The Cast Party, KCRep’s 2019 Gala, was held on May 10th at The Abbott. Ellen and Irv Hockaday were honored with the inaugural Mac Award, named for KC Rep’s founder Dr. Patricia McIlrath, for their longtime support and advocacy of KC Rep and the arts in Our Town. Guests enjoyed a performance by Broadway’s Shoshana […]

More than 420 guests gathered for The University of Kansas Health System’s ninth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration. The June 11th event was held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Dr. Kirk Benson was honored with the Legacy Award. Catalyst Awards were presented to Cheryl Lockton Williams and to Kevin […]

Paradise Park was the site for Jackson County CASA’s 14th annual Carnival for CASA. Melissa and Dan Martin served as honorary chairmen for the event, which was held on June 9th. The festivities included pony rides, a petting zoo, hair and face painting, lunch with live music by the Jack Snaps, and all of the […]

May 24th was the date for The Bolender Society of Kansas City Ballet’s cocktail reception to celebrate the end of a wonderful performance season. The festive event was held at the offices of Lathrop Gage. Guests reminisced about Kansas City Ballet’s 2018-2019 season, which featured the world premiere of Septime Weber’s The Wizard of Oz, […]

June 6th was the date for ArtsKC’s fourth annual Summer Arts Party, which was held at the Crossroads Hotel. Community leaders, artists, and ArtsKC staff members enjoyed a summer evening benefiting the local arts community in the heart of the Crossroads. Israel Alejandro Garcia Garcia   Melanie Sherman, Katrina Revenaugh, Marissa Starke, Ada Koch, Cheryl […]

June 9th was the date for The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea, which was held at The Kansas City Country Club. Ellen Hockaday and Laura Hall were the co-chairmen.     (Seated) Tiffany Lynch and Annie Lynch (standing) Anne Russ, debutante chairman; and Jewel Ball Vice Chairman Susie Heddens   Reagan Mitchell and Gabby Hendren   […]

Executive Chef Linda Duerr with The Restaurant at 1900 and Lon Lane with Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions give many couples options for memorable, festive dinners. Within the restaurant, Linda can create a spectacular dinner for a newly engaged couple or can provide delectable menu choices for a celebratory event. Lon can cater engagement parties, wedding […]

Sarah Quinlivan of Quintessential Events and Kindra Browne of Simple Elegance are two of Our Town’s premier wedding planners. These days, weddings have many moving parts, and a bride and groom and their families may need assistance with vendors, venues, hotels, contracts, transportation, and the multitude of ‘day of’ arrangements. These two capable, professional women […]

Steve McDowell, director of design for architectural firm BNIM and renowned leader in sustainable and integrative design, has worked on iconic buildings in Our Town such as the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and the Bloch Building at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. He also has designed embassies in Africa and South America and […]

Weddings are full of big decisions, including the food, the venue, the dress, the music, and the photographer. A great florist is incredibly important, but there seem to be a few design elements that are sometimes overlooked until later in the planning process. One element is the table linens. Table linens can tie everything together […]

It’s wedding season, and what’s the wardrobe piece that every woman wants and needs, whether it’s for the rehearsal dinner or for the wedding itself? You’ve got it right—the little black dress or “LBD.” Rightfully Sewn can be the spot where wedding guests or family members can find that unique piece that everyone will notice […]

June 6th was the date for The Jewel Ball Prelude Party, which was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The festive event kicked off the 2019 Jewel Ball season. Peggy Lyons and Jeanne Sosland served as the Prelude Party co-chairmen. Jewel Ball Vice Chairman Susie and Spence Heddens   Jewel Ball Announcer […]

May 9th was the date for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale. Tracy Link and Ashley Gulledge were the named 2019 Man & Woman of the Year. The 15 candidates raised more than $575,000 to support the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Molly Lack, 2020 All-Star […]

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the spot where the Truman Library Institute’s 20th annual Wild About Harry took place on May 2nd. Former Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine K. Albright was the Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership honoree, and she and President Harry S. Truman’s grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, […]

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the setting for the JDRF Dream Gala on May 4th. The Rick and Cathy Baier Foundation hosted the event, which featured a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, and Fund A Cure. This year’s event raised more than two million dollars to transform the lives […]

Shadow Glen Golf Club was the setting for Royals Charities’ 12th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on May 13th. Proceeds benefited Royals Charities and Special Olympics KC Metro. Brad Keller, Kansas City Royals   Sluggerrr entertained the guests.   Jeff Blobaum, Alan McKeever, Whit Merrifield, Kansas City Royals; Pete Ciacco, and Brian Haaraoja Also featured in […]

Webster House was the setting for The Symphony League’s Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Members celebrated the upcoming Symphony Ball, “The Firebird Ball,” 25-year members, and the extraordinary career contributions of retiring Kansas City Symphony Executive Director, Frank Byrne. Elaine Mann, president; Rita and Lamar Hunt, Jr., Ball honorary chairmen; and Mary Leonida, Ball chairman […]

The Folly Theater celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Folly Golf Classic on May 20th at Oakwood Country Club. Steve Paddock and Alex Solorio served as the co-chairmen. Golfers enjoyed a barbecue lunch before hitting the course. After the tournament, players enjoyed a silent auction, a raffle, and the scotch and cigar patio. Bob Martinez, […]

May 4th was the date for Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA’s) Gala, “Generations of Revelations,” at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mayor Sly James was honored with the Janet K. Miller Award. KCFAA’s mission is to make dance accessible to all people by presenting the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II, […]

Lake Quivira Country Club was the site for the 38th Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic. The event, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, was held on May 13th. At that time, Founder Ben Zarda announced a legacy gift that will allow the tournament to continue into its 50th year. This […]

More than 200 Ballet supporters gathered for BARRE KC’s annual Black & White Soiree on April 13th at Boulevard Brewing Company. BARRE KC is the premier organization for young adults interested in supporting the Kansas City Ballet. Proceeds from the event help fund 16 Reach Out And Dance (R.O.A.D.) Scholarship Schools. R.O.A.D. combines dance with […]