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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Ballet Bash

Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Ballet Bash was held on October 1st at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. Kimberlee Ried and Erik Bergrud were the chairmen, and Nancy Lee and Jonathan Kemper served as the honorary chairmen.

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Angela Lee Gieras, Angela Smart and Jean Paul Wong and Heather Wong
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Chris Cribb and Megan Bubb Cribb
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Amy Winterschmidt and Laurie Hiler
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John and Karen Yungmeyer with Ben and Elaine Mann 
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Jan Foletta and Kathy Anderson
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Alexander Curry and Jack Merriman

Additional photos featured in the October 29, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Larry F. Levenson

Features

Redefining Self-care And Mental Health For Women

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health stressors weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of women and children alike. Whether it’s the soaring cost of living, the turmoil of politics,…

Photography Project Defies Ageism and Youth Beauty Ideals for Women

Beauty standards have changed over the decades, continuously shaping the expectations that society has for women. In the 1910s, the hourglass figure with a cinched waist was de rigueur. In…

Rose Brooks Center – 37th annual Cabaret

Rose Brooks Center held its 37th annual Cabaret on February 25th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Michelle Emanuel Johnson and Jeff Johnson were the event chairs. Guests enjoyed a special…

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – ROMANtic Revels

ROMANtic Revels featured a Roman theme this year, complete with a sword fight scene by HASF actors in appropriate garb, bringing a taste of Julius Caesar to the evening! The…