A multi-day shopping event, held since 1988, that draws thousands of visitors each year. Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri: An organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
Enjoy a gourmet dinner followed by breathtaking performances by the UMKC Conservatory’s talented students and internationally acclaimed faculty. UMKC Conservatory; An educational community that advances creativity, performance, scholarship, and learning in the arts. We are a vital partner in Kansas City’s rich cultural environment, providing the highest level of professional instruction and an extensive array […]
This occasion is an opportunity for you to recognize a mentor to whom you owe part of your success - that special someone who took the time to make a positive difference in your life. High Aspirations; Raising African American males’ aspirations by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of their lives spiritually, emotionally, socially, […]
This 3.1-mile urban hike will go through Kansas City's east side, a historical racial and economic dividing line. Learn our past, reflect, and unite as one city! Reconciliation Services; To address the root causes and symptoms of poverty and trauma in our city, Reconciliation Services engages with individuals to promote dignity by increasing personal well-being, foster […]
This festive event combines delicious chocolate desserts donated by the area’s foremost restaurants, bakeries, and chocolatiers with a relaxed gathering in a private home. Family Health Care; To provide health care and support services to all, including the medically indigent, in a nondiscriminatory manner and setting, dedicated to continuity with quality medical care.
Get ready for a night filled with art, music, dancing, and an open bar with delectable bites. Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA); To improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and prevent sexual violence in our community.
Funded in 1986 by presidential proclamation of the AFP to recognize charitable giving in all its forms, AFPKC celebrates this day locally to honor Kansas City individuals and companies that embody the spirit of philanthropy. AFP Greater Kansas City; Empowering individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education and relationships, research, and advocacy.
This is the 50th anniversary of this event to recognize an outstanding Kansas Citian for their work and dedication to Greater Kansas City. Our honoree this year is Dr. Matthew Naylor, President and CEO of The National WWI Museum and Memorial; semi-formal. The Native Sons & Daughters of Greater Kansas City; The Native Sons and Daughters […]
Alexa Tarantino is an award-winning, vibrant, young jazz saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator. Alexa’s “high-octane ” (Jazzit Magazine) establish her individual voice which shines through as a dynamic performer and educator. Folly Theater: Folly Theater is a beautiful historic theater which first opened September 23, 1900. Though the exterior has remained with it's 1900s charm, […]
The Victory Gala afterparty is an opportunity for individuals in the community to support Special Olympics Kansas athletes. We will have live music, numerous photo opportunities, dessert bar, bonfire, and live auction! Special Olympics Kansas; Special Olympics Kansas is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society […]
The 37th annual event includes a social hour, program, six-course dinner, and dancing; black-tie. Johnson County Community College Foundation; Supporting the overall mission of JCCC, its strategic goals and its initiatives. We work to provide access to the College for all students, advance excellence through the development of community leadership, business partnerships and financial support, […]
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Museum in connection with the exhibition, Monet and His Modern Legacy. The evening will begin with cocktails and viewing of the exhibition, followed by dinner in the magnificent Kirkwood Hall. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Inviting all people to explore the art in its care, and through its broad collection, […]
Guests will enjoy a chef-inspired meal, signature cocktails, outstanding entertainment, and live and silent auctions. The best part of the evening will be hearing Newhouse’s stories of survival and hope. Newhouse; The catalyst for survivors of domestic violence to rise through the impacts of trauma by providing an ecosystem of transformative services that lead to safety, […]
Celebrate with drinks, appetizers, and more followed by a world-class performance in the “Carnegie Hall of the Plains” Folly Theater; To preserve Kansas City’s oldest historic theater as a premier performance venue, we commit to maintain our building’s heritage, diversify our program and entertainment offerings, and be an enthusiastic participant in the continuing revitalization of Downtown […]
Celebrate civic and community leader Joe Reardon as he receives the prestigious Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award, which is presented annually to an outstanding individual who leads by example, lives a life of selflessness, inspires, is dedicated to justice, and makes our community a better place in which to live. Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC: The […]
Event details to be determined. Child Protection Center; To build a healthier community by leading the multidisciplinary response to the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and violence.
We are pleased to present Professor Ioudenitch’s piano studio in concert at the intimate 1900 Building. An entire evening devoted to piano lovers, this concert features the studio’s talented and award-winning students. They are award winning instrumentalists, so something not to miss. International Center For Music at Park University: Nestled in the river bluffs overlooking Kansas […]
Enjoy a fabulous evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Ball underwriters and benefactors will also enjoy a separate reception. Kansas City Ballet Guild; The more than 200 Guild members serve as advocates for dance and ballet in the Kansas City community. We enjoy exclusive educational programming, fun opportunities to meet the dancers, and invites to […]
Offered at the charming Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel at Park University, this delightful concert enhances what has already become one of the best holiday events in the Greater Kansas City area, Christmas on the River. Park ICM’s Orchestra will create a special evening of music full of holiday sounds International Center For Music at Park […]
An enchanting experience awaits you! Feel the magic as the Sugar Plum Fairy leads you on an adventure filled with whimsy and wonder. Delight in exciting activities, a delicious three-course luncheon, and more, before you are whisked away to a performance of The Nutcracker. Kansas City Ballet; To inspire and engage through the beauty, power, […]
Guests will enjoy a fabulous dinner and drinks, entertainment, unique auction items, inspiring patient stories, and dancing. Olathe Health Charitable Foundation; Relying on the generous support of individuals and businesses whose donations help provide access to quality healthcare and fund patient programs, equipment, and community services, such as the Olathe Health Cancer Center, the Level II […]
The longstanding celebration recognizes high school students for their academics, leadership, and community service. This black-tie event includes dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Junior League of Wyandotte & Johnson Counties; An organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained […]