The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soirée
June 22nd was the date for The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soirée, which was held at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Bo and Bill Stueck were the honorary chairmen. Proceeds support the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and the city’s public art master plan.
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Nancy and Jim Holland |
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Funk Syndicate performed for the guests. |
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Kate Pettijohn, Pat Blanchat, Justin Onwiler, Carlos Corredor, and Mike Hopson |
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Rick Morris and Karen Veverka |
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Ann and Bob Regnier |
Additional photos featured in the August 31, 2019 issue of The Independent
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