The Muehlebach Tower at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the site for a beautiful Benefactor Party on November 21st for patrons of the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 58th annual gala, TheNutcracker Ball. Hosted by Julia Irene Dennie – Kauffman and The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation, the elegant cocktail party supported Kansas City Ballet.
Ian Spinks and Juliette Singer with Gigi and Gary RoseBrian McCallister, Lisa Hickok, and David Gray, Kansas City BalletNancy and Rich Becker with Kim LorenzBall Chairman Michele Hamlett-Weith with Pete Cashen and Julia Irene Dennie – Kauffman, hostMary Beth and Hank Hershey, Patrick and Wendy Melland, and Victoria and Kelvin HanesSuzanne Shank, Ball honorary chairman; Michele Hamlett-Weith, Ball chairman; and Julia Irene Dennie – Kauffman, hostVince Clark posed with Nicole and Myron Wang.Bill Weaver, Lorece Chanelle, Crystal O’Dea, Julia Malter, and Scott and Lindsay RamonPeggy Beal and Craig Sole
Featured in the January 10, 2026 issue of The Independent Photo credit: Mark McDonald
