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Heartland Men’s Chorus – Dinner of Note

Heartland Men’s Chorus’ Dinner of Note, “Babalu! Hot in Havana!” was held on October 22nd at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Jill and Don Hall, Jr. were the honorary chairmen, and Kimberlee Ried and Brian Larios were the co-chairmen. Proceeds support the Chorus to be able to perform music that promotes social justice and equality in a very entertaining way.

HMC DoN Brian &Leah
Leah Hopkins and Brian Williams took a self during the silent auction.
HMC DoN Lisa Hickok
Jill Hall and Lisa Merrill Hickok raised their hands as they danced to the music of Calle Vida.
HMC DoN Chairs
(Seated) Jill Hall, honorary chairman; and Kimberlee Ried, co-chairman (standing) Brian Larios, co-chairman; Dustin Cates, Heartland Men’s Chorus; and Don Hall, Jr., honorary chairman
HMC DoN Stuart & Christopher
Stuart Hinds and Christopher Leitch

Additional photos featured in the December 10, 2016 
Photo Credit: Susan McSpadden

 

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