One Park Place was the site for the Kansas City Ballet’s annual Season Launch Party. Angela and John Walker hosted the event, which was held on October 15th. Devon Carney and Jeffrey J. Bentley of Kansas City Ballet welcomed members of The Bolender Society. Afterward, everyone gathered at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for the world premiere of Lila York’s Celts, plus George Balanchine’s Serenade, and Edwaard Liang’s Wunderland. Other thrilling productions this season include The Nutcracker, Dracula, New Moves, and The Wizard of Oz.

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