The Symphony League Holiday Luncheon was held at The American Restaurant on December 14th. Eight new members were introduced, and Outgoing President Susan Ahn passed the gavel to Incoming President Deborah DeBusk. Proceeds from the 2016 Symphony Ball were presented to Frank Byrne, Kansas City Symphony. Meg McDermott and Amy Greif served as the co-chairmen.  […]

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts celebrated its fifth anniversary with a number of memorable events. On September 2nd, BravoKC kicked off the celebrations with a community-wide event attended by more than 10,000 people. Members of the Ensemble Business Mentorship Program enjoyed a reception on October 26th on the seventh floor balcony at the […]

The Women’s Foundation’s Will Work For Change Luncheon was held on December 2nd at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The special event kicked off the organization’s 25th anniversary year. The day began with the second annual He’s For Change Breakfast, which included members of the Foundation’s Girls Leadership Program with their male […]

Friends of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Ann and Nativity parishes gathered at events in November and December in support of the 43rd annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Guests enjoyed listening to remarks from Ken Williams, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; who shared the organization’s 2016 milestone successes and […]

The 22nd annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball was held on December 3rd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. After the lovely luncheon, guests watched the Kansas City Ballet’s beautiful Nutcracker. Shelley Zucht was the chairman. Clara Buckner enjoyed having her face painted.  (Seated) Johanna Smith, Esme Taghizadeh, Isabella Taghizadeh, and […]

Symphony League members celebrated the holidays recently at An Evening of Holiday Shopping, hosted by Burberry, Eileen Fisher, Helzberg Collections, Terrasi Living & Scandia Home, and Zoom at the Country Club Plaza. Proceeds benefit the Kansas City Symphony. Josephine Dvorak, Chris Tangonan, Kailey Young, Miki Heineman, and Elle Harvey Ursula Terrasi and Wendy Melland Marlys […]

December 2nd was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Mistletoe Party. The festive event was held at the beautiful home of Joni and Chuck Etherington. Members enjoyed fun and fellowship as they kicked off the holiday season. Peggy Beal, Jo Anne Dondlinger, Andy Beal, Gigi Rose, and Mary Beth Hershey President-elect Diana and […]

Since the doors to the newly expanded and Congressionally designated National World War I Museum and Memorial opened in December of 2006, more than two million people from countries around the world have visited. Guests gathered on December 9th to celebrate this 10-year anniversary and raise a toast to one of the world’s great museums. […]

KVC’s Gala on Fire was held on November 18th at the historic Firestone Building. The ladies of VanBrock, Bonne Illig, Kim Stevens, Debbie Douville, Kristina Klug, Lenise Ward, Lauren Hunt, and Ashlee Bressel, served as the co-chairmen for the third year. Partygoers enjoyed electrifying performances by Benjamin Warner and Michael Turno, Atlantic Express and a […]

The University of Kansas Hospital hosted an intimate dinner on December 5th at JJ’s Restaurant on the Country Club Plaza featuring Jim “Bones” Mackay, longtime caddy to professional golfer Phil Mickelson. Dr. Howard Ellis, chairman; welcomed 40 guests for a four-course meal and a chance to win Callaway golf clubs. Dr. Howard Ellis, Steve Cloud, […]

November 12th was the date for the American Royal’s Chairman’s Classic at Kemper Arena. Christine and Ford Maurer were the honorary chairmen, and Angie Stanland served as the chairman. Proceeds support the American Royal’s mission to impact the future of agriculture. Additional photos featured in the January 7, 2017 issue  Photo Credit: Matthew Hicks Photography […]

The Most Wanted Auction, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, was held on December 3rd at The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. More than 1,000 guests enjoyed bidding on once-in-a-lifetime auction packages designed by the 37 honorees. The Most Wanted Auction raised a record breaking amount in 2016 – Congratulations […]

November 20th was the date for Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee’s Human Relations Dinner at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Julia Irene Kauffman was honored with the Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award. Janice and Tom Kreamer, Annabel and James B. Nutter, Sr., Sharon and Louis Smith, and Anne and Robert St. […]

Reverend Adam Hamilton was honored with The Johnson Countian of the Year award at Johnson County Community College Foundation’s Some Enchanted Evening gala. Chanie and Tom Mitchell were the chairmen, and Clint Robinson served as the corporate sponsor chairman of the 30th annual event on November 12th at the Overland Park Marriott. Reverend Adam Hamilton, […]

Alana Muller and Bruce Kershenbaum were the co-chairmen of Village Shalom’s Ages of Excellence Celebration at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The November 16th event featured a presentation by three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and international bestselling author, Thomas Friedman. Kathy and Scott Hawley Thomas Friedman, guest speaker; smiled during a question and answer […]

Stand Up for Synergy was held on November 5th at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Guests enjoyed cocktails, lounge singer Rudy Amato, artist Nick Clark, a delicious dinner, and a live auction, featuring the Nigro Brothers. Comedian Paul Reiser brought the house down with his wonderful performance. Michelle and Ryan Brown served as the chairmen. […]

The North Club at Arrowhead Stadium was the perfect setting for KidsTLC’s 20th annual United for Kids Gala, “Journey of Hope,” on November 5th. The 20th annual event featured a Kendra Scott Jewelry Pull, a drawing for a new Honda Civic and a lively After Party in the Founders’ Club. Laura and Brian Dolezal were […]

January 21st is the date for the 43rd annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, at the Overland Park Convention Center. Recently, Annie Brooks, Karen Davis, Jan Knopke, Angela Kopp, Angela Evangelidis, Jeannine Wilkerson, and Lynn Reardon graciously hosted addressing parties, and the invitations have been stuffed, sealed and delivered. Liz […]

More than 1,100 guests enjoyed UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The November 4th event featured the incredible talent of 250 student and faculty members who performed on the Helzberg Hall stage. Susan Gordon and Scott Francis were the honorary chairmen, and Linda and Mike Lyon […]

The March of Dimes’ Nurse of the Year Awards was held on October 29th at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Awards were presented to exceptional nurses from 22 different disciplines. Sarah Oakley, North Kansas City Hospital; was the chairman, and Alexis Del Cid served as the emcee. Ryan Fischer, Tutera Group; Long Term […]

More than 650 guests gathered for St. Teresa’s Academy’s 150th Anniversary Gala at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Katie and Ryan Duffy and Denise and Dave Schloegel were the co-chairmen of the November 19th event. Guests enjoyed listening to remarks from several alumnae whose lives have been significantly impacted by their experience […]