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War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race… Read More
The traditional BOTAR Presidents’ Tea was held on August 23rd at The Kansas City Country Club, led by Mandy and Meg Burditt, and Martha Gail Hughey and Andrea Hughey and… Read More
In just one year, Jorge Soberón-Hernández and his team at Arvest Bank led more than 170 financial literacy classes in Kansas City, helping hundreds of people gain the financial knowledge… Read More
For more than five centuries, European settlers went to extravagant lengths to erase Native American tradition, culture, and even language from the face of North America. The effect was devastating… Read More
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Alan Ehrich, Jr. of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Simmons Ehrich, to Preston James Spencer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Scott Spencer of Prairie Village, Kansas.…
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The Abbott was the site for The Family Conservancy’s 13th annual Blue Carpet Event on October 18th. The event honored The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, with the Betsy Vander Velde Award. With dinner, silent and live auctions, and…
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The 75th Anniversary BOTAR Ball was held on October 26th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mrs. Jeffery Cotton Welch, Jr. (Natalie Kirk Welch) served as the 2024 BOTAR president, and she and the committee produced…
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Celebrating its 60th Anniversary Season, Harriman-Jewell Series welcomed pianist Khatia Buniatishvili to its Prelude event on September 16th at The 1900 Building. The phenomenal French-Georgian musician performed for the guests, and Dr. D. Dean Dunham, Jr., Series co-founder, was honored…
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Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA) hosted its 20th annual Night Out With MOCSA on October 19th at The Midland Theatre. More than 350 guests gathered for the event, which featured a “masquerade” theme. Partygoers dressed in masks and festive…
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Robert Eugene Freeman, Jr. arrived into the world on July 4th with all of the pomp and circumstance required for the day! Rory is the son of Hannah Arnspiger Freeman and Bobby Freeman of Kansas City, Missouri. He is the…
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In its 12th year, The Gathering, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas and the New Roots program, was held on October 1st. Julie Thompson hosted the event, and Missy Kuklenski was the chairman. Guests enjoyed remarks from…
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October 5th was the date for Off the Wall for Sheffield Place, whichwas held at The LEX at Municipal Auditorium. Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, dinner, art created live, featured speakers, and dancing to The Collective. The Honored Hosts…
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In celebrating Native American Heritage Month, I of course turn to literature. Native stories are not just tales of sorrow and the past, but also encompass stories of joy, cultural pride, overcoming obstacles, fun, and celebrations of family and friendship.…
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Claire Schaefer Kramer and John Peter Cunningham exchanged wedding vows on June 29th at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, Kansas. The daughter of Pam and Kevin Kramer of Overland Park, Kansas, and the son of Tina and…
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