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DEAR FRIENDS,

Welcome you to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. It is truly exciting to celebrate the Kauffman Center’s fifth anniversary with you. Since grand opening in 2011, more than 2 million people have attended 1,500 performances offered on our stages. While those numbers alone are impressive, the range of artistic offerings on our stages has been truly dazzling: from opera to ballet, symphonic music to jazz, musical theater to organ concerts, spoken word to hip hop and much, much more. Kansas City audiences have been able to choose from an incredible array of artistic talent, types, and traditions. Through this depth of opportunities, the Kauffman Center has stayed true to its vision to enrich the lives of everyone in our community through extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences To say that we couldn’t have done this without you is an understatement. Thousands of people in our community not only stepped forward to help build this remarkable venue, but they have returned again and again to purchase tickets, make charitable contributions, join our membership organizations and volunteer. It is a tribute to you and our generous community that the arts in Kansas City–and at the Kauffman Center– are so very vibrant. The Board of Directors of the Kauffman Center joins me in thanking you for your most generous and consistent support.

Julia Irene Kauffman Chairman of the Board Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

KAUFFMAN CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ms. Julia Irene Kauffman, Chairman Mrs. Shirley B. Helzberg Mr. David C. Lady, Vice Chairman Mrs. Janice C. Kreamer The Honorable Peggy Dunn Mr. Louis W. Smith

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Celebrating our fifth anniversary

2 million 210,000+ people have attended a students have experienced performance or event school matinees on our stages

108,000+ 2,000 young people have been volunteers have helped provide provided transportation a memorable experience for funding through the patrons contributing 225,000 Kauffman Center’s Open hours of their time, creating a Doors program cost savings of $5,100,000

50+ 100+ states and several arts organizations have countries have been performed on our stages, in represented by visitors addition to our outstanding to the Kauffman Center resident companies, the Kansas City Ballet, the Kansas City Symphony and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City

The Kauff man Center for the Performing Arts is a non-profi t 501(c)(3) organization. Thanks to generous donations from individual community members, we off er outstanding programming and support the excellent work of our resident companies. To learn how you can support this eff ort, visit kauff mancenter.org/support.

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www.KAUFFMANCENTER.org BLACK VIOLIN

Kev Marcus

www.KAUFFMANCENTER.org BLACK VIOLIN

Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin) first met in Ft. Lauderdale and began

playing music together at the Dillard High School of the Performing Arts. They

became inspired to blend the classical techniques they learned during the day

with the hip-hop albums they were listening to at night. After college, Wil B. and

Kev reconvened and focused on developing an act covering hip-hop songs on

their instruments, creating BLACK VIOLIN. Two years after submitting a tape to

Showtime at the Apollo, they were invited to appear on the show – which they

won, and kept winning.

Using the momentum from Showtime at the Apollo, BLACK VIOLIN began

writing extensively and performing with extremely notable artists, including

Alicia Keys, Lil’ Wayne, Aerosmith, and more. The group tours heavily,

performing almost 200 shows a year, and has released three successful albums.

Their critically-acclaimed major label debut, Stereotypes, incorporates their many

musical influences from classical, R&B, soul, rock, and beyond. The pair creates

a distinctive, peerless sound that continues to resonate with a broad variety

of music lovers.

www.KAUFFMANCENTER.org Wil B. and Kev’s current Unity Tour focuses heavily on educational outreach and seeks to connect students and people of all ages, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds through music. At their performances, BLACK VIOLIN encourages the audience to pursue their dreams despite the labels or stereotypes that stand in the way. In the past year, the duo has performed for more than 100,000 students across the US and Europe and recently partnered with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) to expand their impact as advocates for music education.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was pleased to host BLACK VIOLIN for a student matinee on November 17th, 2016 with approximately 1,500 students in attendance. More than 25 Kansas City area schools brought K-12 students to enjoy

BLACK VIOLIN’s inspiring sound and meaningful message for the next generation of classical music enthusiasts.

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www.KAUFFMANCENTER.org Recognizing Our Special Kauffman Center Donors

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts offers appreciation to the following generous donors who have made cumulative gifts or pledges of $10,000 or more between July 1, 2015 and Ocgtober 24, 2016. A complete list of our supporters and partners is included on the following pages.

PLATINUM GOLD Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation Evelyn Craft Belger & C. Richard Belger/ Melinda & Tom Beal Belger Cartage Service, Inc. David T. Beals III Charitable Trust Abe & Ana Bogard Memorial Trust Mr. & Mrs. Herbert C. Buchbinder Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation - Capitol Federal Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Schultz DST Systems, Inc. JE Dunn Hall Family Foundation David & Demi Kiersznowski/DEMDACO Mr. & Mrs. Barnett C. Helzberg Jr. Frank and Margaret G. McGee Fund Lisa Merrill Hickok National Endowment for the Arts Julia Irene Kauffman Donor Advised Fund Joe & Susan Sims Tom & Jan Kreamer Rick & Betsey Solberg Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust, John H Mize Jr. Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation and Bank of America, Trustees Tom & Judi Pease McEvoy Ford & Christine Maurer SILVER James B. Nutter & Company Amigoni Urban Winery I.A. O’Shaughnessy/Wysong Family Foundations Black Community Fund Sue Ann Peterson Paul & Bunni Copaken Charlotte & Bob Ronan Deluxe Corporation Sarah & Landon Rowland Fike Corporation John & Marny Sherman Richard I. Galamba Louis & Sharon Smith Harry Portman Charitable Trust Soave Automotive Group UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts - Henderson Engineers, Inc. Commerce Bank, Trustee KCP&L Teresa & Tom Walsh Family Foundation Kirk Foundation Lathrop & Gage, LLP Mark One Electric Company Missouri Arts Council NuWin Enterprises Laura Robinson Theater League Thomas & Sally Wood Family Foundation Tradebot Systems, Inc. Russell & Deborah Welsh

KAUFFMAN CENTER for the Performing Arts Kauffman Center

Become a Member Align your company with Kansas City’s premier performing arts center and receive year-round business development opportunities, recognition and hospitality benefits.

An Evening with Dayton Moore, January 21, 2016 Grow Your Pictured: Dayton Moore, General Manager, Kansas City Royals Business & David Wiseman, Executive VP of Finance for Fike Corporation. Choose a membership level that works for your company. Benefits include:

• Tickets to Kauffman Center events and performances • Free and discounted venue rentals • Brand exposure and marketing Support Your Business • Use membership benefits as rewards or incentives for employees • Invite employees to unique Kauffman Center special events Be a Good Community Partner Demonstrate corporate citizenship by supporting Kansas City’s iconic community asset.

