Christoph Wolff has devoted much of his life’s work to demonstrating not just that music is a unifying force, but that musical research itself can also be a place in which scholars and musicians from various cultural backgrounds, regions, and even political convictions can come together for a common purpose.  During the chaotic years after […]

MOCSA will hold its Night Out with MOCSA on October 19th at the Midland Theatre, led by Event Co-chairs Tiffany Meeks, Lisa New, and Kristie Richardson. The trio is busy creating a new theme for the event, finding sponsors, and attending to all of the myriad details involved with the fundraiser. Funds raised for the […]

August 16th was the date for KC Pet Project’s LOVE FINDS A WAY gala, which was held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Jami and Fred Pryor were the honorary chairs, and Kimberlee Ried and Erik Bergrud, Kathleen Boyle Dalen and Jason Dalen, Jenny and Warren Erdman, Gayle and Bruce Krigel, Brenda […]

Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Reassembly Day Tea was held on September 9th at the Clubhouse. Mary Jennifer Amato is serving as the president. The festive event featured a delicious brunch and the presentation of the proceeds from the Magic Ball to the recipient organization, Inclusion Connections, represented by Debbie Horn. Featured in the October […]

The View at Briarcliff was the site for KC Shepherd’s Center’s 70 Over 70 Gala, the Moonstruck Ball, on September 21st. The festive event celebrated Kansas Citians who are 70 or more and living examples of meaningful and purposeful aging. Larry Moore and Sally Firestone (posthumously) were honored with the Dr. Elbert Cole Lifetime Achievement […]

September 12th was a beautiful day for a garden party! The Kansas City Rose Society hosted its annual Wine & Roses fundraising event in the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden, of which they are stewards. Led by co-chairs Taylor Smith and Dr. Mark Gilmore, the soiree also featured honorary chair, Morgan Fairchild. More than […]

The Kansas City Country Club was the site for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Fall Luncheon on September 12th. Karen Yungmeyer welcomed members to the lovely event, which was planned by Cindy Wurm, vice president social activities; and Melinda Petet and Susan Sands, hosts. The event featured a performance by the Second Company from the […]

Lake Quivira Country Club was the site for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Mothers’ Tea, which was held on September 22nd. The festive event signaled the beginning of the Cotillion season. Guests enjoyed the afternoon of friendship and orientation as they learned about the 74th Community Ball and Cotillion, to be held […]

Allie Lynn Dillingham and First Lieutenant Andrew Thomas Hipp were united in matrimony on June 22nd at Union Station Kansas City. Allie is the daughter of Sandi and Allen Dillingham of Kansas City; and she is the granddaughter of Mary Lynn Wright of Kansas City, and the late Ronald Wright; and John Dillingham of Kansas […]

EarlystART’s inaugural Night of Wonder was held on September 14th at the Midland Theatre. Genevra Alberti and Jason Backstrom were the event chairs, and Rae Daniel served as the emcee. Partygoers enjoyed delightful food, a live auction, and entertainment from The DistrKCt. Proceeds support EarlystART’s mission of providing quality early childhood education in Kansas City. […]

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas has officially kicked off the Snow Ball season! The Kick Off Party for the 51st Annual Snow Ball was held recently at Indian Hills Country Club. Kara and Doug Ciocca and Angie and Chris Dierks are serving as the 2025 Snow Ball presidents. The January 18th event will be held […]

Ellen Merriman’s gorgeous home was bright and festive for the annual 50-Year BOTAR Luncheon, honoring the women of the class of 1974. Having the ‘74 gown on hand was an added bonus! Featured in the October 19, 2024 issue of The Independent

The Belles of The American Royal organization was formed as an auxiliary to support the American Royal and agribusiness economy in Kansas City with civic involvement, volunteerism, and leadership through scholarships, events, and educational programs. Celebrating 75 years in 2024, the organization has donated more than one million dollars through The BOTAR Ball.  Featured in […]

The home of Christy and Bill Gautreaux was the perfectly spectacular backdrop for the Benefactors’ Party, in anticipation of the 2024 Symphony Ball, “NOVA.” Mixing the divine visual art of their home and the melodies of a Kansas City Symphony string quartet made for a fabulous poolside affair. Barbara Haviland was the Ball chairman for […]

The traditional BOTAR Presidents’ Tea was held on August 23rd at The Kansas City Country Club, led by Mandy and Meg Burditt, and Martha Gail Hughey and Andrea Hughey and Emily Quinn Hughey. Highlights included the historic gowns fashion show and the reveal of the 2024 gown. Featured in the October 19, 2024 issue of […]

“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 […]