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2026 Issues

Kathy Nelson: “It’s Never No… It’s Just Not Yet”

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Romantic Revels 2026

From Crafts To Couture

Made In KC Is Exactly What It Says!

Rachel’s Reads – March 7, 2026

Health Partnership Clinic – Snowflake Streak 2026

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Regan & Joe!

Lyric Opera Circle – Invitation Stuffing for Lyric Opera Ball

WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS: KC Ballet celebrates the best of American dance

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Hannah & Nate!

UMKC Friends of the Conservatory – Crescendo

The Independent’s 2026 Top Ten Party

Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Community Ball 2025

REVIEW: New KU string ensemble releases debut recording

JOY OF MUSIC: Conductor’s kinetic energy sparks KU ensembles

READY TO FLY: Black Rep finds a permanent venue at last, and it is a beaut

How A Local Partnership Is Preserving Black Kansas City History

Rachel’s Reads – February 7, 2026

Lyric Opera Circle – Holiday Luncheon

Congratulations, Haley & Bryce!

Westport Garden Club – 75th Anniversary Celebration

Village Keepers: From Having Them To Being One

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Sophia & Luke!

Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Benefactor Party

JOYFUL HOMECOMING: Kansas City dancer returns as celebrated choreographer

The Fireside Committee of The Kansas City Art Institute – Midnight in Paris Gala

Child Protection Center – Holidays in Crestwood

Symphony League of Kansas City – Holiday Lunch 2026

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – Parish Initiatives

Community Chronicles: Angela Cervantes

Kansas City Ballet – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball 2026

The Kansas City Ballet Guild – The Nutcracker Ball 2026

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Anna & Kevin!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Most Wanted Auction 2026

Curated Collection: Wellness

Rachel’s Reads – January 2026

THE NAMES HE GAVE ME: Lyric’s heartbreaking ‘Butterfly’ confronts controversial themes

PAUL’S SPRING SPOTLIGHT

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball Benefactor Party

Newhouse – Imagine A Day Gala