For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/business or contact Janet Mark, Senior Director of Development at 816-994-7235 or [email protected]

www.KAUFFMANCENTER.org Recognizing Our Members David Disney, Chair

Ensemble business members receive benefits for employees and clients, networking opportunities and marketing exposure as they support one of Kansas City’s most vibrant cultural assets. Special thanks to the Ensemble members listed below.

Travois Treat America University of Missouri - Kansas City

The Alpert Companies Ash Grove Cement Company Bank of Blue Valley Belger Cartage Service, Inc. G. Kenneth & Ann Baum DEMDACO BNIM Architects Boulevard Brewing Company Fike Corporation Bukaty Companies Imperial PFS CBRE JE Dunn Citizens Bank & Trust KCP&L Cobbs Allen Lathrop & Gage, LLP Craig Associates, PC Mark One Electric Company Crux Marketing LLC Digital Sound Systems, Inc. Southwest Airlines Dimensional Innovations Tradebot Systems, Inc. Edgar Law Firm Enterprise Holdings AMC Entertainment, Inc. Gilmore & Bell, P.C. BKD CPAs & Advisors/BKD Wealth Advisors Global Prairie Gutter Cover of Kansas City Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City Harvest Productions, Inc. BMO Harris Karbank Real Estate Company CBIZ Lewis Rice LLC Commerce Bank Martin Leigh PC First Federal Bank of Kansas City McCown Gordon Construction Foxx Equipment Company Missouri Bank Hallmark Cards, Inc. New York Life/Kevin Johnson Hawthorn Bank Bryan Norton/Lockton Henderson Engineers, Inc. Novation Companies, Inc. Parris Communications Husch Blackwell LLP Posty Cards, Inc. KPMG LLP President Hotel, LC Lexmark The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank Mid-America Merchandising, Inc. Rainen Companies, LLC NuWin Enterprises Rosemann & Associates, P.C. Dee & Joyce Pack, Cargo Largo The Roasterie, Inc. Palmer Square Capital Management RubinBrown Piper Jaffray Samson Capital Management SpecChem Store Financial Straub Construction Company Inc. State Street Trozzolo Communications Group Stinson Leonard Street, LLP VeriShip Sunflower Development Group Vistage Worldwide, Inc. Tnemec Companies, Inc. Waddell & Reed Tower Properties/Buzz & Pam Willard Wellington

Membership listing as of October 24, 2016.

KAUFFMAN CENTER for the Performing Arts Kauffman Center

Featured Ensemble Member Hawthorn Bank

Hawthorn Bank joined Ensemble, the Kauffman Center’s business membership program, in part because of its philosophy of encouraging community engagement among its employees.

“Hawthorn Bank appreciates the Kauffman Center’s emphasis on making this outstanding facility available and accessible to everyone,” says Keith Asel, NW Regional President. “The center’s outreach to young people, Keith Asel affordable ticket prices and range of art NW Regional President programming is impressive.”

Through its headquarters in Jefferson City and branches around the state of Missouri, Hawthorn Bank has shared the word about the Kauffman Center’s cultural opportunities to all of its markets. “We tell employees, partners and clients that this is a regional cultural treasure. We encourage them to keep an eye on it and find a way to participate.” The Kauffman Center Employee Day and volunteer program offer interesting connections for the bank.

This philosophy led to an innovative partnership with Washington University’s Olin Business School. Asel encouraged the university to host a thought leadership session at the Kauffman Center in April 2013. “I’ve participated in their executive education and found it to be innovative and excellent. Hawthorn sponsored food for the one-day session and 300 people were introduced to the Kauffman Center,” says Asel. “It was a win-win situation and we hope to find more of these through our Ensemble membership.”

www.KAUFFMANCENTER.org Kauffman Center

— PREMIER—

Kay Barnes and Tom Van Dyke (right) watched grandchildren create handprints for the Children’s Wall.

Featured Spotlight Premier Members Kay Barnes and Tom Van Dyke

Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes and attorney Tom Van Dyke came to their love of the Kauffman Center through separate but convergent paths.

During her time as Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, Kay strongly supported the Kauffman Center vision. “I knew that it would be an iconic building and a wonderful gathering place for various populations in our community,” Kay said. She was a key player in securing the City’s agreement to build and operate the $47 million Arts District Garage.

Tom organized the Kauffman Center’s second organ recital, leveraging his board role with the National City Christian Church Foundation in Washington, D.C. to bring 85 local congregations together to produce a concert that reached more than 700 people.

Tom’s interests also extend to the Kauffman Center’s educational work. “I think that connecting young people with the arts is such an important part of an overall education,” Tom says.

So when Tom and Kay married in May 2015, they were in immediate agreement about continuing to support the Kauffman Center as Spotlight Premier members. Tom asked if some of their donation might be used to connect the Kauffman Center with one of his favorite causes — Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kansas City — by finding a way for ‘bigs’ and ‘littles’ to attend performances. Kauffman Center staff immediately made this connection a reality through the Open Doors Ticket Fund.

For more information or to join Spotlight Premier, contact Janet Mark, Senior Director of Development, at 816-994-7235 or jmark@kauﬀ mancenter.org. KAUFFMAN CENTER for the Performing Arts Recognizing Our Spotlight Premier Members

The Spotlight Premier members listed below are an exceptional group of Kauffman Center supporters who share a commitment to the performing arts in Kansas City. Donors make a two-year pledge to contribute $5,000 or more annually. They receive tickets, insider access and other benefits. — PREMIER—

Julia Irene Kauffman Donor Mary & Alan Atterbury Advised Fund Frank Austenfeld & Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt Tom & Jan Kreamer Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown Ford & Christine Maurer Chuck Campbell & Tina Youngblood Sue Ann Peterson Pati Chasnoff Cissy & Errol Copilevitz Sarah & Landon Rowland John & Carol Cowden John & Marny Sherman Ann Dickinson Louis & Sharon Smith Peggy & Terry Dunn Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg Barbara & Peter Gattermeir Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz Paul & Bunni Copaken Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley Evelyn Craft Belger & C. Richard Belger Susie & Spence Heddens Richard I. Galamba Mr. & Mrs. Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr. Tom & Judi Pease McEvoy Irv & Ellen Hockaday Michael & Cathy Schultz- Beth Ingram & Edward P. Milbank Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Rusty & Ann Jandl Joe & Susan Sims Charles S. Joss, Jr. Rick & Betsey Solberg Demi & Dave Kiersznowski Theater League David C. Lady Thomas & Sally Wood Family Foundation Ms. Janet Long Russell & Deborah Welsh Bill & Peggy Lyons Virginia B. McCoy Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker Jeannette Nichols Dale & Mary Rohr Bill & Marilyn Taylor Ann & Frank Uryasz Tom Van Dyke and Kay Barnes Michael Waterford

