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The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place – Brews & BBQ

March 24th was the date for the fourth annual Brews & BBQ, hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place. Guests enjoyed delicious bites from Jack Stack Barbecue and Boulevard Beer.

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Mary Jean Schrader, Laurence Leavy, “The Marlins Man,” Ellie Heddens, and Katherine Lee
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Danielle Michaels, Kevin Ezerski, Kelsey Martin, Maria Johnson, and Colleen Rowley
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Kyle Waggoner, Peggy Waggoner, Julie and Dennis Wellner, and Emily Wellner

Additional photos featured in the April 16, 2016 issue and on The Insider

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Rose Brooks Center – 37th annual Cabaret

Rose Brooks Center held its 37th annual Cabaret on February 25th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Michelle Emanuel Johnson and Jeff Johnson were the event chairs. Guests enjoyed a special…

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – ROMANtic Revels

ROMANtic Revels featured a Roman theme this year, complete with a sword fight scene by HASF actors in appropriate garb, bringing a taste of Julius Caesar to the evening! The…