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The Kansas City Club will present A Third Friday Art Event on August 19th featuring artists known as the KC BOYS – Allan Chow, Michael Duane, Jamie Lavin, and Preston McCall. Guests can browse and purchase art items on the week days through August 31st at the Club’s location. Also featured in the August 6th issue of The […]
Read MoreKansas City Young Audiences (KCYA), the region’s largest provider of arts education, will present its 50th Anniversary Celebration on November 12th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. It will be one of the first events at the new Center. Idina Menzel, star of the hit television show Glee and Tony winner for her role as […]
Read MoreOff the Wall, a gallery event and art auction, will be held on October 20th. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, wine, an art auction, and live music. Steve Metzler and Brian Williams are the honorary chairmen, and Heather and Tom Moser are serving as the chairmen. Proceeds support the Children’s Clinical Services […]
Read MoreNovember 19th is the night for the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey Gala 2011. Signature Suppers will be held in homes and creative venues throughout Our Town. Then guests will gather at the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for a dynamic performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The After Party will provide an opportunity for guests […]
Read MoreKids’ Jazzoo will be held on September 10th. The event, designed for children ages three to 12, will feature opportunities to see the animals up close, create crafts, enjoy taste treats from local restaurants, and groove to live entertainment. Robbin Reynolds is serving as the chairman. Proceeds will benefit the Kansas City Zoo’s Zoo Learning Fund. Also featured […]
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) will hold its seventh Young at Art Cocktail Party and Art Auction on August 26th at The Uptown Theater. The event will feature music by The Elders, a silent auction and delicious refreshments. Patty and Don Kincaid are serving as the honorary chairmen, and Amy Abrams and Erin Mos are […]
Read MoreHuddle Time will take place on June 9th at Paddy O’Quigley’s in Leawood and will feature live and silent sports auctions. Masters of Ceremonies will be sports radio host Steven St. John, along with Chiefs players Rudy Niswanger and Ryan Lilja and the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line. Proceeds will benefit First Downs for Down Syndrome (FDFDS), which […]
Read MoreThe Salvation Army will celebrate remarkable transformations at the 2011 Civic Luncheon on May 10th at The Westin Crown Center Hotel. The event will feature Kansas Governor Sam Brownback as its keynote speaker. Awards will be presented to civic leaders Adele Hall and Tom Bash for their outstanding service to The Salvation Army and the […]
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