Giving the Basics’ Bettin’ on the Basics was held on March 2nd at 28 Event Space. Veronica and Peter Mallouk were honored for their generous support for a new building for Giving the Basics. Anna Marie Vogel and Jackie Miller were co-chairmen of the inaugural gala. Anna Vogel and Jackie Miller, co-chairmen    Justin Milligan, […]

February 24th was the date for the 101 Awards, Kansas City’s salute to professional football. The 48th annual event was held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Antonio Brown, Todd Gurley, Calais Campbell, Aaron Donald, Doug Marrone, Sean McVay, Peyton Manning, Tony Gonzalez, Nelson Agholor, Kareem Hunt, and Alex Smith were honored. Mike […]

Tara Georgie, Krista Knoflicek and Jann Stevens-Moore were co-chairmen of the Superhero Soiree – Barstow Auction 2018 on March 3rd at DoubleTree by Hilton. Parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of the school enjoyed dinner, silent and live auctions, dancing, and a special “Bat Cave.” Proceeds support Barstow’s Annual Fund. Tanya Madan, Shruti Tejwani, Mahoua Ray, […]

Jody and Bryan Albers were the honorary chairmen for the 13th Annual HALO ArtReach Auction. The February 23rd event was held at The Brass on Baltimore. Partygoers enjoyed a dinner, silent auction items, orphan artwork from around the world, artwork from nationally-recognized artists, and entertainment by Lost Wax. Proceeds support homeless and at-risk children. Miss […]

The Truman Library Institute’s Wild About Harry will be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on April 19th. This year’s Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award honoree is David McCullough, the distinguished historian. Jo Ann and Bill Sullivan will serve as the honorary chairmen, and the event chairmen will […]

More than 250 guests gathered at The National World War I Museum and Memorial for the opening of the debut exhibition in the new Wylie Gallery, John Singer Sargent Gassed. The exhibition features John Singer Sargent’s extraordinary painting, Gassed, from the Imperial War Museums in London. The magnificent work, never seen before in the Midwest, […]

February 27th was the date for Wonderscope Children’s Museum’s Rise and Shine breakfast. The second annual event was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Polly Prendergast, UMKC School of Education’s Edgar L. and Rheta A. Berkley Child and Family Development Center; was the keynote speaker. Brooke and Jason Glasrud   […]

Teresa and Brad Doty served as chairmen for Sherwood Autism Center’s Beat the Blues event on February 17th at Union Station Kansas City. Guests were encouraged to wear blue creative cocktail attire, both to promote autism awareness and to beat the winter blues. More than 200 partygoers enjoyed themselves and raised in excess of $50,000 […]

Shawnee Mission Education Foundation held its annual Donor Recognition Dinner on February 7th at the Broadmoor Bistro, located in the new Center for Academic Achievement. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Shawnee Mission Culinary Arts Signature Program students. Sheryl Bushnell and Nancy Hack   Dick McEachen, Gary McEachen, Audrey and Asher Langworthy, Lauren Kepler, […]

Guests didn’t have to ask, “Where fore art thou?” They knew – the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza was the site for Romantic Revels. The benefit for the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival was held on February 17th. Renana and Michael Abrams were the honorary chairmen, and Dr. Roopa Bansal was honored as Shakespeare’s […]

February 10th was the date for Children’s Mercy’s 14th Annual Red Hot Night Gala. The event was coordinated by the Hands & Hearts Auxiliary of Children’s Mercy. More than 1,600 guests enjoyed cocktails, live music, a delicious dinner, auctions, and dancing. Diane Gallagher, Laura Kouri and Jill Farrell   Cheryl Donaldson, Julie and Trent Green, […]

More than 1,700 guests attended the 2018 WIN for KC Women’s Sports Award Celebration at the Kansas City Convention Center on February 7th. Ibtihaj Muhammad, Olympic bronze medalist in Team Sabre; served as the keynote speaker. Her topic was the impact that sports had on her life from childhood. WIN for KC is gearing up […]

Jennifer and Rex Hudler were chairmen of the 11th annual Challenge Your Fashion, a benefit for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger Program for youth with special needs. The January 27th event was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Proceeds help to give children with special needs the opportunity […]

Mark your calendars for The Derby Party, a themed party hosted by the Kansas City Museum Foundation to benefit the Kansas City Museum! This year The Derby Party coincides with Cinco de Mayo and festivities on the historic grounds will include entertainment by Mundo Nouvo, southern food bites with a Mexican twist by The Westside Local, […]

Monica Mitchell-Werp is the Ball chairman for the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Lyric Opera Ball, “An Evening of Bel Canto.” The Ball will be held on April 14th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. An invitation assembly party and luncheon was held recently at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, with Joan Braswell […]

Thirteen candidates are vying for the titles of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mid-America Chapter’s 2018 Man & Woman of the Year. Following the Kick-Off Party on March 6th at The Mulberry Room, they will spend the next 10 weeks raising funds. Every dollar counts as one vote. The goal? $676,000. The winners will be […]

The 1900 Building was the beautiful setting for The Independent’s Top Ten Party. More than 200 guests celebrated Our Town’s deep commitment to philanthropy at the February 15th event. The Top Ten Events of 2017 and The Independent’s 2018 Class of Rising Stars were announced. The Top Five Golf Events of 2017  5. Big Brothers […]

The 1900 Building was the beautiful setting for The Independent’s Top Ten Party. More than 200 guests celebrated Our Town’s deep commitment to philanthropy at the February 15th event. The Top Ten Events of 2017 and The Independent’s 2018 Class of Rising Stars were announced. Each Rising Star was presented with a custom Kimberly Sly […]

The 44th Annual Snow Ball was held on January 20th at the Overland Park Convention Center. The event drew more than 2,000 guests, now that’s a blizzard of support! Early in the evening, Snow Ball Presidents Maureen and Mike Bukaty thanked partygoers for their dedication and generosity. Amid this glow of appreciation, everyone enjoyed a […]

Much merriment ensued at the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion, which was held on December 2nd at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of 64 high school students, seniors and juniors all. In addition, there was a gourmet dinner, and dancing. Monica […]

Folly Theater hosted its third annual Folly Frolic on December 6th. This year’s theme was “The Folly Went Country, ” and country duo Walker McGuire was the featured performer. Guests enjoyed a mix of old and new country music in the C. Stephen Metzler Hall at the Folly Theater. Mark Seely and Chris Benner were […]