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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts – Fifth Anniversary

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts celebrated its fifth anniversary with a number of memorable events. On September 2nd, BravoKC kicked off the celebrations with a community-wide event attended by more than 10,000 people. Members of the Ensemble Business Mentorship Program enjoyed a reception on October 26th on the seventh floor balcony at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. November 16th was the date when donors and members gathered for a lively discussion among leaders of the building team. After a reception in Brandmeyer Great Hall, guests received the newly-released commemorative book, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

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Monica and Mark Rieger
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Panelists: Jarrod Foster, Carl Privitera II, Kyle McQuiston, Casey Cassia, and Bill Miller, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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Macaela Stephenson and Tisara and Carl Holden
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Steve Joss, Kathleen Hermes and Gloria Christison

Additional photos featured in the January 21, 2017 issue 
Photo Credit: David Riffel

 

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