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2024 Issues

Rachel’s Reads

Crib Note – Johnston

MOCSA – Night Out with MOCSA Cocktail Party and Auction

Jackson County CASA

The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City – The Fairy-Tails Ball

MOCSA Volunteer

Kansas City Rose Society – Rose Day and Rose Show

The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea

Kansas City Symphony – Chairman’s Dinner

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Legacy Invitational

Happy Bottoms – Diaper Bowl 2024

University Academy Foundation – 22nd Annual Gala, Fore! The Love of UA

Rising Star Laura Palacios

YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Challenge Your Fashion

Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon

Kansas City Young Matrons – Installation Day Tea

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party

Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers

Folly Theater – 10th Annual Garden Party

InterUrban Art House – Identity: Whose?

Lyric Opera Circle – Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast to Opera”

Quinquennial – 1950-1954

The Stats Hotel: Early Activism in Kansas City

Stonewall Sports: Volunteers On A Mission

Kansas City Museum – Derby Party

City Year Kansas City – Idealist Gala Awards

War Horses For Veterans – The Derby Party

Symphony League of Kansas City – Spring Luncheon

Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

Kansas City Rose Society – Spring Tea

MOCSA – Community Luncheon

KC Pet Project – Love Finds A Way

Kansas City Museum – The Derby Party

Job One “Cause-ino Night”

Jewish Family Services – Wipe Out

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

Lyric Opera Circle – Benefactor Party

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Hope Ball

The National WWI Museum and Memorial – Night at The Tower

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon

The Independent – 125 Years of Tradition

CITYSCAPES: The Rabbit hOle

2024 Class of Rising Stars – Amy Barnthouse

Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball, “Bark and Roll”

Rachel’s Reads – June 2024

Congratulations, Frances & Vance!

Tech Savvy And Tying The Knot

It’s All About The Hair

Congratulations, Sara & Ben!

Congratulations, Erin & James!

Micro Weddings: The Evolution Of The Modern Wedding

Documenting Weddings with Bailey Pianalto

Congratulations, Stephanie & Eric!

The Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory – Sophisticated Ladies Spring Luncheon

University of Central Missouri – Evening of Appreciation Gala

2024 Starry Night at Starlight

The Kansas City Ballet Guild – 57th annual Ballet Ball

Health Partnership Clinic – Opening Doors Luncheon

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy – Leading with Love

Kansas City Young Matrons – Magic Ball

The Jewel Ball – Chairmen’s Coffee

The Children’s Place’s Party for The Place: Bloom

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – 28th annual Kids Night Out

Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soirée

Park University’s International Center for Music – Stanislav & Friends

Pam Liberda: Redefining Thai Cuisine in Kansas City

IAKC Bridges Communities Through Indian Culture

Food Truck Brings A Taste Of Hawaiian Tradition To Kansas City

Kansas City’s International Dragon Boat Festival Bridges Cultures

Jasmine Thompson: Top Shelf

A LIFE FULFILLED: Entrepreneur finds joy in the arts and a knack for giving

Connections – Chris Constant

Rachel’s Reads – May 2024

Park ICM – Stanislav & Friends Benefactor Party

Notre Dame de Sion – 38th Annual Gala

Kansas City Young Matrons’ Magic Ball – Patrons’ Party

The Kansas City Art Institute

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – 50th Civic Service Celebration

Children’s Mercy – 20th annual Red Hot Night Gala

PASS IT ON: Master teacher explores broader purposes for dance

2024 Paw Print Issue

Benedictine College – 52nd annual Scholarship Ball

Congratulations, Jillian & James!

K-State Alumni Association – Wabash CannonBall

2024 Class Of Rising Stars – Jason Banks

Rachel’s Reads – April 2024

Inclusion Connections – 10th annual FashionAbility Gala

Children’s Mercy Kansas City – Volunteer Appreciation Month

Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City – 50th Anniversary Gala

The American Royal Celebrates 125 Years!

BOTAR – Cocktails & Couture

HALO – “Defying the Odds”: A HALO Art Auction Benefiting Homeless Youth

MOCSA – 30th annual Community Luncheon

BUILDING A FUTURE AND LEAVING A LEGACY

Rachel’s Reads – March 2024

Redefining Self-care And Mental Health For Women

Photography Project Defies Ageism and Youth Beauty Ideals for Women

Rose Brooks Center – 37th annual Cabaret