Amy Pieper served as chairman of Support Kansas City’s ninth annual Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Awards. The June 28th event was held at Rockhurst University. The awards celebrate organizations’ governance, agency impact, transparency, and community collaborations. FIRE Foundation, MOCSA and Harvesters received the 2018 awards. Author Virginia Eubanks was the keynote speaker, and Chris Hernandez […]

June 4th was the date for the 2018 C&C Group Alphapointe Pro-Am Tournament at Loch Lloyd Country Club. Board Member Danny Davies served as chairman of the planning committee. The sold-out event raised more than $138,000 for Alphapointe’s programs and services for youth who are blind or visually impaired. Lyn Petro, Foundation board member; and […]

Kelly and Ron Lockton were the chairmen of the 29th Annual Jazzoo on June 1st at the Kansas City Zoo. This year’s theme, “Rub Elbows. Touch Fins.,” celebrated the Zoo’s newest exhibit, Stingray Bay. Partygoers dressed in the aquatic theme and animal prints and enjoyed Stingray Stinger specialty cocktails, delectable cuisine from more than 70 […]

The Vanderslice Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute’s Artfare 2018, a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute, was held on May 20th at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The festive evening paired talented chefs with creative artists. John and Sharon Hoffman   A Patrons’ Party was held on May 14th at The […]

June 24th was the date for the fifth annual CASA SuperHero 5K at Corporate Woods. More than 800 participants and 100 volunteers enjoyed the mild weather and Kids’ Zone activities. Proceeds from the event benefit CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties and Jackson County CASA. Diana Alexander   Sage Hickman   Amy Boydston, CASA of […]

The co-hosts for the ninth annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend were David Koechner, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, and Jason Sudeikis. June 1st and 2nd were jam-packed with events. The weekend began with a hospital visit and press conference at Children’s Mercy Adele Hall Campus on Friday morning. That night, Kauffman Stadium was the […]

Kauffman Stadium was the fabulous setting for Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams.  More than 1,250 guests enjoyed drinks, delicious fare from local restaurants, a silent auction, aerial arts performances, a VIP Party featuring Tiffany & Co., a concert by Rachel Platten, and a fireworks show. More than $325,000 was raised to support the building of […]

The rooftop terrace at Topgolf was the setting for KidsTLC’s Rooftop Pairings Party on June 7th. Guests enjoyed live music, an endless buffet and the success story of a recent client who benefited from the mission of KidsTLC. The excitement continued through the KidsTLC Open on June 11th at Shadow Glen Golf Course. Golfers enjoyed […]

Daniel Duffy, Whitney Estes, Olivia Lesley, Parker Hewitt, Charlie Ingram, Amalia Murguía, Nelson Sabates, Amelia Smith, Ethan Starr, and Scotty Thompson were the hosts of a Roaring Twenties Jewel Ball party at Union Station Kansas City. Debutantes, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball and Escorts enjoyed a fun scavenger hunt, based on the living history at […]

Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball and Escorts spent an afternoon enjoying barbecue and skeet shooting at Powder Creek Shooting Park. The June 10th event was hosted by Davis Brooks, Bobby Freeman, Michael Hamilton, William Larson, Max Leonard, Ian Longan, Taylor Norden, Graham Penner, and Chase Tetrick. Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball and Escorts: (Front row) […]

In honor of the 2018 Tie The Knot Bridal Issue, The Independent and TIVOL united to host a cocktail party at TIVOL Hawthorne Plaza on June 21st. For the occasion, the store was festooned with beautiful floral arrangements by Craig Sole. Champagne was the beverage of choice. The appetizers from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions included […]

The 64th anniversary of The Jewel Ball was held on June 16th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Charlotte White served as the chairman. Proceeds support the Kansas City Symphony and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Mr. William McClellan Lyons, representing the Kansas City Symphony; Mrs. Dwayne Kent White, Ball chairman; and Mr. Richard Calvin […]

June 5th was the date for The University of Kansas Health System’s eighth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Charlie Sunderland was honored with the Legacy Award. The William H. Dunn, Sr. family and Mindy and Jeff Yowell and Jordan Yowell received Catalyst Awards. Partner […]

Mission Hills Country Club was the site for The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade, which was held on June 3rd. The mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers of the Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball left clutching roses, with memories of the wonderful singing by the young men. Ellen and Dan Bolen, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball assistant co-chairman; […]

The beautiful home of Brian Williams was the setting for the Folly Theater’s fourth annual Folly Garden Party on June 3rd. More than 200 partygoers enjoyed perfect weather and a jazz performance by the Jeff Harshbarger Trio. Lisa Flynn and Lisa Leonard   Ryan Hiser and David Tran   Julie Walker-Browne and Pete Browne, board […]

Mary Lockton and Michael Murphy were the honorary co-chairmen, and Carol Rauckman and Carolyn Price served as the co-chairmen of Cristo Rey Kansas City’s Dancing with the Kansas City Stars at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The April 21st event featured a “Fly Me To The Moon” theme. Guests enjoyed an all-star […]

June 2nd was the date for Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s 70th Anniversary Gala, “A Better World,” at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The evening celebrated 70 years of strengthening the social sector with a talented and prepared workforce and honored the organization’s founders, including former Mayor H. Roe Bartle. Peggy and Terry […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City chose The National Golf Club as the site for the Legacy Invitational. The fun-filled event on June 4th featured luscious meals for breakfast and lunch, a gift salon, a cigar emporium, chair massages, and a 19th hole reception. All that was in addition to the excitement of […]

June 7th was the date for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Annual Recognition Luncheon at Grand Street. Established in 1988 during the silver anniversary of Saint Luke’s Foundation, the Foundation Fellow Award recognizes outstanding service and support of medical education, research and hospital programs. Peggy and Dr. Michael Borkon were this year’s recipients. Jill and Marshall Dean […]

On June 3rd, the Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held at The Kansas City Country Club. The co-chairmen were Janet Russell, Emily Dugger and Lindsey Horner. Whitney Estes, Alana Estes and Annette Sherrow     Charlotte White, Jewel Ball chairman     Jeannette Reintjes, debutante chairman   Charlotte White, Jewel Ball chairman; with Janet Russell, […]

KCRep’s A Fearless Fête 2018 – Live from Kansas City, it’s Saturday Night was held on May 19th at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus. Partygoers dressed as their favorite Saturday Night Live character and enjoyed hilarious performances by The Second City comedy troupe and Seth Herzog, resident comedian at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy […]