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December 14, 2024

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

Karen Paisley and the board of directors of the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre have an urgent message for Kansas City theatergoers: We’re still here. Ten months after what appeared to be a […]

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

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 […]

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Rising Star – PJ Thompson

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 […]

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Rachel’s Reads – Best of 2024

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Heartland Gala

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 […]

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BOTAR/American Royal Activities

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 […]

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Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Romantic Revels

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 […]

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Congratulations, Mark & Mary!

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 […]

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Newhouse – Imagine a Day Gala

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 […]

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Children’s Mercy Research Partners – Year-end Celebration

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 […]

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The Independent – 125 Years of Tradition

“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 […]

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