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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Mad Hatter Party

By order of the queen of hearts, the Kansas City Ballet Guild kicked off the year with a new member Mad Hatter Party at the beautiful home of Susan Bubb. Members old and new donned festive hats, “Alice” attire and enjoyed bites from Gourmet Grocer, Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions and cookies from Brown Sugar Bakes. 

Also featured in the November 15th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Larry F. Levenson 

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Karen Yungmeyer, Travis Guerin, KCB II dancer; and Melanie Fenske
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Kori Crouse with dancers Logan Pachciarz and Laura Hunt 
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Susannah Sotos, Ashley Cray and Lauren Merriman
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Aimee Cover, KCB II dancer; Tricia Fredman and Marisa Whiteman, KCB II dancer

 

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