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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball Benefactor Party

A cocktail party to celebrate more than 200 Nutcracker Ball benefactors and their guests on November 17th. Randy Neal Floral Designs and Inspired Occasions transformed the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity into a confection-filled fairyland, accompanied by the music of Rich Hill. Benefactors enjoyed visiting with Kansas City Ballet Company dancers. The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Ball was held on December 3rd.

Julia Kim-Malter, Barbara Spilker, Judith Unruh, John and Angela Walker, Ball chairmen; Barbara and Dr. Greg Storm, Ball honorary chairmen; Carolyn Price, and Carrie Kruse

 

Barbara Spilker, Vicki Baxter, Barb Nicely, Lisa Glassman, Carolyn Price, and Peggy Dunn

 

Julie and Vince Clark

 

John Rufenacht and Richard Lara

 

Maureen Lillard, Edie Downing, Juliette Singer, and Mary Leonida

 

Featured in the January 7, 2023 issue of The Independent.

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