What a success!
Masquerade 2008: Flashback to the '60s
It's what's happened, baby!
Every other year, the Art Institute hosts a themed Masquerade like none other in Kansas City to raise funds for student scholarships. Thank you to all who supported and attended the most successful Masquerade to date.
On May 3 at the Crown Center Exhibit Hall, more than 400 guests enjoyed a fun evening, which included a "living art" performance, go-go dancers, delicious food, creative and groovy costumes, incredible music and live interactive video. Former Mayor Kay Barnes served as honorary chair, and Joni and Larry Weiner were event chairs. (Pictured above: Joni and Larry Weiner, event chairs; and Kathleen Collins, KCAI president. Pictured below: Kay Barnes, honorary chair and former Kansas City mayor.)
We raised more than $300,000 that directly impacted the 99 percent of KCAI students who benefit from some form of financial aid; a diverse group of talented young artists and designers who might not be able to pursue their artistic dreams without your support.
A highlight of the evening was the "living art"performance that expressed the '60s theme while showcasing the creative talents of the Art Institute's students and guest performers, Burlesque Downtown Underground. Thank you to Novus Viscus for creating the video installations.
A special thank you to DST Systems, Inc. for sponsoring the fabulous gourmet dinner; Brian Cave, LLC/Nancy & Herb Kohn for sponsoring the far out cocktail hour and Golden Star, Inc./Pam & Gary Gradinger for sponsoring the groovy program.
Click here for a video clip of the living art performance that was the highlight of Masquerade 2008: Flashback to the '60s.
To view more photos from the event, click here then go to "my shots" and enter the code "KCAI".
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Sponsors
Ultimate UnderwritersBill & Sara Morgan Family FoundationBob and Marie Evans FoundationShirley & Barnett HelzbergMuriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation
Major UnderwritersBarbara H. MarshallMargaret SilvaSosland Foundation
Underwriters Commerce Bank Halls |
Patrons Nate & Aggie Accardo Kenneth & Lisa Block Philanthropic Fund Sharyn & Irv Blond David Brinkerhoff & Dan Meiners Celebration Party Rentals, Inc. Gould Evans Associates Mr. David H. Hughes, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Koon Bill & Peggy Lyons Mark One Electric Co., Inc. Ms. Molly A. McGee |
Linda & Topper Johntz Margaret & Jerome Nerman Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP Joni & Larry Weiner Bill & Meg Zahner Annie & Rick Zander
Major Benefactors Robert & Dr. Phyllis Bernstein |
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Nerman Jeannette T. Nichols Paul Lerner & Associates Mrs. Frank Paxton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Popplewell Richard & Carol Levin Foundation Mark & Sandra Spencer Urban League of Greater Kansas City Jane Voorhees |
BNIM Architects Mary Lou & Tom Brous/Accenture Lina & Dan Dickinson Adele & Donald Hall Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hudson McCownGordon Construction Metzler Bros. Insurance Bradley & Linda Nicholson Randy & Sandy Rolf Morton & Estelle Sosland Mr. & Mrs. Clyde F. Wendel
Benefactors AMC Entertainment American Sterling Bank Kenneth & Ann Baum Grant & Wendy Burcham Helene & Eran Cohen Contract Furnishings, Inc |
Frank & Helen Wewers Mark & Pam Woodard
Individual Patrons Faye & Michael Davis Ms. Sherrill A. Mulhern Marsha Hunt
Young Patrons Mr. Art Menke Holly Pauling Smith Todd Gangel
Special In-Kind Donors Ameristar Casino Kathleen A. Aylward Bijin Salon & Spa Country Club Plaza Dolphin Gallery |
.Entertainment Properties Kirk & Joan Gastinger Gilmore & Bell, P.C. Harrah’s North Kansas City J.E. Dunn Construction Co. Lathrop & Gage, L.C. Mr. T. Bradley Manson & Ms. Teresa Meagher MarketSphere Consulting LLC Mr. & Mrs. Marshall V. Miller Stinson Morrison & Hecker UMB, n.a. VML Foundation Waddell & Reed, Inc. Gena & Wade Walker |
Bob Epsten/Major Brands, Inc. Ms. Amy Gross Harriman-Jewell Series Illusions Unlimited Productions, Inc. Intercontinental Hotel Jack Henry Ms. Robin Jess Kansas City Chiefs Katrina Schulze Design Latin American Imports McCownGordon Construction Joni Mitchell The Raphael Hotel Retro Inferno The Rockhill Tennis Club Rosehill Gardens ShotBee Event Photography, Inc. Southmoreland on the Plaza Ultra Lawns, Inc. U.S. Toy Company Utrecht Art Supplies Dick Vermeil Walt Disney World Company XS Lighting |
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