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Congratulations, Claire & Nelson!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Culinary Curiosity – Wedding Traditions

Culinary Curiosity

Art Scene – Cindy Scott Artistry

Art Scene

Congratulations, Elizabeth & Ted!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

MAHLER AND MOONLIGHT: Orchestra love stories begin with shared values

Art Scene

Congratulations, Ashley & Danielle!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

HIGH-STRUNG: As it celebrates 20 years, local chamber music organization gains momentum

Art Scene

Congratulations, Kaitlin & Alex!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

United WE – We Work For Change

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2021 Class Of Rising Stars Danny Ritz

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Life Unlimited – Hats Off for Mothers

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Kansas City Young Matrons – New Member Luncheon

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The Symphony League of Kansas City – 39th annual Symphony Ball

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Folds of Honor Kansas City – Colleen and Everett Katzenberger

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The Children’s Place – Patio Party

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Cheers to Volunteers – Newhouse & Floraloom

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 40th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

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AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission and Charlie Hustle’s Heart of KC Foundation – Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament

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Art Scene – Sara Sonié Joi Thompson-Ruffin

Art Scene

Truman Library Institute’s Wild About Harry

EVENT EXTRAS

2021 BOTAR President

SOCIAL CIRCLES

A MOTHER’S WORRY: Chamber opera by two Kansas City-born women is exerting national impact

Art Scene

Rachel’s Reads – June 2021

RACHEL'S READS

A Toast to Olde Tymes – Mary Conover Mellon

Toast To Olde Tymes

MOCSA’s Community Luncheon

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The Kansas City Young Matrons – Installation Day Tea

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In The Spotlight – Kansas City Ballet Guild

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Cheers to Volunteers – Heart to Heart International

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Culinary Curiosity – Goat and Rabbit and Dodson’s Bar and Commons

Culinary Curiosity

Congratulations, Laura & Adam!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Spring Luncheon

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START SPREADIN’ THE NEWS: KC Rep becomes first major arts group to announce a full 2021-2022 season

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Art Scene – Harold Smith

Art Scene

In The Spotlight – Charlotte Street Foundation

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The Family Conservancy – Brew for Books

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Cheers to Volunteers – HappyBottoms

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Kansas City Ballet’s Virtual BARRE KC Soiree

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Ability KC – 2021 Ability Luncheon

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An Idea Whose Time Has Come

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BOLD NEW CAREERS: Musicians adapt abilities to fresh situations and needs

Art Scene

2021 Class of Rising Stars – Danielle Trabon

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Folds of Honor – Remembering Roger

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Crib Note – Michael James Sorrentino

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Home Sweep Home: Prepping Your Home For The Market

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast to Olde Tymes – Camp Sosawagaming

Toast To Olde Tymes

Kansas City Auto Museum’s and The Parks & Recreation Foundation of Johnson County’s The Meadowbrook Car Show and A Cocktail Party

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Jackson County CASA’s Light of Hope Breakfast

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In The Spotlight – Kansas City Ballet Guild

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Cheers to Volunteers – MOCSA

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The Mission Is The Rock

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University of Central Missouri’s President’s Gala

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Crib Note – Weston Wood Thompson

SOCIAL CIRCLES

FROM GRASSY FIELD TO CULTURAL HUB: Midwest Trust Center celebrates 30 years as primary force in local arts scene

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Cheers to Volunteers – National World War I Museum and Memorial

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Culinary Curioisty – Paros Estiatorio

Culinary Curiosity

Newhouse: Shattering Barriers

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Congratulations, Betsy & Walker!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Benedictine College’s Virtual Scholarship Ball

EVENT EXTRAS

Homegrown – Pretty and Pawsh: Decorating with Dogs

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Art Scene – John Keeling

Art Scene

Service and Soul: Dogs

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HOWL ME A TUNE: As composers evoke animals in their music, orchestral musicians draw symbiotic sustenance from their own pets  

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The 2021 Paw Print Issue

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Halo’s Virtual ArtReach Auction

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and The Ivy Community Service and Education Foundation’s 68th Debutante Ball

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, JETÉ: Film is offering local performers new means of expression

Art Scene

Rachel’s Reads – April 2021

RACHEL'S READS

In the Spotlight – The University Academy Foundation

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Giles Cain

Toast To Olde Tymes

Cheers to Volunteers! – Kathy and Gary Bussing

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Molly Krause

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Kansas City Monarchs: Rebranded And Reborn

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Culinary Curiosity – Elsa’s Ethiopian

Culinary Curiosity

IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK: KC Rep’s web initiative reveals intricate connections among art forms in Kansas City

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Johnson County Library Foundation – Virtual 2021 Library Lets Loose

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Homegrown – Spring Clean: Closet Edit and Audit

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Art Scene – Tanya Hartman

Art Scene

Children’s Mercy – Red Hot Night, “Virtually Over the Rainbow”

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Congratulations, Morgan & Robert!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Forty Years Of Hope – reStart

EVENT EXTRAS

Congratulations, Elaine & James!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Rachel’s Reads – March 2021

RACHEL'S READS

Toast To Olde Tymes – The Thomas J. Stricklers

Toast To Olde Tymes

Cristo Rey Kansas City – Dancing With The Kansas City Stars!

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Melynn Sight

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Doris Chrisenbery

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Culinary Curiosity – Mattie’s Foods & The Fix

Culinary Curiosity

WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Performers reveal whose opinions matter to them when the applause subsides

Art Scene

Congratulations, Abby & Andy!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Welcome House – 50 Years Of Service

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BEST OF 2020: Local performing artists brought thrills to an anxiety-filled year

Art Scene

Homegrown – Cozying Up With Crafted Coffee This Winter

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – Civic Service Award Private Broadcast Celebration

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Congratulations, Kylie & Stephen!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Independent’s 2021 Class of Rising Stars

EVENT EXTRAS

WINNING TEAM: Nationally renowned arts program brings hope to children, families

Art Scene

Celebration of Philanthropy 2020

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Congratulations, Amy & Joseph!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Art Scene – InterUrban ArtHouse

Art Scene

Rachel’s Reads – February 2021

RACHEL'S READS

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