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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman!

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Wissing!

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American Girl Fashion Show

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In the Spotlight – 10th Annual Red Hot Night

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Kansas City Art Institute – Janet K. Meyer Miller Terrace

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First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery – Message in a Bottle

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Spotlight on Centurions – Alex Couchonnal McManus

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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

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WIN for KC – Women’s Sports Awards Luncheon

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Belles of the American Royal – Tablescapes

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The Kansas City Club – Kansas City Conversations

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The Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet

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Village Shalom – 2013 Ages of Excellence Celebration 

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GARDEN OF VISUAL DELIGHTS: Lyric’s ‘Flute’ rides on top-flight vocals, over-the-top designs

Backstage And Beyond

WRITING ABOUT WRITING: Unicorn’s swift, witty production of Rebeck play is like a runaway train

Backstage And Beyond

DEBBY RIDES AGAIN: Met Valkyrie brings smart, wistful, low-key program to Harriman series

Backstage And Beyond

MAGIC INDEED: Lyric brings designs by world-renowned artist to Kauffman stage

Backstage And Beyond

Kansas City Young Audiences – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

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The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Celebrating a Century of Service Luncheon

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St. Teresa’s Academy Auction -You’re a Shining Star

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Walk with Us to Cure Lupus

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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Hops & Barley Ball

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Congratulations Mollie and Brian!

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New Belgium Beer Tasting

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – 2013 Chiefs Charity Game

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Harriman-Jewell Series – Prelude

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Spotlight on Centurions – John Burgess

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Congratulations, Alexis and Nick!

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Human Relations Dinner – Henry Bloch

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Kansas City Art Institute – Patron Preview

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The Lyric Opera Circle

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Powell Gardens – Fifth annual Under a Harvest Moon

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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Fall Luncheon

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The REACH Healthcare Foundation – A Decade of REACH

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Women’s Foundation – 21st Annual Luncheon

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – The Gathering

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GLORY BE: Trumpeter, composer, visionary brings magnum opus to the Harriman-Jewell Series

Backstage And Beyond

WELCOME BACK: Dance company returns in fine form after eight-year pause

Backstage And Beyond

RING OF FIRE: In anticipation of her third Harriman-Jewell appearance, soprano looks to shining future

Backstage And Beyond

CONTAINING THE FIRE: Violinist continues to establish his place in the string firmament

Backstage And Beyond

Spotlight on Centurions – William Sosna

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William Jewell College – Opening Convocation Ceremony

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Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

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The University of Kansas Hospital – 12th Annual Treads & Threads

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In the Spotlight – James B. Nutter, Sr.

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2013 Community Ball and Cotillion

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Jennifer and Chuck Laue

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In the Spotlight – Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas

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WIN for KC Youth Advisory Board

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The Lyric Opera Circle – Annual Fall Luncheon

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Brookside Mothers’ Association – One Last Margarita Party

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Congratulations Emily and Gallagher!

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Congratulations, Melissa & Casey!

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Women’s Foundation – 21st Annual Grants Awards Luncheon

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Renovation Sensation – Patrons’ Party

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Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City – Race for the Cure

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Belles of the American Royal – Royal Welcome

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EMBRACEMENT OF RICHES: Ballet’s ‘state-of-the-company’ season-opener offers rewards

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SUM OF PARTS: Choreographer creates freedom, innovation from a wide range of life experiences

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: Pianist opens Friends season with enigmatic blend of expression and head-scratching

In Review

Friends of the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC

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The NAIA Foundation Luncheon

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MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jeremy Hegle 

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In the Spotlight – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

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Congratulations, Allison & Jake!

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Jackson County CASA – 8th Annual Carnival for CASA

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – The Boo Ball

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Catholic Charities of Kansas City – St. Joseph – A Celebration of Hope

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Congratulations, Brooke & Dane!

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Rose Brooks Center – Casino and Auction Night

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In the Spotlight – The Salvation Army

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Brian Ellefson

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63rd Annual Community Ball and Cotillion

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Synergy Services – Patrons’ Party

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City – Red Shoe Shindig

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The American Heart Association – Charlie and Kathy Koehler Charity Auction & Golf Tournament

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Crib Note – Alice Ayr Beardsley

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THREE LONELY SAILORS, A LOCAL PHENOM AND A DANCE LEGACY REBORN: Our picks for the performing-arts highlights of fall 2013

Paul's Perspective

FAMILY TIES: Eternal ‘clash of clans’ shines in Lyric’s polished, beautifully sung production

Backstage And Beyond

The WIN for KC – Youth Advisory Board

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Boo Ball

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The Women’s Foundation – 14th Annual Golf Classic

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The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri

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The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – All Dressed Up

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Vacation Vignette

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St. Teresa’s Academy – You Are A Shining Star

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Kansas City Tip-Off Event

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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Hummer!

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Medical Missions Foundation – Jeff Montgomery Golf Classic

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Erin Brower

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In the Spotlight – Crescendo

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Saint Luke’s Hospice House – Opening Ceremonies

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Sheffield Place – Off the Wall

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30th Annual Hollywood Holiday Gala

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VENUS IN BLUE JEANS (WELL, BLACK LINGERIE): Unicorn offers choice one-acter for season opener

Backstage And Beyond

BOY II MAN: Pianist remains rooted in classical soil while blossoming in new and intriguing ways

Backstage And Beyond

O WILLIAM, WHEREFORE ART THOU: Lyric production of Bellini rarity sports stellar cast, native daughter

Backstage And Beyond

Congratulations, Stacy and Lawrence!

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Lauren McCarthy

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