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The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park

The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s 17th annual Stems: A Garden Soirée was held at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. More than 1,200 guests strolled the beautiful grounds and savored gourmet fare and drinks from local establishments. Partygoers enjoyed live music and entertainment, including a fine art exhibit, tarot readings, balloon artistry, caricature drawings, and a fireworks display. Proceeds support the continued growth and development of Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and city art installations.

Kay Martin and Marga Spangler, Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park board member
Sushma Lueder and Liz Bui
Montoya and Isaac LeRite
Maleea and Dan Vater with Vicki Lilly, Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park
Gene Ann and David Newcomer
Ryan Anderson, Angie Mutti, Paul and Marilyn Lyons, and Terri and Ben Thompson
Gooch Denice, Jim and Ann Kleikamp, Sue Denice, and Ellen and Mike Murphy
Lionel Colon and Michele Jean-Francois
Steve Hewlett and Karen Reimer
Alex Harling, Hayley McMullen, and Meredith and Doug Harling

Featured in the September 7, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: threethree photography

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