July 11th was the date for the Tie The Knot Cocktail Party hosted by The Independent. TIVOL on the Country Club Plaza was the site for a celebration of the Tie The Knot issue. Guests shopped for beautiful engagement rings and wedding bands and enjoyed delectable hors d’oeuvres from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, pretty floral […]

Lindsey and Ian Denny are serving as chairmen of The Whole Person’s CARNIVAL! Night of Independence Gala. The September 28th event will be held at Harrah’s North Kansas City. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of awards to individuals and organizations that are working to further The Whole Person’s mission to assist […]

Ask Sophie Uhlmann Blazar, age six, and Paul William Blazar, age 1-1/2, “What’s new?” and they’ll tell you, “Our baby brother!” Brown-eyed, brown-haired Benton Henry Blazar was born on March 4th. He weighed six pounds, five ounces, and was 19 and 1/2 inches long. Benton is the son of Lauren Uhlmann Blazar and Aaron Blazar. […]

Ben McAnany is the owner of McAnany Construction. His family has been in the Kansas City area for more than 150 years. His commitment to volunteer engagement in a variety of settings makes the world a better place for everyone. Ben is a board member of Community Housing of Wyandotte County (CHWC). He leads the […]

Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Annual Recognition Luncheon was held on June 27th at Mission Hills Country Club. David Gibson was honored with the Foundation Fellow Award, which recognizes individuals who have given time, expertise, and charitable support to advance research, education, and medical programs at Saint Luke’s. Dr. Melinda Estes shared news about the health system, […]

Drew Elliott is a member of the Centurions Fall Class of 2020. He serves on the boards of Nonprofit Connect and the Mid-America Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Drew earned a bachelor of arts degree from The University of Kansas, and a master’s degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. He works within the […]

Chicken N Pickle was the site for a fun-filled gathering of Jewel Ball debs and gents on June 7th. The party was hosted by the families of Ethan Angrist, Matthew Berkley, Henry Hogan, Michael Innes, Matthew McGannon, Ruthie McKee, Claire Moore, and Will Powell.   (Front row) Anna Louise Sih, Allie Dillingham, Jensen Pindell, and […]

May 18th was the date for Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Stardust Gala. Nancy and Richard Green, Margi and Keith Pence, and Jeanette and Kevin Prenger served as honorary co-chairmen of the event that was held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Partygoers danced the night away to the tunes of The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra […]

KidsTLC’s Open Pairings Party was held on June 6th at Pinstripes. Guests enjoyed bountiful buffets, a live auction, bowling, and bocce. The excitement continued on June 10th with the KidsTLC Open Golf Tournament, which was held at Shadow Glen Golf Course. Proceeds support services for children and families facing challenges with mental and behavioral health, […]

The Jewel Ball was held on June 22nd at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The event is a benefit for the Museum and the Kansas City Symphony. This year’s theme was an English country garden. Wendy Hockaday Burcham (Mrs. James Grant Burcham) served as chairman. Mr. Harry Claxton McCray III presented his daughter, Miss Caroline […]

Mr. and Mrs. James Louis Learner of London, England, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Eliza Lynn Learner, to Charles Reid Marsh, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Reid Marsh, Jr., also of London. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Rochelle Kramer of Lincolnshire, Illinois, and the late Mr. Nathan Nisson, […]

Rita and Lamar Hunt, Jr. will serve as the honorary chairmen of the Symphony Ball, “The Firebird Ball,” presented by the Symphony League of Kansas City. Mary Leonida is serving as chairman.  The Hunts were married in 2003. Between them, they have nine children and eight grandchildren. Sports aficionados will recognize Rita and Lamar as […]

Dan Moye is a member of the Centurions Fall Class of 2020. He serves on the curriculum committee and is a member of the Economic Development Task Force. Dan has volunteered with JDRF’s Young Leadership Committee. He has worked for the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City for four years. Dan is a principal development […]

Sara Welch and Terri and Doug Curran are the honorary co-chairmen of Kansas City Young Audiences’ Benefit Concert for Arts Education. The September 28th event will be held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Renée Elise Goldsberry, who received a Tony Award and a Grammy award for her performances off and on Broadway […]

Karen Reed Vaughan and Mr. Joseph Harry Vaughan, Jr., both of Prairie Village, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Vaughan, to Eric Joseph Racki, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Francis Racki of Shawnee, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. DuMont Reed of […]

Kauffman Stadium was the setting for Diamond of Dreams, hosted by Royals Charities and the Glass family, on June 10th. Ben Aken was the chairman. Guests enjoyed appearances by current and former Royals players, a silent auction, performances by members of KC Aerial Arts, a concert by Chris Lane, refreshments, and a fireworks spectacular. The […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City’s Legacy Invitational events were held on May 20th at Loch Lloyd Golf Course and on June 3rd at The National Golf Club. Guests enjoyed hot towel shaves, a coffee bar, a gift salon, on-course challenge holes, a car wash and detail, a 19th hole reception, and more. Rick and […]

The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade was held on June 9th at Mission Hills Country Club. Ellen and Dan Bolen, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball Serenade chairman, planned the festive event, where The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball entertained their mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers with songs – and presented them with roses. Verlie Burlingame and Page […]

The fifth annual Eat, Drink & Be Jolly for the Folly! was held at the lovely Hyde Park home of Brian Williams, Folly Theater. The garden party featured summery cocktails, delicious picnic fare from Annie’s Catering, and fresh floral arrangements from Gregory’s Fine Florals. Proceeds support the Folly Theater’s general operations, jazz series, and kids’ […]

The Cast Party, KCRep’s 2019 Gala, was held on May 10th at The Abbott. Ellen and Irv Hockaday were honored with the inaugural Mac Award, named for KC Rep’s founder Dr. Patricia McIlrath, for their longtime support and advocacy of KC Rep and the arts in Our Town. Guests enjoyed a performance by Broadway’s Shoshana […]

More than 420 guests gathered for The University of Kansas Health System’s ninth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration. The June 11th event was held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Dr. Kirk Benson was honored with the Legacy Award. Catalyst Awards were presented to Cheryl Lockton Williams and to Kevin […]