For more information or to join Spotlight Premier, contact Janet Mark, Senior Director of Development, at 816-994-7235 or jmark@kauﬀ mancenter.org. Membership listing as of October 24, 2016. www.KAUFFMANCENTER.org Recognizing Our Spotlight Members

Spotlight is an annual membership program that provides donors an elevated experience at the Kauffman Center while supporting our vision. Thank you to the inaugural members listed below.

Mr. Gary J. Baumgartner Jack & Katherine Davis Michael & Anita McRobert George & Wendy Powell Leo & Yvette Morton Lisa & Charles Schellhorn

Mr. & Mrs. Perry D. Atha Mr. Paul J. Hughes Sheila Madden & Dr. Michael & Kimberly Jones & David Schlee Patricia Baltezor Shelly Freeman Paul & Katy Schofer Sue McCord-Belzer & Ambassador Allan Katz and Greg & Sandee Smith Irv Belzer Nancy Cohn Morton & Estelle Sosland Ken & Carolyn Brown Mr. Delos Knight & Dr. Marc A. & Steve & Susan Campbell Ms. Peggy Day Linda W. Turner Marie Woodbury & Dr. Jan & Mr. Allan Kraybill Andrew Van Der Laan & Daniel Claiborn David C. Lady Rebecca Schwietz Lawrence & Donna Janet Mark & Frank Lipsman Dale & Diane Wassergord Steve & Sharon McCray Gould Cohen David Westbrook & Kimberly McGraw Wendi R. Godwin Cynthia Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. James M. Prevost Deborah Hays Michael & Pamela Zanders

Geroge Langworthy Jon & Vicki Jamison Don M. Salter Anonymous Cindy Jeffries Zachary Shafran Shirley Brown VanArsdale Wayne Lippman Susan & Bill Stannard Sue Cowan Mrs. Harry C. McCray, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. David M. Terry Una Creditor Mr. & Mrs. Mike P. McMullen Michele & John Thompson Steve Curtis John L. & Stephanie K. Miller Tracy Design Communications Lisa Merrill Hickok/Merrill LLC Padgett Family Foundation Kathryn Vaughan & R. Steve Holmes Lee Page Kelly Willoughby Amy McAnarney & Dr. & Mrs. Al Parmet Terry & Debbie Westlund David Hunt Dave Raffel

Brad Allen & Gene Cooper Anne N. Hickok Steve & Marianne Noll Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hjalmarson Mrs. Mary Ann Pinkerton Gina Beard Marilyn & Kenneth Johnston John & Lisa Poehlman Kathy & Frank Bednar Gary E. Jones Tax Defenders LLC Greg & Leslie Quarles Susan and Bill Berk Joseph P. Kearns Sylvia & Russel Riggs Mr. & Mrs. Kent Best The Lefkovitz Family Mr. Vincent J. Scassellati Robert & Sally Bibb Mrs. Siobhan M. Lesley Fani & William Schifman Lisa M. Browar Mike and Vickie Lewer Brad & Lisa Scott Mr. G. Wayne Burge Elaine and Benjamin Mann Larry Sheppard Mr. Dennis Catlett Bobbie Mathes Dr. & Mrs. Michael Skoch Paul Connors Jon & Wendy McGraw Brenda Smith-Keene Betty Ann Cortelyou Kevin & Susan McGreevy John L. Solomon Ms. Ellen D’Amato Sally A. Milgram Mary Fern & Wallie Souder John & Kate Faerber Al Herrera, Jr. & Kathleen Judith L. Tharp Mark L. Gardner Stewart Muller Lee & Tamara Toner John & Debi George Genny Nichols & Teri Waters Alan Grimes Ann Abercrombie Mr. Robert M. White

KAUFFMAN CENTER for the Performing Arts Recognizing Our Spotlight Members

Amy Alumbaugh & Steve Chase Mrs. Laura W. Greenbaum Marilee K. McGinness Michael Seck & Sharon Mossman Dick & Gloria Anderson M. Patricia & Charles O. Hammond William & Carol Mechler Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura Anonymous (6) Caron Hankins & Dayna Deck Robert Meegan William & Ginny Shackelford Gary & Sarah Armour Kathleen Hermes Marilyn Mendelson Pete & Annette Sherrow Monica & Julian Arredondo Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Hockley Dennis & Julia Meyer Lebert & Merrily T. Shultz Rosalind Benita Askew John & Ruthie Hoffman Graceann Milano Dr. Marjorie Smelstor Mary C. Ballard Barry Holt Mr. & Mrs. John L. Miller Brendan Smith Nancy Meyer Barber Mr. Jim Holtgraves Lorraine Alvarado, MD Dwight Smith Kelly Bauer Bruce R. Hopkins & Bonnie J. Buchele Mary and Eric Shatz Mareta J. Smith Jay Bersheer John & Sandra Hornbeck Ms. Julia Morphew & Ms. Sally Levitt Charlie & Jeanne Sosland Ms. Mary Birch F M Hrubetz George & Linda Neill Dub & Joy Steincross Patrick & Harriet Brazil Carol & Dennis Hudson Nick & Patty Gee Nicholson Robert Stephens, Ph.D. Judith L. Budde Steve & Joan Israelite Sara & Dave O’Connell Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Stern David Case Robert O. Jester Kathy & Cole Ogdon Jim & Mary Stilley Mr. Phil Chambers Phil & Sue Jones Tom Owsley Mr. Shawn Stogsdill Ms. Gloria Christison Mr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Jones Craig Paddock Kia S. Stora Sarah & Clay Cook Jennifer L. Katrulya Ken & Kay Patterson LeAne & Peter Story John Cowles Debra Keil-Leavitt Jesus & Maria Quintero Kim Strong Norman & Rachelle Craig Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kroman Pat Raffel Dr. Jack A. Suit Dr. Thomas Curran Ed & Arlene Ladegaard Mr. & Mrs. Harley V Ratliff Craig D. Sutherland Barbara Durbon Mr. & Mrs. Steve Lanard Kathy Rhodes Mary & Jim Tearney Sean Everhart Jason and Debbie Lehtinen Allan & Carol Robinson Donna & Harvey Thalblum Neal and Maryann Farnsworth Jack & Candie Leunig Paul Rocke R. Gordon Tompkins Dr. Dave & Mrs. June Farson Gregory A. Lever Jean Rosenthal & David Kingsley Larry & Mona Tyrl Dick & Laura Flanigan Dr. & Mrs. Frederick B. Lintecum Doug & Janette Rushing Keith & Sandy Unrein Jeff Ford Jim & Janice Lloyd Doctors Marilyn & Rob Rymer Robert Walsh & Barbara Jaekel Sue Gardner Missy & Bill Love Dan Sakata Dr. and Mrs. Michael Watkins Julie & George Gilchrist Scott & Robin Mallory Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Sasenick Dr. & Mrs. Blake Williamson Gene & Felis Gladstone Mr. & Mrs. Geoff Martin Ginzy Schaefer Gregory D. Wilson Jacquelyn Golden Ann W. McCray Mark & Janice Schonwetter Jan & Tom Wilson Dennis Gredell

