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    Feelin' Groovy Gala

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    Year-End Celebration

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    Cresendo

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Recent Features

Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute- Feelin’ Groovy Fundraising Event November 13th was the date for the Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute’s cocktail reception to thank benefactors of its Feelin’ Groovy fundraising event on November 23rd. Juliette… Read More
BOTAR Presidents’ Tea The traditional BOTAR Presidents’ Tea was held on August 23rd at The Kansas City Country Club, led by Mandy and Meg Burditt, and Martha Gail Hughey and Andrea Hughey and… Read More
Name Dropping – Jorge Soberón-Hernández In just one year, Jorge Soberón-Hernández and his team at Arvest Bank led more than 170 financial literacy classes in Kansas City, helping hundreds of people gain the financial knowledge… Read More
PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES: Company reemerges after blaze in historic theater poses existential threat Karen Paisley and the board of directors of the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre have an urgent message for Kansas City theatergoers: We’re still here. Ten months after what appeared to be a… Read More
Bride’s Book – Hefner/Goodwin
Nicole Alexandra Hefner and John Kennedy Goodwin II were married on August 24th at Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by family and friends. Nicole is the daughter of Drs. Denise and George Hefner of Lincolnshire, Illinois.…
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UMKC and the Friends of the Conservatory – Cresendo
The Crescendo gala was a glorious affair, hosted by UMKC and the Friends of the Conservatory, held at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on November 9th. Vignettes showcasing the talents of the Conservatory were held throughout the Museum, as well…
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Kansas City Actors Theatre – 21st Birthday Brouhaha Gala
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art was the site for the 21st Birthday Brouhaha Gala, a benefit for Kansas City Actors Theatre, on November 16th. Valerie and Mark Andruss served as honorary chairs for the lively celebration, which featured delicious…
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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Events Leading up to the 51st Annual Snow Ball
Friends of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish in Lawrence, Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Lenexa, and Curé of Ars Catholic Parish in Prairie Village, gathered at events throughout the fall to support the…
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Congratulations, Amy & Donovan!
Amy Caroline Barnthouse and Donovan Charles Fowler exchanged wedding vows at the Church of the Nativity on May 25th, surrounded by their wedding party, friends, and family. Amy is the daughter of Dorothy and Dr. Joseph Barnthouse of Leawood, Kansas,…
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Congratulations, Taylor & John!
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Jamali of Centennial, Colorado, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Nicole Jamali, to John O’Neal Mitchell, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood Mitchell, Jr. of Mission Hills, Kansas. Taylor is…
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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – ArtSmash
More than 475 guests gathered for the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s ArtSmash, “Tangled Illusions,” which was held on November 2nd. Partygoers enjoyed delicious fare and dancing at the fabulous celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Museum. Kim and…
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First Tee Greater Kansas City – Day for Kids with Tom Watson Golf Tournament
More than 105 golfers were all smiles on a lovely fall day at Lake Quivira Country Club, as they raised their clubs and funds to benefit First Tee Greater Kansas City. Day for Kids with Tom Watson Golf Tournament was…
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Rising Star – PJ Thompson
Making an impact has been a consistent theme in PJ Thompson’s life and work. As the Chief Financial Officer at Country Club Bank, PJ was raised in a family committed to service and compassion. His father and grandfather modeled the…
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Rachel’s Reads – Best of 2024
As the year wraps up and we hope that our gifts for loved ones will arrive on time, I am continuing the tradition started several years ago to share my top books for 2024. I hope you find something new…
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