The Symphony Ball – 2021 Benefactors’ Party
The Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party was held on September 9th at the beautiful home of Tennille and Jason Adkins. Guests enjoyed cocktails, delicious cuisine, and wonderful music from the Kansas City Symphony. The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Stardust,” was held on September 11th. Marylou Turner was the Ball honorary chairman, and Melanie Fenske served as Ball chairman.
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| Michael Henry and Marylou Turner, Ball honorary chairman |
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| Michael Fields, Julia Irene Kauffman, and Vince and Julie Clark |
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| Bobbi Bash, Kit Smith, and Emilia Barksdale |
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| Kansas City Symphony Musicians Minhye Choi, Kristi Velicer, Meredith McCook, and Jenifer Houck performed for the guests. |
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| Ball Publicity Committee Members: Lisa Sirridge, Sherry Love, Deanna Diebolt, Lora Smith, Jan-Marie Kroh, Jenny Manka, and Barbara Spilker |
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| Jason and Tennille Adkins, hosts |
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| Maestro Michael Stern, Kansas City Symphony |
Also featured in the October 16, 2021 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald
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