Prairie Village native Ben Bliss will be the featured performer at the 2018 Lyric Opera Ball. This is the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Ball, and the theme is “An Evening of Bel Canto.” The gala will be held on April 14th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The honorary chairmen are Carol […]

Mr. and Mrs. David Branson Launder, Sr. of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Reese Launder, to Jonathan Nicholas Fiori, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arthur Fiori of Seaford, Delaware. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stewart Brigham, the late Jane […]

The mothers of the 2017 BOTARs met recently at the lovely home of Cathy Schultz. Guests enjoyed delicious desserts from The Capital Grille and learned about the upcoming BOTAR season. Mandy Burditt and Amy Polen served as the event co-chairmen. The 2017 BOTAR Executive Committee members smiled for the camera. The beautiful desserts from The […]

More than 1,000 guests enjoyed Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s third annual RISE, a rooftop crawl in the Crossroads, on August 26th. The five rooftop parties featured different movie themes, including comedy, science fiction, horror, musicals, and action/adventure. Annelene Caruso and Kristin Stroud Rick Baier and Christina Arnone Jeff Smith and Jennifer […]

Loch Lloyd Country Club was the beautiful setting for The 2017 C&C Group Alphapointe Pro-Am Tournament on July 17th. Board Member Danny Davies served as chairman of the planning committee. The sold-out event raised more than $63,000 for Alphapointe’s programs and services for youth who are blind or visually impaired. Jaime Bluma and Tracy McConnell, […]

2017 Most Wanted Honoree Mimi Kippes starts each day at one of her favorite local spots, CrossFit Memorial Hill, before going to work at The Fontaine Hotel, where she serves as Senior Sales Manager. Mimi is passionate about her two children, Amelia and Henry. She looks forward to family reunions at her parents’ home on […]

2017 Most Wanted Honoree Kama Moseley is a producer in the Signature Client Group, Lockton’s personal lines department. Never imagining that she would become so passionate about insurance, Kama soon understood that it is a way to help people and that has always been the driving force behind her career and life path. Along with […]

Maurice Watson’s home will be the lovely setting for The Epsten Gallery’s House Party. The second annual event will be held on November 1st. Kim Klein and Anne Russ are serving as co-chairmen of the fun, art-filled evening. The event will also promote Built Environments, the multi-media exhibition installed at the gallery from October 22nd […]

Committee members are preparing for Saint Luke’s East Hospital’s Boo Ball. The October 14th event will be held at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. Laura and Dale Maxwell are the honorary chairmen, and Kari Simpson and Judy Schmoeger are serving as co-chairmen of the circus-themed gala that will feature cocktails, delectable fare, silent and […]

Debbie and Wes Jenson were the honorary chairmen for Stems: A Garden Soirée, a benefit for The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park. The 10th annual event was held on June 24th at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Guests enjoyed drinks, fabulous fare from local restaurants, great art, live music, and fireworks. […]

The balloon artist was a big hit. Will Fendler, Libby Fendler and Alex White Bob Knighton and Chip Knighton Dr. Atif Ali, Lilah Ali and Amanda Sells Jay and Rebecca Arthur John and Christy Crossley John and Beth O’Bryan Jackie and Jason Romero with Vale Logan Lewellen, Emma Hassenflu, Lulu McKee, and Lanie Tietjen Abby […]

2017 Most Wanted Honoree Liz Lewis is Vice President of Commercial Banking at CommunityAmerica Credit Union. She is passionate about Kansas City and is committed to serving the needs of our community by supporting local businesses and volunteering with youth programs. Liz believes the future of our community depends on youth advocacy and mentorship from […]

Meagan Dowell is a supervising senior tax associate at CBIZ MHM and is a member of the 2017 Class of Rising Stars. A native of Our Town, she first learned about the impact of philanthropy and volunteerism in high school when she traveled to Los Angeles to serve at The Dream Center. There, she provided […]

Michelle Labra and Dr. Dennis F. Moore, Jr., both of Wichita, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen Ann Moore, to Joel Duncan Laner, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Blass Laner of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Tito C. Labra of Wichita and the late […]

2017 Most Wanted Honoree Colby Jones is Chief Financial Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. He began his involvement with BBBS as a bowling captain at Bowl for Kids’ Sake in 1998. Colby was a Big Brother for 10 years and was named Big Brother of the Year for the state […]

Janelle Hersperger is a Kansas City native. As a member of Centurions, class of 2018, she has served on the History of Kansas City Task Force and the community leadership committee. Janelle is employed with Citizens Bank & Trust as a vice president of commercial banking. She enjoys teaching budgeting and working with children, activities […]

More than 2,000 corporate and individual teams participated in Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. The July 11th through the 26th event was held at Park Lanes. Guests enjoyed fun bowling, drinks, great food, prizes, and more. The Super Team Party was held on August […]

Current and past chairmen of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart gathered recently at Susan Belger Angulo’s lovely home. The group celebrated the past, present and future of the special event. The 30th annual Holiday Mart, “30 Years of Cheer,” will be held at Bartle Hall from October 19th through the 22nd. […]

Guests celebrated “Peacocks and Plumage” at Jazzoo, which was held at the Kansas City Zoo on June 2nd. Trish and John Dorsey served as chairmen of the event, which featured entertainment by Disco Dick and the Mirror Balls, D.J. Kirby and other great bands from Our Town. Partygoers clad in feathers and animal prints enjoyed […]

Please join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2017. We congratulate these wonderful students and wish them the best as they start their exciting adventures around the country! Jack Agnello, University of Colorado; Graham Penner, Westminster College; Paul Kaster, University of Southern California; Aris Vinsant, The University of Kansas; Ori Taylor, University […]

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barton, Jr. of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Ree Barton, to Ryan Jeffrey Tudas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Alan Tudas of Leawood. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fredrick Downey and the late Mr. and […]