The 64th anniversary of The Jewel Ball was held on June 16th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Charlotte White served as the chairman. Proceeds support the Kansas City Symphony and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Mr. William McClellan Lyons, representing the Kansas City Symphony; Mrs. Dwayne Kent White, Ball chairman; and Mr. Richard Calvin […]

June 5th was the date for The University of Kansas Health System’s eighth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Charlie Sunderland was honored with the Legacy Award. The William H. Dunn, Sr. family and Mindy and Jeff Yowell and Jordan Yowell received Catalyst Awards. Partner […]

Mission Hills Country Club was the site for The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade, which was held on June 3rd. The mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers of the Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball left clutching roses, with memories of the wonderful singing by the young men. Ellen and Dan Bolen, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball assistant co-chairman; […]

The beautiful home of Brian Williams was the setting for the Folly Theater’s fourth annual Folly Garden Party on June 3rd. More than 200 partygoers enjoyed perfect weather and a jazz performance by the Jeff Harshbarger Trio. Lisa Flynn and Lisa Leonard   Ryan Hiser and David Tran   Julie Walker-Browne and Pete Browne, board […]

Mary Lockton and Michael Murphy were the honorary co-chairmen, and Carol Rauckman and Carolyn Price served as the co-chairmen of Cristo Rey Kansas City’s Dancing with the Kansas City Stars at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The April 21st event featured a “Fly Me To The Moon” theme. Guests enjoyed an all-star […]

June 2nd was the date for Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s 70th Anniversary Gala, “A Better World,” at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The evening celebrated 70 years of strengthening the social sector with a talented and prepared workforce and honored the organization’s founders, including former Mayor H. Roe Bartle. Peggy and Terry […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City chose The National Golf Club as the site for the Legacy Invitational. The fun-filled event on June 4th featured luscious meals for breakfast and lunch, a gift salon, a cigar emporium, chair massages, and a 19th hole reception. All that was in addition to the excitement of […]

June 7th was the date for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Annual Recognition Luncheon at Grand Street. Established in 1988 during the silver anniversary of Saint Luke’s Foundation, the Foundation Fellow Award recognizes outstanding service and support of medical education, research and hospital programs. Peggy and Dr. Michael Borkon were this year’s recipients. Jill and Marshall Dean […]

On June 3rd, the Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held at The Kansas City Country Club. The co-chairmen were Janet Russell, Emily Dugger and Lindsey Horner. Whitney Estes, Alana Estes and Annette Sherrow     Charlotte White, Jewel Ball chairman     Jeannette Reintjes, debutante chairman   Charlotte White, Jewel Ball chairman; with Janet Russell, […]

KCRep’s A Fearless Fête 2018 – Live from Kansas City, it’s Saturday Night was held on May 19th at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus. Partygoers dressed as their favorite Saturday Night Live character and enjoyed hilarious performances by The Second City comedy troupe and Seth Herzog, resident comedian at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy […]

The Saint Luke’s Foundation recently announced a $13 million gift commitment from the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation to support the Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute (SLMBNI). On May 16th, members of the Bloch family, doctors, staff members, and supporters of SLMBNI came together for a Partnership Renewal Celebration. The past decade has […]

More than 850 guests gathered for Operation Breakthrough’s 20th annual Big Dreams, Bright Futures event on April 27th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The evening honored Jean and Bill Dunn, Sr., who were the honorary chairmen; and the Dunn family. Joan Cohen and Tammy Ham, board members; served as event […]

Karen Mische, Lynda Robertson and Sara Bower Youngblood were the co-chairmen of Hats Off to Mothers on May 3rd at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Libby Blair, Pam Bruce, Debra Fink, Dr. Anne Johnson, Ellen Merriman, Marty Mos, and Sonia Warshawski were the honorees. The 15th anniversary event was a benefit for Open […]

April 21st was the date for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 30th Anniversary Ball at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Partygoers enjoyed a social hour, a five-course dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment. Robin and Dr. Marc Hahn served as the chairmen. Kelly Eckerman, emcee   Martha and Rusty Smith […]

May 14th was the date for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 37th annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic at Lake Quivira Country Club. This year’s event raised more than $161,000 to support Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ summer food program. Tom Johnson, Sandra Olivas-Talavera, Ashton Stephens, and Christal Watson   (Clockwise from […]

May 17th was the date for Saint Luke’s Health System’s Midwest Ear Institute Luncheon. Rebecca Alexander was the featured speaker. Rebecca, who was born with a rare genetic disorder called Usher syndrome type III, has been simultaneously losing both her sight and hearing since she was a teenager. She has a cochlear implant. More than […]

Lidia’s Kansas City was the setting for The Symphony League’s Spring Luncheon on May 9th. Marylou Turner is serving as the president. Marylou Turner, president; Laurie Burgess, Ball chairman; and John and Mary Edgar, Ball honorary chairmen   Board Chairman Bill and Peggy Lyons   Lisa Sirridge, Melanie Fenske, Wendy Melland, and Becky Pruitt   […]

More than 400 guests enjoyed cocktails and a delicious dinner at the 28th annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards on May 4th, which took place at the Kansas City Zoo. Proceeds supported Synergy Services. 2018 Kindest Kansas Citian Bri McKinnis and Lundy Byars    Ryan Brown, Kimber Brown, Michelle Brown, and Lanie Brown Also featured in […]

More than 8,000 people attended the March of Dimes’ Greater Kansas City March for Babies on April 29th at the Sprint Campus. Frank Clepper served as the chairman, with Carolyn Long and Gary Amble as emcees. Children had their pictures taken with Disney princesses and characters from Star Wars in the Kids’ Fun Zone and […]

Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon was held on May 7th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Hosts Gail Van Way and Juliette Singer Spinks planned the event, and Craig Sole Designs provided the beautiful florals. Anne Elsberry and Carmen Sabates were pinned for their 25 years of service to the Circle. The 2018-19 […]

Chris Frantze and Ashley McDonald were named Man & Woman of the Year at The 2018 Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale, which was held on May 17th. More than $515,000 was raised by the 13 candidates to support the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and to honor Will Buckman and […]