Cheers to an incredible Lumine! We had an amazing night on Friday, August 28th, filled with joyful connections, meaningful conversations and beautiful music performed by our professional ensemble. All this was enhanced by the stunning art and ambiance of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Our 2026 gala was record-breaking for Te Deum — a huge success thanks to the work of the planning committee, led by Dr. Ron and Donna Patton, co-chairs.
To everyone who made this extraordinary evening possible — our sponsors, donors, guests, volunteers, musicians, and friends — thank you! Your generosity allows us to bring exceptional choral music to our community and helps ensure that its transformative power continues to reach more people.
Images by Allison Bush-Kingsley
Additional images available on Facebook.
2027 Save the Date
Lumine Co-Chairs: Ayca Cil and Karen Yungmeyer
Date: Friday, August 27, 2027
Location: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art (4420 Warwick Boulevard, KCMO)
Thank You 2026 Sponsors!
Headline
*^Kirk Isenhour & Doug Anning
Presenting
^Dr. Ron & Donna Patton
Major
Wayne Alexander & John Braum
*^Don & Pat Dagenais
Priscilla Wilson
Benefactor
Sarah & John Baum
Barb & Robin Foster
Kim & Ted Higgins
Jean & Tom McDonnell
Patricia Cleary Miller
Ruth Rinehart
Carrie & Scott Sanders
Jill Shackelford Hall
*^Brogan & Lara Sullivan
^Karen & John Yungmeyer
Patron
Anonymous, in memory of Carol Lynn Stockton
Sally Barhydt Karsten
Central Presbyterian Church
^Ayca & Akin Cil
Al & Alice Eidson
Carolyn & *David Fulk
Patricia & Dr. Harvey Grossman
Michele Hamlett-Weith & Brian Weith
Anne Marie Kinerk, in memory of David Kinerk
JoZach Miller & Peter Bali
Lisa & Charles Schellhorn
Donor
Ruth & Robert Abbott
Brook Bailey
Karla & Ivan Batlle
Jessica Best & Brian Stewart
Carol Dale
Karen Garrett & Kevin Hennessy
Linn & Kurt Gretzinger
Barbara Haviland
Shirley & Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr.
Mary & John Lehoczky
Ann McCray
Nancy Panzer-Howell
Vera Seeley
Juliette Singer
Linda Stevens
*Charlotte Thuenemann
Carl & Lynne Weilert
* Board Member
^ Lumine Planning Committee Member
