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JUST BENEATH THE SURFACE: Actors Theatre production of Inge classic entices with slow boil

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OPERA LEANS FORWARD: Lyric general director assesses first year on the job, looks to bright future

Art Scene

Tails of Our Town – Cooper Fate Sansale

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Brent Thompson

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In the Spotlight – Tablescapes Luncheon

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – Benefit 2013

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Congratulations Caroline and Anthony!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Kansas City Art Institute – Art of the Car Concours

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Congratulations, Shana and Thomas!

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In the Spotlight – Crescendo

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The Family Conservancy – Charity Bingo Night

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Off to College – Class of 2013

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Holiday Mart

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The Kansas City Club – Murder Most Foul

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Congratulations Lauren and Steven!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Sportsfest

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IN REVIEW: A boxer, a stellar string quartet and a slice of Summerfest

In Review

ADDICTED TO LOVE, AND OTHER THINGS: Actors Theatre presents contrasting milestones of American drama

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Marissa Schaffner

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The Kansas City Club – Gatsby Night

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The Whole Person – Celebration Awards Luncheon

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In the Spotlight – Spofford’s Butterfly Gala

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Julia Poe

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Jewel Ball Party – Gatsby Casino Party

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Jewel Ball Chairman – Margaret Hall Pence

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Jewel Ball Party – Gourmet Cuisine

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Harvesters – Chef’s Classic

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Metzler!

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Spotlight on Centurions – Megan Hunter

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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

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Big Slick Celebrity Poker Tournament & Party

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Off to College – Class of 2013

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Spofford – Trivia Night

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The Kansas City Art Institute – 2013 Art and Design Auction

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In the Spotlight – Janice Fischer

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The University of Kansas Hospital – Hall of Fame

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jennifer Kraenzle

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Paul Brooks

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First Call – Message in a Bottle 

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The Belles of the American Royal – Kim Manka Mann

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The Kansas City Club – Kansas City Conversations

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Jewel Ball – Debutante Tea

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Harriman-Jewell Series – Arias and Encores

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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Anderson! 

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Dig In, KC!

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Powell Gardens – Under a Harvest Moon

I ON PHILANTHROPY

WIN for KC – Camp WIN

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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS IN REVIEW

In Review

FuzzyFotosKC

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Kids’ Jazzoo

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The Jewel Ball – Prelude Party

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Pendleton!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri – G2 Green Gala

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Spotlight on Centurions – Dr. Leslie Fields

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Cheers to Volunteers – Janet Curran

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In the Spotlight – Symphony Ball

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Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – Spring Luncheon

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Newhouse Shelter – Inspired Celebrations: Eating, Drinking and Decorating for the Creative Host

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Off to College – Class of 2013

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Hallbrook Country Club – Silver Anniversary

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Hats Off to Mothers

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Loren!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Friends Forever

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Man & Woman of the Year

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KidsTLC – Pour For More

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FOCUS ON: KC BALLET ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DEVON CARNEY

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A TIME FOR DANCE: New festival offers lesser-known rep, puts restless dancers to work

Art Scene

IN REVIEW: A violinist, a chorus, a symphony and the “Goldbergs” offer delights

In Review

GET UP AND GO: Our Summer Guide to KC Performing-Arts Highlights

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In the Spotlight – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon

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Crib Note – Jack Grant Stingley

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Ben and Betty Zarda Family – Annual Golf Classic

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Cabot Westside Medical and Dental Center – Cinco de Cabot

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Crib Note – Jeremy Robert Starr

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Project 39 – Mother of All Happy Hours

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The WIN for KC Triathlon

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In the Spotlight – Becky and Brett Gordon

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Art Bra KC

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Congratulations, Laura & Jesse!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Kansas City Club – Trivia Night

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Crib Note – Leo Charles Boudreau

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Cheers to Volunteers! – Shannon Morford

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City – Red Shoe Shindig

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Pathway to Hope – Ninth Annual Golf Tournament

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Crib Note – Robert Joseph Tagliaferro

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Hope House – second annual Margarita Ball

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Dot to Dot

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Congratulations, Claire & Bradley! 

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Spotlight on Centurions – Kristen Cillessen

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Milburn Country Club – Clubhouse Grand Opening Gala

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The KU Advancement Board – Annual Meeting

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Congratulations, Anne & Peter!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

WIN for KC Triathlon

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The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Centennial Celebration

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Crib Note – Henry Patrick Sullivan

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Art of the Car Concours

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Rockhurst High School – Spectacular Auction

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Kansas City Art Institute – Art and Design Auction Patron’s Party

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