For more than five centuries, European settlers went to extravagant lengths to erase Native American tradition, culture, and even language from the face of North America. The effect was devastating […]

In celebrating Native American Heritage Month, I of course turn to literature. Native stories are not just tales of sorrow and the past, but also encompass stories of joy, cultural […]

Claire Schaefer Kramer and John Peter Cunningham exchanged wedding vows on June 29th at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, Kansas. The daughter of Pam and Kevin Kramer […]

Kansas City native Lindsey Rood-Clifford has deep roots in the community where she has made it her mission to show the value of the arts and non-profit service. To her, […]

October 5th was the date for Breaking Ground: Starlight’s 37th Annual Gala. Whitney Bartelli and Andrew Bogucki, and Anita and Dean Newton were the co-chairs. Jean and Don Wagner were […]

Children’s Mercy Kansas City hosted Dream Big Day in September at Crown Center Square, with a one-mile walk and a family-friendly celebration. Dream Big Day brings the community together around […]

The KC Live! Block in the Power & Light District was the site for Lucky to Know You: Sunday Night Live, a benefit for Kansas City Hospice on October 6th. […]

Glendolyn Jackie Neely and Dr. William Ryan Jones will meet at the altar of the Church of the Nativity in Leawood, Kansas, on May 23rd. Glendolyn is the daughter of […]

Kansas City Ballet Guild members gathered at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity on September 26th to assemble invitations for the Nutcracker Ball, to be held on December […]

The American Royal organization hosted a Royal Welcome party to honor the belles and escorts of the 2024 BOTAR class on October 23rd at the American Royal facility. Guests were […]

“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 […]