Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon
December 13th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Nutcracker Luncheon to honor Artistic Director William Whitener’s final season. Guests enjoyed entertainment by surprise guest, Marilyn Maye, and personal tributes by Vicki Baxter, Kimberly Cowen, Logan Pachciarz, Jason Pollen, Wil Rowland, and Wendy Powell.
Additional photos also featured in the January 26th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Larry F. Levenson
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