Ron Adney Dr. David Donovan Sylvia Hopkins William H. & Darlene Kathleen Saysoff Dennis Aguiar & Susan Glatt Craig & Jenny Doty Joan Horan McCluskey Glen Scheib Bernie and Elizabeth Albrecht Laurel Downey Jeanette Horpinjuk Brandy McCombs Howard Schneeberger Josh & Kate Allen Theodore J. Duff Bob Hunn Aaron McKee Helmut Johan Scholz Ida B. Anderson Dawn Dupy Susan Hustead Mark Meers Alan Schooler John & Mary Anderson David L. & Jo E. Dyche Thomas & Sue Hutcheson Matt & Dawn Mikus Gary & Nita Schuman Ashlen R. Angelo Rebecca Earp Sally Ingram William and Donna Milam Elliot & Laura Seymour Anonymous (35) Jody & Tom Edgerton Dr. Corey William Iqbal Joan S. Miller Dr. Richard M Shapiro Jan Armstrong Jeffrey Eddington Anya Ivantseva John & Lee Miller Dr. Maureen Sheehan Kathy Bailey Cathy Elliot Evan & Joan James John & Kimberly Mitchell Wayne & Teri Shields Ms. Melanie A. 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Kauffman Susan K Oswalt-Gibbons Lisa & Greg Soendker Michael & Amy Billings Norman E. & Marilyn AW Gaar Mark Kaufman and Patty Kahn Scott & Robin Page Ms. Fonda Sprengelmeyer Eric Blevins Jon & Cheri Gallion Carol & Bob Keeney Brenda Pallone Stephen & Barbara Staffer Randall Block Brent & Kelley Gardner Drs. John D. & Ann M. Kenney John Paper Jr Alan H. Staples, II Meg Bode Carol Gee Kristin Kiehnhoff Jennifer Parks/Koehler David & Candace Starling Dr. & Mrs. William W. Bohn Mr. & Mrs. James Gegg Brent Kimmi Bortnick Realtor Charles & Mary Stebbins Jon C. Boren Greggory & Margy Gehrig Mr. & Mrs. James Klein Judy A. Payne Susan Steckmest John Bosserman Sue Gilbert Carol Kobza Jeff & Amy Peak Terry Stephens Marvin Silvey & Sandra Bowlby Joanna and Larry Glaze Steve & Laura Kracht Deloras Pemberton Avner Stern Larry S. Braddy Dr. John Goldberg & William Kravit Mrs. Lizbeth Pener Nancy Bosché & David Stewart Timothy & Julie Brake Ms. Marla Brockman Mr. & Mrs. Norman M. 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Rogers Kurtis Wagner Mr. Christopher M. Cox Debbie Haynes Robert & Dena Losasso Marianne Roos & David Bland Margie Wakefield Ed Crawford Gail Helfer Dee Dee & Leonard Lowland David & Debbie Rose James Walsh & Wilma Collado Susan Elizabeth Crawford Chad Helmer Jeremy Lumianski Dick & Marsh Rosenthal Nancy Walter Otis Crumpton Marc Hendel Richard & Barbara MacArthur Jeffrey W Ross Shelley Wehmeyer Stephen Cullen Henderson Engineers, Inc. Scott & Jessica Macnider David & Angie Richele Roustio Stephen & Anita Wertz Cyndi Czop Liz Henderson Barbara & Roy Major Pete & Nancy Rucker Jack & Clo Whitaker Dick & Virginia Davis Fabiola Carmen Herdoiza Christopher R. & Erin Major Robin & Dan Ryan Andrew White Lori Davis Thomas & Julia Herrick, M.D. Sheryl Malloy Robert Sailler & April Hawkins Terance Lonell Williams Mary Dees & Steve Hazel Tammy Herzig Kevin Maring George & Sana Saleh Mr. & Mrs. Allen Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Delosky David & Kathleen Higley Neal Marten Jose & Judy Samayoa Sherri & Dean Wingard Anna Dempsey Kay Hines Don & Alexis Martin Darrell A. Sanders Debbie Winter Terri & Bill Dichiser Nate & Felecia Hogan Kevin Patrick Martinez Dena Sanders David & Lisa Wise Sue Dieckhoff Christine Holland Mike & Carol Mathews Frank & Holly Sanitate Sarah Woellhof Mr. Leib Dodell Edwina Honderick Anne McAuley Lisa Santa Maria Donna Lee Young Mrs. Judy M. Donnelly Lynn & Marilynn Hoover Kirk & Jeannie McClure Spotlight membership levels oﬀ er options for any budget and range from $65 to $2,500. For more information, please contact Chris Major, Membership Manager, at 816.994.7914 or cmajor@kauﬀ mancenter.org. Membership listing as of October 24, 2016. Recognizing Our Adventure Circle Members

