A lovely baby girl named Bianca “Bibi” Elizabeth King was born on October 21st. She weighed seven pounds, six ounces, and was 20 and a quarter inches long. Bibi’s proud parents are Rachel Sexton and Brian King of Our Town. Her delighted grandparents are Deidre Sexton, Leland Sexton and Patricia Mackay, all of Our Town. […]

Susie Heddens and Laurie Montague were co-chairmen of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s annual Committee of 100 Luncheon on October 13th. Kathryn M. Ireland, noted interior designer, author and textile designer; was the featured speaker.  The beautiful tablescape Co-chairmen Susie Heddens and Laurie Montague flanked Kathryn M. Ireland, featured speaker. Ann and Kenneth Baum Christina […]

Sharon Hoffman, Ursula Terrasi, Sandy Geduldig, and Kristin Amend served as co-chairmen of Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri’s THE event on October 16th at Pennway Place at Studio Dan Meiners. Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show; was the keynote speaker. The inaugural Suzanne E. Allen Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Harry […]

The Young Friends of Art’s 24th annual Party Arty: Coloring Outside the Lines is set for January 23rd at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. More than 1,400 young professionals will enjoy an evening full of big surprises. Jennifer Meyer Howerton is serving as chairman. Committee Members: Erica Boatman, Aleigh Thomas, Chairman Jennifer Meyer Howerton, Leah Vomhof, […]

Joan and Alan Marsh will be serving as the honorary co-chairmen of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s gala, Create the Night…Masterpiece!, which will take place on February 20th at the Museum. The Karbank Family also will be the honorary co-chairmen. This black-tie affair will highlight the opening of the Museum’s exhibit, Reflecting Class in the […]

On February 9th, The University of Kansas Hospital’s Girls’ Night In will take place at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The event will feature Gretchen Rubin, who wrote Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. Sara Colt and Susan Morris are serving as honorary co-chairmen. Sara Colt, honorary co-chairman Susan Morris, honorary […]

Gould Evans was the site for the November 18th Open House at the STEAM Studio. Guests experienced the hands on workshops that area children, ages kindergarten through 12th grade, take part in on school field trips. The Studio was created in partnership with Gould Evans and Founder Mandi Sonnenberg, an education professor at Rockhurst University. […]

April 8th is the date for the Angels of The Children’s Place Gala at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Wendy and Grant Burcham will serve as the honorary chairmen. Honorary Chairmen Wendy and Grant Burcham Also featured in the December 12, 2015 issue  

The Heartland Men’s Chorus’ Dinner of Note was held on October 17th at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Stewart Smith and Matthew J. Stretz were the honorary chairmen, and Kimberlee Ried and Howard Collinson served as co-chairmen of the “Road Trip” themed-event. Proceeds from the event will support the Chorus’ Testimony Tour to […]

The Improv at Zona Rosa was the setting for the ninth annual Stand Up for Synergy, a benefit for Synergy Services. The ninth annual event featured a stand up performance by Billy Gardell, star of television’s Mike and Molly. Janine Akers and Ryan Anderson were co-chairmen of the event that supports the women, children and […]

Andy Schieber is one of the 1,200 Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas monthly volunteers. He helps with the Grocery Food Rescue Program. Andy picks up donated perishable food items from local grocery stores and delivers them to the Hope Distribution Center. Because of volunteers like Andy, more than 12,000 neighbors in need are fed every […]

Carol Hallquist and Michael Hagedorn served as co-chairmen of The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner on November 19th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Nearly 2,000 guests attended the “Proud to be KC” themed-event. Greg Graves received the Kansas Citian of the Year Award, and Incoming Chairman Terry Bassham, Outgoing Chairman Terry […]

Gretchen FitzGerald is an account executive at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City and is member of Centurions, class of 2017. Gretchen and her husband, John, enjoy watching their kids play sports, supporting the Royals and other local teams, working on their house, and being social with family and friends. Gretchen and John FitzGerald […]

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 42nd Annual Snow Ball will be held on January 16th. Recently, a group of Nativity parishioners gathered at the lovely home of Kara and Doug Ciocca to help raise funds for the Ball. Mary Oades, Angie Koetting, Jamie Hurt, and Dawn Baker Gordon and Julianna Braun and Katie and […]

Jeri Lynne Skomal and Connor MacArthur Simpson were married on March 15th at The Secret Window Art Gallery in Denver, Colorado. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Skomal of Denver. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robertson of Naples, Florida. Her groom is the son of Debra Ball […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Chiefs Style Lounge event was held on November 12th at The Gallery. The fourth annual event was geared toward female fans and featured two fashion shows with Chiefs cheerleaders, ambassadors and dancing star Elijah, modeling Chiefs apparel and boutique clothes. Proceeds support City Year, a national education organization serving high-need schools. […]

Mikaela Blocher and Shelby Frigon were co-chairmen of MOCSA’s 12th annual Johnson County Fall Forum. The October 7th event was held at the Overland Park Marriott. Jeffrey Bucholtz was the keynote speaker, and Sarah and Jon Baum served as honorary chairmen. Committee Members: (Seated) Co-chairman Shelby Frigon, Michelle Neylon, Cynthia Wendt, Kathy Woodward, Co-chairman Mikaela […]

The Lyric Opera Ball committee and board members recently had a fabulous party to kick off the Seduction Ball, inspired by the opera, Carmen. Susan Bubb, Regina Kort, Heather Ryan, and Suzanne Shank served as the hosts. The Lyric Opera Circle’s Seduction Ball will be held on April 2nd at Union Station Kansas City.  Jennifer […]

April 9th is the date for Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s White Coat Gala at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Neil T. Douthat is the honorary chairman, and Rachael Weber Sabates and Dr. Nelson Sabates are serving as chairmen. Neil T. Douthat, honorary chairman Rachael Weber Sabates and Dr. Nelson Sabates, chairmen Also featured in […]

Gretchen and Dr. Larry Jacobson hosted a Benefactors’ Party for the Harriman-Jewell Series’ Prelude 2015 in their beautiful home in September. Guests enjoyed remarks to celebrate the Series’ next steps and the start of its 51st Season. Merry and Dr. Ed Prostic with Prudence True, chairman Debra and Allen Parmet Lisa and Jerry Bernard with […]