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In Review

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REVIEW: KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

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IN REVIEW

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Congratulations, Emma & Jason!

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Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City – Boulevard of Dreams

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REVIEW: ‘NIXON IN CHINA’

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IN REVIEW: Lyric’s Cosi Trades on Vocal Excellence

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Vacation Vignette – Huggins

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Darling!

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Jordan Metzl – Book Signing

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Congratulations Blair & Thornton!

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Lyric Opera Ball – Lyric Opera Auction

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The University of Kansas Hospital – Girls’ Night In

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36th Annual Steer Dinner – Raising a Legacy of Stars

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HAND OVER FOOT: High-altitude dance company keeps evolving to find its artistic niche           

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NIXON IN CHINA: Lyric Opera Presents Local Premiere of American Classic

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Vacation Vignette – Wetherill

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Tails of Our Town – Penzey Owens

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Congratulations, Amy & Michael!

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Happy Birthday Teddy & Tate Sullivan!

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Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City – Celebrating 20 Years

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American Heart Association – 25th Anniversary

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 31st Annual Golf Classic

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IN REVIEW: HARRIMAN SERIES FEATURES ARTIST TO WATCH FOR

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Congratulations, Katherine & Constantine!

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Medical Missions Foundation – 16th Annual Art for the Children Auction and Gala

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Brandeis National Committee – High Tea

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Jewish Federation Annual Campaign – Super Sunday

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Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – Omelet Brunch

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Tolson!

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Subscriber Spotlight – Catherine Dudenhoeffer

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Tails of Our Town – Harley Sight

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Denim- A Historical Exhibition

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The Kansas City Club – Presidents’ Dinner

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Heidi Whitehill

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Newhouse – Volunteer Appreciation

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Girls Night In

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WHEREFORE ART THOU: KC Ballet’s version of Shakespeare classic conveys drama through pure dance

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SKY’S THE LIMIT:  Park Piano Student Has Eye on International Career

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Subscriber Spotlight – Helzberg Family

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Mestizo – Star Opening

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Heart & Stroke Ball – Celebrating 25 Years

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Carriage Club – Songs of Beta

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St. Teresa’s Academy – Magic in the Air

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Colonial Dames of America – Holiday Luncheon and Gift Exchange

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Congratulations, Laura & Adam!

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Congratulations, Jane & Bryson!

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Shawnee Mission Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club

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Kids TLC – United for Kids

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Heart & Stroke Ball

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Christmas Candlelight

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Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – Annual Tea

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THE BIG 12: Top Moments in KC Performing Arts for 2011

Paul's Perspective

NOT TO BE MISSED: Spring 2012’s Top 25 Events in Music, Dance & Theatre

Paul's Perspective

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Blando!

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Young Advisory Board for The Children’s Place – Suspenders & Stilettos

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Simpson!

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Tails of Our Town

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Congratulations, Julie & Lant!

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IN REVIEW: NUTCRACKER MEETS KAUFFMAN

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Reagan!

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Congratulations, Anne & David!

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IN REVIEW: IBSEN, Verdi & Bach – Weekend offers treats, challenges, oddball moments

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GET A MOVE ON: Ballet program includes works new and old, and some surprises

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STRATFORD ON THE MISSOURI: Chorale, Shakespeare Festival Present Lyrical Tribute

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IN REVIEW: KC Chorale teams with Shakespeare Festival for satisfying program

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IN REVIEW: Nevsky Redux – Symphony, mezzo-soprano, impress with noisy Prokofiev classic

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GETTING THE RIGHT SOUND: Conductor has spent a lifetime evoking magic from choirs worldwide

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SUN IN THE FUN: Kansas City’s Cultural Summer Sizzles in 2011

Paul's Perspective

MY ACHIN’ HEART: Musical uses classic country songs to tell stories of heartbreak and courage

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SIZZLING CLASSICS: Summerfest offers chamber music to musically needy fans

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BIG AND BOLD: Bolender Center to forge new paths for the KC Ballet and its School

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GRABBING THE RING: San Francisco Opera presents fascinating production of Wagner milestone

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READY, SET, DANCE: KC Ballet inaugurates new $32 million Bolender Center to great fanfare

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IN REVIEW: Actors Theatre scores big with haunting Pinter classics

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A PILL FOR ALL SEASONS: KC Rep presents searing, funny, prize-winning family drama

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CENTER OF ATTENTION: As the world watches, Kauffman opens with wildly successful inaugural weekend

Paul's Perspective

Composer’s New Piece Honors Kansas City’s Beloved Fountains

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IN REVIEW: August: Osage County at KC Rep, Red at the Unicorn, and Emanuel Ax with the KC Symphony

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ICE, ICE BABY: Lyric’s Ambitions Take Company into new Territory

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AN AMERICAN BALLET: KCB Presents World Premiere of Ambitious New Piece

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THE BATTLE OVER TOM SAWYER: Ballet Continues Long Tradition of Controversy Over Mark Twain Classic

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Atha!

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IN REVIEW: Weekend Events include Accorda, KC Symphony and Bach’s WTC Book 2

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MAKING THE OLD NEW: Boston Festival brings Handel gem to Friends of Chamber Music series

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IN REVIEW: KC Rep presents Kander & Ebb classic with polish and ingenuity

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IN REVIEW: Boston Early Music Festival presents a Kansas City first, a fully authentic Baroque opera

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ICON OF DANCE: KC Ballet and Rainy Day Books cosponsor appearance by Jacques D’Amboise

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THE WORLD’S A STAGE: Unicorn presents courageous Pulitzer Prize-winning play

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‘FIGARO’ BACKSTAGE: Lyric production bids farewell to its home of four decades

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IN REVIEW: Pulitzer Prize-winning play receives sensitive rendering in Unicorn production

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PEERING INTO INFINITY: Ibsen classic gets smart, affectionate adaptation for ambitious KC Rep production

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MUSIC OR NOT, LET’S DANCE: Ballet performs three works with varying relationships to music

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Crib Note – Olivia Kathleen Creal

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Congratulations, Catherine & Steven!

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Chris Allen

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Kansas City Young Audiences – Name Dropping

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Jenkins! 

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Congratulations, Katherine & David!

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The Whole Person – Celebration Awards Luncheon

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