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Park ICM – Stanislav & Friends Benefactor Party

Park ICM recently hosted a Benefactor Party for its fifth annual Stanislav & Friends benefit. Held at the rooftop ballroom of the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza, guests were treated to a performance by graduate student Ilya Shmukler, pianist. The event featured cocktails, delicious fare, and remarks from Honorary Chairmen Phyllis and Ronald Nolan and Shane Smeed, Park University. The festive occasion marked the beginning of a pre-gala celebratory week. 

Bryan and Jennifer Wampler, Edith and Benny Lee, and Angela and John Walker

 

Guests enjoyed a performance from Ilya Shmukler, Park ICM piano studio student.

 

Karen and Dr. John Yungmeyer

 

Leah and Louis Ridgway, Ronald Nolan, honorary chairman; and Mimi and Jim Lipari

 

Marlene and Terry Calaway

 

Scott and Robin Boswell with Debbie Starr

 

Shane Smeed, Park ICM; Michael and Marlys Haverty, and Benny Lee

 

Shane Smeed, Park ICM; and Angela Smeed with Phyllis and Ronald Nolan, honorary chairmen; and Julie and Vince Clark

 

Marilyn and Stephen Koshland

 

Steve and Dr. Evelina Swartzman

 

Marlene and Terry Calaway flanked Angela Smeed.

 

Melissa Ford with Carl and Lynne Weilert

 

Honorary Chairmen Phyllis and Ronald Nolan

 

Stan Fisher, Mara Cohara, Julie Clark, and John Starr

Featured in the April 20, 2024 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Kenny Johnson Photography

 

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