May 14th was the date for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s fourth Annual Gala Celebration. The event was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Donald J. Hall and David Hall were the honorary co-chairmen, and Benny Lee served as the chairman. A lovely Patrons’ Party was held at the beautiful home of […]

The Big Slick Celebrity Weekend was held June 17th and 18th. Hosts Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner were joined by their celebrity friends at the annual event that raised funds for the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center. Kansas City’s favorite funny men entertained guests all weekend long at the Star […]

More than 1,250 guests attended Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams event at Kauffman Stadium. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, delicious fare from local restaurants, a silent auction, a live performance by Daughtry, a VIP Party featuring Tiffany & Co., and a spectacular fireworks show. Royals Charities, the charitable foundation for the Kansas City Royals, will distribute the […]

Amanda Beaver and Theresa Stoker were the co-chairmen of Celebrate the Coterie at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. More than 300 guests enjoyed the June 25th event. The evening’s program focused on The Coterie’s education program, Project Pride. Tiffany Hellen, Heather Freund, board member; Lauren Cattanach and David Hellen Seated) Shaun and Co-chairman […]

Mariner Kemper and Mike Hagedorn served as the honorary co-chairmen of the sixth annual UMB Big Bash at The Midland Theatre. The June 23rd event featured legendary 1980s rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The UMB Big Bash Foundation donated $25,000 to Community LINC. Community LINC’s mission is to end homelessness, impact poverty and remove […]

The River Club was the beautiful setting for the Jewel Ball Grandfather, Father and Daughter Luncheon on June 4th. Elizabeth Deckert, Mary B Freeman, Hillary Pierson-Eib, Katie Spradling, and Lexi Woodward were the hosts. Susie Heddens, Katie Spradling, Monty Spradling, and Page Reed, Ball chairman Tom Freeman, Mary B Freeman, Monty Spradling, Katie Spradling, Lexi […]

John Pinkerton and Michael Lintecum were the chairmen of Harvesters –The Community Food Network’s Chefs Classic on June 26th at The American Restaurant.  The 20th anniversary event featured a multi-course gourmet meal that was accompanied by specially selected premier wines. Proceeds support Harvesters’ efforts to end hunger in our region. Mark Watson and Valerie Nicholson-Watson, […]

The third annual CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk, “Every Kid Needs a Hero, but Abused Kids Need SuperHeroes,” event was held on June 12th at Corporate Woods. Bryan Busby served as the emcee. Proceeds help CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to train and support more volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in Jackson, Johnson and […]

June 16th and 17th were the dates for The University of Kansas Hospital and the Kansas City Chiefs third annual Chiefs Fantasy Camp at Arrowhead Stadium. More than 80 football fans enjoyed a kick-off cocktail reception and a full day living like a Chiefs player. Proceeds will be used to improve access to concussion testing, […]

Denise and Dave Schloegel and Katie and Ryan Duffy were the co-chairmen of St. Teresa’s Academy’s first annual Quad Fest. The outdoor event was held on June 4th at the school in honor of its 150th anniversary. Katie Levi, Melanie Christianson and Shawn Keller Karen Moran Redlich and David Redlich with Matt and Beatriz Schloegel […]

Lisa and Mike Hagedorn were the honorary chairmen of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City’s annual Kids Night Out event on April 9th at the Overland Park Convention Center. Brad Paisley, Grammy Award winner and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year; entertained guests with a private acoustic performance. Co-chairman Andy Burczyk, […]

May 21st was the date for the JDRF Dream Gala. Tavia and Clark Hunt were the chairmen. Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions and Fund A Cure. Marque Ann Barton and Bob Hulsey Auctioneer Jeff Randall with Youth Ambassadors Kellen Giegerich and Hunter Chowning Kevin and Martha Kennedy Chairmen Clark and Tavia Hunt with Cathy […]

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held on June 5th at The Kansas City Country Club. Blythe Launder, Betsey Haynes and Victoria Launder served as the Tea co-chairmen. Paget Higgins, Mary Jane Barnes and Sue Esrey poured the tea. The serenade was a special surprise for the guests. Mary Reed and Page Reed flanked Shawsie […]

The Gentlemen’s Serenade was held on June 5th at Mission Hills Country Club. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball learned about proper etiquette, how to tie a bow tie and entertained their mothers and grandmothers with a serenade of three songs. Members of the 2014 and 2015 classes of Gentlemen were on hand to assist […]

Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s Golf Baby Golf! 10th Anniversary Golf Tournament was held on June 10th at WinterStone Golf Course. Harlan Limpus received a special recognition award for hosting the event for the last 10 years. Proceeds support TMC Lakewood Care Center. Volunteers Candice Brooks, Coffi Bell, Mary Berlin, and Whitney Addison asked golfers […]

Jeff Winters and Kip Robertson served as the co-chairmen of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale on May 19th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Danny Callahan and Mara Sabatini were named the 2016 Man & Woman of the Year. Ella Schultz, Girl of the Year; and George […]

The Legacy Invitational golf tournaments, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, were held on May 23rd at Loch Lloyd and June 6th at The National Golf Club. Golfers enjoyed hot towel shaves, valet parking, chair massages, cigar emporium, a car wash detail, breakfast, lunch and delicious beverages. Micheal Lawrence, Big Brothers Big […]

April 28th was the date for Literacy KC’s 22nd Annual Spelling Bee and 30th Bee-Day Party at UMKC’s Pierson Auditorium. Vanya Shivashankar, 2015 Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee reigning co-champion; was the special guest. “Ultracrepidarian” was the winning word for a three-person team from Andrews McMeel. Paul Rosenboom, board member; Spencer Becker, board member; and […]

May 6th was the date for the 26th annual Kindest Kansas Citian, which took place at the View at Briarcliff. Joanna Glaze, Tyrone Flowers and Father Mike Roach were the honorary stars. Proceeds support Synergy Services’ Stop Violence program that provides anti-bullying education to thousands of Our Town’s students annually. Laurie and Chip Ingram with […]

The fifth annual Mother of All Happy Hours was held recently. Volunteers in Our Town held happy hour events and collected baby items for the Family Conservancy. The items are used to stock a Mother’s Market, where Family Conservancy clients can shop. (Front row) Julie Ray, Molly Griffin, Anna Pennington, Katy Hornaday, Samantha Twenter, and […]

The Black Tie Ball, a benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, was held on April 23rd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Suzanne and Brad Smith served as the chairmen of the 28th annual event that featured “An Evening of Elegance” theme. Ali Edwards, Rusty Smith and Janna LaCock, Leukemia […]