Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of Parkville, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Renya Wilson, to William Robert Keith, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Keith of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Raines and Mr. and Mrs. Burl Wilson, all of Our […]

Dr. and Mrs. William Patrick Donnelly of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Ann Donnelly, to Jonathan David Mueller, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Mueller of St. Louis, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Max Moore and the late Honorable and Mrs. […]

Guess who turned one on October 2nd?  This adorable little girl named Cecilia Anne Mirakian. Cece is the namesake of her maternal great-grandmother. Proud parents are Alexis and Chris Mirakian of Leawood. Tickled pink grandparents are Patty and Rich Parsons of Leawood and Laura and Steve Mirakian of Lenexa. Cece also is anxiously awaiting the […]

November 6th was the date for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception. The special evening recognized supporters of Catholic Charities’ annual Snow Ball. Guests enjoyed an inspirational Mass at Nativity Parish, followed by a reception hosted by Bridget and John Murphy. The Snow Ball will be held on […]

The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place hosted Art & Apps, a benefit for The Children’s Place, on November 6th at 2000 Grand. Guests enjoyed live entertainment by Ozark Hutch and Artist Sike created a wonderful canvas featuring the Kansas City skyline. Thanks to the generosity of local artists, David Gentile, Sue Adams, Alli […]

Adam Gebhardt is the director of marketing for TIVOL and is a member of Centurions, class of 2017. He serves on the board of the Mid-America Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Chancellor’s LGBT Council at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. In his spare time, Adam enjoys kayaking and […]

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Donnelly College recently hosted a pre-screening of The Letters at Glenwood Arts Theatre on November 13th. The movie is about the letters that Mother Teresa wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor for more than a 40 year period. Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Monsignor Stuart Swetland and Ken Williams […]

The American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction was held on October 25th at the American Royal Complex.  More than 1,000 children from 33 states exhibited their steer, hogs, goats, and lambs and competed to be named Grand Champion. Dwight Sloan, Andrew Baumgartner and Pat Macy Paul Fournier and Cynthia Pistilli Savage Also featured in the […]

The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance held its Crescendo Patrons’ Party on November 4th at the lovely home of Anne and Howard Elsberry. Students from the Conservatory entertained more than 100 guests with arias from Billy Budd by Benjamin Britten and Dvorák’s “Rusalka’s Song to the Moon,” a tribute to the Crescendo theme, “New […]

On October 22nd, Village Shalom’s Ages of Excellence Celebration took place at the Overland Park Sheraton. Guests enjoyed dinner and a presentation by New York Times bestselling authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. Eileen and Bruce Kershenbaum served as the chairmen. Matt Lewis, Karin McCrary and Nicole Anthony, all with Village Shalom Chairmen Eileen and […]

Madison Carolyn Wiedeman and Taylor Case Dorman were married on August 22nd at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wiedeman of Leawood. Madison is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Curnutt of Topeka, Kansas, and Mrs. John Wiedeman of Leawood and the late Mr. Wiedeman. Her […]

The Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center was the perfect setting for the March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction on October 19th. Partygoers enjoyed one-of-a-kind dishes and a fabulous live auction. Melissa and Brad Batz served as the chairmen. Patrick and Jody Petersohn, Darrin and Jill Andersen and Karen and Jeff Oddo Chelsea Almeida, […]

Rose Brooks Center’s 11th annual Casino & Auction Night was held on October 10th at the Overland Park Sheraton. Stephanie and Kelly Manning served as the chairmen. Proceeds support Rose Brooks Center’s mission to end the cycle of domestic violence. Ken and Jan Horst Nick and Angie Carrol Colleen and Tony Vannicola Tom and Debbie […]

Thomas Rivers Collins was born on July 31st. The darling baby boy is the first child born to Monica and David Collins of Denver, Colorado. Rivers has brown hair and hazel eyes and weighed eight pounds. His proud grandparents are Susan and Charles Porter of Our Town and Debbie and Thomas Collins of Vero Beach, […]

Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Inside Pediatrics Premiere Party was held on October 15th at Cinetopia in Prairiefire. Airing on December 16th and 23rd, Inside Pediatrics is a four-part documentary series that follows Children’s Mercy doctors, nurses, patients, and families during a three month period. Guests enjoyed a special appearance by the show’s narrator, Paul Rudd. Jeff […]

It was a picture perfect evening for the 66th BOTAR Ball  on October 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, gorgeous flowers by Studio Dan Meiners, and fabulous music and entertainment by David Basse and the City Light Orchestra along with The Karen Davis Project. […]

Amelia Elizabeth Wenzel and Paul Joseph Reintjes were married on April 25th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harold “Hal” Wenzel II of Mission Hills. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Reintjes, Jr., of Mission Hills. The […]

October 18th was the date The Fathers’ Icebreaker for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion at the Allegro Ballroom in Overland Park. The fathers of the Cotillion participants enjoyed cocktails and fun conversation. Jake Shriver, Kevin Shriver, Jeff Vestal, and Jim DeGraw Jim Kanan and Adam Elyachar David Pittman, […]

Brooke Beason leads the Digital & Social Influence team at Meers Advertising. She is a member of Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the Trip Task Force and the curriculum committee. Brooke grew up in Hopkins, Missouri, and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in interactive digital media. Brooke enjoyed visiting […]

The 42nd Annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas, will be held on January 16th at the Crown Center Exhibition Hall.  Four invitation addressing parties were hosted recently by Jean Aldrich, Jeni Haake, Audrey Johnson, the Santa Marta Retirement Community, P.J. Palmer, and Kris Townsend. Mary Krizman, Amy Johannes and […]

October 4th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Three Musketeers Party at Le Fou Frog. More than 100 guests savored delicious hors d’oeuvres and wines from the Gascogny region of France and celebrated the upcoming The Three Musketeers ballet. Nancy Murdock and Jeff Bentley Madeleine Rafael and Kat Buffon Tempe Ostergren and […]