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Cheers to Volunteers! – Lead to Read KC

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Rachel’s Reads – September 2023

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Culture, Art, and Community: Mattie Rhodes Center’s 25th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration

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A Thriving Westside: Westside CAN’s Role in Kansas City’s Evolution

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TRAILBLAZERS: A scrapbook of Kansas City performing artists whose impact is being felt throughout the region and beyond

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VOCES DIVERSAS: Arts groups lay groundwork for stronger Hispanic voices 

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TRAILBLAZING: Local ensemble explores how Latino music was formed from a confluence of voices

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Habitaciones Para Latinos Association (HPLA Charities)

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Latinx Education Collaborative: The love story of Edgar Palacios

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Kansas City Ballet – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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The Kansas City Museum – 2024 Derby Party

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MOCSA – The 2023 Chiefs Charity Game

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Congratulations, Abby & Cooper!

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Development Fund

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The New Theatre Scholarship Guild – “1940s Canteen Jazz Party”

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Julie Arnold

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2023 BOTAR Reveal

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Crib Note – William David Collins and Wesley Porter Collins

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Congratulations, Adele & Blake!

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 50th Annual Snow Ball

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AFPKC’s Philanthropy MATTERS: Julianne DeLessio

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JCRB|AJC – Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Event

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2023 Class Of Rising Stars – Anna Bazan-Munguia

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Latinx Leadership in Action: Irene Caudillo’s Role in Shaping a Brighter Future

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage with Guadalupe Centers

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Pathway To Hope – Donor Appreciation Event

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American Cancer Society – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Kansas City

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Congratulations, Emily & Peter!

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First Tee Greater Kansas City – Day For Kids Golf Tournament

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Awesome Ambitions – Purse-onality 2023

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NOW’S THE TIME: UMKC Conservatory is ready to spring forward

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NO SECOND GUESSING: Classical pioneer brings solo Bach to Kansas City

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Toast To Olde Tymes – The Oaklands

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Rachel’s Reads – August 2023

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Charlie Lynn

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BOTAR – 2023 Mothers’ Dessert

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Night Out with MOCSA Cocktail Party and Auction

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Summer Celebrations 2023

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2023 Class Of Rising Stars – Amy Guerich

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The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens – Stems: A Garden Soirée

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Best Of Fall 2023

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The Symphony Ball – 2023 Auction

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Powell Gardens – Under a Harvest Moon

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Off To College – Class of 2023

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Humble Beginnings Foundation – Marquez Valdes-Scantling Charity Softball Game

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball Honorary Chairmen

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Crib Note – Henry Francis Sorenson

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The 2023 BOTAR President – Nancy Freeman Wilkerson

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JCRB|AJC – 2023 Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award

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2023 Class Of Rising Stars – Sarah Owings

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Kansas City Zoo – Jazzoo

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Jewish Family Services – Birthday Bash

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Jewel Ball: Fais Do-Do – Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez

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Rachel’s Reads – August 2023

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The Symphony League of Kansas City – Shirley Bush Helzberg

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Jackson County CASA – 18th annual Carnival for CASA

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Becky Wiseman

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BOTAR – 2023 Night at the Royal

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BUILDING FORWARD: Ballet School continues ongoing success story with new studios

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Alexander Woollcott

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The 2023 Jewel Ball

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KidsTLC – 2023 Open

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Truman Library Institute – 24th annual Wild About Harry

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Dana Gatlin

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MOCSA – Giving Circle

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Kansas City Rose Society – Rose Day

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Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy – Leading with Love

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The Jewel Ball – 2023 Gentlemen’s Serenade

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Lead to Read KC

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Legacy Invitational Golf Tournament

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Kansas City Ballet – Executive Director Jeffrey Bentley Celebration

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Alphapointe – C&C Group Alphapointe Pro-Am

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Folly Theater – Eat, Drink, and Be Jolly for the Folly

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CONQUERING CONCORD: Broadway musical confirms wide appeal of Alcott classic 

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2023 Class Of Rising Stars – William Block

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Crib Note – Cooper Frank McKee

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LOVE To See The Sights

July 8, 2023 Tie The Knot Signature Issue

LOVE You To The Moon And Back

July 8, 2023 Tie The Knot Signature Issue

Love Knows No Bounds 

July 8, 2023 Tie The Knot Signature Issue

Rachel’s Reads – July 2023

RACHEL'S READS

LOVE A Cake Walk – Tie The Knot 2023

July 8, 2023 Tie The Knot Signature Issue

Congratulations, Kathryn & Jason!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

“‘TILL LOVE HAS ALL HIS RITES”: For theater couple, marriage just felt like the right thing to do

July 8, 2023 Tie The Knot Signature Issue

Congratulations, Katasha & Caden!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Toast To Olde Tymes – Bridal Fashion

Toast To Olde Tymes

Congratulations, Jillian & James!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Unveiling Timeless Beauty: Bridal Gown and Makeup Trends for the 2023 Wedding Season

July 8, 2023 Tie The Knot Signature Issue

Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Installation Day Tea

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National WWI Museum and Memorial – Night at the Tower

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The Belles of The American Royal – 2023 BOTAR President

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Jeff Jaworski

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Ben and Betty Zarda 42nd Annual Golf Classic

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MOCSA – Chiefs Charity Game

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FINDING BALANCE: Ballet’s new executive is here to serve

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Wayside Waifs: Fur Ball 2023 – Paws Vegas

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Welcome House – 10th Annual Breakfast

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The Jewel Ball – Prelude Party

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Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon

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