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September 26, 2024 | 5-9 PM

Forte 2024

We are excited to announce that our theme this year is Elements. Join us for an immersive journey to experience the elements of earth, air, water, and fire that dance in harmony with symphonic music. This whimsical voyage will embark on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at the historic Shirley Bush Helzberg Symphony House. Along with the intimate music, enjoy tastings from local restaurants, distilleries, wineries, and breweries.

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Welcome to Forte 2024!  We cannot wait to see you and experience the amazing food and drinks provided by our local food and beverage partners.

Savory Selections
Delicious dumplings by Lu Lu’s
Pizzettas (focaccia w/ tomato jam and cheese) and Bay Scallops on a hashbrown by Wandering Vine
Something spicy by Tavernonna
BLT Mac & Cheese by Homesteader
Tasty gluten and Vegan options – Bison and Vegan Meatballs to go along with stuffed potatoes by Blue Bird Bistro
Samosas and Beef Kabobs by Fannies
Hot Momma Shrimp by Union on the Hill
More Cheese Please
Hemma Hemma

Sweets
Cake-A-Boo

Creative cookies by Swoon
Salted Caramels and Peanut Butter Truffles by Bizz & Weezy
Magnificent Macrons by Kate Smith Soiree’
Spectacular Sweets by Modern Market/HomeGrown 

Distilleries and other friends
Boulevard Brewing Company
Double Shift Brewing Company
KC Bier
Restless Spirits
Holladay Distillery
West Bottoms Whiskey
Fern Bar
Lifted Spirits
Deep Eddy Vodka

Special thanks to our Wine Pull and tasting partners – You do not want to miss this!
Terravox

Amigoni
Wandering Vine
Missie’s
Ballentine Vineyard Terrace, St Helena, Napa Valley
UnKCorked

Non-alcoholic beer donated by Leawood Wine & Liquor

Your musical journey of the elements will be performed by the following Kansas City Symphony Ensembles.

Earth (first floor)
Bass Quartet
Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5

Fire (second floor)
Jalousie (tango)
Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8

Water (basement)
Percussion trio
Nagoya Marimbas by Steve Reich
Chromatic Fox Trot

Wind (outside)
Prepare to be blown away by the brass quintet

Special thanks to Good Earth Floral

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Thank you to our wonderful Forte Committee!

Our Generous 2024 Sponsors - Thank You!

Principal 

Associate Principal 

      

Stage Manager I
Amos Family Funeral Home
Excel Constructors
Garmin
Heavenly Homes Team Real Estate
Helzberg Diamonds
HFG Architecture
Katie Grimes CrossCountry Mortgage
Mixture
Oak & Steel
Pulse Design Group
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
UMB Bank
Walz Tetrick Advertising

Stage Manager II
AM CPA
Dr. Robert Knapp  – Clinton Family Dentistry
Metcalf Auto Plaza
Michelle Deutch D.D.S.
His & Her Fitness
Lockton
Rank & Roberts Real Estate
Reliant Financial Services

Individual Supporters
Anonymous
Sarah Elmore and Jared Ayers
Bob & Laureen Caffarelli
John May & Lisa Choules
Jesse & Deann Elmore
Kelly and Randy Huffman
Kristen and Quinton Huffman Family
Ashley Hutcheson
Don & Patty Kincaid
Mark Laverentz
Bill and Peggy Lyons
Tracy Musolf
Trent and Kim Robinett
Mary Jo Shaney
Mary and Blake Sprecher
Michael Stern, Music Director Laureate
Summer and Jack Treas
David Voysey
Ben Walker/Lewis Rice