Harriman-Jewell Series’ Benefactors’ Party for Prelude 2018 was held at The American Restaurant. Roswitha and Ken Schaffer were the honorary chairmen, and Michelle and Chuck Ritter served as the chairmen. Guests enjoyed the night of celebration, music and support of the Harriman-Jewell Series. Renae and Phil Krause with Anne and Gary Barnes   Pati Chasnoff, Merry […]

Kathy and Matt Taranto served as chairmen of Rose Brooks Center’s Casino and Auction Night. The 14th annual event featured casino-style gaming, silent and live auctions and live music. Proceeds support the families and pets of Rose Brooks Center. Bob and Janice Morton with Kathy and Matt Taranto, chairmen Joseph Eke and Sheila Urum-Eke   […]

September 15th was the date for Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center’s Golden Globe Gala at Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the health center. Haley Harrison and Steven Albritton served as the hosts. More than $176,000 was raised to help provide high quality, compassionate and affordable health care […]

Robin and Scott Boswell and Lisa and Mike Hagedorn were the co-chairmen, and members of the Kemper family served as the honorary co-chairmen of the National World War I Museum and Memorial’s fourth annual Night at the Tower on September 15th. More than 500 guests enjoyed the one-of-a-kind experience, complete with cocktails, eclectic fare, an […]

Webster House was the lovely setting for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 2018-2019 Season’s Fall Luncheon on September 27th. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, followed by a welcome from Guild President Susan Meehan-Mizer. Pattie Lou Cleary, Glenda Lee Touslee and Lisa Merrill Hickok   (Front row) Sue Ann Fagerberg, Juliette Singer-Spinks, Guild President Susan Meehan-Mizer, and […]

Hops & Barley Ball with a Mod Twist, a benefit for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, was held on September 14th at 1900 Building. Guests dressed in mid-century garb for the retro-inspired event that featured a cocktail party with signature libations and delectable fare, a silent auction and live music by A La Mode. […]

Big and little tails wagged on September 16th at the 28th Annual Strutt With Your Mutt, which supported the rescue and care of homeless animals at Wayside Waifs. The Kids’ Run     Megan Harding, Wayside Waifs; with Amanda Walters   This pair of pups relaxed during the morning.   Courtney Lavery with a special […]

The Family Conservancy’s Blue Carpet event was held on September 28th at Pennway Place at Studio Dan Meiners. Nearly 300 guests gathered for the evening that raised more than $145,000 to help children and families achieve a lifetime of success. Lindsey Freemyer and Carissa Keen   Jennifer and Mike Traffis, Melvin and Wanda Bibbs, Kansas […]

On September 23rd, Powell Gardens was the site for Party Under the Moon: Cheers to 30 Years!  The fun started with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Guests bid on fall plants, gustatory experiences and trips for the horticulturally-minded at the silent auction. While strolling through the Gardens, everyone savored the delicacies prepared by local chefs. Desserts […]

September 5th was the date for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Fall Luncheon at The American. Sherry Love and Joan Braswell were the hosts. Circle President Patricia Scott announced the theme of the 2019 Lyric Opera Ball, “For the Love of Opera.” Barbara Haviland and Pamela Bruce are serving as the co-chairmen, and Marilyn and Kenneth […]

The home and gardens of Linda Woodsmall DeBruce and Paul DeBruce were the lovely setting for the Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party on September 5th. The celebration featured cocktails, a sumptuous buffet and musical entertainment by Blair Penney, pianist. Mary and John Edgar were the honorary chairmen, and Laurie Burgess served as the chairmen of The […]

The Victory Gala and Sporting Invitational are part of an annual multi-day event to raise funds to further the mission of The Victory Project, the foundation of Sporting Kansas City. The Victory Gala was held on August 17th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The Sporting Invitational was held on September […]

September 10th was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ Reassembly Day Tea. The event marked the start of the organization’s 102nd year. Members enjoyed a lovely brunch and the annual meeting. Joni Etherington is serving as the president.  Karen Leimer, Julie Maggart, Jill Hartman, Joni Siplon, and Sue von Geyso   Becky McCormack and […]

September 6th was the date for the BOTAR Royal Welcome Party at The American Royal Center. BOTARs, Escorts and Royal Escorts and their families enjoyed delicious fare from Relish Catering and watched a youth open practice in the arena. Karen Peavey and Kristen Peavey served as the co-chairmen. The 69th BOTAR Ball will be held […]

More than 800 participants enjoyed Jackson County CASA’s 13th Annual Carnival for CASA on September 8th at Paradise Park. Shannon Gordon was the honorary chairman. This year, Jackson County CASA will serve more than 1,250 children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Samantha Totta, Robert and Shannon Gordon, honorary […]

September 16th was the date for the Mothers’ Tea for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion. Mothers of the Cotillion participants enjoyed delicious fare and great conversation at Lake Quivira. The 68th Annual Ball will be held on December 1st. Stephanie Wilken is the Ball chairman, and Monica Browne […]

More than 150 golfers and 40 volunteers gathered at Milburn Country Club for the Welcome House 1st Annual Swing Fore Recovery Golf Classic. Ryan Shriver was the chairman of the September 10th event. The fun day of golf raised more than $92,000 for Welcome House’s core alcohol and drug addiction recovery services. Pat Martin, Hugh […]

Jill and Ray Kowalik served as the chairmen, and Eric Stonestreet was the honorary chairman for The University of Kansas Health System’s 17th annual Treads & Threads. The September 7th event was held at Kansas Speedway. It featured a “gratitude” theme and supported precision cancer therapies. In 17 years, Treads & Threads has raised more […]

The eighth annual KC Dance Day, hosted by the Kansas City Ballet, was held on August 25th at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. More than 1,400 participants enjoyed free dance and fitness classes and performances by local and world dance groups. Kansas City Ballet’s Company Dancers showcased snippets from their upcoming season […]

Sonya and Jim Nutter were the honorary chairmen, and Susannah Sotos and Cathy Wear-Ferguson served as the co-chairmen of MOCSA’s Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction. The 14th annual event was held at The Gallery Event Space and The Kill Devil Club. More than 350 guests enjoyed signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live […]

August 26th was the date for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Kick Off Party at Brio on the Country Club Plaza. Nearly 100 ballet enthusiasts and dancers enjoyed listening to Jeffrey J. Bentley, Kansas City Ballet; and Guild President Susan Meehan-Mizer discuss the exciting new season ahead. Proceeds raised by the Kansas City Ballet Guild help […]