December is filled with choral concerts, and in the coming weeks nearly all of the operational non-profit choirs — not to mention dozens of choruses hosted by places worship — will see full houses for their holiday programs.  “There are audiences for these choirs, robust audiences,” said Ben A. Spalding, who formed Spire Chamber Ensemble […]

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Alan Ehrich, Jr. of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Simmons Ehrich, to Preston James Spencer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Scott Spencer of Prairie Village, Kansas. Kiki is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gerald Earl Williams of Prairie Village, and the late […]

The Abbott was the site for The Family Conservancy’s 13th annual Blue Carpet Event on October 18th. The event honored The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, with the Betsy Vander Velde Award. With dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing to the music of Wonderfuzz, guests raised funds to support Kansas City families and […]

The 75th Anniversary BOTAR Ball was held on October 26th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mrs. Jeffery Cotton Welch, Jr. (Natalie Kirk Welch) served as the 2024 BOTAR president, and she and the committee produced an absolutely stunning Italian coast feel for the annual presentation Ball. With greens, corals, and […]

Celebrating its 60th Anniversary Season, Harriman-Jewell Series welcomed pianist Khatia Buniatishvili to its Prelude event on September 16th at The 1900 Building. The phenomenal French-Georgian musician performed for the guests, and Dr. D. Dean Dunham, Jr., Series co-founder, was honored with the 2024 Richard Harriman Award. Jazz singer Eboni Fondren delighted guests after dinner with […]

Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA) hosted its 20th annual Night Out With MOCSA on October 19th at The Midland Theatre. More than 350 guests gathered for the event, which featured a “masquerade” theme. Partygoers dressed in masks and festive attire and enjoyed jazz music, cocktails, delicious bites, an auction, and shopping. Proceeds support children, […]

Robert Eugene Freeman, Jr. arrived into the world on July 4th with all of the pomp and circumstance required for the day! Rory is the son of Hannah Arnspiger Freeman and Bobby Freeman of Kansas City, Missouri. He is the grandson of Susan and Dr. Richard Arnspiger of Fairway, Kansas, and Stephanie and Paul Freeman, […]

In its 12th year, The Gathering, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas and the New Roots program, was held on October 1st. Julie Thompson hosted the event, and Missy Kuklenski was the chairman. Guests enjoyed remarks from Lauren Solidum, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; and Kristin Selby, New Roots program manager; and […]

October 5th was the date for Off the Wall for Sheffield Place, whichwas held at The LEX at Municipal Auditorium. Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, dinner, art created live, featured speakers, and dancing to The Collective. The Honored Hosts were Maggie and Lance Cowell and Greg Porter and James Townsend, and Missy Andeel was […]

“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 […]