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Kansas City Ballet – Executive Director Jeffrey Bentley Celebration

The 25-year tenure of Kansas City Ballet Executive Director Jeffrey Bentley was celebrated in style on May 22nd. The Kansas City Ballet hosted a soiree in his honor at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. Board President CiCi Rojas congratulated Jeffrey and presented a special tribute video highlighting his noteworthy career. Board Chairman Julia Irene Kauffman praised Jeffrey for his remarkable achievements. Artistic Director Devon Carney also commended the Ballet’s successful season and its various accomplishments. The evening finished with a heartfelt speech from the retiree to his ardent friends and fans.

DeEtte Whiteman, Marisa DeEtte Whiteman, Parrish Maynard, and Loren and Tom Whittaker

 

Carol and Tony Feiock

 

Paul Schoffer, Julia Irene Kauffman, board chairman; Jeffrey Bentley, honoree; and Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet

 

Jeffrey Bentley, honoree; Mike Bray, Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet; and Vicki Bray

 

Lea Petrie, Kimberly Cowen, Lisa Choules, and Christopher Barksdale

 

Featured in the July 22, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Mark McDonald Photography

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