The March of Dimes’ March for Babies Kansas City was held on May 1st in the Kansas City Power & Light District. Proceeds help mothers have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. Ambassador Ashley Higgins with her children, Reece and Carter Ellen McNamara, Chris Suchan and Brad Stephens served as the emcees. More than 10,000 people […]

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party officially kicked off the 2016 Jewel Ball season on June 2nd at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Carol Fryer, Cappy Powell and Laura Redmond served as the Prelude Party co-chairmen.  Amy Volini, Page co-chairman; Susan Jones, Family Liaison chairman; and Sarah Bloss, Page chairman Page Reed, Jewel Ball chairman; and Nancy […]

The ninth annual Books & Boutiques, a benefit for Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s Art of Caring and Comfort, took place on April 16th at the Overland Park Convention Center. More than 900 guests enjoyed shopping and remarks from CBS News’ 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl. The evening prior, a private book signing of Lesley’s book, […]

The Center for Practical Bioethics held its Annual Dinner on May 3rd at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Will Schwalbe, best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book Club, was the keynote speaker. Linda Johnson, Mary Kay McPhee and Kate Marshall Karen Miller, Jane Lombard and Jack Alpert Truman Christopher, Branden Christopher, […]

The Mission Project’s ninth annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Gala was held on May 7th at Lake Quivira Country Club. Guests enjoyed signature mint juleps, horse betting and an appearance by Psylence, an American Royal champion show horse. Shelly and Evan Howe posed with Psylence. Jenna and Tim Crough Additional photos featured in […]

April 8th was the date for Masks for Aid, HNC Living Foundation’s signature event at Starlight Theatre. Guests enjoyed fare from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, auctions, and a powerful performance, Elevate, featuring Quixotic. Additional photos featured in the June 11, 2016 issue Photo Credit: Seann Dwyer  

The Lyric Opera Circle’s annual Spring Luncheon was held on May 4th at Mission Hills Country Club. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, followed by the installation of the 2016-17 elected slate of officers. Fran Gerritz, Michelle Fasel, Janet Bjerke, Gigi Rose, Edith Downing, and Juliette Singer Virginia Long, Sharon Murray and Marcia Garvin Regina Kort, […]

May 2nd was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ Installation Day Tea. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch and installation of the new board of directors in their newly located home. Outgoing President Barbara Eiszner passed the gavel to Gail Van Way, incoming president. Debi Roberson, Debbie Best, Debbie Beeler, Debbie Westlund, Debbie Douville, Debbie […]

May 3rd was the date for the 2016 Ability Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Sarah Pence-Bloss and George Guastello served as co-chairman. Featured Speaker Jeff Bauman, Boston Marathon bombing survivor; talked about his journey of perseverance, collaboration with therapists and his support network. Proceeds supported the Children’s Therapeutic Learning Center and […]

May 10th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Spring Luncheon. The lovely event was held at the Hilton President Kansas City. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, beautiful floral arrangements by Board Member Francie Mayer and a performance by the KCB Second Company Dancers. Board Members: (Front row) Pauline Henne, Jean Murphy, […]

May 6th was the date for Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault’s (MOCSA) Community Luncheon. Carole and Bill Cobb and Debbie and Kevin Crull served as honorary co-chairmen, and Beverly Brooks and Julana Harper-Sachs were the co-chairmen. Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, co-founder of We End Violence; was the keynote speaker. The evening prior, Christy and Bill […]

Rockhurst High School’s Auction Spectacular 2016 “School of Rock” was held on April 16th at the School. Marian and Joe Tutera, Donna and Mark Teahan, Joane and Bryan Wilkerson, and Caroline and Greg Reintjes served as co-chairmen. Jon and Barb Haden Sarah and Ray Evans Tony and Tammy Privitera with Rosie and Anthony Biondo Connie […]

Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s White Coat Gala was held on April 9th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Neil T. Douthat was the honorary chairman, and Rachael Weber Sabates and Dr. Nelson Sabates were the chairmen of the event that celebrated Truman Medical Center’s 40th anniversary. Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner and remarks and […]

Lisa and Dr. Don Cole, Michelle and Brian Smith, Dr. Shelby and Dustin Durand, and Twyla and John Wilson were the co-chairmen of St. Luke’s North Hospital’s Imagine…A Night of Jesters and Jazz on April 1st at the Courtyard Marriott at Briarcliff. Partygoers enjoyed fabulous entertainment by Quixotic and Tim Whitmer and the KC Express. […]

The Mission Valley Hunt celebrated the fantasy of the hunt with a day of horn blowing and whip cracking. After the hunt, a breakfast was held at the Fin and Feather clubhouse. That evening, the Hunt Ball was held at Carriage Club, where long-time member Arthur Stern was honored. Mrs. Monte McDowell served as the […]

April 24th was the date for The Kansas City Young Matrons’ Welcome Home Open House to commemorate the relocation and renovation of their club house at 5211 Cherry Street. Bonne Illig and Sue Lund served as co-chairmen of the event that featured hors d’oeuvres from Pierpont’s, tours of the new home and a video that […]

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee was held on April 13th at The Kansas City Country Club. Page Branton Reed is serving as chairman of the 62nd anniversary of The Jewel Ball, to be held on June 18th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. (Seated) Blythe Launder, debutante tea co-chairman; Shawsie Branton, advisory board; and Vicky […]

More than 900 guests attended the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Match Appreciation Banquet on April 24th at Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Guests enjoyed pre-show entertainment, dinner and an awards ceremony.  Big Couple Brynn and Chris Ferraro flanked Little Sister Arianna.  Big Brother of the Year Honoree Spencer Gentry […]

Rachel Sexton and Brian King and Tiffany Goddard Snyder and Dr. Lance Snyder were the co-chairmen of the Margarita Ball, a benefit for Hope House, on April 29th at Club 1000. Partygoers enjoyed margaritas, a heads or tails raffle, delicious fare, and dancing to the tunes of The Patrick Lentz Band. Carolyn Long served as […]

April 19th was the date for Faces of Innocence at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Jarrett Adams, who was exonerated after 10 years in prison, was the keynote speaker.  Proceeds support the Midwest Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted in five states. Exoneree and Emcee Brian […]

Mark Donovan was the honorary chairman for Forks & Corks, a benefit for Harvesters – The Community Food Network, on April 28th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests celebrated the 20th anniversary of the event with gourmet fare and wine from more than 50 of Our Town’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Board Members […]