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IN REVIEW: Ballet opens season with recent works and new ‘Carmina’

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TOP CLEF: Harriman presents local debut of refreshing new star

Rachel’s Reads – October 2019

The Dish with Ann – Poi-ō

THE DISH WITH ANN

The Victory Project – The Victory Gala and Sporting Invitational

The Symphony League – Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party

Shawnee Mission Education Foundation – Fall Breakfast

Olathe Health Charitable Foundation – 19th Annual Golf Classic

The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Mothers’ Tea

BOTAR – Royal Welcome

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Kick Off Party

BARRE KC – KC Streetcar BARRE Crawl

Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea

In the Spotlight – Snow Ball

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Spotlight on Centurions – Michael Comer

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Lin!

The University of Kansas Health System – Treads & Threads

The Belles of the American Royal – Presidents’ Tea

ONE GIANT LEAP: Symphony opens season with world premiere commemorating American milestone

2019 Directors of Philanthropy

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Toast to Olde Tymes – Tillie Heyle

Toast To Olde Tymes

2019 Class of Rising Stars Caitlin O’Byrne Waters

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MOCSA – Night Out with MOCSA

Crib Note – Cooper Rau

Spotlight on Centurions – Eric Munninghoff

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BOTAR – Parent Welcome

BOTAR – Buffet 2019

REVIEW: Lyric’s wittily absurd ‘Abduction’ rides on fine performances

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Rise Rooftop Crawl

Congratulations, Ellie and Jack!

Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

RIGHT HERE, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: New Dance Partners builds bridges of innovation

The Dish with Ann – Fox and Pearl

THE DISH WITH ANN

Rachel’s Reads – September 2019

2019 Class of Rising Stars Mark Mattison

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Sherlock!

Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart Beneficiaries

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Hope House – believe

Crib Note – Lydia Clair Osmundsen

Spotlight on Centurions – Jennifer Vitela

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BOTAR – Escort Mothers’ Coffee

AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission – Golf Classic

THREE, BY THREE: New companies join the Lyric Opera in presenting audience-friendly fare

Park University – A Night at the Helm

Young Friends of Art – Mimosas & Mulligans

Congratulations, Hayley & Chase!

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Toast to Olde Tymes – The Brookside Hotel

Spotlight on Centurions – Chantell Garrett

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Children’s Mercy – Home for Little Heroes

Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart 2019 Special Events Chairman

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan!

Summer Celebrations 2019

The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soirée

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Congratulations, Emily & Vince!

Off to College – Class of 2019

The Dish with Ann – Afterword Tavern & Shelves

THE DISH WITH ANN

Kansas City Zoo – 30th Annual Jazzoo

Spotlight on Centurions – Christine Lara

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Crib Note – Peyton Bramanti Thompson

Junior League KCMO – Holiday Mart 2019

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Congratulations, Abigail & Mark!

MRIGlobal – 75th Anniversary Cocktail Reception

BOTAR – Spring Meeting

BACKSTAGE AND BEYOND: Best of Fall 2019

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Children’s Mercy – Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

Congratulations, Jessica & Charles!

Alphapointe – C&C Group Alphapointe Pro Am

KNOCK KNOCK: Theater companies embark on daring collaboration

Rachel’s Reads – August 2019

2019 Tie The Knot Cocktail Party

The Whole Person – Carnival! Night of Independence Gala

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Crib Note – Benton Henry Blazar

2019 Class of Rising Stars Ben McAnany

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Annual Recognition Luncheon

Spotlight on Centurions – Drew Elliott

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Pickle Ball Fun

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Stardust Gala

Kids TLC – Open Pairings Party & Open Golf Tournament

The Jewel Ball

Congratulations, Eliza & Charles!

SOUL OF THE CELLO: Cathedral series begins with that warmest of instruments

Name Dropping – Symphony Ball

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Spotlight on Centurions – Dan Moye

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Kansas City Young Audiences – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

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Congratulations, Lauren & Eric!

Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Legacy Invitational

The Jewel Ball – Gentlemen’s Serenade

Folly Theater – Eat, Drink & Be Jolly for the Folly!

KCRep – 2019 Gala “The Cast Party”

The University of Kansas Health System – Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration

Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA

Kansas City Ballet – The Bolender Society Cocktail Reception

ArtsKC – Summer Arts Party

Toast To Olde Tymes – Gloria Vanderbilt

Toast To Olde Tymes

Crib Note – Willa Linnea Porter

2019 Class of Rising Stars Kathleen Johansen

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The Jewel Ball – Debutante Tea