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Name Dropping – Symphony Ball

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Spotlight on Centurions – Dan Moye

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Kansas City Young Audiences – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

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Congratulations, Lauren & Eric!

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Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Legacy Invitational

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The Jewel Ball – Gentlemen’s Serenade

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Folly Theater – Eat, Drink & Be Jolly for the Folly!

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KCRep – 2019 Gala “The Cast Party”

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The University of Kansas Health System – Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration

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Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA

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Kansas City Ballet – The Bolender Society Cocktail Reception

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ArtsKC – Summer Arts Party

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Gloria Vanderbilt

Toast To Olde Tymes

Crib Note – Willa Linnea Porter

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2019 Class of Rising Stars Kathleen Johansen

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The Jewel Ball – Debutante Tea

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DEATH & DESPAIR IN DES MOINES: Metro Opera continues its remarkable ascent

Backstage And Beyond

ANYTHING GOES: Musical conventions for weddings are all over the map

Backstage And Beyond

LOVE AT FIRST PLIÉ: Dancers find love through artistry and understanding

Backstage And Beyond

Tales Of Olde Tymes – Tie The Knot 2019

Toast To Olde Tymes

Rachel’s Reads – July 2019

RACHEL'S READS

TELL ME A STORY: Summerfest makes new friends (but always keeps the old)

Backstage And Beyond

GREEN GRASS, GOLDEN JUBILEE: Theatre in the Park celebrates 50 years with big musicals

Backstage And Beyond

Tie The Knot 2019 – The Dish With Ann

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Barton!

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Congratulations, Molly & Nicolas!

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Congratulations, Justine & Ryan!

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Frank!

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Wellner!

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Congratulations, Alysa & Grant!

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Tie The Knot 2019 – Tackling The Big Day

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Tie The Knot 2019 – Maddy’s Bows

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Tie The Knot 2019 – LOVE Beautiful Linens

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Tie The Knot 2019 – LOVE The Little Black Dress

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Congratulations, Alden & Brad!

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Tie The Knot 2019 – Love To Travel

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Tie The Knot 2019 – Scene Stealers

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The Jewel Ball Prelude Party

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale

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Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry

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JDRF – Dream Gala

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Royals Charities – Celebrity Golf Tournament

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Clara E. Kellogg

Toast To Olde Tymes

The Belles of the American Royal – Margaret McKee Burditt

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Cristen Summers

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The Symphony League – Spring Luncheon

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The Folly Theater – Folly Golf Classic

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – Gala

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Catholic Charities of NE KS – Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

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BARRE KC – Black & White Soiree

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IN REVIEW: ‘Hamilton’ finally takes the stage in Kansas City (and good luck getting a ticket)

Backstage And Beyond

Phoenix Family – Un*Gala, “Friday Night Fever”

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2019 Class of Rising Stars André L. Davis

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Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball, “Woof 66”

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The Dish With Ann – Q39

THE DISH WITH ANN

Spotlight on Centurions – Ashley Renfrew

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Congratulations, Anna & Parker!

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KC CARE Health Center – Bloom Air

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Powell Gardens – Plant Preview Party and Auction

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Welcome House – 6th Annual Breakfast

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Women’s Employment Network – Annual Luncheon

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Rachel’s Reads – June 2019

RACHEL'S READS

Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers

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Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon

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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Installation Day Tea

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HNC Living Foundation – MASKS for AID: IMPACT

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MOCSA – Community Luncheon

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Crib Note – Graham Parker Sansale

SOCIAL CIRCLES

AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission – B.E. Smith Family Center

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Name Dropping – 2019 Jewel Ball Honorary Chairman

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TMC Charitable Foundation – 4th Annual White Coat Gala

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Paul Horsley’s Best of Summer 2019

Paul's Perspective

Evan S. Connell

Toast To Olde Tymes

Cheers to Volunteers! – Andy McDonald

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Crib Note – Barnes Kamen Hanes

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Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Books & Boutiques

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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Promise of Hope

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Lyric Opera Circle – Lyric Opera Ball: For the Love of Opera

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Congratulations, Courtney & Colson!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

SHADOWS ON THE PLAIN: MTH ‘clarifies’ classic musical by paring it to basics

Backstage And Beyond

The Children’s Place – Angels’ Gala

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Kids Night Out

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Congratulations, Katherine & Cameron!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

IN REVIEW: With a single program, the Kansas City Ballet has altered the tone of the performing arts in our community

Backstage And Beyond

The Dish With Ann – Black Sheep + Market

THE DISH WITH ANN

Congratulations, Margaret & Evan!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

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Rising Star Reflection – Kimberly Wilkerson

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Chris Albright

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Spotlight on Centurion – Monica Smith

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Rockhurst University – Leadership Series

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Books & Boutiques Patrons’ Party

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Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball – Benefactor Party

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City – Standing Ovation

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Family Conservancy – 6th Annual Brew for Books

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Jackson County CASA – Light of Hope Breakfast

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Kansas City Young Matrons – New Member Luncheon

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