The Symphony League’s Holiday Luncheon was held on December 12th at Grand Street Cafe on the Country Club Plaza. Symphony Ball Chairman Laurie Burgess and Honorary Chairmen Mary and John Edgar presented a check from the Ball to Frank Byrne, Kansas City Symphony, and Michael Fields, Symphony board member. Social Chairman Annette Sherrow planned the […]

Christi and Jon Stewart served as the chairmen of the 32nd annual Some Enchanted Evening, a benefit for the Johnson County Community College Foundation. Doctors Mary and David Zamierowski were named the Johnson Countians of the Year. The Overland Park Convention Center was the site of the November 10th event. Proceeds benefit students in need […]

The 14th Annual HALO ArtReach Auction is set for February 22nd at The Brass on Baltimore. Susie and Chad Wollard are serving as the honorary chairmen. The event will feature artwork from orphans around the world, artwork from local and nationally-recognized artists, silent auction items, dinner, and entertainment. HALO provides housing, healing, and education to […]

Ashley and Ramin Cherafat were the honorary chairmen, and Sara E. Welch and Steve Paddock served as the co-chairmen for The Folly Theater’s Folly Frolic, “Celebrating the Renewal of an Iconic Theater.” The November 17th benefit concert featured Oleta Adams, blues and gospel vocalist. More than $175,000 was raised in support of the 118-year-old theater. […]

Fran and Neil Douthat are serving as presidents of the 45th annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. The January 19th event will be held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Friends of Curé of Ars, Nativity, St. Michael the Archangel, and Ascension parishes gathered at events in November to support […]

Guests gathered at Union Station Kansas City for KVC’s Gala at the Station. The event, which was held on November 2nd, featured the talents of Quixotic and Lost Wax. Frank Boal led the auction. This year, members of the Red Door Grill restaurant group teamed up to serve as co-chairmen. Proceeds help KVC to provide […]

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was transformed into the Land of Sweets for the 24th Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball on December 1st. Shelley Zucht served as chairman. Guests enjoyed a performance by the Kansas City Youth Ballet, caroling by the Ginger Frost High School Honors Artists from the Lyric […]

The holidays were in full swing with Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI’s) Gingerbread Lane at Webster House, where Our Town’s best pastry chefs created fabulous gingerbread houses. Caryll Schultz, Janise Naughton, Kelly Henderson, Lailan Bressler, and Susan Kastner   Meghan Schlichting’s “Das Lebkuchenhaus” won second place in the competition.   Cheri Elder’s “Nome […]

Hallbrook Country Club was the setting for Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Mistletoe Party on December 7th. Members enjoyed an evening filled with fellowship and fun. Dawn Evans served as the event chairman. Terry and Bev Carlton with Feda and Shawn Briggs   President Joni and Chuck Etherington Also featured in the January 5, 2019 […]

The 13th Annual Dancing with the Kansas City Stars, a benefit for the students of Cristo Rey Kansas City, will be held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The historic Scarritt Arcade was the setting to announce eight hometown heroes, Kelli Alldredge, Dean Barber, Shawn Hartman, Christy Hartner, Gabrielle Kaniger, Lauren Sierra […]

November 17th was the date for The American Royal’s Chairman’s Uptown Hoedown in Hale Arena. Stephanie Boryla and Charlie Tetrick were the co-chairmen. Friends and supporters of The American Royal gathered to celebrate the conclusion of another successful American Royal season. Proceeds support The American Royal’s mission to impact the future of agriculture. Kim Palmer, […]

The Arvest Theatre at The Midland was the site for the Most Wanted Auction on December 1st. Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City select honorees – this time, there were 40. Nearly 1,000 guests bid on amazing, once-in-a-lifetime auction packages. Honoree Amy Grothaus and Liz Lewis   Adam Miller with Sean, BBBS Voice […]

Irv Hockaday was honored with the 2018 Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at the Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC’s Human Relations Dinner on November 18th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Kay Barnes, Shirley Bush Helzberg, Herb Kohn, and Pat McCown served as the co-chairmen. Linda and Terry Ward, Kay Barnes, co-chairman; […]

KidsTLC ’s Benefit18, “Transformation,” was held on October 20th at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Partygoers enjoyed delicious fare, handcrafted cocktails from J. Rieger and Company, live entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Lucy and Andy Rieger served as the chairmen, and members of the Ives Family were the honorary co-chairmen. Greg and Nancy Koons with […]

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem was the featured speaker on November 10th at the Uptown Theater for THE event. Proceeds support expert health care for more than 20,000 patients annually at Planned Parenthood Great Plains’ Kansas City metro health centers.   Leilani Galles, Lorelei Galles and Nell Galles     Julie Sayers, Natasha Noman, Bethany Butler […]

Gigi Rose served as the chairman of the Emerald City Ball, which was held on October 6th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. For patrons, the fun didn’t end that night. On October 16th, they were the guests for a four-course dinner onstage at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, followed by […]

Brouhaha, a benefit for the Kansas City Actors Theatre, was recently held at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. This year’s theme was “Be the Art.” Guests enjoyed cocktails, a silent auction and a program. Karen and Jack Holland were the chairmen, and Board Members Cinnamon Schultz and John Rensenhouse served as the emcees. Chairmen […]

Henry Bloch, Mary and Tom Bloch and Peggy and Terry Dunn served as honorary co-chairmen for the 8th Annual Mentors Challenge, a benefit for High Aspirations. Debbie Swearingen and Gayle Krigel were the co-chairmen of the event, which was held on November 8th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Ralph Reid […]

Bubble Ball for Wishes Sake, a benefit for Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas, was held recently at The Abbott Event Space. The second annual event featured a runway show and an art gallery exhibit designed by local artists who used bubble wrap to recreate Our Town’s Wish Kids’ favorite movie characters. More than $275,000 was raised […]

Elvis was in the building – the Pavilion at John Knox Village – on October 26th. The Pavilion itself was transformed into a casino for a Viva Las Vegas evening, featuring live and silent auctions, dancing and a variety of games. The event was the Boo Ball, a benefit for Saint Luke’s East Hospital. Proceeds […]

For National Philanthropy Day on November 14th, the Mid-America Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals hosted a reception at Starlight Theatre’s Applause Club, followed by a celebration for award winners. The 2018 honorees: Beth and Pat McCown – Philanthropist; Deliece Hofen – Volunteer; Honeywell – Business Philanthropist; Jenea Oliver, Children’s Mercy – Excellence in […]