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2026 Rising Star Tahir Atwater

2026 Issues

Lyric Opera Ball Benefactor Party

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Paul’s Summer Spotlight

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MUSIC TO MARRY BY: Readers recount magical moments

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Living The High Vibe Life

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Congratulations, Maggie and Conor!

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Weddings That Give Back

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Congratulations on your engagement, Genevieve and Mikey!

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Rachel’s Reads – Rewriting the Bridal Narrative

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THREADS OF LOVE: Couple builds wedding from their own lives 

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Congratulations, Margaret and James!

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Captured Perfection

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Wedding Etiquette And Tradition: Then, Now, And Always

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Suit Up With Slabotsky’s Fine Menswear And Tailoring

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Congratulations, Katie and Will!

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Congratulations on your engagement, Caroline and Jacob!

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SPARE A DIME: Lyric engages veteran director for American classic

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The Soroptimist Club of Kansas City, Missouri

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Pam Kramer and KC2026: A Labor of Love

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Children’s Mercy – Red Hot Night 2026

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Crib Note – Patton

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Congratulations On Your Engagement, Chloie and Hutch!

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2026 Paw Print Issue

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Congratulations On Your Engagement, Tyler & Nick!

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Benedictine College – Scholarship Ball 2026

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VIOLIN VANGUARD: Stefan Jackiw flies at the top of the string world 

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Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers Honoree Alumnae Event

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HALO – “Defying the Odds”: A HALO Art Auction Benefiting Homeless Youth

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Rachel’s Reads – Recent Poetry

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All Buttoned Up

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WellSky Foundation – Under the Stars

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Kansas City Ballet – A Musical Evening With Ramona: Hershy Kisses!

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Notre Dame de Sion – 40th Annual Gala, “Bronze and Brilliance”

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MOCSA – 32nd Annual Community Luncheon

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Congratulations On Your Engagement, Morgan & Kurt!

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Xi Wang: A composer’s view

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THE DARING DOZEN: 12 women whose music you will love exploring

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TIRED OF WAITING: Women composers are making the changes they want to see

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Women’s Profile – Julie McCaw

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Women’s Profile – Dr. Shelley Cooper

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Women’s Profile – Doreen Jokerst

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Liz Craft And Sarah Fain Are… Happier In Hollywood!

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Stepping Up To The Plate: The KC Diamonds Make Their Debut

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Rachel’s Reads – Women Who Changed The Literary Canon

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Congratulations, Keeley & Charlie!

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Kathy Nelson: “It’s Never No… It’s Just Not Yet”

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Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Romantic Revels 2026

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From Crafts To Couture

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Made In KC Is Exactly What It Says!

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Rachel’s Reads – Hidden Gems

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Health Partnership Clinic – Snowflake Streak 2026

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Congratulations On Your Engagement, Regan & Joe!

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Lyric Opera Circle – Invitation Stuffing for Lyric Opera Ball

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WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS: KC Ballet celebrates the best of American dance

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2026 Class of Rising Stars

February 21, 2026

The Independent’s Top Ten Events of 2025

February 21, 2026

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Hannah & Nate!

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UMKC Friends of the Conservatory – Crescendo

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The Independent’s 2026 Top Ten Party

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CANON FODDER: Hamilton on tour is still hip, still hopping 

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Congratulations, Madison & Pack!

February 21, 2026

Spire Chamber Ensemble – Voices InSpire 2026

February 21, 2026

Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry Kickoff 2026

February 21, 2026

Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Holiday Luncheon 2026

February 21, 2026

TEA FOR FOUR: Local string quartet with deep roots retains its life-affirming spirit 

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – The 52nd Annual Snow Ball 2026

February 21, 2026

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon

February 21, 2026

Congratulations On Your Engagement, MacKenzie & Pieter!

February 21, 2026

Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Community Ball 2025

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REVIEW: New KU string ensemble releases debut recording

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JOY OF MUSIC: Conductor’s kinetic energy sparks KU ensembles

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READY TO FLY: Black Rep finds a permanent venue at last, and it is a beaut 

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How A Local Partnership Is Preserving Black Kansas City History

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Rachel’s Reads – Anti-Valentine’s Day Reads

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Lyric Opera Circle – Holiday Luncheon

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Congratulations, Haley & Bryce!

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Westport Garden Club – 75th Anniversary Celebration

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Village Keepers: From Having Them To Being One

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Congratulations On Your Engagement, Sophia & Luke!

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Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Benefactor Party

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JOYFUL HOMECOMING: Kansas City dancer returns as celebrated choreographer 

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The Fireside Committee of The Kansas City Art Institute – Midnight in Paris Gala

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Child Protection Center – Holidays in Crestwood

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Symphony League of Kansas City – Holiday Lunch 2026

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – Parish Initiatives

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Community Chronicles: Angela Cervantes

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Kansas City Ballet – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball 2026

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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – The Nutcracker Ball 2026

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Congratulations On Your Engagement, Anna & Kevin!

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Most Wanted Auction 2026

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Curated Collection: Wellness

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Rachel’s Reads – Rekindle Your Inspiration

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THE NAMES HE GAVE ME: Lyric’s heartbreaking ‘Butterfly’ confronts controversial themes

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PAUL’S SPRING SPOTLIGHT 

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball Benefactor Party

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Newhouse – Imagine A Day Gala

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Community Chronicles: Friendship Inn

2025 Issues

Rising Star: Stef Seger

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Sheffield Place’s Off the Wall 2025

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Congratulations, Kati & Brett!

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