Strutt With Your Mutt took place on September 15th. Nearly 2,000 people and their canine friends enjoyed the event. Proceeds support Wayside Waifs.   Volunteers: (Seated) Susan Smith, Rebecca Russell, and Dwila Funk (standing) Jennifer Storz, Kaitlyn Lotz, Terry Fahler, Sherry Weidman, Marilyn Ray, and John Eyler   Rob Sight started the 3K walk.   […]

Rita and Lamar Hunt, Jr. were the honorary chairmen, and Mary Leonida served as chairman of The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “The Firebird Ball.” The sold-out event was held on September 7th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a silent auction, a dinner, and a performance by Maestro Michael Stern […]

The Victory Gala and Sporting Invitational raised funds for The Victory Project. Margaret and Josh Arnold and Dana Linville and Jim Alderman served as the co-chairmen. The Victory Gala was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, and the Sporting Invitational golf tournament was held at Loch Lloyd Country Club. Proceeds […]

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party was held on September 4th at the beautiful home of Kurt Knapstein. Tricia Scott served as chairman of the event. Ball Honorary Chairmen Rita and Lamar Hunt, Jr. thanked the more than 200 guests for their support of the Kansas City Symphony. The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “The […]

More than 1,100 guests attended Shawnee Mission Education Foundation’s annual Fall Breakfast, which was held on September 5th at the Overland Park Convention Center. This year marks 50 years of unification for the Shawnee Mission School District. Dr. Mike Fulton, Shawnee Mission School District, delivered the “State of the District” address. The event featured performances […]

Sycamore Ridge Golf Club was the setting for Olathe Health Charitable Foundation’s 19th annual Golf Classic. The September 6th event featured great golf, delectables, and entertainment. Funds raised support the Olathe Health Hospice House.    Jason Toalson   Ashley Carpenter and Emily Conaty flanked Ken Courtney, the Magic Hitman, who entertained guests.   Nick Sindorf […]

The elegant Mothers’ Tea, the beginning of the Cotillion season for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas, was held recently at Lake Quivira Country Club. The ladies who gathered represented students from 28 area high schools who will be debutantes and escorts at the 69th Community Ball and Cotillion on December […]

September 5th was the date for the Royal Welcome for BOTARs, Escorts, and Royal Escorts. Cathy Frame, Maggie Frame, and Anna Frame served as the co-chairmen. Guests learned about the history, mission, and purpose of the American Royal. Afterward, their parents joined them – and everyone celebrated the start of the BOTAR season. The 70th […]

More than 100 ballet enthusiasts and dancers gathered for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Kick Off Party, which was held on August 25th at Lidia’s Kansas City. Guests enjoyed listening to Guild President John Walker and Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet, discuss the exciting new season ahead. Proceeds support the company’s repertory, its engagement and educational […]

Members of BARRE KC, Kansas City Ballet’s young friends group, recently enjoyed the KC Streetcar BARRE Crawl, where each stop featured a theme from one of this year’s ballet performances.The mid-afternoon fun began with an open rehearsal of Carmina Burana at the Todd Bolender Center, followed by a trip to the Crossroads Hotel for a […]

The Kansas City Young Matrons held its Reassembly Day Tea on September 9th. A delicious brunch preceded the first business meeting of the 2019-2020 year. Karen Leimer is serving as president.   Kristy Frazier, Anne Keil, and Sally Beal   Susan Kreamer and Teri Kehm   Past Presidents: Mary Pat Fruin, Sue Lund, Bonne Illig, […]

Liz and Greg Maday were the honorary chairmen, and Kathy and Mark Donovan served as the chairmen for The University of Kansas Health System’s 18th annual Treads & Threads. More than 4,000 guests gathered for the September 6th event, which was held at Kansas Speedway. Proceeds will help bring leading-edge proton therapy to The University […]

Cynthia Pistilli Savage, Caroline Savage, and Lindley Savage served as co-chairmen of the 2019 BOTAR Presidents’ Tea. The September 7th event was held at The Kansas City Country Club. The 2019 BOTAR class and the Pages were introduced to the guests. The BOTAR Ball will be held on October 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of […]

MOCSA’s 15th annual Night Out with MOCSA was held at The Gallery and The Kill Devil Club. Guests enjoyed remarks from Jenn Toro, featured speaker; along with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, fabulous auction items, and the music of DJ Max James. Ronda Zillner was the honorary chairman, and Cathy Wear-Ferguson and Stephane Bradley Cooch served as […]

Missy and Bill Love’s home was the beautiful setting for the BOTAR Parent Welcome event on August 27th. Parents of the 2019 BOTAR class and BOTAR Executive Committee members gathered for a cocktail party to celebrate the beginning of the 2019 BOTAR season. Missy Schaffer and Kathy Woodward served as the co-chairmen.   The beautiful […]

The lovely home of Jamie Berg was the setting for the BOTAR Buffet on August 29th. BOTARs were told their escort pairing at the festive “Here’s the Scoop,” themed-event. Margaret Lang and Amy Looney served as the co-chairmen.   (Front row) Lauren Zastrow, Katie Hall, Lauren Hunter, AnnaHelen Weber, Mallory McKee, Maggie Keenan, Michaela Henne, […]

More than 1,000 guests gathered for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Rise Rooftop Crawl on August 24th. The fifth annual event raised $500,000 to support life-changing friendships for children facing adversity. Partygoers visited rooftop parties in the Crossroads at private locations, including Barkley, Corrigan Station, and BBBSKC. Each destination featured a vacation theme, including Europe, Cuba, […]

Kansas City Ballet hosted KC Dance Day on August 24th at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. Nearly 1,600 participants enjoyed free dance and fitness class for children and adults, along with performances by local  and world dance groups representing different dance cultures. The ninth annual event featured a performance by Kansas City […]

Abby Mocek and Ken Barnes were the honorary chairmen for believe – illuminating hope. For 30 years in a row, Kris Ketz has been the emcee. The event, a benefit for Hope House, was held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center on August 3rd. The 2019 Barbara Potts Award was presented to The […]

Tracy and Charlie Tetrick’s lovely home was the setting for the BOTAR Escort Mothers’ Coffee. Mothers gathered on August 15th to learn about the exciting BOTAR season ahead.   Escort Mothers’ Coffee Committee Members: Emily Hill, Janet Taggart, Tracy Tetrick, host; Bridget Hoffman, and Mary Ann Knopke    Sarah Tate, Amy Polen, and BOTAR President […]

AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission’s Golf Classic featured two shotgun start times, entertaining games at various holes, and great raffle items. All the golfers enjoyed a lunch, with prizes and winnings for the early players. Golfers who had the later tee-off time celebrated at dinner. The event was held on July 15th at Shadow Glen Golf […]