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Celebration of Women Fashion Show

EVENT EXTRAS

Cheers to Volunteers! – Robin Sterneck

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Kemper Museum of Art – UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN GALA

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Vacation Vignette – Woods

SOCIAL CIRCLES

WHEN YOU KNEW: Heartland Men’s Chorus program confronts tough topics about gay awareness, bullying, and more

Art Scene

WORLD TOUR: Harriman lineup for 2012-2013 features wide variety, international fare

Paul's Perspective

LIKE A PHOENIX: Renowned Tenor Makes American Recital Debut on Harriman-Jewell Series

Art Scene

Visitation – Girls Basketball Team

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Megan & Weston!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Benedictine College – An Evening of Note

EVENT EXTRAS

In Review

In Review

REVIEW: KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

In Review

IN REVIEW

In Review

Congratulations, Emma & Jason!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City – Boulevard of Dreams

I ON PHILANTHROPY

REVIEW: ‘NIXON IN CHINA’

In Review

IN REVIEW: Lyric’s Cosi Trades on Vocal Excellence

In Review

Vacation Vignette – Huggins

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Darling!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Jordan Metzl – Book Signing

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations Blair & Thornton!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Lyric Opera Ball – Lyric Opera Auction

EVENT EXTRAS

The University of Kansas Hospital – Girls’ Night In

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36th Annual Steer Dinner – Raising a Legacy of Stars

EVENT EXTRAS

HAND OVER FOOT: High-altitude dance company keeps evolving to find its artistic niche           

Art Scene

NIXON IN CHINA: Lyric Opera Presents Local Premiere of American Classic

Art Scene

Vacation Vignette – Wetherill

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Tails of Our Town – Penzey Owens

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Amy & Michael!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Happy Birthday Teddy & Tate Sullivan!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City – Celebrating 20 Years

EVENT EXTRAS

American Heart Association – 25th Anniversary

EVENT EXTRAS

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 31st Annual Golf Classic

EVENT EXTRAS

IN REVIEW: HARRIMAN SERIES FEATURES ARTIST TO WATCH FOR

Art Scene

Congratulations, Katherine & Constantine!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Medical Missions Foundation – 16th Annual Art for the Children Auction and Gala

EVENT EXTRAS

Brandeis National Committee – High Tea

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Jewish Federation Annual Campaign – Super Sunday

EVENT EXTRAS

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – Omelet Brunch

EVENT EXTRAS

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Tolson!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Subscriber Spotlight – Catherine Dudenhoeffer

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Tails of Our Town – Harley Sight

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Denim- A Historical Exhibition

EVENT EXTRAS

The Kansas City Club – Presidents’ Dinner

EVENT EXTRAS

Cheers to Volunteers! – Heidi Whitehill

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Newhouse – Volunteer Appreciation

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Girls Night In

I ON PHILANTHROPY

WHEREFORE ART THOU: KC Ballet’s version of Shakespeare classic conveys drama through pure dance

Art Scene

SKY’S THE LIMIT:  Park Piano Student Has Eye on International Career

Art Scene

Subscriber Spotlight – Helzberg Family

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Mestizo – Star Opening

EVENT EXTRAS

Heart & Stroke Ball – Celebrating 25 Years

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Carriage Club – Songs of Beta

EVENT EXTRAS

St. Teresa’s Academy – Magic in the Air

EVENT EXTRAS

Colonial Dames of America – Holiday Luncheon and Gift Exchange

EVENT EXTRAS

Congratulations, Laura & Adam!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Jane & Bryson!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Shawnee Mission Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club

EVENT EXTRAS

Kids TLC – United for Kids

EVENT EXTRAS

Heart & Stroke Ball

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Christmas Candlelight

EVENT EXTRAS

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – Annual Tea

EVENT EXTRAS

THE BIG 12: Top Moments in KC Performing Arts for 2011

Paul's Perspective

NOT TO BE MISSED: Spring 2012’s Top 25 Events in Music, Dance & Theatre

Paul's Perspective

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Blando!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Young Advisory Board for The Children’s Place – Suspenders & Stilettos

EVENT EXTRAS

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Simpson!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Tails of Our Town

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Julie & Lant!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

IN REVIEW: NUTCRACKER MEETS KAUFFMAN

Art Scene

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Reagan!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Anne & David!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

IN REVIEW: IBSEN, Verdi & Bach – Weekend offers treats, challenges, oddball moments

In Review

GET A MOVE ON: Ballet program includes works new and old, and some surprises

Art Scene

STRATFORD ON THE MISSOURI: Chorale, Shakespeare Festival Present Lyrical Tribute

Art Scene

IN REVIEW: KC Chorale teams with Shakespeare Festival for satisfying program

In Review

IN REVIEW: Nevsky Redux – Symphony, mezzo-soprano, impress with noisy Prokofiev classic

In Review

GETTING THE RIGHT SOUND: Conductor has spent a lifetime evoking magic from choirs worldwide

Art Scene

SUN IN THE FUN: Kansas City’s Cultural Summer Sizzles in 2011

Paul's Perspective

MY ACHIN’ HEART: Musical uses classic country songs to tell stories of heartbreak and courage

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SIZZLING CLASSICS: Summerfest offers chamber music to musically needy fans

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BIG AND BOLD: Bolender Center to forge new paths for the KC Ballet and its School

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GRABBING THE RING: San Francisco Opera presents fascinating production of Wagner milestone

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READY, SET, DANCE: KC Ballet inaugurates new $32 million Bolender Center to great fanfare

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IN REVIEW: Actors Theatre scores big with haunting Pinter classics

In Review

A PILL FOR ALL SEASONS: KC Rep presents searing, funny, prize-winning family drama

Art Scene

CENTER OF ATTENTION: As the world watches, Kauffman opens with wildly successful inaugural weekend

Paul's Perspective

Composer’s New Piece Honors Kansas City’s Beloved Fountains

Art Scene

IN REVIEW: August: Osage County at KC Rep, Red at the Unicorn, and Emanuel Ax with the KC Symphony

In Review

ICE, ICE BABY: Lyric’s Ambitions Take Company into new Territory

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AN AMERICAN BALLET: KCB Presents World Premiere of Ambitious New Piece

Art Scene

THE BATTLE OVER TOM SAWYER: Ballet Continues Long Tradition of Controversy Over Mark Twain Classic

Art Scene

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Atha!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

IN REVIEW: Weekend Events include Accorda, KC Symphony and Bach’s WTC Book 2

In Review

MAKING THE OLD NEW: Boston Festival brings Handel gem to Friends of Chamber Music series

Art Scene

IN REVIEW: KC Rep presents Kander & Ebb classic with polish and ingenuity

In Review

IN REVIEW: Boston Early Music Festival presents a Kansas City first, a fully authentic Baroque opera

In Review

ICON OF DANCE: KC Ballet and Rainy Day Books cosponsor appearance by Jacques D’Amboise

Art Scene

THE WORLD’S A STAGE: Unicorn presents courageous Pulitzer Prize-winning play

Art Scene

‘FIGARO’ BACKSTAGE: Lyric production bids farewell to its home of four decades

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