The Jewel Ball Prelude Party
June 6th was the date for The Jewel Ball Prelude Party, which was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The festive event kicked off the 2019 Jewel Ball season. Peggy Lyons and Jeanne Sosland served as the Prelude Party co-chairmen.
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| Jewel Ball Vice Chairman Susie and Spence Heddens |
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| Jewel Ball Announcer Spence Heddens, Jewel Ball Drawer Mark Sachse, and Jewel Ball Announcer Dave Hall (out of camera range) Bill Aliber |
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| Bill Shackelford IV, Laura Hall, Jewel Ball Chairman Wendy Burcham, Bill Parkerson, Patricia O’Dell, and Carolyn Parkerson |
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| The Kansas City Symphony rehearsed with Maestro Michael Stern. |
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| The beautiful centerpiece from Trapp and Company |
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| Debutantes, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball, Escorts, and their parents enjoyed the reception. |
Also featured in the June 22, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credits: Wirken Photography and The Jewel Ball
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