In the Spotlight – Nutcracker Ball
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On December 6th, the Kansas City Ballet Guild will host its 46th annual event in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. The newly-named Nutcracker Ball will feature cocktails, dinner and dancing. Susan Bubb and Megan Bubb Cribb are serving as the co-chairmen. Proceeds will benefit the Kansas City Ballet and the Kansas City Ballet School.
Also featured in the May 18th issue
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton
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