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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Fall Luncheon

The Kansas City Country Club was the site for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Fall Luncheon on September 12th. Karen Yungmeyer welcomed members to the lovely event, which was planned by Cindy Wurm, vice president social activities; and Melinda Petet and Susan Sands, hosts. The event featured a performance by the Second Company from the romantic ballet, Don Quixote, and remarks from David Gray, Devon Carney, and Christopher Ruud, all with Kansas City Ballet. Kansas City Ballet opened its season with Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland), which runs through October 20th. 

Kansas City Ballet Guild Releve members
Kansas City Ballet Second Company dancer, McKibben Needham  
Jordan Voth accompanied the Second Company performance from Don Quixote. 
Nutcracker Ball Chairmen Lynne and Carl Weilert addressed the guests.
David Gray, Kansas City Ballet; proudly displayed a gift from Guild President Karen Yungmeyer.

Featured in the October 19, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Kenny Johnson Photography

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