June 2nd was the date for Kansas City Rose Society’s Rose Day and Rose Show. The beautiful event was held in the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden in Loose Park. Barbara McCanse was the Rose Show chairman, and Elizabeth Walters served as the Rose Day chairman. More than 300 roses were submitted for the […]

The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade was held to honor the mothers, grandmothers, and special guests of the Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball. The June 2nd event was held at Mission Hills Country Club. The festive and floral afternoon gave the men a chance to serenade the special women in their lives with an elegant celebration. […]

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held at The Kansas City Country Club on June 2nd. Catherine Carothers and Linda O’Hara served as co-chairmen for the lovely event. Debutantes, mothers, and grandmothers were treated to an elegant afternoon honoring the ladies, just days before the presentation.  Featured in the July 27, 2024 issue of The […]

Kansas City Symphony Board Chair Linda Gill Taylor was joined by past Symphony board chairs and generous supporters on April 3rd to honor Music Director emeritus Michael Stern at the annual Chairman’s Dinner. Guests enjoyed cocktails at Extra Virgin, followed by a musical program and a five-course meal at Farina. Michael Stern received many heartfelt […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City’s Legacy Invitational golf tournament was held on May 20th at Loch Lloyd Country Club and on June 10th at The National Golf Club. Golfers enjoyed unmatched amenities, including a gift salon with apparel, shoes, accessories, and much more. Proceeds support the organization’s mission to clear the path to a […]

Join HappyBottoms in celebrating 15 years of alleviating diaper need in our city! Diaper Bowl 2024 will be held on September 19th at Ameristar Casino & Hotel. The fun night will feature live music, silent and live auctions, a golden raffle, and great eats and drinks. Kim Maguire and Jessie VanLandingham are the event co-chairs.  […]

University Academy Foundation’s 22nd Annual Gala, Fore! The Love of UA, was held on April 13th. Erika and David Dickey were the honorary chairs, and Byron White, UA Foundation board chair and alum, served as the event chair. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and mini-golf holes, in addition to celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first […]

Loch Lloyd Country Club was the site for the C&C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament on June 3rd. More than 140 golfers enjoyed drinks and delicious fare, raffles, and a special barbecue tasting by the Blind Butt Limitless BBQ competition team that came from Colorado to do demonstrations and samples. Proceeds support the organization’s mission to […]

Lifelong Kansas Citian Megan Bubb has become a prominent figure in the community’s philanthropic scene. Recognized as a Rising Star by The Independent, Megan’s achievements in philanthropy are numerous.  Despite the demands of her successful career as a top realtor in Kansas City, she prioritizes volunteer work alongside her responsibilities as a parent to two […]

Life Unlimited celebrated 20 years of its very successful fundraiser, Hats Off to Mothers, with its annual luncheon on May 10th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Eight stunning ladies were honored this year for their ability to balance family, personal achievement, and service to our community. Suzanne Shank served as the […]

Feeling like a delightful “springtime in Paris” evening, the Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast to Opera,”had guests swooning over the gorgeous decor by Studio Dan Meiners. Partygoers enjoyed an auction, a delectable dinner, a performance by the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Resident and Apprentice artists, and dancing to the music of Lost Wax. The […]

The Kansas City Museum Foundation hosted its ninth annual Derby Party on May 4th. Amy and David Embry were the honorary chairs, and Board Member Darcy Frick Stewart served as the chair. More than 500 partygoers donned their favorite derby fashion and enjoyed southern bites, local spirits, watching the race, and music from Cowtown Country […]

City Year Kansas City’s annual Idealist Gala was held on April 17th at Studio Dan Meiners in celebration of its students, AmeriCorps members, and community members who challenge cynicism, and inspire others into action. The 15 honorees were recognized for valuing racial and social justice and making a difference in the life of one person, […]

Canyon Farms Golf Club was the site for The 43rd Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, whichwas held on April 29th. More than 140 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the course. Proceeds support Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas to provide critical food assistance for families served by the agency throughout the summer […]

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the site for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s inaugural Hope Ball, which was heldon April 27th. Twenty-four young ladies were presented to Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. Proceeds support Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s mission of serving people of all faiths, as they […]

Frances Marie Wooldridge and Vance Simon Wentz exchanged vows on December 31st at The Kansas City Country Club, creating an always-memorable New Year’s Eve anniversary celebration! Frances is the daughter of Jane and Chris Wooldridge of Overland Park, Kansas, and Vance is the son of Jenny and David Wentz of Leawood, Kansas. The groom’s parents […]

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore Benson of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Ellen Benson, to Benjamin Arthur Wickey, the son of Tracy Anne Whelpley of St. Louis, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Michael Wickey of Leawood, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. William Blaine Kircher […]

Erin Leigh Patterson and James Davis Parkerson met at the altar to exchange vows on September 23rd at The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary, North Carolina. The bride is the daughter of Tracy and Captain Michael Patterson, United States Navy, Retired, of Raleigh, North Carolina. James is the son of Carolyn and Bill Parkerson […]

Stephanie Grace Nesslein and Eric McLean Wingbermuehle were united in matrimony on June 17th at St. Francis Xavier College Church in St. Louis, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Drs. Susan and Gary Nesslein of Prairie Village, Kansas. Stephanie is the granddaughter of the late Helen and Dr. S. George Laing and the late […]

Jillian Grier Campbell and James Henry Helzberg were united in matrimony on September 30th at The Kansas City Country Club in Mission Hills, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Susan Grier Campbell of Mission Hills, Kansas, and Douglas Campbell of Kansas City, Missouri. Jillian is the granddaughter of Virginia and James Grier of Paradise […]

Allie Lynn Dillingham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Edwards Dillingham of Kansas City, is engaged to be married to Andrew Thomas Hipp on June 22nd at Union Station Kansas City. Andrew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thomas Hipp, Jr., also of Kansas City. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ronald […]