The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ 68th Annual Community Ball and Cotillion will be held on December 1st. The debutantes and their escorts represent 22 local schools in Our Town. (First row) Joby Jobson, Dave Ruf, Ryan Bennett, Connell McKeown, Emily McConwell, Natalya Klepikow, Holly Phalen, Abigail Hetherington, Molly Mahoney, Colleen Crabtree, Samantha […]

September 19th was the date for YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s 12th annual Cheers for Challenger at Boulevard Brewery. Guests enjoyed food and beverages, silent and live auctions and entertainment by the Country Duo. Proceeds benefit the Challenger adaptive program, which offers recreational, social, swim, and other activities for young people with diverse abilities. Josef […]

September 23rd was the date for Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care’s Sunday Night Live! in Kansas City’s Power & Light District. Guests enjoyed performances by Kansas City Jazz Trio, Flowtricks performance art and magician Tom Burgoon. The week kicked off with a lovely Patrons’ Party at the home of Marny and John Sherman. Debbie […]

The Farmer’s House in Weston, Missouri, was the setting for the fourth annual Fall Feast on September 8th. Hosted by the Farmers, guests enjoyed signature cocktails, hand rolled cigars, hors d’oeuvres, a delicious farm-to-table meal, and live music by Band K. The Farmer’s House provides early work experience and community integration services for more than […]

Greek heroes, enchanted mermaids and nearly 300 guests gathered for Heartland Men’s Chorus’ Dinner of Note, “Mythical Odyssey.” The 23rd annual event was held on September 22nd at the Arvest Bank Theater at The Midland. Guests enjoyed cocktails, auctions, a dinner, entertainment, and dancing. Proceeds support Heartland Men’s Chorus’ mission to enlighten, inspire, heal, and […]

Roswitha and Ken Schaffer were the honorary chairmen, and Michelle and Chuck Ritter served as the chairmen of Harriman-Jewell Series’ Prelude 2018 – Season 54. The September 24th event was held at The 1900 Building. American Soprano Alyson Cambridge was the featured performer. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, party games, and beautiful décor. Chairmen Chuck and […]

The Whole Person’s It’s Magic! – Night of Independence Gala was held on September 22nd. Sally Firestone, 2017 Paul H. Levy Founder’s Award winner; was the honorary chairman, and Morgan Perry served as the chairman. The event featured a video message by Magician David Copperfield, a cocktail reception, live magic and aerial performances, silent and […]

First Call’s annual Celebration Evening was held on September 20th at The Gallery Event Space. Dr. Heather Hale Rosburg and Chris Rosburg served as the chairmen. More than 350 guests enjoyed dinner and remarks from Keynote Speaker Sam Quinones, author of Dreamland. The evening raised awareness about First Call and substance use disorder as a […]

Today, Niles operates a residential treatment center and provides day programs to assist youths and families, but its roots go back to 1883. At that time, Samuel Eason began caring for homeless, orphaned children near 18th and Vine Streets. It started with one man, an African-American bricklayer, doing what he could for those in need, […]

September 18th was the date for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Committee of 100’s seventh annual Celebratory Luncheon at the Museum. Marshall Watson, native Kansas Citian, author and interior designer, was the featured guest. Laura Powell and Mary Ann Powell were the co-chairmen. Marilyn and Jim Hebenstreit hosted the Benefactor Dinner. The Committee of 100 is a […]

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “To Paris with Love,” was held on September 8th at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a gourmet dinner, a silent auction, and a performance by Maestro Michael Stern and the Kansas City Symphony. Afterward, partygoers danced the night away to the music of KOKOMO with […]

Harriman-Jewell Series’ Benefactors’ Party for Prelude 2018 was held at The American Restaurant. Roswitha and Ken Schaffer were the honorary chairmen, and Michelle and Chuck Ritter served as the chairmen. Guests enjoyed the night of celebration, music and support of the Harriman-Jewell Series. Renae and Phil Krause with Anne and Gary Barnes   Pati Chasnoff, Merry […]

Kathy and Matt Taranto served as chairmen of Rose Brooks Center’s Casino and Auction Night. The 14th annual event featured casino-style gaming, silent and live auctions and live music. Proceeds support the families and pets of Rose Brooks Center. Bob and Janice Morton with Kathy and Matt Taranto, chairmen Joseph Eke and Sheila Urum-Eke   […]

September 15th was the date for Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center’s Golden Globe Gala at Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the health center. Haley Harrison and Steven Albritton served as the hosts. More than $176,000 was raised to help provide high quality, compassionate and affordable health care […]

Robin and Scott Boswell and Lisa and Mike Hagedorn were the co-chairmen, and members of the Kemper family served as the honorary co-chairmen of the National World War I Museum and Memorial’s fourth annual Night at the Tower on September 15th. More than 500 guests enjoyed the one-of-a-kind experience, complete with cocktails, eclectic fare, an […]

Webster House was the lovely setting for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 2018-2019 Season’s Fall Luncheon on September 27th. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, followed by a welcome from Guild President Susan Meehan-Mizer. Pattie Lou Cleary, Glenda Lee Touslee and Lisa Merrill Hickok   (Front row) Sue Ann Fagerberg, Juliette Singer-Spinks, Guild President Susan Meehan-Mizer, and […]

Hops & Barley Ball with a Mod Twist, a benefit for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, was held on September 14th at 1900 Building. Guests dressed in mid-century garb for the retro-inspired event that featured a cocktail party with signature libations and delectable fare, a silent auction and live music by A La Mode. […]

Big and little tails wagged on September 16th at the 28th Annual Strutt With Your Mutt, which supported the rescue and care of homeless animals at Wayside Waifs. The Kids’ Run     Megan Harding, Wayside Waifs; with Amanda Walters   This pair of pups relaxed during the morning.   Courtney Lavery with a special […]

The Family Conservancy’s Blue Carpet event was held on September 28th at Pennway Place at Studio Dan Meiners. Nearly 300 guests gathered for the evening that raised more than $145,000 to help children and families achieve a lifetime of success. Lindsey Freemyer and Carissa Keen   Jennifer and Mike Traffis, Melvin and Wanda Bibbs, Kansas […]

On September 23rd, Powell Gardens was the site for Party Under the Moon: Cheers to 30 Years!  The fun started with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Guests bid on fall plants, gustatory experiences and trips for the horticulturally-minded at the silent auction. While strolling through the Gardens, everyone savored the delicacies prepared by local chefs. Desserts […]

September 5th was the date for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Fall Luncheon at The American. Sherry Love and Joan Braswell were the hosts. Circle President Patricia Scott announced the theme of the 2019 Lyric Opera Ball, “For the Love of Opera.” Barbara Haviland and Pamela Bruce are serving as the co-chairmen, and Marilyn and Kenneth […]