Lyric Opera Wine Auction Raises More Than $800,000

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Issue: May 31, 2006

Like any great production, the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Wine Auction, held on Feb. 24, left its audience wishing for more—or at least for the event to be held more often. Since 1988, the triannual event has generated more than $3 million for the Lyric Opera.

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