Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – INSPIRE Benefit
March 4th was the date for Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s INSPIRE Benefit. Lindsey Heinz and Tim McCoy served as the co-chairmen. The annual event featured an evocative performance by world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College, followed by drinks, dancing and access to the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art Galleries.
Allan S. Gray II, Hilda Fuentes, Priscilla Simpson, and Richard Hudson |
Bunni Copaken, Mollie Alexander and Marissa Wolf |
Co-chairmen Tim McCoy and Lindsey Heinz |
Honorary Co-chairmen Bill and Christy Gautreaux and Gary and Debby Ballard |
Anne Lambert Johnson, KCFAA board member; and Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater |
Lisa and Jim Klein |
Marshall Miller and Kathleen Kilway |
Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley and Brian Williams |
UMKC Chancellor Leo Morton and Gary Ballard, honorary co-chairman |
Julie and Vince Clark with Maria Maffry |
Additional photos featured in the April 1, 2017 issue
Photo Credit: Rivas Photography
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