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WIN for KC – Triathlon

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Paint the Town

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In the Spotlight – Susan and Jon Cassat

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Renovation Sensation

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Picow!

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Congratulations Bella & Glint!

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart Happenings

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THE REAL AMERICAN DREAM: Actors Theatre presents dark drama of love and addiction

Backstage And Beyond

THE PLAY’S THE THING: Dual loves of theater, finance, motivate Rep’s new executive director

Backstage And Beyond

Summer Celebrations

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Summer Celebrations

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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Raab!

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Kemper Gala! All Dressed Up

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Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics – Big Slick Weekend

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Cheers for Challenger

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Young Friends of Art – Summer White Party

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Jenn Hull

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In the Spotlight – Paint the Town

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AIDS Walk Kansas City – Party with a Purpose

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In the Spotlight – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

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In the Spotlight – Nutcracker Ball

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The Vitae Foundation – Pro-Life Golf Classic

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Sheffield Place – Pictures of Hope Program

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2013 KidsTLC Open

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SUMMER CELEBRATIONS

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Holiday Mart 2013

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Ambassadors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

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JUST BENEATH THE SURFACE: Actors Theatre production of Inge classic entices with slow boil

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OPERA LEANS FORWARD: Lyric general director assesses first year on the job, looks to bright future

Backstage And Beyond

Tails of Our Town – Cooper Fate Sansale

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Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Brent Thompson

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In the Spotlight – Tablescapes Luncheon

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – Benefit 2013

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Congratulations Caroline and Anthony!

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Kansas City Art Institute – Art of the Car Concours

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Congratulations, Shana and Thomas!

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In the Spotlight – Crescendo

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The Family Conservancy – Charity Bingo Night

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Off to College – Class of 2013

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Holiday Mart

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The Kansas City Club – Murder Most Foul

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Congratulations Lauren and Steven!

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Sportsfest

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IN REVIEW: A boxer, a stellar string quartet and a slice of Summerfest

In Review

ADDICTED TO LOVE, AND OTHER THINGS: Actors Theatre presents contrasting milestones of American drama

Backstage And Beyond

Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Marissa Schaffner

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The Kansas City Club – Gatsby Night

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The Whole Person – Celebration Awards Luncheon

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In the Spotlight – Spofford’s Butterfly Gala

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Julia Poe

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Jewel Ball Party – Gatsby Casino Party

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Jewel Ball Chairman – Margaret Hall Pence

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Jewel Ball Party – Gourmet Cuisine

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Harvesters – Chef’s Classic

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Metzler!

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Spotlight on Centurions – Megan Hunter

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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

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Big Slick Celebrity Poker Tournament & Party

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Off to College – Class of 2013

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Spofford – Trivia Night

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The Kansas City Art Institute – 2013 Art and Design Auction

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In the Spotlight – Janice Fischer

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The University of Kansas Hospital – Hall of Fame

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jennifer Kraenzle

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Paul Brooks

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First Call – Message in a Bottle 

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The Belles of the American Royal – Kim Manka Mann

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The Kansas City Club – Kansas City Conversations

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Jewel Ball – Debutante Tea

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Harriman-Jewell Series – Arias and Encores

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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Anderson! 

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Dig In, KC!

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Powell Gardens – Under a Harvest Moon

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WIN for KC – Camp WIN

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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS IN REVIEW

In Review

FuzzyFotosKC

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Kids’ Jazzoo

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The Jewel Ball – Prelude Party

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Pendleton!

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Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri – G2 Green Gala

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Spotlight on Centurions – Dr. Leslie Fields

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Cheers to Volunteers – Janet Curran

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In the Spotlight – Symphony Ball

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Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – Spring Luncheon

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Newhouse Shelter – Inspired Celebrations: Eating, Drinking and Decorating for the Creative Host

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Off to College – Class of 2013

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Hallbrook Country Club – Silver Anniversary

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Hats Off to Mothers

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Loren!

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Friends Forever

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Man & Woman of the Year

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KidsTLC – Pour For More

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FOCUS ON: KC BALLET ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DEVON CARNEY

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A TIME FOR DANCE: New festival offers lesser-known rep, puts restless dancers to work

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: A violinist, a chorus, a symphony and the “Goldbergs” offer delights

In Review

GET UP AND GO: Our Summer Guide to KC Performing-Arts Highlights

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In the Spotlight – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon

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Crib Note – Jack Grant Stingley

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