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The American Royal – 2020 Junior Premium Livestock Auction

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Art Scene – Wolfe Brack

Art Scene

Delights Of Decades Past – Electric Park

Toast To Olde Tymes

Rachel’s Reads – November 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Jackson County CASA – Cocktails for CASA

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Girls on the Run Serving Greater Kansas City – Golf for Girls

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Crib Note – Mayve Amelia Kemp

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Spotlight on Centurions – William Trakas

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The Dish With Ann – Billie’s Grocery

THE DISH WITH ANN

Congratulations, Carolyn & Kaleb!

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The Folly Theater – Eat, Drink, & Be Jolly for the Folly Picnic Fundraiser

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Logan Clendening

Toast To Olde Tymes

Crib Note – Virginia Margaret Weber

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Spotlight on Centurions – Nate Chastain

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Art Scene – Cara Spencer

Art Scene

The Stuff Of Which Dreams Are Made – Travis Kelce

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Children’s Mercy – Dream Big Day

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2020 Class of Rising Stars Bess Wallerstein Huff

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – 10th Annual Plaza 10K

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Park International Center for Music – Stanislav & Friends

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 47th Annual Snow Ball

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Homegrown – Galleries On The Grid: Investing In Local Fine Art

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

A Few Of My Favorite Things By Heather N. Paxton

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Cheers to Volunteers! Alane Watts

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Spotlight on Centurions – Kelsey Rockey

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Jackson County CASA – CARnival for CASA

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The National World War I Museum and Memorial – Night at the Tower

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The Dish With Ann – Thelma’s Kitchen

THE DISH WITH ANN

Graffiti Attic Union Station

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Rachel’s Reads – October 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Spotlight on Centurions – Greg Moore

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39th Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

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Cristo Rey – Dancing with the Kansas City Stars

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2020 Directors of Philanthropy

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KidsTLC – KidsTLC Open

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Fountains In Our Town – Firefighters Fountain and Memorial

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Homegrown – Hometown Downtown: A Look At Surrounding Downtown Areas Filled With Character And Charm

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast To Olde Tymes – Paul Gardner

Toast To Olde Tymes

Crib Note – Jordan Daniel Horigan

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jen Houston

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Cheers to Volunteers! – The Salvation Army

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Fountains In Our Town –  Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain

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2020 Class of Rising Stars Chuck Cuda

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Congratulations, Emily & Eric!

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Art Scene – Sarah Reed

Art Scene

Off To College – Class of 2020

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Rachels Read’s – September 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Karen Crnkovich

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Moe Chizari

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Fifties Freedom In The Village

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Summer Scrapbook 2020

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The Dish With Ann – Marina 27 Steak & Seafood

THE DISH WITH ANN

Congratulations, Madeline & Sam!

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Homegrown –  Fresh Faced: Glow On!

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast To Olde Tymes – Lucy Christie Drage

Toast To Olde Tymes

Spotlight on Centurions – Karly Scholl

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2020 Kemper Gala – “Ions & Elements: Through the Microscope”

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Fountains In Our Town –  The Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain

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Art Scene – Bianca Fields

Art Scene

The Dish With Ann – Tie The Knot 2020

THE DISH WITH ANN

Congratulations, Elizabeth & David!

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Tyler!

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Congratulations, Alden & Brad!

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Congratulations, Catherine & Stephen!

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To Have And To Host – Picnic at the Park

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To Have And To Host – The Happiest Of Hours

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To Have And To Host – Bubbly Bridal Brunch

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Rachel’s Reads – Tie The Knot 2020

RACHEL'S READS

A Few Of My Favorite Things By Heather N. Paxton 

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Mary Virginia Snow Austin and Howard Albert Austin, Jr.

Toast To Olde Tymes

Flowers, Garlic, and Evil Spirits? Oh My!

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Calligraphy – Created With Careful Flourishes

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The Registry – Wedding Presence

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To Have And To Host – Blooms For The Bride

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Congratulations, Sarah & Alec!

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LOVE To Smile Down The Aisle

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Virginia French Mackie

Toast To Olde Tymes

Fountains In Our Town – The Children’s Fountain

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Anne Keil

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The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart

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Spotlight on Centurions – Nancy Phelps

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Dr. Dred Scott

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The Dish With Ann – Blackhole Bakery

THE DISH WITH ANN

Empowering Women By Anne Potter Russ

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The Whole Person – Gatsby Gala Night of Independence

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Rachel’s Reads – July 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Kansas City Young Audiences – Spark the Arts in Young Hearts

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Homegrown – Serving your Summer Sweet Tooth

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Fountains In Our Town – William Volker Memorial Fountain

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Art Scene – Onnissia

Art Scene

2020 Class of Rising Stars Jason Carter-Solomon

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The Belles of the American Royal – Julie Miller McCann

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Marguerite Munger Peet

Toast To Olde Tymes

Rachel’s Reads – Summer Reads

RACHEL'S READS

Symphony Ball – Stardust

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Spotlight on Centurions – Sarah Reape

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Grow It And They Will Come: Producing the Produce

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The Dish With Ann – 2020 James Beard Award Best Chef Finalist Michael Corvino

THE DISH WITH ANN

Congratulations, Kelsey & Teddy!

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