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Cheers to Volunteers! – SevenDays-Make a Ripple, Change the World

I ON PHILANTHROPY

The Dish With Ann – April 2020

THE DISH WITH ANN

Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America – Patron Luncheon

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Benedictine College – 49th Annual Scholarship Ball

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Horizon Academy – Bayou Bash 2020

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Helping Hands at Children’s Mercy

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Spotlight on Centurions – Kim Gile

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SHINE ON: Lyric Opera presents groundbreaking Stephen King opera

Art Scene

CAGED BIRDS: Tale of family conflict continues to reveal shared values

Art Scene

Rachel’s Reads – April 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Rose Brooks Center – Cabaret

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Congratulations, Emily & Trevor!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Homegrown – My Perfect Kansas City Day: Sunrise To Sunset

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast To Olde Tymes – Patti Harding Abernathy and Taylor Stevenson Abernathy

Toast To Olde Tymes

Congratulations, Ellen & John!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Hunt Family Foundation – 101 Awards

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Young Friends of Art – Party Arty: Night of the Shining Sun

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WIN for KC – Women’s Sports Awards Celebration

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Challenge Your Fashion

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Crib Note – Georgia McLiney Nestor

SOCIAL CIRCLES

2020 Class of Rising Stars India M. Williams

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Congratulations, Jessica & Dylan!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Children’s Mercy – Red Hot Night

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Rachel’s Reads – March 2020

RACHEL'S READS

The Dish With Ann – Dos de Oros Restaurant

THE DISH WITH ANN

Spotlight on Centurions – Audra Clark

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Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soirée

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Meyer Music – Band of Angels

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Kansas City Ballet – A Musical Evening with Ramona

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ODE TO JOY, PEACE, UNITY: Kansas City marks Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a fresh take

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Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Romantic Revels Black and White Ball

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Congratulations, Emma & Nick!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Independent’s 2020 Top Ten Party

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Homegrown – Living In Color: Adding Brights And Bolds To Your Home

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast to Olde Tymes – Blevins Davis

Toast To Olde Tymes

Congratulations, Maggie & Jack!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Harriman-Jewell Series – Board of Advisors Dinner

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Becky DeKnight

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Rising Star Reflections – Mark Mattison

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MUSICAL ALCHEMIST: Kansas City-based composer creates magic from diverse elements

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IN REVIEW: Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ becoming signature work of the Carney era

Paul's Perspective

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 46th Annual Snow Ball

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Congratulations, Abigail & Mark!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Independent’s Top Ten Events of 2019

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Kansas City Ambassadors

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Congratulations, Cassie & Cory!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Dish With Ann – Strang Hall

THE DISH WITH ANN

Rachel’s Reads – February 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon

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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – Civic Service Award Celebration

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Congratulations, Joanne & George!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Community Ball and Cotillion

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HALO – ArtReach Auction

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BEST OF SPRING 2020: Choice moments in music, theater, and dance

Paul's Perspective

Together KC

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Homegrown – The Happiest Of Hours

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast To Old Tymes – Virginia Burns Adler Oppenheimer

Toast To Olde Tymes

Congratulations, Charlotte & Chris!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Name Dropping – Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions

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Helzberg Diamonds Kickoff Forever – Holiday Contest

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers

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The Kansas City Ballet – Nutcracker Ball Private Dinner

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Lyric Opera Circle – Holiday Luncheon

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Olathe Health Charitable Foundation – Yuletide Gala

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The Folly Theater – Folly Frolic

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Johnson County Community College Foundation – Some Enchanted Evening

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THE NEXT STAGE: Ballet hires major talent to lead Second Company

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The Independent’s 2020 Class of Rising Stars

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Most Wanted Auction

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Congratulations, Lauren & Eric!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

JCRB|AJC – 2019 Human Relations Dinner

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The Dish With Ann – Sayachi

THE DISH WITH ANN

Rachel’s Reads – January 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Cheers To Volunteers! – Saber Hossinei

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Spotlight on Centurions – Kamera Meaney

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 46th Annual Snow Ball

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The Symphony League – Holiday Luncheon

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – The Nutcracker Ball

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Mistletoe Party

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CALL IT WHAT YOU WILL: Singer wins hearts while defying categorization

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The American Royal – Chairman’s Uptown Hoedown

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Congratulations, Katherine & Cameron!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Kansas City Ballet – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

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Rachel’s Reads – December 2019

RACHEL'S READS

Rachel’s Reads – November 2019

RACHEL'S READS

Spotlight on Centurions – Jenny Stasi

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The National World War I Museum and Memorial – The Vietnam War: 1945-1975

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 46th Annual Snow Ball

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KidsTLC – Benefit19, “IMAGINE”

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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – 2019 Kemper Gala

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Harriman-Jewell Series – Prelude 2019

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HappyBottoms – Attitude of Gratitude

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

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High Aspirations – Annual Mentors Challenge

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Henry Blosser House & Swiss Horse Barn – Champagne Reception

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BOTAR – Educational Event

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Homegrown – Hosting & Entertaining Out-of -Town Guests

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

2019 Class of Rising Stars Marc Shaffer

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Cheers for Challenger

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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

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