Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon
December 12th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Luncheon at The American Restaurant. Guests enjoyed a festive afternoon, complete with sounds of the season as played on the piano, as well as a presentation by Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet.
Also featured in the February 8th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Larry F. Levenson
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Mary Beth Hershey, Bonne Illig, Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet; and Vicki Baxter |
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Penelope Vrooman, Susan Hidalgo and Pamela White |
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Susan Hidalgo, Jane Ellen Benson, Penelope Vrooman, and Martha Webster |
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Doris McLaughlin and Lou Thompson |
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