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The Kansas City Symphony Alliance – 45th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse

The Designers of the 45th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse were celebrated recently at the Designers’ Toast Party 2014. The Kansas City Symphony Alliance has hosted the longest-running, continuous Showhouse event in the country. This year’s stunning design work was featured at 1246 West 59th Street.

Also featured in the June 12, 2014 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Cat Szalkowski

2014 Kansas City Symphony Alliance Designer's Showhouse
Don Dagenais, Kansas City Symphony Alliance; Ann Hager, Showhouse vice-president; and Dick Klein, president-elect
2014 Kansas City Symphony Alliance Designer's Showhouse
Tracey Hawkins, Kansas City Symphony Alliance; Nancy Koltes and Kathy Hanis 
2014 Kansas City Symphony Alliance Designer's Showhouse
Bill Lyons, board chairman, Kansas City Symphony; Peggy Lyons and Frank Byrne, Kansas City Symphony 
2014 Kansas City Symphony Alliance Designer's Showhouse
A.L. and Susan Summerlin, Showhouse homeowners 

 

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