Our thanks to the following Adventure Circle members who have made donations in support of National Geographic Live! Members are invited to a Meet & Greet with a presenting photographer and receive priority access to seat renewals and upgrades.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE! ADVENTURE CIRCLE Dennis Aguiar & Susan Glatt William Hallagin & Lara Hayes Marianne Roos & David Bland John & Mary Anderson Gail Helfer Pete & Nancy Rucker Sarah Apple Chad Helmer Darrell A. Sanders Curt & Miki Baird Mr. & Mrs. Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr. Dena Sanders Kelly M Beard-Tittone Henderson Engineers, Inc. Paul & Katy Schofer Kathy & Frank Bednar Anya Ivantseva Danielle Simons Michael & Amy Billings Evan & Joan James David & Linda Skaff Family Larry S. Braddy Marcia Karbank & Joseph Smuckler Lisa & Greg Soendker Timothy & Julie Brake Kristin Kiehnhoff David & Candace Starling Tracie Breeding Richard & Barbara MacArthur Terry Stephens Julie Brown Kevin Maring Morris W. Sykes Karen Carter Aaron McKee Fred & Abigail Tempel Thomas M. Cohen Matt & Dawn Mikus Kathleen Terrill Mary Dees & Steve Hazel Thomas & Heather Morrow Frank Vail Tom & Marci Forbach Deloras Pemberton Andrew Van Der Laan and Barbara Frankland Stephanie Pruitt Rebecca Schwietz Donica Goodwin Dave Raffel Barbara Jean Vescovo Brenda J. Hafner & Alexandra Strong Pat Raffel Jack & Clo Whitaker David & Robin Hagedorn Clark W. Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Allen Wilson

Company Matching Gifts You may be eligible to increase the impact of your donation through your employer. Many businesses match charitable contributions by an employee, retiree or spouse.

The following is a list of companies that oﬀ er matching gifts. Please contact your human resources department for the matching gift form and return it to the Kauﬀ man Center. Allied Signal Foundation Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co. McInnes Group, Inc. AMC General Electric Co. Meredith Corporation American Century Companies, Inc. General Mills Corporation Merrill Lynch & Company, Inc. Ameristar Casinos Grainger Northwestern Mutual Life Andrews McMeel Universal H&R Block, Inc. Foundation Assurant Employee Benefits Haake Companies ONEOK, Inc. AT&T Corporation Hallmark Cards, Inc. Panera Bread Company Bank of America Corporation Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. Quest Diagnostics Bryan Cave, LLP Honeywell QuikTrip Bukaty Companies IBM Corporation R.H. Donnelley Corporation Burlington North America, Inc. Johnson Controls, Inc. RBC Dain Rauscher Burns & McDonnell Kansas City Life Insurance Co. Robert E. Miller Group Butler Manufacturing Company Kansas City Power & Light SBC Communications Inc. Chubb Group of Insurance Kansas City Southern Sprint Corporation Companies Ewing Marion Kauffman State Farm Companies Cingular Wireless Foundation State Street Bank and Trust Commerce BancShares, Inc. Muriel McBrien Kauffman Tension Envelope Corporation Costco Wholesale Corporation Foundation Time Warner Inc. David P. Ross LLP Labconco Corporation Union Pacific Corporation Deluxe Check Printers Lee Company U.S. Bancorp Foundation Deluxe Corporation Lexmark International, Inc. Verizon DST Systems Inc. Marsh VML, Inc. Emerson Electric Company

To learn more about Adventure Circle or our matching gift program, contact Chris Major, Membership Manager, at 816-994-7914 or cmajor@kauﬀ mancenter.org. www.KAUFFMANCENTER.org Recognizing Kauffman Center Annual Donors

Hundreds of donors make annual gifts to programming and operations each year, allowing us to connect thousands of people to the Kauffman Center. Beneficiaries include kids attending student matinees and underserved families taking in a Kauﬀ man Center Presents performance.

UNDERWRITERS Dr. & Mrs. Roger Jackson Michael Waterford Black Community Fund John & Trudy Jacobson Linda T. Watson Family Foundation Deluxe Corporation Rusty & Ann Jandl Ms. Elizabeth Hartley Winetroub In Memory of Gloria P. Gershun, Julia Irene Kauffman Donor Sheri & Bob Wood Lawrence & Donna Gould Advised Fund Thomas & Sally Wood Cohen, Martha Gershun & Don Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Family Foundation Goldman Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Laura Robinson Jonathan & Nancy Lee Kemper OPEN DOORS Rick & Betsey Solberg Kirk Foundation Connecting kids to Teresa & Tom Walsh David & Lisa Klose the Kauﬀ man Center Tom & Jan Kreamer Michael & Kathryn Briggs SPONSORS Mr. & Mrs. David G. Kreher Dr. Stephen L. Bumgarner Amigoni Urban Winery Jennifer Lagerquist Cosentino’s Downtown Market Balls Food Company Lieberman Consulting JE Dunn Construction Company Capitol Federal Thuy Luu Frank and Margaret G. McGee Fund J.E. Dunn Construction Company Bill & Peggy Lyons Harry Portman Charitable Trust Henderson Engineers, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John B. Martin UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee NetStandard Inc. Lorraine & Norman Martin Lisa Hickok Soave Automotive Group Mrs. Harry C. McCray, Jr. Trudy & John Jacobson Molly McGee James Jennings GENERAL OPERATIONS Mr. & Mrs. James E. McGraw Jeremy & Michelle Kay Dee & John Acuff Phillip Meiers Joseph P. Kearns Don & Christine Alexander Mr. & Mrs. John M. Middelkamp Kristin Lawson Suzanne Eleanor Allen Virginia McD. Miller Thomas & Gay Manning Anonymous Michael & Patricia Morrissey McGonagle Spencer Gahagan, P.C. Charles & Jennifer Bacon Barbara Nelson Missouri Arts Council Melinda & Tom Beal Jeannette Nichols National Endowment for the Arts Rita & Irwin Blitt Nichols Company Charitable Trust The City of KCMO Neighborhood Tom & Judy Bowser Bradley & Linda Nicholson Tourist Development Fund Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown James B. Nutter & Annabel Nutter NuWin Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Herbert C. Buchbinder Kathy & Cole Ogdon Rainen Companies LLC Marian Wood Bump Tom W. Olofson Charlotte & Bob Ronan Mary & Anthony Buren I.A. O’Shaughnessy/Wysong Starlight Theatre Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Bussing Family Foundations Mr. Donald Steele Kay & John Callison P1 Group, Inc. Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Vince & Julie Clark Padgett Family Foundation, Inc. Arts - Commerce Bank, Trustee Barton J. & Phyllis Cohen Drs. Susan & Charles Porter Tradebot Systems, Inc. Barry & Suzanne Cooper Family Fund Ralph L. Smith Foundation Douthat, Truman Heartland Community Cissy & Errol Copilevitz UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee Foundation Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family The J. B. Reynolds Foundation Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust, Don & Patricia Dagenais Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Rhone John H Mize Jr. and Bank of John & Nancy Dillingham Mr. G. Mark Sappington & America, trustees DST Systems, Inc. Dr. David S. McGee Teresa & Tom Walsh Richard & Maureen Durwood Paul & Katy Schofer Michael Waterford EPR Properties Dale & Peggy Schwader Sally Firestone Betty C. Scott IN KIND PARTNERS Frick Family Foundation Mr. James R. Seward 360° Vodka Mr. & Mrs. Edward Fried Larry Sheppard All Seasons Event Rental Dr. & Mrs. Michael D. Frost John & Marny Sherman Allied Materials and Equipment Co. The Glass Family Foundation The Short Family Amigoni Urban Winery Stanley L. & Geraldine Goldberg Mr. & Mrs. Lester Siegel, Jr. Boulevard Brewing Company Family Foundation Stephen Philibosian Foundation Coca-Cola Refreshments Marilyn & Kenneth Hager Patrick & Janna Stueve Cosentino’s Downtown Market Mr. & Mrs. Allan Hall Susan B. Susz Cumulus Media Donald J. Hall Tension Envelope Foundation & Google Inc. Hartley Family Foundation the Berkley Families Hilton President Michael & Marlys Haverty Ann & Frank Uryasz Hotel Phillips Family Foundation Tom Van Dyke and Kay Barnes Kansas City Star William & Kathryn Henderson Jean & Don Wagner KCUR Mrs. Paul H. Henson Mr. & Mrs. Bill Walker Southwest Airlines Beth Ingram & Edward P. Milbank Myron & Nicole Wang

