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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.



 

 John and Mary Edgar, Joan and Mark Braswell, and Pam and Dr. Bob Bruce

 

Lora Smith, Kit Smith, Sherry Love and Mike Hunter, and Deb and Steve DeBusk

 

Richard Durwood, Jan Durwood, Janet and Steve Ogden, and Abby Wendel

 

Amy and David Embry with Myron and Nicole Wang

 

Dean Leonida, Mary Leonida, Paul Nolle, Ellen Kratzer, and Jim LeRose

 

 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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