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Celebrating The Black LGBTQ+ Community In Kansas City 

Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Spring Luncheon “Seis de Mayo”

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party

Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon 2025

University of Central Missouri – 2025 President’s Gala

Museum of Kansas City – Derby Party 2025

Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball Gala: Mardi Paws

INCUBATE THIS: Dance festival occupies a central place in Kansas City’s summer

Wildwood Outdoor Education Center – Wild Night

Rising Star Brandon Calloway

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas

Giving the Basics – Spring Showers for Dignity Drive

Center for Developmentally Disabled – A Big Bright Opry Night Gala

AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation

Health Partnership Clinic – Opening Doors Luncheon 2025

The Symphony League’s Kickoff Party “Beau Jardin”

The Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory – Sounds of Spring Luncheon and Performance

MOCSA’S Community Luncheon 2025

Kansas City Ballet – Spring Luncheon 2025

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – 29th Annual Kids Night Out

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee

Lyric Opera Circle: Lyric Opera Ball, Classically Opera – A Black and White Ball

WITH THIS WALTZ I THEE WED: Dance lessons can help calm reception jitters

LOVE UNFOLDING: Stealth helps couple cement arts-centered bond

In The Spirit: We’ve Got Some Saucy Toddies!

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Bennett!

Anniversary Gifts For Anyone: Our Picks For Great Gift-giving

Wedding Trends 2025

Bride’s Book – Yuille

Rachel’s Reads – Cooking Up Some Love

BEST OF SUMMER: From Beethoven to the Bard, Fringe to Frog & Toad, KC arts sparkle all summer

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Lucy & Will!

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Keely & Charlie!

Finding The Joy!

A Style Guide To Europe’s Most Romantic Wedding Destinations

REVIEW: Lyric revives production first seen when Kauffman Center was brand-new

Saint Luke’s Foundation Spirit of Philanthropy Awards 2025

Crib Note – Baby Levine

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy – Leading with Love 2025

Heart to Heart International 2025

Jackson County CASA’s Light of Hope Breakfast 2025

Lyric Opera Circle Benefactor Party 2025

LET’S DANCE: KCB II artist is energized by Kansas City Ballet’s bracing environment

TOO ASIAN/NOT ASIAN ENOUGH: Actor-playwright-singer-songwriter wants to keep all channels open

KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY: Musical Club is one of the oldest performing arts groups in the Midwest

MOCSA’s Thoughtful List – AAPI

Rachel’s Reads – May 3, 2025

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Hope Ball 2025

Congratulations, Alex & Nicole!

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – A Night of Stars

Becoming Mae Monroe

Park University’s International Center for Music Stanislav & Friends

2025 Paw Print Issue

Park International Center For Music – Stanislav & Friends Benefactor Party

Kansas City Rose Society – 2025 March Social

Starlight – Starry Night All-Stars 2025

Children’s Mercy – Red Hot Night Gala 2025

Congratulations, Margaret & James!

CHARADE’S THE THING: Shakespeare riff is a tale of grilled meats and party games

Benedictine College’s 53rd Annual Scholarship Ball

Rachel’s Reads – April 5, 2025

Congratulations, Sara and Ben!

Children’s Mercy Hospital – Volunteer Appreciation Month

The Notre Dame de Sion – “Minuit dans le Jardin”, the 39th Annual Gala

HALO Art Auction Benefiting Homeless Youth, “Defying the Odds,”

WellSky Foundation – 3rd Annual Gala: Ace of Hearts

Kansas City Ballet – A Musical Evening with Ramona

The Epsten Gallery – The Bloch Family: A Visual Legacy

K-State Alumni Association – Wabash CannonBall Kansas City 2025

FULL PARTNERSHIP: Pianist is one of the busiest women in town

BUILDING BRIDGES: Stage management proves ideal training for dream job at KC Rep

Dr. Nicole Price: The Empathy Revolutionary

MONARCH MIGRATION: Mariachi genre proves a comfortable fit for the opera house

Lo LaBonta Plays For More Than Just Wins

Celebrating Service – Rose Brooks

Rachel’s Reads – Women in Wartime, March 22, 2025

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival

Ginger Rothhaas: One Compassionate Act At A Time

From Hometown To The Hollywood Hills: Women Who Went West

NEW NORMAL

The Independent’s 2025 Top Ten Party

Kansas City Ballet Guild 2024-2025 Relevé Members

Rachel’s Reads – March 8, 2025

Lyric Opera Ball – Classically Opera “A Black and White Ball”

Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon

PRESENTING PINTSCHER: newEar introduces conductor’s music to Kansas City

The Independent’s Top Ten Events of 2024

2025 Class of Rising Stars

DEFYING CATEGORIES: Emara Vonae’ Neymour Jackson

Celebrating Service

Health Partnership Clinic’s Snowflake Streak

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – 51st Annual Snow Ball

CASA – Celebrating Service

A PLACE IN THE KANSAS SUN:

Crib Note – Leonard

Rachel’s Reads – Football Reads

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – The Race, Place, & Diversity Awards

Kyle Hollins – The Force Behind Lyrik’s Institution

JCRB|AJC’s Human Relations Event