The Symphony League – Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party
The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party was held on September 4th at the beautiful home of Kurt Knapstein. Tricia Scott served as chairman of the event. Ball Honorary Chairmen Rita and Lamar Hunt, Jr. thanked the more than 200 guests for their support of the Kansas City Symphony. The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “The Firebird Ball,” was held on September 7th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Mary Leonida served as the chairman.
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| John and Mary Edgar, Joan and Mark Braswell, and Pam and Dr. Bob Bruce |
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| Lora Smith, Kit Smith, Sherry Love and Mike Hunter, and Deb and Steve DeBusk |
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| Richard Durwood, Jan Durwood, Janet and Steve Ogden, and Abby Wendel |
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| Amy and David Embry with Myron and Nicole Wang |
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| Dean Leonida, Mary Leonida, Paul Nolle, Ellen Kratzer, and Jim LeRose |
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| Shelly and Steve Campbell with Tempe and Andrew Elsberry |
Additional photos featured in the October 12, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton
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