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2025 Issues

Women advance in the organ world as technology brings tonal color to the instruments

Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA 2025

Olivia’s Superpower: Her Voice

MOCSA

COFFEE WITH YOUR CANTATAS: Cafés have served as live-music venues for centuries

Artful Gathering “The Salon for Possible Futures”

Rising Star Fabián Gayosso González

Congratulations, Liz & Kolin!

Kansas City Symphony – Chairman’s Dinner

Jewish Family Services – Food Pantry’s 13th Birthday

Geeks for Kids – Delivery Day Kansas City

VAUNTED VANYA: Newly streamlined Chekhov adaptation underscores our shared humanity

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City’s Legacy Invitational 2025

Folly Theater – Eat, Drink, and be Jolly for the Folly

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium – Jazzoo 2025

Pet Resource Center of Kansas City – 2025 Fairy Tails Ball

Rose Brooks Center – 38th annual Cabaret

Jackson County CASA – 2025 Chiefs Charity Game

The Bolender Society of Kansas City Ballet

Mid-America Arts Alliance 2025

Symphony League of Kansas City – 2025 Spring Luncheon

Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon 2025

Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry 2025

KC Shepherd’s Center – 2025 Guac Your World

Job One – Cause-ino Night 2025

KVC Health Systems KVC Gala – The Candlelight Club

PRINCIPLED PRINCIPAL: Symphony soloist finds his place among music’s finest

A PLACE IN THE SUN: Local theater commits exclusively to LGBTQ+ storytellers

Celebrating excellence

Alphapointe – The C&C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament

Cristo Rey Kansas City – Dancing with The Kansas City Stars

Celebrating The Black LGBTQ+ Community In Kansas City 

Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Spring Luncheon “Seis de Mayo”

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party

Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon 2025

University of Central Missouri – 2025 President’s Gala

Museum of Kansas City – Derby Party 2025

Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball Gala: Mardi Paws

INCUBATE THIS: Dance festival occupies a central place in Kansas City’s summer

Wildwood Outdoor Education Center – Wild Night

Rising Star Brandon Calloway

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas

Giving the Basics – Spring Showers for Dignity Drive

Center for Developmentally Disabled – A Big Bright Opry Night Gala

AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation

Health Partnership Clinic – Opening Doors Luncheon 2025

The Symphony League’s Kickoff Party “Beau Jardin”

The Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory – Sounds of Spring Luncheon and Performance

MOCSA’S Community Luncheon 2025

Kansas City Ballet – Spring Luncheon 2025

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – 29th Annual Kids Night Out

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee

Lyric Opera Circle: Lyric Opera Ball, Classically Opera – A Black and White Ball

WITH THIS WALTZ I THEE WED: Dance lessons can help calm reception jitters

LOVE UNFOLDING: Stealth helps couple cement arts-centered bond

In The Spirit: We’ve Got Some Saucy Toddies!

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Bennett!

Anniversary Gifts For Anyone: Our Picks For Great Gift-giving

Wedding Trends 2025

Bride’s Book – Yuille

Rachel’s Reads – Cooking Up Some Love

BEST OF SUMMER: From Beethoven to the Bard, Fringe to Frog & Toad, KC arts sparkle all summer

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Lucy & Will!

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Keely & Charlie!

Finding The Joy!

A Style Guide To Europe’s Most Romantic Wedding Destinations

REVIEW: Lyric revives production first seen when Kauffman Center was brand-new

Saint Luke’s Foundation Spirit of Philanthropy Awards 2025

Crib Note – Baby Levine

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy – Leading with Love 2025

Heart to Heart International 2025

Jackson County CASA’s Light of Hope Breakfast 2025

Lyric Opera Circle Benefactor Party 2025

LET’S DANCE: KCB II artist is energized by Kansas City Ballet’s bracing environment

TOO ASIAN/NOT ASIAN ENOUGH: Actor-playwright-singer-songwriter wants to keep all channels open

KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY: Musical Club is one of the oldest performing arts groups in the Midwest

MOCSA’s Thoughtful List – AAPI

Rachel’s Reads – May 3, 2025

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Hope Ball 2025

Congratulations, Alex & Nicole!

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – A Night of Stars

Becoming Mae Monroe

Park University’s International Center for Music Stanislav & Friends

2025 Paw Print Issue

Park International Center For Music – Stanislav & Friends Benefactor Party

Kansas City Rose Society – 2025 March Social

Starlight – Starry Night All-Stars 2025

Children’s Mercy – Red Hot Night Gala 2025

Congratulations, Margaret & James!

CHARADE’S THE THING: Shakespeare riff is a tale of grilled meats and party games

Benedictine College’s 53rd Annual Scholarship Ball

Rachel’s Reads – April 5, 2025

Congratulations, Sara and Ben!

Children’s Mercy Hospital – Volunteer Appreciation Month

The Notre Dame de Sion – “Minuit dans le Jardin”, the 39th Annual Gala

HALO Art Auction Benefiting Homeless Youth, “Defying the Odds,”

WellSky Foundation – 3rd Annual Gala: Ace of Hearts

Kansas City Ballet – A Musical Evening with Ramona

The Epsten Gallery – The Bloch Family: A Visual Legacy

K-State Alumni Association – Wabash CannonBall Kansas City 2025