Symphony Ball – Stardust
On March 11th, members of the Symphony Ball Committee gathered at Kate Banks’ lovely home to celebrate the revealing of the plans for this year’s Symphony Ball, “Stardust.” Melanie Fenske is serving as the Ball chairman. The September 12th event will be held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
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Kate Banks, host; Lyn Buckley, and Tricia Scott |
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Amy Volini, Amy Embry, Katherine Schorgl, Mary Leonida, and Elaine Mann |
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Pam Bruce, Symphony League president; Melanie Fenske, Ball chairman; and Kate Banks, host |
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Barbara Spilker, Barbara Haviland, and Linda Stevens |
Additional photos featured in the June 13, 2020 issue of The Independent
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