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Spotlight on Centurions – Jennifer Vitela

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BOTAR – Escort Mothers’ Coffee

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AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission – Golf Classic

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THREE, BY THREE: New companies join the Lyric Opera in presenting audience-friendly fare

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Park University – A Night at the Helm

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Young Friends of Art – Mimosas & Mulligans

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Congratulations, Hayley & Chase!

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Publisher’s Note

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Toast to Olde Tymes – The Brookside Hotel

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Spotlight on Centurions – Chantell Garrett

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Children’s Mercy – Home for Little Heroes

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart 2019 Special Events Chairman

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Summer Celebrations 2019

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

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake

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Congratulations, Emily & Vince!

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Off to College – Class of 2019

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The Dish with Ann – Afterword Tavern & Shelves

THE DISH WITH ANN

Kansas City Zoo – 30th Annual Jazzoo

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Spotlight on Centurions – Christine Lara

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Crib Note – Peyton Bramanti Thompson

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Junior League KCMO – Holiday Mart 2019

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Congratulations, Abigail & Mark!

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MRIGlobal – 75th Anniversary Cocktail Reception

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BOTAR – Spring Meeting

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BACKSTAGE AND BEYOND: Best of Fall 2019

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Children’s Mercy – Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

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Congratulations, Jessica & Charles!

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Alphapointe – C&C Group Alphapointe Pro Am

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KNOCK KNOCK: Theater companies embark on daring collaboration

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Rachel’s Reads – August 2019

RACHEL'S READS

2019 Tie The Knot Cocktail Party

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The Whole Person – Carnival! Night of Independence Gala

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Crib Note – Benton Henry Blazar

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2019 Class of Rising Stars Ben McAnany

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Annual Recognition Luncheon

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Spotlight on Centurions – Drew Elliott

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Pickle Ball Fun

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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Stardust Gala

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Kids TLC – Open Pairings Party & Open Golf Tournament

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The Jewel Ball

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Congratulations, Eliza & Charles!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

SOUL OF THE CELLO: Cathedral series begins with that warmest of instruments

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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

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

Art Scene

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

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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)

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

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Tie The Knot 2019 – The Dish With Ann

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Barton!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

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)

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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

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