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Ballet Ball Benefactor Party

The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Ballet Ball Benefactor Party took place at the Kansas City Royals Diamond Club on March 4th.  This one-of-a-kind cocktail party hosted the generous supporters of the 43rd Annual Ballet Ball.  Guests enjoyed delicious ball-park-themed food, entertainment by Jazz Trio, and special appearances by 1985 World Series Royals Alumni.

Also featured in the April 3rd issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Anthony Mendolia


8H1Z01741Loren and Tom Whittaker

8H1Z0027Kansas City Royals cupcakes


DSC_0877John Mayberry, Dan Glass, and Martha and Eugene Webster

DSC_08641Mike and Melanie Fenske, Katherine and Jim Schorgl, with Barbara and Greg Storm

 

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