“DAZZLING!” was the theme of Beyond Beyonds, which took place on April 29th at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. Guests enjoyed lavish buffets and desserts and live entertainment by Will Matthews’ The Saturday Night Trio. Hundreds of Our Town’s most prominent collectors competed in a live auction for major works of art by regionally, […]

The Kansas City Museum Foundation hosted The Derby Party on May 6th. Guests enjoyed cocktails, entertainment by Victor & Penny and Southern fare from The Westside Local. The event honored the Long family’s love of horses and the equestrian legacy of Loula Long Combs. Tom and Elizabeth Paolini Danee Wallace and David Greenwald Additional photos […]

The 27th Annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards Banquet was held on May 5th at The View at Briarcliff. The event featured entertainment and delicious refreshments, in addition to spotlighting those who do so much for Our Town.  Jamie Cummings and John Isenberg were proclaimed Honorary Stars. As in other years, students at area schools wrote […]

More than 800 supporters of the Welcome House attended the Fourth Annual Breakfast at the Overland Park Convention Center on May 11th. A coveted round of golf with longtime supporter Tom Watson led the auction offerings. Rick Fleenor claimed a winning ticket. Additional photos featured in the July 8, 2017 issue  Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder […]

June 6th was the date for The University of Kansas Health System’s seventh annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The awards recognized individuals and organizations that share the hospital’s vision and whose leadership and philanthropy have contributed to its success. Tammy Peterman and Dr. Lee […]

The National World War I Museum and Memorial held a Steel Beam Signing Ceremony on May 3rd to commemorate construction of the new Wylie Gallery. More than $5 million has been raised for a new gallery space as the result of the Museum’s ongoing “Call to Duty” Centennial Capital Campaign. The Jack F. and Glenna […]

April 28th was the date for Literacy KC’s 23rd annual Spelling Bee at UMKC’s Pierson Auditorium. Gillian Helm, Literacy KC; served as the chairman of the evening that featured an appearance by Vanya Shivashankar, 2015 Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee co-champion; “Bee Stinger” cocktails, student testimonials and live and silent auctions. The event co-champions were […]

March of Dimes’ Greater Kansas City’s March for Babies was held in the Kansas City Power & Light District. More than 10,000 people attended the May 7th event. Team Captain Deb Stockwell and her daughter posed with a sign in honor of her son, who was a NICU graduate 27 years ago. Children, ages one […]

April 22nd was the date for Cristo Rey Kansas City’s 11th annual Dancing with The Kansas City Stars, “Creating a Masterpiece,” at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Ellen and Dr. Mike Sweeney, DeeDee and Jeff Cooper and Deborah and Tom Macon served as honorary co-chairmen, and Mary and Dr. Kevin Ring and […]

  Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s A Fearless Fête – Mission to Planet Rep was held on May 20th. Blast-off site was Spencer Theatre, located in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center on the UMKC campus. Kathy and Mark Donovan served as the chairmen. Guests – many of them in galactic attire – enjoyed a […]

May 1st was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ Installation Day Tea. Barbara Eiszner and Barbara Joslin were the co-chairmen. Members enjoyed a delicious brunch, and Magic Ball Co-chairmen Edie Downing and Gigi Rose presented a check to Bobbi Jo Reed of Healing House, the beneficiary of the ball.  Barb Joslin and Linda Weber […]

Now in its 36th year, the Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, which was held on May 15th at Lake Quivira, continued to raise significant funds for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas while giving golfers and volunteers alike a day of fun. Justin Gerstner, Phil Connealy, Trey Sabates, and Richard Prendergast Brad Cook and […]

Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Spring Luncheon was held on May 9th at Indian Hills Country Club. President Mark Sappington thanked the outgoing Guild Board for their hard work and welcomed the new 2017-2018 board. Guests enjoyed beautiful floral arrangements by Craig Sole. Jennifer Wampler, Michelle Hamlett-Weith and Jeannie Murphy Jennifer Wampler, Gigi Rose, president-elect; […]

Susie and Tom Corbin were the honorary chairmen, and Lauren McCarthy and Nancy McCarthy served as the co-chairmen of Wayside Waifs’ Fur Ball, “Beach Pawty,” on May 13th. More than 1,000 guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions and dancing. Emily and Mark Johnson with Geoff Hall, Wayside Waifs; and Michele Pritchard Erica […]

March 8th was the date for the Kick-Off Tea for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s Symphony Ball, “An Evening in Vienna,” at the beautiful home of Rachael Sabates. Pam Bruce and Suzanne Shank are the Ball co-chairmen. Committee members enjoyed a delicious array of tea sandwiches and elegant chocolates and learned about upcoming plans […]

Nancy and Steve Hooley and Kelly and Ron Lockton were the honorary co-chairmen, Julana Harper-Sachs and Becky Loboda served as the co-chairmen and Elizabeth Souder and Matt Sharples were the community support committee co-chairmen for Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA’s) Community Luncheon on May 5th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City […]

Carriage Club was the beautiful setting for Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon. Beth Ingram was presented with a portrait by Mark Braswell, Strauss Peyton Portraiture; which will hang in the Beth Ingram Administrative Building. The 2017-2018 Executive Board of the Circle was presented, and Outgoing President Joan Braswell passed the gavel to Incoming President Kimberlee […]

Jessica Bjorgaard and Jackie Vavroch were co-chairmen of Center Stage – Young Professionals at Starlight Theatre’s After Hours at the Towers. More than 200 guests enjoyed the French-themed evening that featured delicious bites from local restaurants and live music from Lost Wax. A mime, accordion player and live painter helped set the tone for a […]

KC CARE Clinic’s Simply Bloom was held on May 6th at the Firestone Building. Steve Stroade and Danny Ng were the honorary chairmen, and Tom Nagel, Abby Albers, Doug Albers, and Kiran Ross served as co-chairmen of the “Garden Party” themed-event. A Patrons’ Party was held on April 27th at R24 Studios. Catherine Ward-Bopp and […]

The 22nd edition of The Rock Chalk Ball was held on April 29th. The event, hosted by the KU Alumni Association’s Greater Kansas City Network, took place at the Overland Park Convention Center. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and Shade Keys Little served as honorary chairmen, and Jason Booker and Sasha Boulware were the co-chairmen. This year’s […]

The Lyric Opera Circle’s Her Majesty’s Ball was held on April 8th in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests were treated to a silent auction, dinner, dancing, and inspiring performances by Lyric Opera of Kansas City artists. Carol and John Kornitzer were the honorary chairmen, and Sherry Love served as the […]