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2024 Issues

2024 Directors of Philanthropy

The Barstow School – The Generations Courtyard

Bride’s Book – Hefner/Goodwin

PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES: Company reemerges after blaze in historic theater poses existential threat

UMKC and the Friends of the Conservatory – Cresendo

Kansas City Actors Theatre – 21st Birthday Brouhaha Gala

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Events Leading up to the 51st Annual Snow Ball

Congratulations, Amy & Donovan!

Congratulations, Taylor & John!

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – ArtSmash

First Tee Greater Kansas City – Day for Kids with Tom Watson Golf Tournament

Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute- Feelin’ Groovy Fundraising Event

Rising Star – PJ Thompson

Rachel’s Reads – Best of 2024

Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Feelin’ Groovy Gala

Jackson County CASA – Cocktails for CASA – A Night of Hope

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Heartland Gala

BOTAR/American Royal Activities

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Romantic Revels

Congratulations, Mark & Mary!

SING WE NOW: Local choral groups draw enthusiastic audiences year-round

Newhouse – Imagine a Day Gala

Children’s Mercy Research Partners – Year-end Celebration

Congratulations, PJ & Kiki!

The Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet Event

The 75th Anniversary BOTAR Ball

Harriman – Jewell Series

Night Out With MOCSA – Cocktail Party and Auction

Crib Note – Freeman

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – The Gathering

Sheffield Place – Off the Wall

SPEAKING PLAINLY: Preservation initiatives reveal shift in attitudes toward Native American languages

American Public Square at Jewell – Evening at the Square

Rachel’s Reads

Nupital – Kramer

Rising Star – Lindsey Rood-Clifford

Starlight’s 37th Annual Gala – Breaking Ground

Children’s Mercy Kansas City – Dream Big Day

Kansas City Hospice – Lucky to Know You: Sunday Night Live

Engagement – Jones/Neely

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball

BOTAR – Royal Welcome

LIVES UNMANAGEABLE: Public Theatre and non-profit group use theater to address addiction

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy – Leading With Love

The Johnson County Library Foundation – Library Lets Loose 2024

HappyBottoms’ Diaper Bowl 2024

Job One – Business Partner Breakfast

Jewish Family Services – Bright Night

National WWI Museum – Night at the Tower

Children’s Mercy – 2024 Investiture Ceremony

Nelson Atkins – Committee of 100 Luncheon

Engagement – Kissick

Wayside Waifs – Strutt With Your Mutt

Symphony League – Symphony Ball, “NOVA”

MUSICAL OFFERING: Ensemble opens 25th season with a brilliant glimpse into Bach’s world

MOCSA – Night Out with MOCSA

KC Pet Project – LOVE FINDS A WAY

Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea

KC Shepherd’s Center – 70 Over 70 Gala, the Moonstruck Ball

Kansas City Rose Society – Wine & Roses

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Fall Luncheon

Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties

Wedding – Dillingham

EarlystART

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas

BOTAR 50-Year Luncheon

BOTAR: 75 Years

Name Dropping – Jorge Soberón-Hernández

The Symphony League

BOTAR Presidents’ Tea

DEEP ROOTS: Actor-playwright yearns to steer theater into a diverse new era

FOR EVERYTHING A SEASON: Mezzo-soprano seeks joy in each phase of life

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION: Four Kansas City Latino/a performers who are making a difference

Bride’s Book – Fowler

J.L. and D. Rod: Storytellers With Heart

The American Royal

BOTAR Party

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City

Kansas City Ballet Guild

Engagement – Milledge

Rachel’s Reads

Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Institute for Women’s Cardiovascular Research

Latina Leadership Summit

Culinary Artist: David Ruiz

SINCERELY YOURS: Song cycle recreates epistolary exchange between artistic giants

PERFECT TEN: Plucky ensemble celebrates a decade of chamber music and more

Just Like You Films

Engagement – Freeman

In The Spotlight – UCM President’s Gala

Art Scene: The Goblet Invitational

Lyric Opera Circle

Rachel’s Reads

Crib Note – Spivey

Summer Celebrations 2024

The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park

ITS 9/7 Snow Ball

JCRB|AJC

Engagement – Robinson

The 2024 BOTAR President – Natalie Kirk Welch