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Nigro’s Western Store – Boots & Breast Cancer

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JOLLY HOLIDAY: Local performing-arts groups make the season glitter and glow

Paul's Perspective

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Celebration of Hope Gala

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Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Mothers’ Tea

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Spotlight on Centurions – Angela Harse

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Women’s Employment Network – 2014 Legacy Circle Cocktail Party

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Spotlight on Centurions – Greg Mosher

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Schellhorn!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

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BOTAR – 2014 Royal Welcome

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Duerst!

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Kansas City Art Institute – Patron Preview

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The University of Kansas Hospital – 13th annual Treads & Threads

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Human Relations Dinner – Greg M. Graves

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Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea

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

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Lions in Four Launch Party

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WONDERING ABOUT ‘ALICE’: KC Ballet’s production is colorful, entertaining, and just plain strange

Art Scene

Notre Dame de Sion – Girls’ Tennis Class 2 District Tournament

SOCIAL CIRCLES

IT’S ABOUT THE ART: KC Friends of Alvin Ailey, celebrating 30 years of community-building, presents the full AAADT in schools and at the Kauffman Center

Art Scene

American Red Cross – Centennial Celebration

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The Lyric Opera of Kansas City – Over There! Cabaret

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Union Station Kansas City – Centennial Gala

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Travis Roth

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Harriman-Jewell Series – 50th Anniversary Gala

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jim Allin

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Women’s Foundation – Golf Classic

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Centurions – Class of 2044

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Crib Note – Caro Elizabeth Fehsenfeld

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Clark!

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American Red Cross of Greater Kansas City – Celebrating a Century of Heroes

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Project Poochie – Broadway’s Gone to the Dogs

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In the Spotlight – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

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Halls on Grand – Opening Gala

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One Hundred Years of Quality – Arrow Fabricare

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2014 Crescendo – Jacob Funk

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PASSION WITH A FLICKER OF FIRE: Lyric brings attractive production, fresh voices, to Verdi classic

Art Scene

WACKY WONDERLAND: KC Ballet opens season with an explosion of color, design and dance

Art Scene

American Diabetes Association – Unmask the Cure

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Congratulations, Caroline & Wiley!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Spotlight on Centurions – Emeka Anyanwu

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TIVOL’s Fashion FORWARD Event – Brady Legler

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Saint Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary – Holly Ball

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Steve Pello

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Holiday Mart – Ladies’ Night Out

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Cheers to Emilie & Charles!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Keatley!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Lions in Four – Launch Party

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St. Teresa’s Academy – Auction

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Hope House – Hope & All That Jazz

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The Sisters, Servants of Mary – Serving from the Heart Gala

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The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – 20th Anniversary Gala

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Spofford – Butterfly Gala

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Crib Note – Rhett Valentine Jackson

SOCIAL CIRCLES

FALLING HARD: Lyric’s production of Verdi staple features stellar cast, lush production

Art Scene

Spotlight on Centurions – Tracey Hannah

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The Family Conservancy – Charity Bingo Night

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Toy Industry Foundation

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Women’s Foundation – Annual Luncheon

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Congratulations, Danielle and Matt!

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart

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The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Healthy U

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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – 20th Anniversary Gala

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Larry McAlister

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The Children’s Place – Beach Volleyball Tournament

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WIN for KC Triathlon

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BBBSGKC – Chiefs Charity Game

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: OUR PICKS FOR THE FALL OF 2014

Paul's Perspective

Summer Celebrations 2014

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Craig!

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Summer White Party

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Spotlight on Centurions – Patrick Sallee

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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Legacy Invitational

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Drs. Allison & Craig Anderson

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The Friends of Chamber Music – Soiree 2014

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Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA

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BOTAR – Spring Meeting

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Saint Luke’s Hospital – Paint the Town

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Union Station Kansas City – Centennial Celebration

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ArtsKC – Inspiration Breakfast

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Kids TLC Open

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NO LETTING UP: After passing 40-year mark, Unicorn forges ahead with all pistons firing

Art Scene

Bishop Spencer Place – Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Great Plains SPCA – Big Dawg Open

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Crib Note – George Duncan Palmer

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

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2014 Lyric Opera Ball Auction – Champagne Tea

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Beckman!

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The Coterie Theatre  – Boots & Bow Ties

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Man 2 Man with Eric Berry

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First Call – Celebration Evening

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Happy Birthday, Scarlet!

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Annie Hellweg

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Congratulations, Hilary and Michael!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Spotlight on Centurions – Brent Wilson

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CASA – SuperHero 5K Run/Walk

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