The Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) hosted Driving Out Darkness in the Heartland: 2024 Regional Summit on Combating Antisemitism at Rockhurst University in April. More than 700 people attended the daylong summit, which featured local, regional, and national speakers on antisemitism and breakout sessions. Nearly 30 speakers participated in the summit, including United […]

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Robinson of Country Club, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Robinson, to Kolin Matthew Hayes, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Reimer of Parkville, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hayes of Kansas City, Missouri. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the late Mr. […]

Even though Natalie Kirk Welch didn’t grow up being familiar with the Belles of the American Royal organization, she is now defining and directing what it means to be a loyal and dedicated supporter of both BOTAR and the American Royal! And while Natalie, herself, might have questioned her appointment to the office of president […]

Wesley Fields and Kris Lowry served as co-chairs of Jazzoo 2024, “Sea Otter Soirée,” a benefit for the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Partygoers had a fabulous time at the gala, which featured more than 65 restaurants, caterers, and providers. Guests strolled the grounds of the Zoo and enjoyed entertainment from live bands, aerial artists, […]

“The modernity of yesterday is the tradition of today, and the modernity of today will be tradition tomorrow.” Jose Andres Tradition is a beautiful thread that weaves itself throughout the tapestry of human history. It binds our past, guides our present, and helps to shape our future. At one end of the spectrum, it is […]