Donors of $100 or more as of October 24, 2016 www.KAUFFMANCENTER.org Kauffman Center Endowment and Capital Donors

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is able to provide extraordinary arts experiences each year due to the generosity of the donors listed below who helped make the building a reality. We appreciate their gifts and commitment to enriching the lives of everyone in our community.

FOUNDING DONORS UMB Bank, Trustee: Enid & Crosby Kemper Foundation Grand Benefactors Kearney Wornall Charitable Trust & Foundation Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Geraldine & R.A. Barrows Foundation Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation E. Kemper & Anna Curry Carter Community Julia Irene Kauffman Donor Advised Fund Memorial Trust Hall Family Foundation Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten & Family The Brandmeyer Family Shirley Bush Helzberg & Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr. Patrons Andrews McMeel Universal Benefactors Andrew L. Atterbury & Gwyn A. Prentice American Century Investments Mary & Alan Atterbury Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation Bank Midwest UMB, Corporate Trustee Paul & Joan Jenkins Bartlett Bank of America, Trustee: Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Battey Arthur Bloomgarten Trust G. Kenneth & Ann Baum W.J. Brace Trust Melinda L. & Tom E. Beal Louis and Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Robert & Phyliss Bernstein Charitable Foundation Marion & Henry Bloch Family Foundation Lindon Q. Skidmore Charitable Foundation Kenneth & Lisa Block Philanthropic Fund William V. Sisney, Co-Trustee Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown Richard S. Wyler Charitable Trust Saurine L. & Eugene D. Brown Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City Richard P. & Jane M. Bruening Tom & Judy Bowser Lynne & Owen Buckley Pam & Cary DeCamp Stanley J. Bushman & Ann Canfield The Gary Dickinson Family Foundation Capitol Federal DST Systems, Inc. Charles & Virginia Clark JE Dunn Construction Company Barton J. & Phyllis Cohen Charitable Foundation Richard & Maureen Durwood Jeannette & Jerome Cohen Philanthropic Fund Francis Family Foundation Collective Brands Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Constance M. Cooper H&R Block The Copaken Family Adele & Donald Hall Dave & Jamie Cummings KCP&L The Curry Family Foundation Barbara Hall Marshall Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family Marilyn & John McConnell Vernon & Jerry Davidson Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation DeBruce Companies Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott The Families of Drs. David & Robert Dockhorn The Sosland Foundation Irene Dreiseszun The Vivian and Hymie J. Sosland Charitable Trust Peggy & Terry Dunn Family Sprint Elsberry Family Foundation The Sunderland Foundation Jacqueline & Robert Epsten Foundation Susan B. & Mark A. Susz Todd Epsten & Family Mark Ernst Family Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg Marvin & Martha Field Continued on next page

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Patrons continued Bill & Barbara Nelson Sherry & Gary Forsee Nerman Family Frick Family Foundation Henry & Cara Newell Dr. Michael & Ginger Frost James B. Nutter & Company Mr. & Mrs. Richard I. Galamba James B. Nutter Family Patty & Charles Garney H. Tony & Marti Oppenheimer Foundation Barbara & Peter Gattermeir Family Oppenstein Brothers Foundation Gautreaux Family I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation Gerson Family Foundation Wysong Family Foundations Stanley L. & Geraldine Goldberg Family Fund P1 Group, Inc. Nancy & Rick Green The Children of Flossie & Steve S. Pack Kenneth V. & Marilyn J. Hager Bill & Carolyn Patterson Hartley Family Foundation John S. & Mary V. Petrow The Michael & Marlys Haverty Family Foundation Jack & Susan Pierson HCA Midwest Health System Polsinelli The Hearst Foundations Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Supporting Charles M. Helzberg & Sandra Baer Foundation Paul & Betty Henson George & Wendy Powell Irv & Ellen Hockaday The Privitera Family The Hunt Family Foundation, Kansas City Chiefs & Mark One Electric Co. Hunt Midwest Enterprises Fred H. Pryor & Family Clifford W. & Bonne A. Illig Shirley J. Pryor & Family Mrs. Beth Ingram Bob & Ann Regnier Vera Isenberg Victor & Helen Regnier Foundation Dr. Roger & Sandy Jackson Charlotte & Bob Ronan Cliff C. Jones, Jr. Sarah & Landon Rowland Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company Ever Glades Fund the Richard F. Jones Family Carl J. Schramm & Ellyn L. Brown The Kansas City Southern Charitable Fund The Victor E. & Caroline E. Schutte Foundation Marcia Karbank & Joseph Smuckler John & Marny Sherman Jonathan & Nancy Lee Kemper The Short Family David & Demi Kiersznowski Joe & Susan Sims Deborah Y. & Robert Almy Kipp Louis & Sharon Smith Phil & Judy Kirk Elizabeth T. & Frederick M. Solberg, Jr. Nancy & Herb Kohn Morton & Estelle Sosland KPMG LLP Richard H. Spencer & Katherine G. Spencer George Hodges Langworthy, Sr. Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP Benny & Edith Lee Jane & Jack Strandberg Charitable Foundation, Ron & Cassie LeMay Bank of America, Trustee Molly G. Levitt Bill & Bo Stueck Linda Lighton & Lynn Adkins Ten Ten Foundation Lockton The Byron Thompson Family Vincent & A.J. LoScalzo Country Club Bank Bill & Peggy Lyons John E. Tillotson & Jody Tillotson Colette & James Majerle Family C. Humbert & Carol Tinsman Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker Elizabeth & James E.C. Tinsman Norman & Lorraine Martin Tivol Tom & Kay Martin Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust Thomas Martin Foundation U.S. Bank Mary Ford Maurer The Uhlmann Family Tinka & Harry McCray Waddell & Reed Tom & Jean McDonnell The Thomas Connelly Wallingford Family The Frank McGee Family Michael Waterford Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Merrill Linda T. Watson Family Foundation C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. Williams Keith & Margie Weber Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Middelkamp William C. & Barbara J. Willson Edward P. Milbank Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Wood, Jr. Michael & Patricia Morrissey YRC Worldwide

