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Kansas City Young Audiences – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

Kansas City Young Audiences’ Benefit Concert for Arts Education was held on October 3rd at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Guests enjoyed a concert that featured Kristin Chenoweth, who performed with the Kansas City Symphony in Helzberg Hall. Judy and Jim Heeter were the honorary chairmen, and Chad Rau served as chairman.

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KCYA students surprised guests with a flash mob in the lobby of the Kauffman Center before the Concert.
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Students from Kansas City Public Schools in Kansas and Missouri were invited to attend the afternoon rehearsal. They enjoyed a special question and answer time with Kristin Chenoweth, featured performer.

Additional photos also featured in the November 14, 2015 issue of The Independent

 

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