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Shaken, Not Stirred: A 007 Jazz Gala

Offer Valid: 05/30/2026 - 05/30/2026
Annual Fundraising Gala
The night begins at the stunning Zhou B Arts Center, where guests will enjoy cocktails, an elegant dinner, an interactive art heist experience, and live jazz in an atmosphere worthy of MI6’s most exclusive soirées. From there, the mission continues around the corner at the historic Gem Theater for a high-energy KCJO performance that blends the iconic soundtracks of Bond films with the full-bodied swing of Kansas City jazz featuring vocalist, Becky Bliss of Barnaby Bright.

5:00-7:30pm GALA AT ZHOU B ART CENTER
COCKTAILS
DINNER
ART HEIST EXPERIENCE
AUCTION
8:00pm CONCERT AT THE GEM THEATER
*PARKING LOCATED AT ZHOU B ART CENTER VALET AVAILABLE POST-CONCERT

This dazzling evening supports the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s mission: to promote the rich culture of Kansas City through performance and education. We strive to be a leading voice, ensuring that Kansas City’s influential jazz tradition continues to thrive and evolve.

We are seeking volunteers to help with set up, guiding folks through the venue, auction item assignments, and teardown. The timeframes for volunteering range from 2pm-9pm
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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra

This Volunteer Opportunity is promoted by Nonprofit Connect.