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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium – Jazzoo

Wesley Fields and Kris Lowry served as co-chairs of Jazzoo 2024, “Sea Otter Soirée,” a benefit for the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Partygoers had a fabulous time at the gala, which featured more than 65 restaurants, caterers, and providers. Guests strolled the grounds of the Zoo and enjoyed entertainment from live bands, aerial artists, and DJ’s who were spinning the hits.

 Jenny Johnston, Shelby Shelton, Sydney Sutherland, Whitney Lange, Katie Gamble, and Jordynn Webster
Amit and Megan Suri, Dave Gantz and Britt Lagemann, David and Alexis Sanchez, Andrew and Sarah Lacy, and Kelsey and Jon Erskine
Joan Pu, Lynn Mills, Jan Armstrong, and Christy Chester
Sean and Cyndie Putney
 Kansas City Aerial Arts

Featured in the August 24, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Austin McKahan and Rob Smith

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