The Symphony League of Kansas City’s Holiday Luncheon took place on December 10th at the festive Kansas City Country Club. Julie McCann and Gina Penner orchestrated the beautiful event, which featured gift shopping, a presentation of the Symphony Ball check, and a performance by Principal Flutist Michael Gordon. Bernadette Miller was recognized as the organization’s first honorary member, and Deanna Diebolt passed the gavel to Incoming President Mary Leonida.
Margaret Stadler, Mara Christie, Jana Larsen, Cortney Myers, Ashley Pindell, Silvy Brookby, and Melanie WightJulie McCann, co-chairman; and Deanna Diebolt, outgoing presidentGina Penner, co-chairman; Rachael Sabates, Julie McCann, co-chairman; and Trish MayerBarbara Spilker, Karen Mische, and Michael Gordon, Symphony principal flutist(Seated) Laurie Burgess, Marian Wood, Bernadette Miller, and Mary Edgar (standing) Melanie Thompson, Betty Scott, Carol Kornitzer, Annette Sherrow, Emily Ballentine, Rachael Sabates, Marylou Turner, Karen Mische, and Barbara Spilker
Featured in the January 24, 2026 issue of The Independent Photo credit: Deanna Johnson Photography
