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Fit For A Queen

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Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy

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Art Scene: The Poetry Of Color

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BOTAR Escort Mothers’ Gathering

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Chicken N Pickle: Trading Pickleball For Philanthropy

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Bride’s Book – Freeman

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Rising Star: Joseph Macklin

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Congratulations, Riley & Tucker!

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Oakwood Country Club – The Knickerbocker

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Happy Birthday!

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ITS 9/6 – Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas

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Shawnee Mission East High School’s SHARE – Renovation Sensation Homes Tour

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Summer Celebrations 2025

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REVIEW: Pianist performs with an elegance that calms and excites

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Rachel’s Reads – Reading Retreat

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Crib Note – Hart

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BOTAR Mothers’ Gathering 2025

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AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation – Night of Culinary Wellness

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Name Dropping – Barstow’s New President and Head of School: Art Hall

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Congratulations, Katie & Michael!

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

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PAUL’S AUTUMN SPOTLIGHT

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Name Dropping – Mary Ann Guastello Knopke

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Kansas City G.I.F.T. – (Generating Income For Tomorrow) Out and About in the Community

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Kansas City Ballet – Annual Meeting 2025

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The Museum of Kansas City – A Museum For All Seasons

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Rising Star Dr. Susan Klusmeier

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Kansas City Ballet Guild

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2024 Directors of Philanthropy

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Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City – Major Benefactor and Lion of Judah Luncheon

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Rachel’s Reads – Books for TV

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Women advance in the organ world as technology brings tonal color to the instruments 

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Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA 2025

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Olivia’s Superpower: Her Voice

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MOCSA

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COFFEE WITH YOUR CANTATAS: Cafés have served as live-music venues for centuries

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Artful Gathering “The Salon for Possible Futures”

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Rising Star Fabián Gayosso González

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Congratulations, Liz & Kolin!

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Kansas City Symphony – Chairman’s Dinner

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Jewish Family Services – Food Pantry’s 13th Birthday

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Geeks for Kids – Delivery Day Kansas City

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VAUNTED VANYA: Newly streamlined Chekhov adaptation underscores our shared humanity

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City’s Legacy Invitational 2025

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Folly Theater – Eat, Drink, and be Jolly for the Folly

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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium – Jazzoo 2025

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Pet Resource Center of Kansas City – 2025 Fairy Tails Ball

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Rose Brooks Center – 38th annual Cabaret

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Jackson County CASA – 2025 Chiefs Charity Game

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The Bolender Society of Kansas City Ballet

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Mid-America Arts Alliance 2025

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Symphony League of Kansas City – 2025 Spring Luncheon                                                                                       

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Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon 2025

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Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry 2025

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KC Shepherd’s Center – 2025 Guac Your World

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Job One – Cause-ino Night 2025

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KVC Health Systems KVC Gala – The Candlelight Club

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PRINCIPLED PRINCIPAL: Symphony soloist finds his place among music’s finest

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A PLACE IN THE SUN: Local theater commits exclusively to LGBTQ+ storytellers 

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Celebrating excellence

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Alphapointe – The C&C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament

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Cristo Rey Kansas City – Dancing with The Kansas City Stars

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Celebrating The Black LGBTQ+ Community In Kansas City


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Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Spring Luncheon “Seis de Mayo”

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The Jewel Ball Prelude Party

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Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon 2025

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University of Central Missouri – 2025 President’s Gala

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Museum of Kansas City – Derby Party 2025

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Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball Gala: Mardi Paws

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INCUBATE THIS: Dance festival occupies a central place in Kansas City’s summer 

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Wildwood Outdoor Education Center – Wild Night

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Rising Star Brandon Calloway

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas

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Giving the Basics – Spring Showers for Dignity Drive

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Center for Developmentally Disabled – A Big Bright Opry Night Gala

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AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation

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Health Partnership Clinic – Opening Doors Luncheon 2025

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The Symphony League’s Kickoff Party “Beau Jardin”

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The Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory – Sounds of Spring Luncheon and Performance

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MOCSA’S Community Luncheon 2025

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 Kansas City Ballet – Spring Luncheon 2025

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – 29th Annual Kids Night Out

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The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee

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Lyric Opera Circle: Lyric Opera Ball, Classically Opera – A Black and White Ball

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WITH THIS WALTZ I THEE WED: Dance lessons can help calm reception jitters 

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LOVE UNFOLDING: Stealth helps couple cement arts-centered bond 

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In The Spirit: We’ve Got Some Saucy Toddies!

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Bennett!

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Anniversary Gifts For Anyone: Our Picks For Great Gift-giving

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Wedding Trends 2025

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Bride’s Book – Yuille

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Rachel’s Reads – Cooking Up Some Love

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BEST OF SUMMER: From Beethoven to the Bard, Fringe to Frog & Toad, KC arts sparkle all summer

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Congratulations On Your Engagement, Lucy & Will!

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Congratulations On Your Engagement, Keely & Charlie!

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Finding The Joy!

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A Style Guide To Europe’s Most Romantic Wedding Destinations

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REVIEW: Lyric revives production first seen when Kauffman Center was brand-new

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Saint Luke’s Foundation Spirit of Philanthropy Awards 2025

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Crib Note – Baby Levine

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