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Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball 2024

Bringing magic to life is the wondrous result of the annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball, held on December 7th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Attendees, young and old, were enchanted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her friends. The fabulous activities included a performance by Kansas City Ballet School students, holiday crafting, face painting, an elegant luncheon, and a matinee performance of The Nutcracker. Proceeds support Kansas City Ballet School.

Oliver Till, Kansas City Ballet School; David Gray, Kansas City Ballet; and Kyra Gray
Kelsey, Kacie, and Callie Kimpin with Emma Kate Allen
Stephanie and Madeline Lumpkin
Kristin and Adele Osbern with Claire Brand
Emcee Daniela Leon addressed the audience. 

Featured in the January 25, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Mark McDonald

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