Kansas City Ballet – Nutcracker Ball
Ann Dickinson is the honorary chairman, and Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley is serving as chairman of the Kansas City Ballet’s Nutcracker Ball at Union Station Kansas City. The December 4th event will feature cocktails, dinner and dancing to the Michael Beers Band. This year’s Ball will kick off the all new Nutcracker, featuring exciting choreography, beautiful costumes and enchanting scenery. The Ball is presented by the Kansas City Ballet Guild in support of Kansas City Ballet programs and scholarships.
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Ball Honorary Chairman Ann Dickinson and Ball Chairman Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley |
Also featured in the August 22, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton
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