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 […]

Spring Thaw was held on April 21st at Indian Hills Country Club. The evening featured dancing and celebrated the end of winter and the beginning of the warm weather.  Andy and Lindsay Bosworth and Kelly and Michael Seibert Tori Brown, Meredith DiPasquale, Heather Hutsell, Beth Emmott, and Kristen Moon Additional photos featured in the May […]

April 27th was the date for a celebration of the 21st year of Forks & Corks, a benefit for Harvesters – The Community Food Network. Guests enjoyed gourmet fare and liquid refreshments from nearly 60 of Our Town’s finest restaurants and purveyors in the Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center. Mary McClure served […]

April 13th was the date for The Family Conservancy’s Brew for Books at Boulevard Brewing Company. The fourth annual event featured Boulevard beer, delicious Waldo Pizza and the vocal stylings of Ryan Triggs. The event collected more than 20,000 books for children in Our Town who are living in poverty. Joel and Michelle Herring, Justin […]

April 2nd was the date for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Match Appreciation Banquet. The Lifetime Friendship Award was presented, the Bigs of the Year were honored and CEO Micheal Lawrence was recognized for his 25 years of service. The evening honored match length and celebrated the creation of new friendships. Big […]

Doctor Kara Settles and Doctor Jeff Joyce and Zulema and Terry Bassham were the co-chairmen of TMC Charitable Foundation’s second annual White Coat Gala on March 25th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Kelly Eckerman served as the emcee. Proceeds support Kansas City’s essential hospital, Truman Medical Centers. Vocalist Cherayla Haynes Davis performed for the […]

April 7th was the date for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City’s Kids Night Out at the Overland Park Convention Center. The event featured a private performance from special guest stars, Little Big Town, Grammy Award winner and five-time, reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year. Nancy and Steve Hooley were the honorary […]

April 17th was the date for Royals Charities’ Celebrity Golf Tournament at Shadow Glen Golf Club. Current and former players, broadcasters, Sluggerrr, and Manager Ned Yost spent time visiting with players during the tournament. An awards ceremony was held afterward that featured the 1985 and 2015 World Series Trophies. George Brett, Jeff Montgomery, and Ned […]

The Angels’ Gala, a benefit for The Children’s Place, was held on April 29th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner, a live auction with the Nigro Brothers and dancing to Lost Wax. Susie Heddens and Deborah Quirk were the honorary co-chairmen, and Melissa Batz, Tracy Dillon, Lisa Hardy, Laura Jones, […]

Kerri Frazier and Julie Houts served as co-chairmen of KidsTLC’s Pour for More on April 28th at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. More than 300 guests enjoyed the Nantucket-inspired event that featured handcrafted cocktails, a fresh seafood feast by Café Sebastienne, bidding on custom designed bar carts, and dancing. Amante Domingo and Veronica Mazzarese […]

More than 600 guests gathered for the Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner on April 5th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Kathleen Sebelius, former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, was the keynote speaker, and Barbara and Rene Bollier and Julie and David Warm served as the co-chairmen. […]

April 17th was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ 100 Years of Fashion: 1917-2017, a centennial-themed program for members and guests. Popular music from each decade accompanied runway models, who wore historic fashions and accessories. Lesli Lundquist, Cyndi James, Nina Hollabaugh, Lee Harizanoff, Randi Pereira, Terry McGhie, Susie Womack, Kathy Kane, and Mary Beth […]

The Kansas City Country Club was the lovely setting for the Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee on April 12th. Nancy Dreyer Sachse is serving as chairman of the 63rd anniversary of The Jewel Ball, to be held on June 17th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Chairman Nancy Sachse and Vice Chairman Charlotte White Trapp and […]

Nancy and Herb Kohn were the honorary chairmen, and Katie and Clyde Wendel served as the chairmen of The Truman Library Institute’s 17th annual Wild About Harry dinner. The April 7th event was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mark Halperin and John Heilemann were the keynote speakers, and Dr. […]

March 30th was the date for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope. Honorees were CASA volunteers Saarah Ahmad, Drew Staum, Cathy Matlack, and Ballard Yeates. Lisa Gunderson, Pat Austin, Karen Jaqua, Susan Fronzack, Cyndi Weld, and Laura Eatherly Stephanie Kamphoefner, Meredith Gaigals, Hilary Lemon, Maureen Lindstrom, and Ellen Clune Additional photos featured […]

April 8th was the date for Rockhurst High School’s Spectacular Auction, “RockAloha!” Outgoing President Father Terrence A. Baum, SJ. was named an honorary alumna and was presented with an endowed scholarship in his name and a Rockhurst High School class ring. Steph and Andy Eilert, Lisa and Scott Hallier, Rebecca and Brad Hewlett, Karin and […]