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ANATOMY OF A CANCELLATION: Operatic duo saves the day for Harriman-Jewell Series when choir’s tour collapses

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Challenge Your Fashion

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Congratulations, Taylor & Brett!

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WIN for KC – Women’s Sports Awards Celebration

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Congratulations, Kate & Jon!

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Spotlight on Centurions – Georgiane Hayhow

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

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Children’s Mercy – Red Hot Night Gala

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BOULEVARD OF DREAMS: MET’s upcoming move spurs growth of Main Street as KC’s ‘mini-Broadway’

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BEHIND BARS: Lyric Opera takes a stab at problematic prison opera (review)

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Congratulations, Anna & Charles!

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Crib Note – Audrey Mae Golden

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Crib Note – Christopher James Cusser

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Tails of Our Town – Hunter

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Kansas City Zoo – Jazzoo

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Cheers to Volunteers! – David Ball

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Spotlight on Centurions – Keri Maginn

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Shawnee Mission Education Foundation – Donor Recognition Dinner

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Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Romantic Revels

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Magic Ball, “All That Jazz!”

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The Independent – 2017 Top Ten Party

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DEATH, LOVE AND SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: Lyric Opera presents local premiere of true-story drama

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The Independent’s 2017 Class of Rising Stars

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Magic Ball Patrons’ Party

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Open Options – Hats Off to Mothers

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Congratulations, Danielle & Christopher!

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Snow Ball

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Spotlight on Centurions – Tiffany Bruce

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American Heart Association – Kansas City Heart Ball Patron Party

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TOP THIS, KC: Our Spring 2017 picks for some of the hottest events in music, dance, theater, jazz and more

Paul's Perspective

Warriors’ Best Friend

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Bruning!

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

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Congratulations, Rachel & Jake!

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Congratulations, Lena & Drew!

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Jeremy Schafer

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Spotlight on Centurions – Sunita Lavin

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TALES AS OLD AS THE DEVIL HIMSELF: Local chamber group confronts Stravinsky classic head-on

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Congratulations, Michelle & James!

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Ozanam – 33rd annual Hollywood Holiday Gala

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Spotlight on Centurions – Connor Francis

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The Symphony League – Holiday Luncheon

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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts – Fifth Anniversary

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The Women’s Foundation – Will Work For Change Luncheon

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ARTS CALENDAR SUBMISSION FORM

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WHAT A CITY NEEDS: Actor-director galvanizes community for bold new venture

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The Jewel Ball Chairman – Nancy Dreyer Sachse

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Congratulations, Jenny & Tommy!

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 43rd annual Snow Ball

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Kansas City Ballet – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

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Symphony League – An Evening of Holiday Shopping

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Mistletoe Party

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National World War I Museum and Memorial – 10 Year Anniversary

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KVC – Gala on Fire

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Freeman!

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University of Kansas Hospital – Jim “Bones” Mackay

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Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation – White Coat Gala

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American Royal – Chairman’s Classic

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The Most Wanted Auction 2016

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JCRB|AJC – Human Relations Dinner

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Johnson County Community College Foundation – Some Enchanted Evening

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SOUL OF DANCE: Choreographer draws upon wide stylistic range to create unique, at times startling, dance

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Village Shalom – Ages of Excellence Celebration

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Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

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KidsTLC – United for Kids Gala, “Journey of Hope”

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Catholic Charities of NE KS – Snow Ball

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Congratulations, Westy & Eddie!

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Crib Note – Maryana Nicole Craig

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 43rd annual Snow Ball

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

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March of Dimes – Nurse of the Year Awards

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St. Teresa’s Academy – 150th Anniversary Gala

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LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING: Quality Hill explores dance’s contribution to musicals

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High Aspirations – Mentors Challenge

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Heartland Men’s Chorus – Dinner of Note

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Society of Fellows – 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception

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American Royal – Junior Premium Livestock Auction

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Great Plains SPCA – Brunch & Bubbly

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Crescendo Patron Party

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March of Dimes – Signature Chefs Auction

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Kansas City Actors Theatre – Brouhaha

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Police Foundation of Kansas City – A Call for Backup

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Shoot for the Cure

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Langston!

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Logan!

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Rollings!

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Mueller!

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Congratulations, Lindsey & Dan!

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BE STILL, MY HEART: Harriman presents KC’s favorite singer in bellicose new project

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Johnson County Library Foundation – Library Lets Loose

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Oktoberfest

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KCU – Cliffhanger Run and Centennial Birthday Party

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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Annual Meeting

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Community Ball and Cotillion – Fathers’ Icebreaker

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Congratulations, Kathryn & Chris!

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Crittenton Children’s Center – Toast for the Children

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Susan Walker

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JOLLY HOLIDAY, AND MERRY: A season for music, dance and theater

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