KC Scholars has raised more than $4.5 million. That means that more than 600 members of its first class of scholarship recipients will be going off to college. Many will be the first in their families to earn a degree. This called for a celebration – and more than 1,000 guests were present for the […]

The mothers of the 2017 BOTARs met recently at the lovely home of Cathy Schultz. Guests enjoyed delicious desserts from The Capital Grille and learned about the upcoming BOTAR season. Mandy Burditt and Amy Polen served as the event co-chairmen. The 2017 BOTAR Executive Committee members smiled for the camera. The beautiful desserts from The […]

More than 1,000 guests enjoyed Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s third annual RISE, a rooftop crawl in the Crossroads, on August 26th. The five rooftop parties featured different movie themes, including comedy, science fiction, horror, musicals, and action/adventure. Annelene Caruso and Kristin Stroud Rick Baier and Christina Arnone Jeff Smith and Jennifer […]

Loch Lloyd Country Club was the beautiful setting for The 2017 C&C Group Alphapointe Pro-Am Tournament on July 17th. Board Member Danny Davies served as chairman of the planning committee. The sold-out event raised more than $63,000 for Alphapointe’s programs and services for youth who are blind or visually impaired. Jaime Bluma and Tracy McConnell, […]

Debbie and Wes Jenson were the honorary chairmen for Stems: A Garden Soirée, a benefit for The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park. The 10th annual event was held on June 24th at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Guests enjoyed drinks, fabulous fare from local restaurants, great art, live music, and fireworks. […]

The balloon artist was a big hit. Will Fendler, Libby Fendler and Alex White Bob Knighton and Chip Knighton Dr. Atif Ali, Lilah Ali and Amanda Sells Jay and Rebecca Arthur John and Christy Crossley John and Beth O’Bryan Jackie and Jason Romero with Vale Logan Lewellen, Emma Hassenflu, Lulu McKee, and Lanie Tietjen Abby […]

More than 2,000 corporate and individual teams participated in Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. The July 11th through the 26th event was held at Park Lanes. Guests enjoyed fun bowling, drinks, great food, prizes, and more. The Super Team Party was held on August […]

Guests celebrated “Peacocks and Plumage” at Jazzoo, which was held at the Kansas City Zoo on June 2nd. Trish and John Dorsey served as chairmen of the event, which featured entertainment by Disco Dick and the Mirror Balls, D.J. Kirby and other great bands from Our Town. Partygoers clad in feathers and animal prints enjoyed […]

Hundreds of people gathered for AIDS WALK Kansas City, a benefit for the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City. The 29th annual event was held on April 29th in Theis Park. Due to thunder and the lightening, the walk portion of the event was canceled, for everyone’s safety. Despite that, fundraising actually increased by […]

The BOTAR committees recently met to plan the BOTAR Ball, which will take place on October 21st at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Bob Dillingham, Joey Straube and Anthony Mendolia (Seated) BOTAR President Tracy Tetrick, Hillary Winzenried and Mary Reed (standing) Page Reed, Susan Scott and Kathie Manda BOTAR Executive Committee […]

July 31st was the date when Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey welcomed Kansas City native Misty Copeland home. Misty was the special guest at two private receptions and a public event, A Conversation with Misty Copeland, with Vivien Jennings, Rainy Day Books; at Unity Temple on the Plaza. Misty shared her journey and discussed […]

Members of the Kansas City Symphony League met at the Sulgrave on July 12th for Invitation Mailing Day, when they assembled the exquisite invitations to “An Evening in Vienna,” the 2017 Symphony Ball. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, hosted by Kathy Scaglia. Suzanne Shank and Pam Bruce are serving as co-chairman of the Ball, which […]

May 13th was the date for Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Gala 2017, “Celebrating KC Jazz Legends.” The event kicked off with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at The American. Following that, the orchestra, led by Clint Ashlock, artistic director and conductor; gave a concert at Helzberg Hall in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Millie […]

Indian Hills Country Club’s Pow Wow Tournament was held June 14th through the 17th. This year was the 57th anniversary of the Club’s great golf tradition. The tournament featured three days of competitive golf, followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing at the club. Michelle Chiu and Julia Galvani Kevin and Brenda Harden with Ann […]

June 6th was the date for Park University’s Night at the Helm at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Edith and Benny Lee and Lieutenant General (retired) Richard Keller served as honorary co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dessert and many special performances. Proceeds support the International Center for Music and the […]

The Kansas City Young Matrons celebrated 100 years on June 10th with a Centennial Honoring Luncheon at the Clubhouse. Past Presidents Cindy Price and Nina Hollabaugh served as event co-chairmen. Sue von Geyso and Susie Womack are the Centennial co-chairmen. The organization was founded on September 14, 1917.  Kathy Anton, Darleen Beller and Sally Townley […]

Ashley Broockerd and Anne Riker Powell were the co-chairmen for Under A Blue Moon: Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction, which was held at Powell Gardens on June 11th. The honorary chairman was Alan Branhagen, the former director of horticulture. A Fund-A-Need in Alan’s honor supported the expansion, and care and maintenance of the plant […]

More than 1,250 guests attended Diamond of Dreams, Royals Charities on-field gala, which recently took place at Kauffman Stadium. Guests enjoyed a performance by LeAnn Rimes, a VIP Party and a Black Hawk helicopter. Proceeds supported Royals Charities, which funded local organizations supporting military families. Jorge Bonifacio and Cheslor Cuthbert, both with the Kansas City […]

Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner served as hosts for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, an annual benefit for the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center. The events, which were held on June 23rd and 24th, included a celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium, bowling at Pinstripes and a victory party and […]

The 63rd anniversary of The Jewel Ball was held on June 17th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Nancy Sachse served as the chairman. Proceeds support the Kansas City Symphony and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Mrs. Louis Larrick Ward, Mr. Thomas Selby Ward and Mrs. Scott Hardman Ward Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morton Kissick […]

June 7th was the date for March of Dimes’ Local Impact Celebration at The Brass on Baltimore. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while learning more about the organization’s fundraising in Our Town and its Community, Advocacy, Research, Education, and Support Programs.  Stacy Duncan, Chad and Sarah Nelson and Jeremy Higgins Ken Jackson, Shalea Harris, […]