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Contributors Bob Firnhaber & Sally Groves Carol H. Logan & Fred J. Ken & Roswitha Schaffer Brad Allen & Gene Cooper Ann & Gary Fish Logan, Jr. Daniel & Miriam Scharf Suzanne Eleanor Allen Jack & Trudy Gabriel Dr. Edwin T. Long & Mary Long Lisa & Charles Schellhorn The Marvin & Jeff Alport Family Blanche Gangwere Marlene & Sandy Louchheim Mary & David Schulte American Hereford Association GE Foundation Robert P. Lyons Dr. & Mrs. A. William Shafer Ameristar Casino Hotel David & Linda Gentile M&R Financial - Young & Liess Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Kansas City Gerson Family Foundation Thomas & Gay Manning Myra & Lester Siegel, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan C. Angrist Esther & Donald Giffin Jack & Bobbie Mathes David & Linda Skaff Matt & Ann Anthony Steven B. & Lisa E. Glassman Ford & Christine Mauer Susan & Tuck Spaulding Arvest Bank Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley Michael T. Mayer Family Barbara & Jack Spilker Keith & Connie Ashcraft Grant Thornton LLP Carl & Lee McCaffree Randy & Mary Ann St. Clair AT&T Foundation American Guild of Organists - Virginia B. McCoy Dr. Robert & Anne St. Peter Frank Austenfeld & Brenda Greater Kansas City Chapter Charles E. & Candace L. F. & Family (Ballard) Austenfeld Ted H. & Mary Lou Greene McDowell Dr. Gregory C. & Janet M. Starks Verna G. Austin Family Foundation Fund Tom & Judith Pease McEvoy Jack & Martha Steadman Rose & Barney Karbank Lee & Amy Greif Mr. & Mrs. James E. McGraw Family Foundation Charles & Jennifer Bacon Megan & Michael Grossman Becky & Rowe McKinley Dr. Michael & Dr. Michella William & Betty Baker Elise & Allan Hall Jacquie McKinney's Legacy Stiles Mr. Paul A. Barnds & Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Hanes Dan Meiners & David Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP Dr. Shawn R. Sabin Marla McCaffree Harper Brinkerhoff John & Peggy Stone The Anne Peterson & Bertil & Harry B. & Anna C. Strauss Lance & Lissa Melber Greg & Barbara Storm Ulla Brunk Families Philanthropic Fund The Harold & Marilyn Melcher Jane & Jack Strandberg George & Theresa Barton Hartley Family Foundation Foundation Charitable Foundation, Bank of Zulema & Terry Bassham Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Hartwig C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. America, Trustee Jack & Kim Bastable Nancy P. & Robert W. Hatch Williams Mary Jeannine Strandjord Chris Beal & Tim Van Zandt Nancy & Tim Helton & Family Marshall & Janet Miller Jo Ann & William D. Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Benson Jamie & Bush Helzberg Mike & Shelly Miller Ann & John Sundeen Alleta & Don Biggs Drs. Clarke & Mary Henry Ray & Kim Miller Peter Sunderman & Curt T. Eugene Bileski & Michael & Karen Herman Bernadette & Dick Miller Family Thomas Diane R. Krizek John Dible Hickok, Jr. & Lisa Virginia McD. Miller Symphony League of Kansas Rita & Irwin Blitt Merrill Hickok Fred & Linda Mitchell Family City Annette Bloch David & Linda Hill Marilyn & John Mitchell William & Marilyn Taylor Harvey S. Bodker James M. Hobbs II DDS & Mark & Julie Morris Tension Envelope Foundation & Tom & Judy Bowser Grace G. Hobbs Michael & Patricia Morrissey the Berkley Families Mark S. Box, MD Irv & Ellen Hockaday Sherrill Mulhern The Thau Family Barrett & Cheryl Brady J. B. & Anne Hodgdon Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Myers, Jr. Theater League Mary Shaw Branton John & Sharon Hoffman Nichols Company Charitable Marilyn Craigmiles Thomas George & Leslie Brett Tom & Denise Holcom Trust Sally Turk Tranin Ruth M. Brito Dorothy H. & David H. Jeannette Nichols Carol & Cliff Trenton Jack & Fran Brozman Hughes, Sr. Brad & Linda Nicholson Cathy, Steve & Debbie Trenton Dr. Stephen K. & Susan Bubb Christopher & Linda Iliff Phyllis & Ronald Nolan Julia Ann Trotter Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder Tom & Ann Isenberg Tom W. & Jeanne H. Olofson Trudy Foundation Burns & McDonnell J. B. Reynolds Foundation Charles & Jane Olsen Marylou & John D. Turner Betty & Jordan Bushman Jack Stack Barbecue Jack & Georgia Olsen Norma & Bryce Turville Kenneth & Jean Butler Dr. Larry & Gretchen Jacobson Terri Olsen U.S. Engineering Company Charles & Virginia Clark Rusty & Ann Jandl Sally J. & R. Lyman Ott Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Martha B. Comment Norge W. Jerome, PhD Richard & Louise Parizek & Family Barry & Suzanne Cooper The Johnson Foundation Judith Parker Union Pacific Corporation Family Fund at Wingspread Deloras & L. Beaty Pemberton Sharon & Tom Van Dyke Mary Kay & Stephen Corbeil Jacqueline & Lynn Johnson The Torosian Foundation Gary & Trish Walker Michael & Sherry Coughlin Gary E. Jones Dr. & Mrs. Larry Piebenga Kathy & Mark Walker Cray Foundation Charles S. Joss, Jr. The Pioli Family Walker Uniform Service Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cray Judy Joss Family Bill & Susie Popplewell The Thomas Connelly Dr. & Mrs. Morton Creditor Ronald & Sarah Jury Family Drs. Susan & Charles Porter Wallingford Family Judith Ann Cunningham Michael L. Kahn Peter & Cappy Powell Myron & Nicole Wang Anita Daniels & Family Sybil & Norman Kahn James & Kathryn Prevost Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady Cindy & Vince Dasta John Kander Hon. William G. & Peggy & Family Connie & David Ross Kansas City Symphony Mathews Gray Terry & Linda Ward Dr. Mark & Diane Davidner Musicians' Association David & Patricia Raffel Gary L. Warmker The Lois & Thomas Davidson Kansas City University of Michael J. Rainen Family Dale & Diane Wassergord Family Medicine & Biosciences Clark & Jeanne Redick Larry & Joni Weiner John C. & Jane Reusser Davis Rose & Barney Karbank Mary & Steve Reiff Sally & Bob West Ann Dickinson Dr. Andrew & Lynn Kaufman Carolyn & Bob Reintjes Westar Energy Joyce DiDonato Key Charitable Trust Thomas & Marjorie Rhone Frank & Helen Wewers Mark & Amy Dobbins & Family Deborah Y. & Robert Almy Kipp Robert A. Olson Estate Byron & Sandra Whitaker RLS Illumination Fund Ellie & Richard Knopke Robert E. Miller Group Helen E. (Pasek) White Maureen Dudgeon & Regina & William Kort Fred & Cindy Rock Lewis & Shirley White Bradd Silver Jan & Tom Kreamer Joe & Judy Roetheli & Lil' Red Mary & Bill Grant Ken Dworak Douglas & Susan Krebs Foundation The John R. Wilson Family Courtney R. Earnest David C. Lady Charlotte & Bob Ronan Bob & Marcia Wolff Doris & Bill Edelman Lathrop & Gage LLP Elizabeth S. Rowe Ron & Marilyn Wollard Erik & Beverly Elving Dr. Calvin & Ann Lentz Melissa & Matthew Rubel Mary Edith Woodward Entertainment Properties Trust Leslie Bowles Lerner Mr. & Mrs. John Tough Russell Steve Wright & Paula Thurman Jo Ann Straube Field Suzie Aron & Joseph Levin Marilyn B. Salomon & David Roxy A. Yowell Marvin & Martha Field Dr. Revis C. Lewis W. Renner

