The Austin Lyric Opera Guild is a non-profit business that&＃039;s sole purpose is to raise money for the Austin Lyric Opera buy selling things at a moving Boutique located in the Long Center where the Opera are held 3 times a year. Items that are sold are related to the Opera, ie. Opera glasses, scarves, jewerly, purses and other items patrons might like to buy. Support our local Opera! Austin Lyric Opera was founded in 1986 by Artistic/Music Director Walter Ducloux and General Director Joseph McClain.