The Symphony League – Symphony Ball
September 8th is the date for The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “To Paris With Love,” to be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Guests will enjoy French music performed by the Kansas City Symphony, a silent auction, cocktails, and delicious cuisine with a French flair. Laurie Burgess is the chairman, and Mary and John Edgar are serving as the honorary chairmen.
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John and Mary Edgar, honorary chairmen; Michael Stern, Kansas City Symphony; and Laurie Burgess, chairman |
Also featured in the May 12, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton
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