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Happy Birthday, Amelia!

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Spotlight on Centurions – Sara Anthony

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Ozanam – 31st annual Hollywood Holiday Gala

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KVC Health Systems – The Gala on Fire

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I YAM WHO I YAM: In KC Symphony premiere, Previn proves that knowing thyself has no shelf life

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LYRIC NIGHT: Prize-winning World War I opera, soon to make KC premiere, strikes at the heart of human conflict

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Crib Note – Anne Elizabeth Tagliaferro

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Village Shalom – Ages of Excellence

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Johnson County Community College Foundation – Some Enchanted Evening

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Jewel Ball Chairman – Ellen Benson Merriman

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March of Dimes – March for Babies

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Congratulations, Rebecca & Scott!

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Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry

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Spotlight on Centurions – Crystal Ward

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Inside Pediatrics – Premiere Party

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March of Dimes – Nurse of the Year Awards

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The Women’s Foundation – 22nd Annual Luncheon

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Kansas City Ballet – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

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The Symphony League – Holiday Party

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Rock Chalk Ball

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The Children’s Place – Holiday at the Farm

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Create the Night…POP!

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Mistletoe Party

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COME, THOU FOUNT: Choreographer and star team create dazzling new vision of Handel

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ReDiscover – 45th Celebration

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Sitomer!

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Lyric Opera Circle – Champagne Ball

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National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial  – War & Art

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – Snow Ball

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Spotlight on Centurions – Tom Dowling

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The Angels of the Children’s Place Gala

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Murphy!

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Roman!

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Children’s Mercy Hospital – Red Hot Night

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WORTH LIVING FOR: Ten favorite moments of 2014 in KC music, dance and theater

Paul's Perspective

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson!

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March of Dimes – Signature Chefs Auction

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Turner House Children’s Clinics – Kicks 4 Kids KC

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Child Abuse Prevention Association – Black & Orange Bash

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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

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Crescendo – Benefactors’ Party

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Spotlight on Centurions – Richard Hu

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Congratulations, Stephane & Christopher!

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Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Romantic Revels

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The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – “ROAR” Anniversary Gala

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

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MUSIC PAST, MUSIC PRESENT: Choral composition honors Harriman’s life and the Series he founded

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In The Spotlight – Magic Ball “Do You Believe in Magic”

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American Royal Parade

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Rose Brooks Center – Casino & Auction Night

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Kansas City Ballet – 57th Season Launch Party

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel!

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Saint Luke’s East Hospital – Boo Ball

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Hope House – Spooktacular Halloween Party

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Purr Gamma Bark – Houndstooth & Purrls Pinning Ceremony

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Kansas City Art Institute – H&R Block Artspace

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Congratulations, Caroline & Fred!

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Crittenton Children’s Center – A Toast for the Children

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BOTAR – Let’s Party Like Gatsby

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ADIEU, ‘MR. B’: KC Ballet presents Bolender ‘Nutcracker’ one last time with help of Todd protégé

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Sansale!

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First Call – Celebration Evening

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Atha!

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Heartland Men’s Chorus – Dinner of Note

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Liberty Fruit Company – Golf Tournament

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Stephanie Sheldon

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Shepherd’s Center – Prime Time Champions Award Celebration

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Community LINC – 25th Anniversary Gala Rent Party

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Horizon Academy – Rays of Success Major Gifts Campaign

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CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties – Hops & Barley Ball

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Crib Note – Emily Mooers Powell

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Tutera Senior Living & Health Care – Expansion and Renovation

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – G30 Gala

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BOTAR – Night at the Royal

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Mad Hatter Party

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Congratulations, Amelia & Paul!

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jeff Turner

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Sisters, Servants of Mary – Serving from the Heart Gala

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The Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet Event

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Civics Honoring Day

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In The Spotlight – Ozanam’s Hollywood Holiday Gala

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NO HAREM APPARENT: Lyric production brings out musical treasures in zany Rossini comedy

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PRESCIENCE AND POETRY: Harriman series celebrates golden anniversary with returning pianist

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Short!

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National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial – Centennial of the Great War

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Powell Gardens – Under a Harvest Moon

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth and Sky

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Congratulations, Courtney and James!

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Jackson County CASA – 9th Annual Carnival for CASA

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The Children’s Place – FORE the Place

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

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The Salvation Army – Christmas Campaign

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The American Royal – Parade

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Tails of Our Town – Rose & Violet Wagstaff

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The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Healthy U

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Congratulations, Tiffany and Thomas!

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Wayside Waifs – Strutt With Your Mutt

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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Fall Luncheon

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Happy Birthday, Scarlett!

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