On April 10th, Kansas City Young Matrons hosted a luncheon to welcome the 2017-18 new member class. Elizabeth Weiler and Becky McCormack were the co-chairmen. Mary Ring, Terry McGhie and Mary Pat Williams  (Seated) Coleen Flathman, Andrea Alford and Cyndi James (standing) Gail Van Way, Margy Ronning and Sue Lund Additional photos featured in the […]

April 5th was the date of Jackson County CASA’s 17th annual Light of Hope Breakfast at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. More than 1,100 guests enjoyed a presentation of the Teresa Rabideau Award for Volunteer Excellence to Mary Lampton and the Light of Hope Award to The Gould Charitable Foundation and The […]

On April 6th, dignitaries from more than 25 countries traveled to Our Town to witness In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace: Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War I  at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Jeanne Glazer, Board Chairman Mark Jorgenson and Ann and Bob Regnier Representatives of nations who […]

April 4th was the date for the Women’s Employment Network’s 2017 Luncheon. State Street Kansas City was honored with the 2017 Beth K. Smith award for its outstanding commitment to the Women’s Employment Network. Lisa Ginter and Angela Hurt served as co-chairmen. Co-chairmen Lisa Ginter and Angela Hurt flanked Sherry Turner, WEN. Millie Edwards Nottingham […]

The Kansas City Symphony Alliance will host the 48th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse until May 14th at 816 Gleed Terrace. The first Symphony Designers’ Showhouse was presented in 1970. The project has enabled the Kansas City Symphony Alliance to contribute more than five million dollars to the Kansas City Symphony. The Interior Design Student Association at […]

More than 350 supporters of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy celebrated its 51st year at the annual Civic Service Award Celebration, “Our Next Chapter.” The March 26th event was held at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Crosby Kemper III and Jonathan Kemper were honored for their work with the Kansas City Public Library. Elizabeth and Paul […]

More than 250 guests enjoyed Brews & BBQ on March 23rd at Boulevard Brewing Company. Hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place, proceeds support the healthy development of young children who have survived abuse, neglect and trauma. Eain Lubbers, Jacy Porter and Molly and Andy Heise Jeremy and Alexa Clark Young Advisory […]

February 23rd was the date for the 26th Annual DeLaSalle Movie Benefit at B&B Theatres, Overland Park 16. Guests enjoyed an evening of drinks, a strolling buffet featuring many of Our Town’s best restaurants, Mystery Boxes designed by art students, and a surprise screening of the movie, Hidden Figures. Tim Donahue was the honorary chairman.  […]

On March 14th, alumni, guests and members of the faculty and board of trustees celebrated Park University’s grand reopening of its downtown campus center at 911 Main Street, Suite 300, Kansas City, Missouri. Guests enjoyed a demonstration of Park University Pirate Patch classroom technology. Cathy Smith addressed the crowd. Also featured in the April 15, […]

On February 17th, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet’s DOSE OF FUN took place at the Uptown Theater. The sold-out crowd enjoyed music by headliners, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils as the special guests. Spokespersons Frank and Teresa White enjoyed the Patrons’ Party. Mary Sargent, Gail Tucker, Jodi Wilson, Kansas City’s Medicine […]

More than 800 alumni, friends and students attended Benedictine College’s annual Scholarship Ball. The February 25th event was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Lené Westerman and Kate and Patrick Carr were the co-chairmen, and John Holt served as the emcee. The evening featured a 50th anniversary celebration of the college’s 1967 NAIA national […]

The Mission Valley Hunt Ball’s 90th anniversary celebration consisted of a whirlwind weekend, filled with friendship, horses and hounds! A Patrons’ Party was held on February 9th at the lovely home of Amanda Curfman-Beringer and Tom Beringer and hosted by Ellen and John Aisenbrey. The following morning, horses and riders rode from the clubhouse, Fin […]

Mike Brown served as chairman of The Hunt Family Foundation and Kansas City Chiefs’ 47th annual 101 Awards on February 26th at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Mark Donovan, Bob Page, The University of Kansas Hospital; and Mike Brown, chairman Trey Flowers Trent Green and Jason Garrett, honoree Mark and Mary Jorgenson Trent […]

February 28th was the date for Once Upon A Time, a benefit for The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital. Laura and David Hall were the honorary chairmen, and Annie and Dr. Pete DiPasco served as the chairmen. J.J. Rolf and Chiefs Cheerleader Maddie Sluggerrr with Ellie and Caroline Larson Dr. Pete DiPasco, honorary chairman; […]

The Derby Party, hosted by the Kansas City Museum Foundation to benefit the Kansas City Museum, will be held on May 6th. On the Museum’s historic grounds and Carriage House, enjoy music by Victor & Penny, southern food created by The Westside Local, southern beverage creations made with local Kansas City distillery labels, yard games, […]

Barstow on Bourbon Street, a New Orleans-themed auction, was held on February 25th at The Ritz Charles. Parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of The Barstow School enjoyed silent auctions, live music, dinner, and a Social Club. Jann Stevens-Moore and Heidi Whitehill served as the co-chairmen. Proceeds support Barstow’s Annual Fund. Additional photos featured in the […]

Jody and Bryan Albers and Sarah Strnad were the honorary co-chairmen for the 12th Annual HALO ArtReach Auction, “This is my story. Will you listen?” The February 24th event featured orphan artwork from around the world and artwork from nationally-recognized artists.  Artist William Buchina’s “Reaching Summits” was inspired by HALO Child Gerald. HALO volunteers Amy […]

March 4th was the date for Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s INSPIRE Benefit. Lindsey Heinz and Tim McCoy served as the co-chairmen. The annual event featured an evocative performance by world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College, followed by drinks, dancing and access to the Nerman Museum […]

More than 500 guests enjoyed the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s 10th annual Challenge Your Fashion event on January 28th. Partygoers enjoyed dinner, live and silent auctions, live music from Dolewite, and a fashion show, where professional athletes and YMCA Challenger athletes left their jerseys at home and walked the runway. Proceeds will help expand […]

February 1st was the date for the WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Area high school female state champions and six local individuals were recognized for their community contributions and achievements in sports. Olympic medalist and ESPN Analyst Jessica Mendoza was the keynote speaker. […]

Cathy and Rick Baier and Becky and Brett Gordon were the honorary co-chairmen, and Stacie Prosser and John Brandmeyer were the co-chairmen of Red Hot Night Gala, a benefit for Children’s Mercy. More than 1,600 guests enjoyed the 13th annual event on February 11th in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. The […]