Paint the Town
Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Paint the Town will be a lively South American fete on September 21st at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The event will be held poolside and overlook the Plaza Art Fair for the fifth year. Brazil Academy members will perform and guests will enjoy three bands during the evening, beginning with Bossa Nova, followed by Brazilian jazz and ending with a Samba ensemble. Five visual artists will also be creating wonderful pieces during the event. Proceeds will benefit the programs at Saint Luke’s Hospital.
Also featured in the September 7th issue of The Independent
Photo Credits: Raye Jackson Photography and Giuliano Mingucci
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| Samba band Brasil Cultura, featured performers |
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| Capoeira dancers from Brazil Academy, featured performers | Samba dancers from Brazil Academy, featured performers |
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| Shay Estes, featured performer |
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