Susie Heddens and Laurie Montague were co-chairmen of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s annual Committee of 100 Luncheon on October 13th. Kathryn M. Ireland, noted interior designer, author and textile designer; was the featured speaker.  The beautiful tablescape Co-chairmen Susie Heddens and Laurie Montague flanked Kathryn M. Ireland, featured speaker. Ann and Kenneth Baum Christina […]

Sharon Hoffman, Ursula Terrasi, Sandy Geduldig, and Kristin Amend served as co-chairmen of Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri’s THE event on October 16th at Pennway Place at Studio Dan Meiners. Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show; was the keynote speaker. The inaugural Suzanne E. Allen Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Harry […]

Gould Evans was the site for the November 18th Open House at the STEAM Studio. Guests experienced the hands on workshops that area children, ages kindergarten through 12th grade, take part in on school field trips. The Studio was created in partnership with Gould Evans and Founder Mandi Sonnenberg, an education professor at Rockhurst University. […]

The Heartland Men’s Chorus’ Dinner of Note was held on October 17th at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Stewart Smith and Matthew J. Stretz were the honorary chairmen, and Kimberlee Ried and Howard Collinson served as co-chairmen of the “Road Trip” themed-event. Proceeds from the event will support the Chorus’ Testimony Tour to […]

The Improv at Zona Rosa was the setting for the ninth annual Stand Up for Synergy, a benefit for Synergy Services. The ninth annual event featured a stand up performance by Billy Gardell, star of television’s Mike and Molly. Janine Akers and Ryan Anderson were co-chairmen of the event that supports the women, children and […]

Carol Hallquist and Michael Hagedorn served as co-chairmen of The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner on November 19th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Nearly 2,000 guests attended the “Proud to be KC” themed-event. Greg Graves received the Kansas Citian of the Year Award, and Incoming Chairman Terry Bassham, Outgoing Chairman Terry […]

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 42nd Annual Snow Ball will be held on January 16th. Recently, a group of Nativity parishioners gathered at the lovely home of Kara and Doug Ciocca to help raise funds for the Ball. Mary Oades, Angie Koetting, Jamie Hurt, and Dawn Baker Gordon and Julianna Braun and Katie and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Chiefs Style Lounge event was held on November 12th at The Gallery. The fourth annual event was geared toward female fans and featured two fashion shows with Chiefs cheerleaders, ambassadors and dancing star Elijah, modeling Chiefs apparel and boutique clothes. Proceeds support City Year, a national education organization serving high-need schools. […]

Gretchen and Dr. Larry Jacobson hosted a Benefactors’ Party for the Harriman-Jewell Series’ Prelude 2015 in their beautiful home in September. Guests enjoyed remarks to celebrate the Series’ next steps and the start of its 51st Season. Merry and Dr. Ed Prostic with Prudence True, chairman Debra and Allen Parmet Lisa and Jerry Bernard with […]

November 6th was the date for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception. The special evening recognized supporters of Catholic Charities’ annual Snow Ball. Guests enjoyed an inspirational Mass at Nativity Parish, followed by a reception hosted by Bridget and John Murphy. The Snow Ball will be held on […]

The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place hosted Art & Apps, a benefit for The Children’s Place, on November 6th at 2000 Grand. Guests enjoyed live entertainment by Ozark Hutch and Artist Sike created a wonderful canvas featuring the Kansas City skyline. Thanks to the generosity of local artists, David Gentile, Sue Adams, Alli […]

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Donnelly College recently hosted a pre-screening of The Letters at Glenwood Arts Theatre on November 13th. The movie is about the letters that Mother Teresa wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor for more than a 40 year period. Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Monsignor Stuart Swetland and Ken Williams […]

The American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction was held on October 25th at the American Royal Complex.  More than 1,000 children from 33 states exhibited their steer, hogs, goats, and lambs and competed to be named Grand Champion. Dwight Sloan, Andrew Baumgartner and Pat Macy Paul Fournier and Cynthia Pistilli Savage Also featured in the […]

The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance held its Crescendo Patrons’ Party on November 4th at the lovely home of Anne and Howard Elsberry. Students from the Conservatory entertained more than 100 guests with arias from Billy Budd by Benjamin Britten and Dvorák’s “Rusalka’s Song to the Moon,” a tribute to the Crescendo theme, “New […]

On October 22nd, Village Shalom’s Ages of Excellence Celebration took place at the Overland Park Sheraton. Guests enjoyed dinner and a presentation by New York Times bestselling authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. Eileen and Bruce Kershenbaum served as the chairmen. Matt Lewis, Karin McCrary and Nicole Anthony, all with Village Shalom Chairmen Eileen and […]

The Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center was the perfect setting for the March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction on October 19th. Partygoers enjoyed one-of-a-kind dishes and a fabulous live auction. Melissa and Brad Batz served as the chairmen. Patrick and Jody Petersohn, Darrin and Jill Andersen and Karen and Jeff Oddo Chelsea Almeida, […]

Rose Brooks Center’s 11th annual Casino & Auction Night was held on October 10th at the Overland Park Sheraton. Stephanie and Kelly Manning served as the chairmen. Proceeds support Rose Brooks Center’s mission to end the cycle of domestic violence. Ken and Jan Horst Nick and Angie Carrol Colleen and Tony Vannicola Tom and Debbie […]

Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Inside Pediatrics Premiere Party was held on October 15th at Cinetopia in Prairiefire. Airing on December 16th and 23rd, Inside Pediatrics is a four-part documentary series that follows Children’s Mercy doctors, nurses, patients, and families during a three month period. Guests enjoyed a special appearance by the show’s narrator, Paul Rudd. Jeff […]

It was a picture perfect evening for the 66th BOTAR Ball  on October 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, gorgeous flowers by Studio Dan Meiners, and fabulous music and entertainment by David Basse and the City Light Orchestra along with The Karen Davis Project. […]

October 4th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Three Musketeers Party at Le Fou Frog. More than 100 guests savored delicious hors d’oeuvres and wines from the Gascogny region of France and celebrated the upcoming The Three Musketeers ballet. Nancy Murdock and Jeff Bentley Madeleine Rafael and Kat Buffon Tempe Ostergren and […]

The Annual Meeting for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ Board of Trustees and Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ Board of Directors was held recently. Afterward, guests enjoyed a reception to celebrate board members and volunteers. Craig Gaffney, Ken Williams and Carla Mills Gerry and Connie Euston with Pat McAnany Additional photos also featured in […]