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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Society of Fellows – 50th Anniversary Celebration

Mary Atterbury and Elizabeth Bloch Uhlmann served as the co-chairmen of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Society of Fellows 50th Anniversary Celebration. The October 15th event was held in Bloch Lobby and Kirkwood Hall. More than 200 guests enjoyed the festivities that featured cocktails and a sumptuous dinner. The Sculpture Hall featured towers that were […]

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception

November 4th was the date for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception, an event that recognized supporters of Catholic Charities’ annual Snow Ball. Guests enjoyed an inspirational Mass at St. Ann Catholic Church, followed by a reception at the beautiful home of Jackie and Henry Massman. The Snow […]

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American Royal – Junior Premium Livestock Auction

It was a record-setting year for the American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction. One hundred and sixty four supporters of the American Royal gathered in Wagstaff Theatre on October 23rd to congratulate the Grand and Reserve Champions of the Livestock Market Shows. Proceeds support the American Royal’s mission to impact the future of agriculture through […]

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Great Plains SPCA – Brunch & Bubbly

Betsy Gamble and Keith King were the co-chairmen of Brunch & Bubbly held recently to benefit Great Plains SPCA. More than 450 guests enjoyed breakfast and mimosas. The inaugural event gathered animal lovers, shelter dog alumni and adorable, adoptable dogs. Dennis and Debbie Waits Additional photos featured in the December 10, 2016 issue Photo Credit: […]

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Crescendo Patron Party

The beautiful home of Katherine and Jim Schorgl was the setting for the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo Patron Party on October 26th. Guests gathered on the patio on the warm fall evening and were entertained by the Conservatory’s jazz trio. Kiersten Schorgl and Bryce Cummings Bill and Ronda White, UMKC Conservatory Dean […]

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March of Dimes – Signature Chefs Auction

Christi and Tom Miller were the chairmen of March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction. More than 400 guests attended the October 17th event at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Partygoers sampled one-of-a-kind dishes from talented chefs from Our Town and around the country and enjoyed bidding on live auction packages created by […]

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Kansas City Actors Theatre – Brouhaha

Elaine and Ben Mann were the chairmen of Kansas City Actors Theatre’s annual Brouhaha event on November 12th at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. This year launched the Gary Holcombe Legacy Fund, intended to fund young and emerging artists, both onstage and behind-the-scenes, as well as to develop new audiences for live theatrical storytelling […]

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Police Foundation of Kansas City – A Call for Backup

The third annual A Call for Backup, a benefit for the Police Foundation of Kansas City, will be held on February 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Christy and Bill Gautreaux will serve as the honorary chairmen, and Dayton Moore will be the keynote speaker. The Police Foundation’s mission is […]

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Shoot for the Cure

Shoot for the Cure recently kicked off with the Nick and Jake’s Western Dinner and Auction at the Overland Park Racquet Club. The following day, shooters went to Powder Creek Shooting Park for the two sporting clay competitions. Co-chairman Cody Fisher, board member; and Stephanie Fisher Co-chairman Dave Ruf III, board member; Carole Gurley, Dave […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Langston!

Lauren Elizabeth Breithaupt and Benjamin Thomas Langston were married on September 10th at Our Lady of Sorrows. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Spencer Breithaupt of Leawood. Lauren is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold A. Sandbothe of Four Seasons, Missouri, and Mrs. J. C. Breithaupt of Baldwin City, Kansas, […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Logan!

Erica Cohen Austin and Andrew Vernon Logan were married on August 20th at the Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Merrill Austin of Ashland, Massachusetts. Erica is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Allen Cohen and the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald Francis […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Rollings!

Elizabeth Adele Egerstrom and Christopher James Rollings were married on September 17th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Frazier Bell of Prairie Village and Mr. Mark Robert Egerstrom of West Hollywood, California. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Mary Nesselrode of Prairie Village, Mrs. James E. Waller […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Mueller!

Laura Ann Donnelly and Jonathan David Mueller were married on April 9th at St. Ann Catholic Church in Prairie Village. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Patrick Donnelly of Leawood. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Mueller of Manchester, Missouri. The evening prior, a rehearsal dinner was […]

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Congratulations, Lindsey & Dan!

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Scarritt Jones, Jr. of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Katherine Jones, to Daniel Scott Jacobs, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Walter Jacobs of Cincinnati, Ohio. Lindsey is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Scarritt Jones of Overland Park and the late […]

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Johnson County Library Foundation – Library Lets Loose

On October 15th, the Johnson County Library Foundation’s first annual Library Lets Loose event took place at the library, celebrating the Foundation’s 20th anniversary. The sold-out crowd enjoyed works by artists, musicians, libations, and a delicious repast. Proceeds support library programs and collections. Fred and Carol Logan toasted to 20 years of the Johnson County […]

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and its 43rd annual Snow Ball, was held on October 22nd at the Lake Quivira Sailing Dock. Franny and Lane Boland, Amy and Kevin Kentfield, Christy and Joe Heller, Mel and Pat McAnany, and Lisa and Tray Vedock were the hosts. Anita and Tim Link Mary […]

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KCU – Cliffhanger Run and Centennial Birthday Party

The Cliffhanger Run and Centennial Birthday Party were held on October 8th for Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. More than 1,000 runners participated in the run on Cliff Drive, followed by a birthday party featuring food, lawn games, entertainment, and more. Face painters, balloon artists and Pop-Up Charlie entertained kids in the Artists’ […]

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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Annual Meeting

September 28th was the date for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Annual Meeting at the beautiful home of Linda and Gene Hall. The board of directors, honorary board members and special guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner and toasted the upcoming season. Jon Goodman, board member; Nancy and Charley Jensen and Jill Adams Dorene Shipley, Kansas […]

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Community Ball and Cotillion – Fathers’ Icebreaker

The Fathers’ Icebreaker event for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion was held at The Allegro Ballroom in Overland Park. Guests had a wonderful time getting to know each other. Jim Neunuebel, Greg McNamara and Al Rickert Martin Reyes, James Beck, Jeremy Kornis, Jeff Chalk, and John Smeltzer  Additional […]

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Congratulations, Kathryn & Chris!

Debora H. Field and David J. Orlowski of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Orlowski, to Christopher Ray Jones, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Jones of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Richard M. Orlowski of Prairie Village and the late Mr. […]

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Crittenton Children’s Center – Toast for the Children

Crittenton Children’s Center celebrated its 120th anniversary at Toast for the Children on October 20th at Union Station Kansas City. Mariel Hemingway was the special guest speaker. She recently released two memoirs in conjunction with National Mental Awareness Month, Out Came The Sun and Invisible Girl. Proceeds support mental health services and programs for area […]

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