![](https://capitolbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/BarbaraG_AssadMeymandia.jpg) Barbara Goodmon (center) joined Dr &. Mrs. Assad Meymandi at the gala. The other wing of the new center bears his mother’s name: Meymandi Concert Hall. |
![](https://capitolbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Jim_Margaret_Floyda.jpg) Floyd Fletcher (son of A.J. Fletcher), Margaret Fletcher (widow of A.J. Fletcher) & Jim Goodmon (grandson of A.J. Fletcher) settle into their box seats before the performance. |
![](https://capitolbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DonWildera.jpg) Former director of the National Opera Company Don Wilder helped celebrate the opening. |
![](https://capitolbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Whit_MaryBethDeatona.jpg) CBC’s Whit Neville chats with the retired AJFF’s Mary Beth Deaton before the show. |
![](https://capitolbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Goodmon_Meymandia.jpg) Jim Goodmon, son Jimmy & wife Barbara greet Dr. Meymandi on the front steps of the new Theater. |
![](https://capitolbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/OperaHouse1a.jpg) The A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater is part of the BTI Performing Arts Center. The Center also includes Memorial Auditorium & the new Meymandi Hall & Kennedy Theater. |