KAUFFMAN CENTER for the Performing Arts Kauffman Center Endowment and Legacy Donors

The Dr. Jane Chu Endowment Fund for Youth in the Performing Arts was created in 2014 to honor the Kauffman Center’s first President & CEO and her outstanding achievements in the arts community.

Suzie Aron & Joseph Levin Julia Irene Kauffman Donor Advised Fund Melinda & Tom Beal Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation The Privitera Family Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City Jonathan & Nancy Lee Kemper/William T. Kemper Tom & Judy Bowser Foundation - Commerce Bank, Trustee Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown Jonathan & Nancy Lee Kemper Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family Mr. & Mrs. Whitney E. Kerr, Sr. John & Nancy Dillingham Demi & Dave Kiersznowski Patrick Donnelly & Alexandra David Nancy & Herb Kohn J. E. Dunn Construction Company Tom & Jan Kreamer Peggy & Terry Dunn Dave Lady Richard & Maureen Durwood Dr. & Ms. Willie E. Lawrence, Jr. Sherry & Gary Forsee Benny & Edith Lee David & Beth Fowler Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker J. Scott Francis, Discretionary Fund Ford & Christine Maurer of the Francis Family Foundation Jim & Annabel Nutter Harvey & SuEllen Fried Shirley Pryor Ester George Fred H. Pryor Donald J. Hall Theresa Schekirke Mr. & Mrs. Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr. Paul & Katy Schofer Lisa Hickok Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott Darcy Howe & John Black Louis & Sharon Smith Vera Isenberg Rick & Betsey Solberg Rusty & Ann Jandl The Sosland Foundation Dick & Sandy Jones, Fidelity Security Life Insurance M. Jeannine Strandjord Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company

Legacy Society members have made planned gifts to the Kauffman Center, helping the organization plan for the future.

Anonymous C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. Williams Christopher E. Beal Nerman Family Tom & Judy Bowser Charlotte & Bob Ronan Morton & Una Creditor Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family A. William Shafer & Elizabeth T. Shafer Richard & Maureen Durwood Joe & Susan Sims Jonathan Klem Rick & Betsey Solberg Nancy & Herb Kohn Byron & Sandra Whitaker Rachel Krantz & Edward Goldstein

Children’s Wall handprints provide a unique opportunity to recognize a special child while ensuring exceptional arts experiences for generations to come. List of donors below are those who gave from January 1, 2015 - October 24, 2016.

Michael E. & Sylvia Haverty The Thau Family Joel & Crystal Macmillan Tom Van Dyke and Kay Barnes

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Kauffman Center would like to congratulate and thank the following three Diamond Level Volunteers who have each contributed more than 2,500 volunteer service hours.

Phil Hampton Leeta Murphy Kent McCall “I enjoy volunteering “I began at the “I love the performing at the Kauffman Center Kauffman in June of arts and I am energized because it adds interest 2012. My orientation by being with others. and people-to-people was on June 2 and I The perfect place in interaction to my worked my first shift Kansas City to combine everyday routine. I like as an usher for Joshua those interests is the acknowledging season Bell with the Kansas Kauffman Center for ticket holders or City Symphony and the Performing Arts.” returning patrons but I was hooked! I enjoy especially enjoy meeting the patrons greeting new patrons and helping them have who come into this the best experience marvelous space with possible at the their eyes glued to Kauffman Center.” the ceiling and their cameras flashing.”

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