to view the benefits of sponsorship

The Diamond and Golden Anniversary Angel category honors our generous patrons who have given gifts of $50,000 or more to the Lyric Opera Circle’s Golden Anniversary Ball.

Diamond Anniversary Angel

  • Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation / Julia Irene Kauffman
    In memory of Muriel Irene McBrien Kauffman

Golden Anniversary Angels

  • Steven P. and Jane G. Akin
  • Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Bartlett, Jr.
    In memory of Frederick B. Jenkins
  • Mrs. Ann Dickinson
  • Richard and Maureen Durwood
  • Howard and Anne Elsberry Family Foundation
  • Caroline M. French
    In memory of William L. French
  • Dr. and Mrs. Michael Frost
  • Mrs. Beth Ingram
    In honor of Russell and Teresita Patterson
  • Mr. Cliff C. Jones
    In memory of Patricia Busler Jones
  • Crosby and Bebe Kemper
    In honor of Russell and Teresita Patterson
  • Mr. John Latshaw
  • Dr. Revis C. Lewis
    In honor of Russell and Teresita Patterson
  • Scott Lindsay
  • Edward P. Milbank
    In honor of Russell and Teresita Patterson
  • Master Craftsmen Foundation
    In memory of Georganne Mulhern
  • Karen Pletz – KCUMB
  • Landon and Sarah Rowland
  • Kenneth and Roswitha Schaffer
  • Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts
    In honor of Richard J. Stern
  • Frank and Evangeline Thompson
  • Jody Tillotson
    In honor of Roy and Kathryn Becklean
  • Mr. and Mrs. C. Humbert Tinsman

Silver Sponsor

  • Mr. and Mrs. Donald Austin
  • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alton Hagood
  • Hyatt Regency Crown Center

Bronze Sponsor

  • DST Systems, Inc.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gabriel
  • Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Hall
  • Carol and John Kornitzer / Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.
  • Phil and Connie Mag / Ambience Furs, Inc.

Anniversary Sponsor

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Hallmark Cards, Inc.
  • Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP
  • Virginia Kelley
  • Mr. and Mrs. William B. Kort
  • Lathrop & Gage L.C.
  • Lee Jeans
  • Barbara Marshall
  • Mr. and Mrs. Carl McCaffree
  • McCownGordon Construction, LLC
  • Mr. and Mrs. John Middelkamp
  • Midwest Trust Company
  • Sherilyn Seitz and Dr. Richard Seitz
  • Sally Wood

Major Table Sponsor

  • KPMG LLP

Table Sponsor

  • Bank of America
  • Richard P. Bruening
  • Bryan Cave LLP
  • Commerce Bank
  • Helzberg Diamonds
  • Judith L. King
  • Mr. and Mrs. H. Elvin Knight, Jr.
  • Legacy School of the Arts / Diane and Ernest Neighbor
  • Paul Lerner & Associates
  • Nordstrom, Inc.
  • Jeanette and Kevin Prenger / Ecco Select
  • Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Prenger
  • Dr. and Mrs. Wilber Spalding
  • University of Missouri – Kansas City
  • Mary Ungaschick Smith
  • U.S. Bank

Major Benefactor

  • Mr. and Mrs. Lee Baty
  • Johyne Hamra and Kevin Thomas
  • Joyce Holland
  • Mr. and Mrs. H. Richard Noon

Benefactor

  • Bank of Blue Valley
  • Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barksdale
  • Mrs. John W. Beeks
  • Mr. and Mrs. Matt Buchmann
  • Dr. and Mrs. John Callenbach
  • Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Carper, III
  • Dr. and Mrs. Ed Christophersen
  • Dr. and Mrs. Morton C. Creditor
  • Pat Durkin
  • Mr. and Mrs. John M. Edgar
  • Mr. and Mrs. David W. Embry
  • Fred D. Fowler, M.D.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Tom A. Gerke
  • Brown and Carmen Sabates Glenn
  • Mr. and Mrs. Lee Greif
  • Elise and Allan Hall
  • Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Haynes
  • Betty L. Henson
  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • Janice and David King
  • George F. Kopf
  • Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Krause
  • Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Emerson Lewis, II
  • Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Littlejohn
  • Lorene Lockwood
  • Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Mann
  • Mr. and Mrs. John Massman
  • Sandra and Albert Mauro
  • Joyce McInerney
  • Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Miller
  • Susan and Rick Miller
  • Mr. and Mrs. Lynd Mische
  • Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson
  • Mr. and Mrs. John Novak – Heartland Bank
  • Mr. and Mrs. Craig O’Dear
  • Mr. and Mrs. William R. Patterson, IV
  • Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Pearson
  • Dixie Pollard
  • Mr. and Mrs. Norman Polsky
  • Mary Ellen Purucker
  • Mr. and Mrs. Clark Redick
  • Dr. and Mrs William O. Reed, Jr.
  • Jill Ingram Reynolds
  • Mrs. Harry Dollar Rice
  • Dr. and Mrs. Nelson R. Sabates
  • Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Scott
  • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Scott
  • Suzanne Shank and Martin Smoler
  • Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sherrow
  • Kitchens by Kleweno / Sheila and Randall Sisk
  • Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Slaughter
  • Dr. and Mrs. Robert Smith
  • Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spilker
  • Drs. Michella and Michael Stiles
  • Dr. Larry Sullivan
  • Ursula Terrasi and Jim Miller
  • Nicole and Myron Wang
  • Rhea Winslow
  • Dr. Ronald and Prof. Sharyl Wright
  • Dr. and Mrs. James P. Youngblood

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