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Congratulations, Lauren & Ross!

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Johnson County Library Foundation – The Library Lets Loose

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NO STRANGERS TO THE GRAMMYS: KC goes large on 2018 nominations

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A NEW CAROL: KC Rep creates more faithful adaptation of Dickens classic, as KC Ballet’s refreshed holiday favorite receives accolades

Backstage And Beyond

BEST OF HOLIDAY 2017: The wonderland is near

Paul's Perspective

IN REVIEW: Lyric stages tuneful, visually striking new opera (and the weather outside is indeed frightful)

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TRIO OF TITANS: KC-based megastar teams up with mentors for special moment

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FOLLY JAZZ AT 35: Top-drawer guitarist opens milestone season as local series offers international lineup

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IN REVIEW: CSO returns to Helzberg Hall for stirring encore performance

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IN REVIEW: EQUAL PARTS DANCE AND DRAMA: KC Ballet presents new version of durable classic

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LOVE AMIDST THE TURMOIL: Rep enlists top director to steer Wilson production

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IN REVIEW: Lyric’s open-hearted ‘Onegin’ strikes to the core of the work’s humanity

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IN REVIEW: Performing-arts season opens with fine, variegated dance

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CAD OR VICTIM? Shattering Russian masterpiece opens Lyric Opera’s 60th-anniversary season

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Rachel’s Reads – November 2017

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Rachel’s Reads – October 2017

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Rachel’s Reads – September 2017

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BBBSGKC – 2017 Most Wanted Honorees

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Congratulations, Peyton & Eric!

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Crib Note – June Catherine Perry

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – The Gathering

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BOTAR – TopGolf

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Sutherland!

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Laura Rollins Hockaday

Toast To Olde Tymes

Shawnee Mission Education Foundation – Fall Breakfast

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Rose Brooks Center – Casino and Auction Night

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The BOTAR Ball

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KC Culture

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KC Culture

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KC Culture

THE DISH WITH ANN

KC Culture

TOAST TO OLDE TYMES

KC Culture

RACHEL’S READS

KC Culture

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Miller!

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Kansas City Young Matrons – 100th Birthday Party

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Kansas City Young Audiences – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

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Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Community Ball and Cotillion

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First Call – Celebration Evening

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Women’s Foundation – We Work for Change

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The Farmer’s House – Fall Feast

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The Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet

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Congratulations, Sarah & Nick!

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Harriman-Jewell Series – Prelude 2017

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Jessica Dickson

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Catholic Charities Foundation of NE KS – Kick-off Meeting

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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Hops & Barley Ball

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Diamond Ball

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The Dish With Ann – rye on The Plaza

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

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Powell Gardens – Under a Harvest Moon: A Farm-to-Table Dinner

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2017 Class of Rising Stars – Jake Jacobson

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Lyric Opera Circle – Lyric Opera Ball Kick-off Party

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Catholic Charities Foundation of NE KS – Snow Ball

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Prelude 2017 – Benefactors’ Party

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Congratulations, Caroline & Zack!

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Spotlight On Centurions – Rhonda Dolan

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Sisters First: An Evening with Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush

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BOTAR – Royal Welcome

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BOTAR – Night at the Royal

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The American Royal – Barbecue

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Fall Luncheon

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Wayside Waifs – Strutt With Your Mutt

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Wayside Waifs – Top Dog Classic with Drew Butera

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United Inner City Services & St. Mark Center – 50th Anniversary Luncheon

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The Symphony Ball – Benefactors’ Party

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Lyric Opera Circle – Fall Luncheon

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea

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Crib Note – Emerson Fate Sansale

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The Children’s Place – Beach Volleyball Tournament

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Leo Handzlik

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Spotlight On Centurions – Lydia Allen

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Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA

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The Belles of the American Royal – Presidents’ Tea

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Kick-Off Party

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Congratulations, Janelle & Ryan!

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MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

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Crib Note – Paul William Blazar

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UMKC’s Crescendo – Laurel Weir

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Spotlight On Centurions – Matthew Schulte

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BOTAR – Parent Welcome Party

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Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

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Congratulations, Sara & Andrew!

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2017 Directors of Philanthropy

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Paul Horsley, Performing Arts Editor 

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Martha Belle Aikins Smith 

Toast To Olde Tymes

Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room

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The University of Kansas Health System – Treads & Threads

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2017 Most Wanted Honoree Darron Story

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The Children’s Place – Chiefs Charity Game

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Lane!

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2017 CLASS OF RISING STARS – KLASSIE ALCINE

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KidsTLC – Open Pairings Party and Golf Tournament

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KC Scholars – Scholarship Recipients

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

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2018 Lyric Opera Ball – Ben Bliss

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Congratulations, Victoria & Jon!

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BOTAR – Mothers Dessert

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – 3rd annual RISE

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2017 C&C Group Alphapointe Pro-Am Tournament

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2017 Most Wanted Honoree Mimi Kippes

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