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Kansas City Ballet – Season Launch Party

One Park Place was the site for the Kansas City Ballet’s annual Season Launch Party. Angela and John Walker hosted the event, which was held on October 15th. Devon Carney and Jeffrey J. Bentley of Kansas City Ballet welcomed members of The Bolender Society. Afterward, everyone gathered at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for the world premiere of Lila York’s Celts, plus George Balanchine’s Serenade, and Edwaard Liang’s Wunderland. Other thrilling productions this season include The Nutcracker, Dracula, New Moves, and The Wizard of Oz.

Mary and Dr. John Hunkeler

 

Wayne Strickland with Aviva Ajmera

 

Marisa DeEtte Whiteman, Kansas City Ballet

 

Kathy and Andy Anderson

 

Angela Walker, host

Read more from the December 11, 2021 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Brian Rice

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