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2020 Class of Rising Stars Chuck Cuda

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Congratulations, Emily & Eric!

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Art Scene – Sarah Reed

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Off To College – Class of 2020

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Rachels Read’s – September 2020

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Karen Crnkovich

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Moe Chizari

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Fifties Freedom In The Village

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Summer Scrapbook 2020

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The Dish With Ann – Marina 27 Steak & Seafood

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Congratulations, Madeline & Sam!

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Homegrown –  Fresh Faced: Glow On!

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast To Olde Tymes – Lucy Christie Drage

Toast To Olde Tymes

Spotlight on Centurions – Karly Scholl

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2020 Kemper Gala – “Ions & Elements: Through the Microscope”

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CANE MUTINY: Symphony principal shows the saner side of being an oboist

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Fountains In Our Town –  The Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain

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Art Scene – Bianca Fields

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GET ON YOUR FEET: A top-notch live band can make your reception into the party of a lifetime

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LOVE IS A MADNESS: Actors find Kansas City ideal for career and for ‘happily ever after’

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The Dish With Ann – Tie The Knot 2020

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & David!

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Tyler!

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Congratulations, Alden & Brad!

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Congratulations, Catherine & Stephen!

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To Have And To Host – Picnic at the Park

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To Have And To Host – The Happiest Of Hours

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To Have And To Host – Bubbly Bridal Brunch

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Rachel’s Reads – Tie The Knot 2020

RACHEL'S READS

A Few Of My Favorite Things By Heather N. Paxton 

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Mary Virginia Snow Austin and Howard Albert Austin, Jr.

Toast To Olde Tymes

Flowers, Garlic, and Evil Spirits? Oh My!

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Calligraphy – Created With Careful Flourishes

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The Registry – Wedding Presence

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To Have And To Host – Blooms For The Bride

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Congratulations, Sarah & Alec!

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LOVE To Smile Down The Aisle

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Virginia French Mackie

Toast To Olde Tymes

Fountains In Our Town – The Children’s Fountain

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Anne Keil

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The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart

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Spotlight on Centurions – Nancy Phelps

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AT A CROSSROADS: Conservatory finds ideal leader by following one simple rule

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Dr. Dred Scott

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The Dish With Ann – Blackhole Bakery

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A SECRET NO LONGER: International fame is shining light on sleepy Parkville

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Empowering Women By Anne Potter Russ

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The Whole Person – Gatsby Gala Night of Independence

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Rachel’s Reads – July 2020

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Kansas City Young Audiences – Spark the Arts in Young Hearts

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Homegrown – Serving your Summer Sweet Tooth

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Fountains In Our Town – William Volker Memorial Fountain

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Art Scene – Onnissia

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2020 Class of Rising Stars Jason Carter-Solomon

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The Belles of the American Royal – Julie Miller McCann

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BUCKLE UP: After COVID-19’s bumpy stretch, Kansas City is in for the ride of a lifetime

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Marguerite Munger Peet

Toast To Olde Tymes

Rachel’s Reads – Summer Reads

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Symphony Ball – Stardust

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Spotlight on Centurions – Sarah Reape

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Grow It And They Will Come: Producing the Produce

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The Dish With Ann – 2020 James Beard Award Best Chef Finalist Michael Corvino

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Congratulations, Kelsey & Teddy!

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FROM OUR TOWN TO YOURS: Kansas City Musicians Continue To Change The World

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Rachel’s Reads – June 2020

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High Aspirations – Mentors Challenge

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Dorothy Scarritt McKibbin

Toast To Olde Tymes

Cheers to Volunteers! – Nancy and Phillip Reicher

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Spotlight on Centurions – Suzie Carpenter

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Home Sweet Home

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2020 Class of Rising Stars Chris Miller

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Safehome – Write Your Story

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Rockhurst University – Leadership Series Luncheon

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ART IN TIME OF CRISIS: Kansas Citians suggest balsam for wounded souls

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Homegrown – Garden Party

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Spotlight on Centurions – David Kim

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Sherwood Autism Center – Beat The Blues

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The National World War I Museum and Memorial – Extraordinary Measures

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Happy Birthday, Graham!

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William Jewell College – Achievement Day Dinner and Celebration

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The Dish With Ann – Mesob Restaurant

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COUNT THE WAYS: Six things you can do right now to support local arts groups (in the comfort of your own ‘quarantine’)

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Virginia Page Hart

Toast To Olde Tymes

The Dish With Ann – Food Trucks

THE DISH WITH ANN

Rachel’s Reads – May 2020

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Johnson County Library Foundation – Library Lets Loose

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Spotlight on Centurions – Davin Gordon

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Rising Star Reflections – Shelly Doucet

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Notre Dame de Sion School – Gala Auction: A Toast to Sion

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Crib Note – Conness Elizabeth Snively

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The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital – School Night Out For SPOT

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Homegrown – Modern Monograms

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

PAWS IN THE ACTION: Pets both real and invented make their way onto local stages

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Catholic Education Foundation – Gaudeamus

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Congratulations, Clare & Robert!

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jessica Blubaugh

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2020 Class of Rising Stars Ruth J. Brackney

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The HALO Foundation – HALO Kansas City ArtReach Auction

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The 2020 Paw Print Issue

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BALANCING ACT: Performing-arts groups battle daily to thrive and grow

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