Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Robert Klee of Lenexa, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyssa Rachel Klee, to Gregory Michael Graves, Jr., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Michael Graves of Stilwell, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert William Klee of Shawnee, Kansas, and the late Mr. […]

Much merriment ensued at the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion, which was held on December 2nd at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of 64 high school students, seniors and juniors all. In addition, there was a gourmet dinner, and dancing. Monica […]

Folly Theater hosted its third annual Folly Frolic on December 6th. This year’s theme was “The Folly Went Country, ” and country duo Walker McGuire was the featured performer. Guests enjoyed a mix of old and new country music in the C. Stephen Metzler Hall at the Folly Theater. Mark Seely and Chris Benner were […]

Grand Street was the lovely setting for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Luncheon on December 14th. Guests enjoyed fabulous fare and festive table décor. Gigi Rose is serving as the Guild president. Trainee Dancer Madeline Wittmann, KCB II Dancer Gavin Abercrombie, Francie Mayer, and Sharon Soetaert   Traditional nutcrackers were displayed on every table.   […]

Truman Library Institute’s Wild About Harry event will be held on April 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning Truman biographer, will be the featured guest. He will receive the 2018 Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award. Jo Ann and Bill Sullivan are the honorary chairmen, […]

Sue and Lewis Nerman have been championing the Kansas City Art Institute for many years. Most recently, the couple served as honorary chairmen of the 2017 Art & Design Auction, where more than $500,000 was raised for student scholarships. As a board member, Sue serves as an advocate for the college and her passion for […]

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Williams III of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra Koegel Williams, to Gregory Glenn Rasby, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rasby of Columbus, Nebraska. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph C. Williams, Jr. of Mission Hills, Kansas, and the late […]

Continued from the December 16, 2017 issue A previous article discussed the jet-set lives of Ruth Minor Koppang and Henry Koppang, whose passports must have brought new meaning to the term stamp collection. Ruth was a portrait painter, and Henry was vice president of the Federal Reserve’s Kansas City branch for many years. They were […]

The Grand Hall at Power & Light was the site of Rightfully Sewn’s inaugural fashion event, the Golden Gala, on December 2nd. The evening featured sumptuous cuisine by Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, a performance by Crystal Rose, the tunes of DJ Sheppa, and a coffee and dessert bar. Isabella Emmack received the first Internationally-Acclaimed Fashion […]

Indian Hills Country Club members celebrated the holiday season with three special events. The Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon, the Men’s Christmas Luncheon and the annual dinner and dance, the Jingle Ball, were all held in December. Mike and Sally Steckler at the Jingle Ball   Richard McEachen, Tom Ward and Chuck Wells at the Men’s Christmas […]

April 12th is the date for Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s third annual White Coat Gala, which will “Illuminate Kansas City’s Healers and Heroes.” The festivities will be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Live music, a cocktail hour and dining are merely the beginning of the fun. There will […]

Emmaline Schoenthaler is all smiles after a wonderful family trip to Beaver Creek, Colorado. She attended ski school and moved up to level three plus. Emmaline celebrated after riding her first open-air chairlift with her mother, Kimberly Wilkerson.

Charlotte Elizabeth Adams and Alexander John Munyard were married on May 27th at St. Andrew’s Church in Loughborough, England. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams of Our Town. Charlotte is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick Davidson of Leawood, Kansas, and Mrs. Richard Adams of Kansas City, Missouri, and […]

More than 600 guests enjoyed KVC’s Gala at the Station on November 10th at Union Station Kansas City. The ladies of VanBrock, Bonne Illig, Kim Stevens, Lenise Ward, Kristina Klug, and Ashlee Bressel, served as the co-chairmen of the event that featured live painting by local artists, performances by Quixotic and dancing to the tunes […]

The 13th Annual HALO ArtReach Auction is set for February 23rd at The Brass on Baltimore. Jody and Bryan Albers are serving as the honorary chairmen. The event will feature orphan artwork from around the world, artwork from nationally-recognized artists, silent auction items, dinner, and entertainment by Lost Wax. HALO provides housing, healing and education […]

Enthusiasm has been “snowballing” as parishioners from local churches and their friends gathered at events in support of the 44th Annual Snow Ball. Ken Williams, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; shared the organization’s 2017 successes and vision for the future. The Snow Ball will be held on January 20th at the Overland Park Convention Center. […]

The changing of one year to the next holds a type of mystical allure. It’s a time of reflection on the year that has gone by and excitement for the promise of a new beginning. As 2017 drew to a close, I felt as if I was in a speeding train watching the world go […]

The beautiful Country Club Plaza was the setting for an Evening of Holiday Shopping on December 4th. Symphony League members and their guests enjoyed cocktails, delectable fare and great shopping from retails hosts Baldwin, Burberry, Eileen Fisher, Standard Style, St. John, Terrasi Living and Scandia Home, and Vom Fass. A portion of the sales was […]

Deer Creek Country Club was the lovely setting for Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Mistletoe Party on December 1st. Members enjoyed festive décor, fun and fellowship as they kicked off the holiday season. Committee Members: Shea Dixon, Toni Simmons, Dawn Evans, co-chairman; Juliette Singer-Spinks, Karen Leimer, co-chairman; and Jo Anne Dondlinger   MaryBeth Hershey, Lee […]

November 17th was the date for Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s Race, Place, & Diversity 2017 Award Dinner at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Debbie Allen was the inaugural honoree. She was honored with the 2017 Race, Place and Diversity Award for the impact she has made for diversity and […]

Heartland Men’s Chorus’ annual Dinner of Note, “The Queen and Mad Hatter’s Ball,” was held on October 28th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The creative evening was conceptualized by Chorus Members Will Brown and Bobby Kyser, and guests enjoyed fabulous cocktails, a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, and tunes spun […]