March 11th was the date for Stanislav & Friends, a benefit for Park University’s International Center for Music. The fourth annual event was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Debbie and John Starr were the honorary chairmen. A concert featured the talents of Park ICM faculty members, students, and alumni. Afterward, there was a dessert reception, with confections created by Executive Chef Laura Comer, Kauffman Center, at which guests and performers could mingle.
Benny and Edith Lee with Sue and Richard Looney
Colleen and Ihab Hassan
Dave and Carol Sindelar
Doug Coffin with Phyllis and Ron Nolan
Dr. Evelina Swartzman and Harrison Swartzman
George and Missy Guastello with Theresa and Dr. Brad Freilich
John and Angela Walker
John and Debbie Starr, honorary chairmen; with Angela and Shane Smeed, Park University
Julie and Vince Clark with Shane Smeed, Park University; and Angela Smeed
Rita Zhorov, Linda Beal, and Stanley Fisher
Robin and Scott Boswell
Stanislav Ioudenitch, Park ICM; performed with the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra.
Julie and Vince Clark
Suzanne Shank with Lisa Hickok, Park ICM
Terry and Marlene Calaway
Featured in the April 29, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Kenny Johnson and Park University
