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

Paul's Perspective

TOP CLEF: Harriman presents local debut of refreshing new star

Art Scene

Rachel’s Reads – October 2019

RACHEL'S READS

The Dish with Ann – Poi-ō

THE DISH WITH ANN

The Victory Project – The Victory Gala and Sporting Invitational

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The Symphony League – Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party

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Shawnee Mission Education Foundation – Fall Breakfast

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Olathe Health Charitable Foundation – 19th Annual Golf Classic

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

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BOTAR – Royal Welcome

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Kick Off Party

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BARRE KC – KC Streetcar BARRE Crawl

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea

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In the Spotlight – Snow Ball

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Spotlight on Centurions – Michael Comer

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Lin!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The University of Kansas Health System – Treads & Threads

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The Belles of the American Royal – Presidents’ Tea

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

Art Scene

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

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Crib Note – Cooper Rau

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Spotlight on Centurions – Eric Munninghoff

I ON PHILANTHROPY

BOTAR – Parent Welcome

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BOTAR – Buffet 2019

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

Paul's Perspective

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Rise Rooftop Crawl

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Congratulations, Ellie and Jack!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

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

Art Scene

The Dish with Ann – Fox and Pearl

THE DISH WITH ANN

Rachel’s Reads – September 2019

RACHEL'S READS

2019 Class of Rising Stars Mark Mattison

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Sherlock!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart Beneficiaries

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Hope House – believe

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Crib Note – Lydia Clair Osmundsen

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Spotlight on Centurions – Jennifer Vitela

I ON PHILANTHROPY

BOTAR – Escort Mothers’ Coffee

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AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission – Golf Classic

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

Art Scene

Park University – A Night at the Helm

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Young Friends of Art – Mimosas & Mulligans

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Congratulations, Hayley & Chase!

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Publisher’s Note

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Toast to Olde Tymes – The Brookside Hotel

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Spotlight on Centurions – Chantell Garrett

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Children’s Mercy – Home for Little Heroes

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

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Summer Celebrations 2019

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

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

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Congratulations, Emily & Vince!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Off to College – Class of 2019

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Dish with Ann – Afterword Tavern & Shelves

THE DISH WITH ANN

Kansas City Zoo – 30th Annual Jazzoo

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Spotlight on Centurions – Christine Lara

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Crib Note – Peyton Bramanti Thompson

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Junior League KCMO – Holiday Mart 2019

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Congratulations, Abigail & Mark!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

MRIGlobal – 75th Anniversary Cocktail Reception

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BOTAR – Spring Meeting

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BACKSTAGE AND BEYOND: Best of Fall 2019

Paul's Perspective

Children’s Mercy – Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

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Congratulations, Jessica & Charles!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Alphapointe – C&C Group Alphapointe Pro Am

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KNOCK KNOCK: Theater companies embark on daring collaboration

Art Scene

Rachel’s Reads – August 2019

RACHEL'S READS

2019 Tie The Knot Cocktail Party

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The Whole Person – Carnival! Night of Independence Gala

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Crib Note – Benton Henry Blazar

SOCIAL CIRCLES

2019 Class of Rising Stars Ben McAnany

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Annual Recognition Luncheon

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Spotlight on Centurions – Drew Elliott

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Pickle Ball Fun

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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Stardust Gala

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Kids TLC – Open Pairings Party & Open Golf Tournament

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The Jewel Ball

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Congratulations, Eliza & Charles!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

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

Art Scene

Name Dropping – Symphony Ball

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Spotlight on Centurions – Dan Moye

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Kansas City Young Audiences – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Congratulations, Lauren & Eric!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Legacy Invitational

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The Jewel Ball – Gentlemen’s Serenade

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

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KCRep – 2019 Gala “The Cast Party”

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

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Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA

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Kansas City Ballet – The Bolender Society Cocktail Reception

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ArtsKC – Summer Arts Party

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Gloria Vanderbilt

Toast To Olde Tymes

Crib Note – Willa Linnea Porter

SOCIAL CIRCLES

2019 Class of Rising Stars Kathleen Johansen

I ON PHILANTHROPY

The Jewel Ball – Debutante Tea

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