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Congratulations, Alexis and Nick!

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Human Relations Dinner – Henry Bloch

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Kansas City Art Institute – Patron Preview

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The Lyric Opera Circle

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Powell Gardens – Fifth annual Under a Harvest Moon

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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Fall Luncheon

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The REACH Healthcare Foundation – A Decade of REACH

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Women’s Foundation – 21st Annual Luncheon

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – The Gathering

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GLORY BE: Trumpeter, composer, visionary brings magnum opus to the Harriman-Jewell Series

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WELCOME BACK: Dance company returns in fine form after eight-year pause

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RING OF FIRE: In anticipation of her third Harriman-Jewell appearance, soprano looks to shining future

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CONTAINING THE FIRE: Violinist continues to establish his place in the string firmament

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Spotlight on Centurions – William Sosna

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William Jewell College – Opening Convocation Ceremony

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Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

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The University of Kansas Hospital – 12th Annual Treads & Threads

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In the Spotlight – James B. Nutter, Sr.

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2013 Community Ball and Cotillion

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Jennifer and Chuck Laue

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In the Spotlight – Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas

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WIN for KC Youth Advisory Board

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The Lyric Opera Circle – Annual Fall Luncheon

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Brookside Mothers’ Association – One Last Margarita Party

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Congratulations Emily and Gallagher!

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Congratulations, Melissa & Casey!

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Women’s Foundation – 21st Annual Grants Awards Luncheon

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Renovation Sensation – Patrons’ Party

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Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City – Race for the Cure

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Belles of the American Royal – Royal Welcome

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EMBRACEMENT OF RICHES: Ballet’s ‘state-of-the-company’ season-opener offers rewards

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SUM OF PARTS: Choreographer creates freedom, innovation from a wide range of life experiences

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IN REVIEW: Pianist opens Friends season with enigmatic blend of expression and head-scratching

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Friends of the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC

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The NAIA Foundation Luncheon

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MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jeremy Hegle 

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In the Spotlight – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

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Congratulations, Allison & Jake!

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Jackson County CASA – 8th Annual Carnival for CASA

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – The Boo Ball

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Catholic Charities of Kansas City – St. Joseph – A Celebration of Hope

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Congratulations, Brooke & Dane!

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Rose Brooks Center – Casino and Auction Night

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In the Spotlight – The Salvation Army

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Brian Ellefson

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63rd Annual Community Ball and Cotillion

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Synergy Services – Patrons’ Party

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City – Red Shoe Shindig

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The American Heart Association – Charlie and Kathy Koehler Charity Auction & Golf Tournament

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Crib Note – Alice Ayr Beardsley

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THREE LONELY SAILORS, A LOCAL PHENOM AND A DANCE LEGACY REBORN: Our picks for the performing-arts highlights of fall 2013

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FAMILY TIES: Eternal ‘clash of clans’ shines in Lyric’s polished, beautifully sung production

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The WIN for KC – Youth Advisory Board

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Boo Ball

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The Women’s Foundation – 14th Annual Golf Classic

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The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri

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The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – All Dressed Up

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Vacation Vignette

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St. Teresa’s Academy – You Are A Shining Star

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Kansas City Tip-Off Event

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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Hummer!

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Medical Missions Foundation – Jeff Montgomery Golf Classic

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Erin Brower

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In the Spotlight – Crescendo

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Saint Luke’s Hospice House – Opening Ceremonies

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Sheffield Place – Off the Wall

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30th Annual Hollywood Holiday Gala

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VENUS IN BLUE JEANS (WELL, BLACK LINGERIE): Unicorn offers choice one-acter for season opener

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BOY II MAN: Pianist remains rooted in classical soil while blossoming in new and intriguing ways

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O WILLIAM, WHEREFORE ART THOU: Lyric production of Bellini rarity sports stellar cast, native daughter

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Congratulations, Stacy and Lawrence!

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Lauren McCarthy

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WIN for KC – Triathlon

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Paint the Town

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In the Spotlight – Susan and Jon Cassat

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Renovation Sensation

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Picow!

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Congratulations Bella & Glint!

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart Happenings

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THE REAL AMERICAN DREAM: Actors Theatre presents dark drama of love and addiction

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THE PLAY’S THE THING: Dual loves of theater, finance, motivate Rep’s new executive director

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Summer Celebrations

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Summer Celebrations

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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Raab!

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Kemper Gala! All Dressed Up

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Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics – Big Slick Weekend

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Cheers for Challenger

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Young Friends of Art – Summer White Party

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Jenn Hull

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In the Spotlight – Paint the Town

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AIDS Walk Kansas City – Party with a Purpose

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In the Spotlight – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

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In the Spotlight – Nutcracker Ball

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The Vitae Foundation – Pro-Life Golf Classic

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Sheffield Place – Pictures of Hope Program

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2013 KidsTLC Open

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SUMMER CELEBRATIONS

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Holiday Mart 2013

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Ambassadors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

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