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The Belles of the American Royal – Jenny Turner Tuttle

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CAN’T SCHMAN’T: Actor-comedian recounts his own obstacles and triumphs in Fringe Fest show

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THE MUSIC’S THE THING: Shakespeare Festival incorporates live music, to brilliant effect

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MEET AND GREET: Passion for friendly classical environment drives summer chamber season

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Congratulations, Elisabeth and James!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City – Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon

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The March of Dimes – Signature Chefs Auction

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Chiefs Charity Game

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Kim Steakle

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Hope House – Margarita Ball

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The Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet Event

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Haas & Wilkerson Insurance – Special Anniversary

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Spotlight on Centurions – Chris Dove

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Challenge Your Fashion

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Congratulations, Elizabeth and John!

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Union Station Kansas City – 100th Anniversary Celebration

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The Pembroke Hill School – May Day

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Rising Star Reflections  – Betsy Sharp Lynch

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In the Spotlight – Symphony Ball, “The Sun, the Moon and the Stars”

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The Linda Hall Library – Paul D. Bartlett Lecture

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VanBrock Jewels – Kristina Klug

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Hats Off to Mothers – Patrons’ Party

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Women’s Foundation – A Celebration of Women

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Rockhurst University Library Guild – Critique Luncheon

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Rock Chalk Ball – Jayhawks and Juleps

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Phoenix Family – Back To The Future

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The Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon

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The Coterie Theatre – Boots & Bow Ties

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon

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WIN for KC Triathlon

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Rising Star Reflections – Dr. Rebecca Hierholzer

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Darren Taylor

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Under a Harvest Moon

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March of Dimes – Signature Chefs Auction

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In the Spotlight  – Young at Art Cocktail Party

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Congratulations, Catherine and Andrew!

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Happy Birthday, Hannah!

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Happy Birthday, Louise!

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Spotlight on Centurions – Sean Manners

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Mission Hills Country Club – Step Back in Time

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Chiefs Fantasy Camp

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American Heart Association – Go Red for Women

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KidsTLC – Pour For More

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Art Bra KC

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MADE GLORIOUS SUMMER: KC performing arts groups vying for ever-growing summer audiences

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Project 39 – The Mother of All Happy Hours

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The Jewel Ball – Chairmen’s Coffee

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Rising Star Reflections – Luke Wade

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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Promise of Hope Luncheo

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Congratulations, Katherine and Adam!

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The Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute – HEARAid Gala

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Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation – 41st Annual Sports Awards Banquet

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The Linda Hall Library – Panama Canal Centennial Celebration

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Langdon!

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Morgan Peterson

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Gary Davis

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Congratulations Ashleigh and Wesley!

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Roads of Arabia

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MOCSA – Community Luncheon

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The Coterie Theatre – Boots & Bow Ties Gala

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Harvesters – Forks & Corks

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The Family Conservancy – Brews for Books

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Spotlight on Centurions – Chris Vukas

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Congratulations Genevieve and Justin!

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Union Station of Kansas City – Centennial Celebration

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The Children’s Place – Angels of the Children’s Place Gala

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Kansas City CARE Clinic – Night in BLOOM

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HERE TO STAY: Quality Hill Playhouse offers generous array of Gershwin’s amazing talents

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UNDER PRESSURE NO MORE (FOR NOW): Dance group founded by Kansan makes KC part of its final tour

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DANCE TO THE MUSIC: KC Ballet’s Cinderella highlights fine dancing and a deathless musical score

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Salvation Army – Women’s Auxiliary

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Rising Star Reflections – Dawn Taylor

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Harvester’s – Chef Classic

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Cheers to Volunteers! – JiaoJiao Shen

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Crib Note – Henry James Golden

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Great Plains SPCA – Pawtini Gala

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March of Dimes – Nurse of the Year Awards

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Books & Boutiques

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The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth and Sky

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Kids Night Out

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Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet – Kansas City Tip-Off

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In the Spotlight – Treads & Threads

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Congratulations, Kyle and Joel!

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Saint Luke’s Home Care & Hospice – Golf Tournament

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Jackson County CASA – Light of Hope 

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Spotlight on Centurions – Zac Richmond

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CHEERIO, NOT GOOD-BYE: Wichita native shifts focus of world-renowned dance/art collective

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Congratulations, Blair & Daniel!

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Stems: A Garden Soirée

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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – Civic Service Award Dinner

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Happy Birthday, Beth!

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Speaking of Women’s Health Conference

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Cristo Rey Kansas City – Dancing with the Kansas City Stars

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ReDiscover – Celebration

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The Kansas City Club – 1212 Trivia Night

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Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute

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Congratulations, Hillary & William!

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

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Rising Star Reflections – Courtney Goddard

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