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The Ballet Guild – 46th annual Nutcracker Ball

Congratulations, Captain & Mrs. David Thomas Collins!

WIN for KC – Big 12 Soccer Honorary Coach Program

Belles of the American Royal – Royal Roundup

Angels of the Children’s Place Gala

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. David Launder, Jr.!

Musical Theater Heritage – Gala Dinner Auction

March of Dimes – Future of Nursing Awards Gala

NUTCRACKER AND BEYOND: A DISCUSSION WITH DEVON CARNEY

Saint Luke’s East Hospital

The Barstow School – Missouri Class One State Championship

The 40th Annual Snow Ball

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Spofford – Butterfly Gala & Auction

Cheers to Volunteers! – Erin Gregory

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Congratulations, Kendall & Charles!

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – Antiques and Treasures

Crittenton Children’s Center – A Toast for the Children

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Committee of 100

The Kansas City Ballet – Opening Night Party

Truman Medical Centers – Eat Your Art Out

Spotlight on Centurions – Darren Prenger

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The Society of Fellows – Annual Dinner

WIN for KC – Women’s Sports Awards Celebration

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Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties Cotillion – Meet and Greet

SOMETHING OLD, NEW, BORROWED: KC Ballet spiffs up Nutcracker as it sets sights on a new one

62nd Annual Kappa Homes Tour

BACH AS HE MIGHT HAVE HEARD IT: Leipzig choir’s local debut is another coup for Harriman series

PEACEFUL REST: Symphony explores Fauré’s ‘up-side’ of death

TAKE FIVE

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2014 Lyric Opera Ball

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Annual Meeting and Vespers

Kansas City Young Matrons – Civic Honoring Day

The Kansas City Repertory Theatre – A Fearless Fête

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Bishop Spencer Place – Bishop’s Benefit

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman!

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Wissing!

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

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

Spotlight on Centurions – Alex Couchonnal McManus

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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

WIN for KC – Women’s Sports Awards Luncheon

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Belles of the American Royal – Tablescapes

The Kansas City Club – Kansas City Conversations

The Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet

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

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

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

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

Kansas City Young Audiences – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

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

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

Walk with Us to Cure Lupus

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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Hops & Barley Ball

Congratulations Mollie and Brian!

New Belgium Beer Tasting

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

Harriman-Jewell Series – Prelude

Spotlight on Centurions – John Burgess

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Congratulations, Alexis and Nick!

Human Relations Dinner – Henry Bloch

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Kansas City Art Institute – Patron Preview

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The Lyric Opera Circle

Powell Gardens – Fifth annual Under a Harvest Moon

The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Fall Luncheon

The REACH Healthcare Foundation – A Decade of REACH

Women’s Foundation – 21st Annual Luncheon

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – The Gathering

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

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

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

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

Spotlight on Centurions – William Sosna

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William Jewell College – Opening Convocation Ceremony

Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

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

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

The Lyric Opera Circle – Annual Fall Luncheon

Brookside Mothers’ Association – One Last Margarita Party

Congratulations Emily and Gallagher!

Congratulations, Melissa & Casey!

Women’s Foundation – 21st Annual Grants Awards Luncheon

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Renovation Sensation – Patrons’ Party

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

Belles of the American Royal – Royal Welcome

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

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

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

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

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!