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FIDELITY, MUTUAL: Lyric Opera’s new ‘Figaro’ brings world-class team to joint commission

Backstage And Beyond

WHAT’S IN A VERSION? Chorale tackles unconventional Brahms project

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Catholic Charities Foundation of NE KS – Snow Ball

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Head For The Cure 5K – Metro KC

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Congratulations, Linda & Matt!

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Congratulations, Marina & Conner!

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BOTAR – Parent Welcome Party

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BBBSKC – 2nd annual RISE

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Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Mullen!

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2016 Class of Rising Stars – Wayne Larson

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THOU ART TRANSLATED: KC Ballet presents full-length adaptation of Shakespeare comedy

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WHO TO CRY FOR? KC Rep ‘scales down’ Broadway hit, to considerable effect

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TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE: Lyric Opera fills fairy-tale classic with clowns, Hollywood idols, gingerbread

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Crib Note – Avery Jade Horigan

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The Belles of the American Royal – Mothers’ Dessert

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

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The American Royal – Chairman’s Classic

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Congratulations, Ashlie & Andrew!

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Congratulations, Anna & Troy!

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MAGIC, PLEASE: KC Actors Theatre offers fresh, modern take on American classic

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WELCOME TO THE (DIVERSE) FUTURE: Harriman series presents pioneering classical ensemble

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Summer Celebrations 2016

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Vignatelli!

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The KidsTLC Open

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Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

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The Children’s Place – Beach Volleyball Tournament

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35th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

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Girl Scouts Testimonial

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Congratulations, Sarah & Andrew!

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Notre Dame de Sion School

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STOP CLOWNING: Lyric’s season opener retells Grimm tale with wit and a tad of darkness

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Congratulations, Lizzie & Andrew!

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Erker!

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The Symphony Ball – Evening Overtures

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Tutera Senior Living & Health Care – Groundbreaking

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Off To College – Class of 2016

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BOTAR 2016 President – Missy Love

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

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Congratulations, Sarah & Andrew!

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Congratulations, Molly & Nathan!

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Crittenton Children’s Center – Toast for the Children

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Chiefs Ambassadors

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Spotlight on Centurions – Danielle LeRoy

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CCVI – SPECTACLE

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The BOTAR Ball – Membership Meeting

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2016 Class of Rising Star – Beth Haden

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Friends of University Academy – Annual Gala

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BEST OF FALL: Some must-see events from now through December

Paul's Perspective

Urban Ranger Corps – Urban Rendezvous VII

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Turning Point – Hot Summer Nights

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Gala Celebration

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Children’s Mercy – Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

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Spofford – Butterfly Gala

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Congratulations, Alexandra & Taylor!

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Congratulations, Katherine & Austin!

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Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

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Congratulations, Adena & J. Kirk!

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Crib Note – Emerson Louise Walsh

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Crib Note – Margaret Ruth O’Leary

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Crib Note – Matthew Cole & Luke Stevens

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The Coterie – Celebrate the Coterie

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Cheers to Volunteers! – HappyBottoms

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jennifer Berhorst

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IF YOU BUILD IT, WILL THEY COME? New choir amazed by local interest

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Spitsnogle!

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Community LINC – UMB Big Bash

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Symphony Ball – Christine and Ford Maurer

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KidsTLC – United for Kids Gala

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Jewel Ball – Grandfather, Father and Daughter Luncheon

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Harvesters – Chefs Classic

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Carla Duryee

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CASA – SuperHero 5K Run/Walk

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The University of Kansas Hospital – Chiefs Fantasy Camp

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DECISIONS THAT STICK: Starlight production features local actress who made it big

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The University of Kansas Hospital – Hall of Fame Dinner Awards Celebration

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St. Teresa’s Academy – Quad Fest

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2016 Rising Star – Terri Barnes

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BBBSGKC – Kids Night Out

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Armistead!

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JDRF – Dream Gala

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The Jewel Ball – Debutante Tea

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The Jewel Ball – Gentlemen’s Serenade

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Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation – Golf Baby Golf!

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Man & Woman of the Year

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BOTAR President – Missy Love

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Gina Lange

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Spotlight on Centurions – Aaron Siders

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Legacy Invitational

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TALK TO ME: Summerfest fosters great music, ‘face time,’ innovations

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MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

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Literacy KC – 22nd Annual Spelling Bee & 30th Bee-Day Party

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Synergy Services – Kindest Kansas Citian

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Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences – Centennial Gala

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Girl Scout Testimonial

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Congratulations, Ashley & William!

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The Family Conservancy – Mother of All Happy Hours

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Spotlight on Centurions – Maggie Fitzgerald

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