November 13th was the date for the Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute’s cocktail reception to thank benefactors of its Feelin’ Groovy fundraising event on November 23rd. Juliette Singer and Ian Spinks hosted the lovely gathering in their beautiful home, which showcased their eclectic art collection. Proceeds from the gala support scholarships for […]

Making an impact has been a consistent theme in PJ Thompson’s life and work. As the Chief Financial Officer at Country Club Bank, PJ was raised in a family committed to service and compassion. His father and grandfather modeled the values of integrity, trust, and giving back to the community — principles that have shaped […]

As the year wraps up and we hope that our gifts for loved ones will arrive on time, I am continuing the tradition started several years ago to share my top books for 2024. I hope you find something new or see that one of your favorites made my list! As in the past, I […]

Jackson County CASA’s Cocktails for CASA – A Night of Hope was held on November 1st at The Abbott. More than 350 guests celebrated with silent and live auctions, signature cocktails and mocktails, a wine pull, a photo booth, live music by The Pepper Sprouts, and more. Proceeds support CASA’s mission of providing trained advocates […]

Supporters of Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ Snow Ball gathered for the annual St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception on November 8th. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, D.D., celebrated Mass at Church of the Nativity Catholic Church, and guests enjoyed a lovely reception afterward at the beautiful home of Shannon and Stephen Clifford. The […]

October 19th was the date for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Heartland Gala, which was held at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman was the honorary chair, and Kathy Nelson and Dr. Tracy Stevens were the co-chairs. Proceeds support Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center. Featured in […]

As the 125th season for the American Royal and the 75th season for the BOTAR Organization both wind down, there has been a flurry of activities this fall, keeping volunteers and attendees quite busy! Our hat is off to another fantastic year for both organizations, which make such important contributions to the civic life of […]

February 15th is the date, and the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza is the place for Heart of America Shakespeare Festival’s Romantic Revels Gala. Martha and Stephen Platt are serving as the honorary chairmen. The Founder’s Award will be presented to Barbara and Robert Bloch. The festivities will include a silent auction, dinner, and […]

Mary Gentry Reed and Mark Stephen Hart met at the altar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church to exchange wedding vows on June 15th. The bride is the daughter of Page and Bruce Reed of Kansas City, Missouri. Mary is the granddaughter of the late Mary Shaw and William Coleman Branton, and the […]

Kansas City’s oldest domestic violence shelter, Newhouse, held its annual fundraiser, Imagine a Day Gala, on November 9th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Lindsey Murphy and Annemijn Steele were the event co-chairs, and Dr. Marjorie Williams, Jami Pryor, Danelle Adams Bender, Sarah Ross, Stephanie Robinson, Kathryn Ashley, Jennifer Miller, and Dr. Kirsten Brown Persley were […]

Children’s Mercy Research Partners was launched in 2020 to bring together emerging philanthropists for a uniquely immersive research funding experience. The group gathered for a Year-end Celebration, hosted by Elle and Greyson Clymer, to salute their collective contributions of more than $2.4 million to support 19 research projects at Children’s Mercy throughout the last five […]

“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 […]