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People make it happen
From fund-raising events to volunteer meetings, many people come together to make the Kauffman Center a reality. View our albums to see who is getting involved. Follow the construction progress by visiting the Construction Photo Gallery.
The shared interests of two favorite causes blended together nicely for Ambassador Kathy Lindsey and 70 colleagues on Saturday morning, May 12, 2007. Kathy assembled a creative program which she hosted at the Kauffman Foundation and shared with her P.E.O. sisters. “There is so much synergy between P.E.O. goals and those of the Kauffman Center, I knew it was a perfect match.” P.E.O. (philanthropic education organization) is one of the pioneer societies for women, founded in 1869.
Ambassador shares Kauffman Center story with philanthropic women
The new downtown Bristol Seafood Grill celebrated their opening by honoring the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The Bristol hosted a special reception and dinner for supporters on Monday, February 25, the night before the restaurant formally opened.
Bristol Seafood Grill celebrates opening by honoring Kauffman Center
The summer began with a poolside cabaret hosted by donors Linda and Tom Beal on June 8, 2007. More than 70 current and future Kauffman Center supporters enjoyed cocktails and dinner interspersed with music by Frank Cherrito. He interrupted his string of Sinatra, Elvis and Dean Martin tunes to let Jane Chu tell everyone about the Kauffman Center. Finally the evening ended with everyone up on his or her feet, swaying to Neal Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.”
Donors Tom and Linda Beal entertain Kauffman Center supporters at a poolside cabaret
Members of the Marion Club held their spring reception May 22, 2007 at Webster House and used their gathering to learn about the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. More than 80 former employees of Marion Labs were greeted by Julia Irene Kauffman for a reception, and Ambassadors provided guided tours of the acoustical model, housed nearby. Jane Chu made a presentation and answered many questions.
Marion Club spring meeting at Webster House showcases the Kauffman Center
Ambassadors Anita and Gary Maltbia hosted an art gallery open house on June 28, 2007. More than 100 friends and family enjoyed a reception at the Robert Frazier Gallery at 3120 Troost. In addition to the art on display, guests enjoyed tunes of the Kansas City Youth Jazz Band. A short presentation about the Kauffman Center included words of support from Jane Chu and the two hosts.
Two Ambassadors host event at the Frazier Art Gallery
