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War Horses For Veterans – The Derby Party War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race… 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
DEEP ROOTS: Actor-playwright yearns to steer theater into a diverse new era  Freddy Acevedo possesses a range as wide as any theater artist you’ll meet. A strong presence on Kansas City stages in recent years, locally the Texas-born actor/producer/playwright/educator has played a… Read More
MOCSA – Night Out with MOCSA
MOCSA will hold its Night Out with MOCSA on October 19th at the Midland Theatre, led by Event Co-chairs Tiffany Meeks, Lisa New, and Kristie Richardson. The trio is busy creating a new theme for the event, finding sponsors, and…
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KC Pet Project – LOVE FINDS A WAY
August 16th was the date for KC Pet Project’s LOVE FINDS A WAY gala, which was held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Jami and Fred Pryor were the honorary chairs, and Kimberlee Ried and Erik Bergrud,…
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Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea
Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Reassembly Day Tea was held on September 9th at the Clubhouse. Mary Jennifer Amato is serving as the president. The festive event featured a delicious brunch and the presentation of the proceeds from the Magic…
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KC Shepherd’s Center – 70 Over 70 Gala, the Moonstruck Ball
The View at Briarcliff was the site for KC Shepherd’s Center’s 70 Over 70 Gala, the Moonstruck Ball, on September 21st. The festive event celebrated Kansas Citians who are 70 or more and living examples of meaningful and purposeful aging.…
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Kansas City Rose Society – Wine & Roses
September 12th was a beautiful day for a garden party! The Kansas City Rose Society hosted its annual Wine & Roses fundraising event in the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden, of which they are stewards. Led by co-chairs Taylor…
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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Fall Luncheon
The Kansas City Country Club was the site for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Fall Luncheon on September 12th. Karen Yungmeyer welcomed members to the lovely event, which was planned by Cindy Wurm, vice president social activities; and Melinda Petet…
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The Independent – 125 Years of Tradition
“The modernity of yesterday is the tradition of today, and the modernity of today will be tradition tomorrow.” Jose Andres Tradition is a beautiful thread that weaves itself throughout the tapestry of human history. It binds our past, guides our…
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CITYSCAPES: The Rabbit hOle
My favorite book growing up had a yellow cover and a dog walking down the road, carrying all he owned in a simple knapsack tied to a stick. Cozy under the covers when my parents thought I was asleep, this…
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Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball, “Bark and Roll”
The Overland “Bark” Convention Center was the site for Wayside Waifs’ annual Fur Ball, “Bark and Roll,” on May 11th. Martha and Rusty Smith were the honorary chairs for the fabulously fun event that featured cocktails, dinner, and a silent…
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University of Central Missouri – Evening of Appreciation Gala
University of Central Missouri honored its most generous donors at the annual Evening of Appreciation Gala on April 20th. The event was held in Warrensburg, Missouri. Former UCM President Dr. Ed and Sandra Elliott were honored as Founding Philanthropists, along…
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Give KC – Our Town’s celebration of National Philanthropy Day and Giving Tuesday! Submit your organization by September 6th at this link.