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SUMMARY:The Lyric Opera Circle - Lyric Opera Ball
DESCRIPTION:With a theme of “Classically Opera – A Black and White Ball\,” the elegant evening will include magnificent opera performances\, an exclusive silent auction\, an exquisite dinner\, and dancing to Lost Wax; Black tie is recommended.  \nLyric Opera Ball\n\n\nTo present the annual Lyric Opera Ball in fundraising support of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-lyric-opera-circle-lyric-opera-ball/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Flynn Pruch":MAILTO:flynn.lisa10@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Saint Luke's Foundation's The Heartland Gala
DESCRIPTION:A black-tie event honoring exceptional cardiovascular care at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute. Guests will enjoy delicious cuisine\, an exciting live auction and amazing entertainment. \n\n\nSaint Luke’s Foundation; We partner with donors to fund innovative healthcare solutions through charitable gifts for research\, education\, new technology\, and the pursuit of excellence in patient care. We strengthen and enhance the delivery of health care services that distinguish Saint Luke’s hospitals and programs in the Greater Kansas City area. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/saint-lukes-foundations-the-heartland-gala/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer McBratney":MAILTO:jmcbratney@saint-lukes.org
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SUMMARY:Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City's Spark of Hope Gala
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of live entertainment\, unique cocktails\, and elevated hors d’oeuvres\, along with silent and live auctions as we light the way for families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City. End the evening at our exclusive Spark After Dark after-party. \n\n\nRonald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City: To provide a home-away-from-home to families of seriously ill children and support to organizations that serve the needs of children. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-of-kansas-citys-spark-of-hope-gala/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Allison%C2%A0Malott at RMHCKC":MAILTO:amalott@rmhckc.org
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SUMMARY:Hope House's believe-illuminating hope
DESCRIPTION:believe-illuminating hope will feature live and silent auctions\, raffles\, inspiring stories\, gourmet food and drinks\, and the opportunity to come together in support of domestic violence survivors. Make an impact in the lives of those affected by domestic violence in our community. \n\n\nHope House; To break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person’s right to live a life free of abuse. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/hope-houses-believe-illuminating-hope/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Bri Otto":MAILTO:botto@hopehouse.net
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SUMMARY:Arthritis Foundation's Art for Arthritis
DESCRIPTION:Art for Arthritis pairs children with various forms of juvenile arthritis with local professional mentor artists to create beautiful works of art to be sold at the live auction. The event features a silent auction\, dinner\, and a celebration of arthritis warriors across Kansas City. \n\n\nArthritis Foundation: Boldly pursuing a cure for America’s number one cause of disability while championing the fight to conquer arthritis with life-changing science\, resources\, advocacy\, and community connections. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/arthritis-foundations-art-for-arthritis/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Brooke Hilst":MAILTO:bhilst@arthritis.org
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SUMMARY:KCUR 89.3's RadioActive: SpeakEasy
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a cocktail reception with open bar\, multi-course plated dinner\, live music and dancing\, and the satisfaction from knowing you are supporting non-profit\, local journalism that benefits our community! Special Guest: Ari Shapiro. \n\n\nKCUR 89.3: KCUR enriches communities in our region. We empower and connect people through journalism and entertainment that is freely accessible to all. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kcur-89-3s-radioactive-speakeasy/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Clarate Heckler":MAILTO:checkler@kcur.org
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2024 KCRep Gala
DESCRIPTION:KCRep celebrates its 60th anniversary with a 1960’s themed gala. Reminisce about six decades of KCRep history and enjoy dinner\, dancing\, a live auction\, and music performed by KCRep artists. \n\n\nKansas City Repertory Theatre; To inspire\, entertain\, and open minds by creating transformative theatre experiences for all. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-repertory-theatres-2024-kcrep-gala/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Steinacker at KCRep":MAILTO:nsteinacker@kcrep.org
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SUMMARY:Rose Brooks Center's Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret is an event to bring an entire community together to raise awareness about our mission. Join Event Chairs Michelle Emanuel Johnson and Jeff Johnson in your best cocktail attire for a cocktail hour\, sit down dinner\, and an epic musical guest. \n\n\nRose Brooks Center; To break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/rose-brooks-centers-cabaret/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Schmittling":MAILTO:kerrys@rosebrooks.org
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SUMMARY:Metropolitan Community College Foundation's MCC Chancellor's Martin Luther King\, Jr. Scholarship Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The MCC Chancellor’s Martin Luther King\, Jr. Scholarship Luncheon is a benefit held each winter in honor of Dr. King’s legacy. All proceeds raised during the event will support scholarships for students enrolling at MCC’s five locations. \n\n\nMetropolitan Community College Foundation: The MCC Foundation will be recognized as the premier educational foundation in the region\, cultivating people’s desires to learn and giving them the opportunity to be successful. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/metropolitan-community-college-foundations-mcc-chancellors-martin-luther-king-jr-scholarship-luncheon/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Billy Dunbar":MAILTO:billy.dunbar@mcckc.edu
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SUMMARY:Newhouse's Imagine a Day Gala
DESCRIPTION:Guests will enjoy a chef-inspired meal\, signature cocktails\, outstanding entertainment\, and live and silent auctions. The best part of the evening will be hearing Newhouse’s stories of survival and hope. \n\nNewhouse; The catalyst for survivors of domestic violence to rise through the impacts of trauma by providing an ecosystem of transformative services that lead to safety\, self-sufficiency\, and whole-person healing. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/newhouses-imagine-a-day-gala/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Stibbs":MAILTO:chriss@newhouseshelter.org
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