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The Sophian Plaza Celebrates Centennial

Horizon Academy Celebrates 25 Years!

Folly Theater – Folly Frolic

Congratulations, Claire & John!

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball Benefactor Party

2024 Jewel Ball Chairman

Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter – 2023 National Philanthropy Day

MAHLER AND BEYOND: Stern and DiDonato contemplate the composer’s far-reaching vision

CRACKING THE CODE: Ballet’s seasonal offering has become local favorite

Paul's Perspective

GREAT MOMENTS: Highlights of Kansas City’s arts year 2023

TEAM PLAYERS: Artists find that everyone gains from collaborations

Rachel’s Reads – December 2023

Congratulations, Captain Molly Kay Langland and Lieutenant Andrew Rankin Carter!

Johnson County Community College Foundation – 37th annual Some Enchanted Evening

Crib Note – Henry James Robinson

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Parish Initiatives

Newhouse – 2023 Imagine a Day Gala

Crib Note – Charlotte Brooke Patton

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – ArtSmash

The Loop KC – Taylor Limoges

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Heartland Gala

Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault – Night Out with MOCSA Cocktail Party and Auction

Kansas City Young Audiences – Spirits of Folly

The Kansas City Rose Society – Annual Luncheon

Children’s Mercy – Fall 2023 Investiture Ceremony

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception

Congratulations, McKenzie & Riley!

Kansas City Museum – JewelHouse Project

Congratulations, Alexandra & William!

Powell Gardens – 2023 Under A Harvest Moon

UMKC Conservatory – Crescendo Brilliant Together

BUT THE FIRE IS SO DELIGHTFUL: Chamber Orchestra underscores the joy of the Baroque

70/60/30 – Congratulations, Lisa & Ken Block!

Rachel’s Reads – November 2023

Congratulations, Alexandra & Vincent!

KidsTLC – Benefit23

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas and New Roots – The Gathering

KEYBOARD COUPLE: Musical teamwork enhances wedded bliss

Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Meet and Greet/Icebreaker

Crib Note – Lucy Marie Royle

The Family Conservancy’s Blue Carpet Event

The 74th BOTAR Ball

Wayside Waifs – 33rd Annual Strutt With Your Mutt

Congratulations, Shannon & Michael!

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – 12th Annual Committee of 100 Celebratory Luncheon

The 2023 Lyric Opera Ball Kickoff

Kansas City Young Matrons – Civics and Honoring Day

Kansas City Ballet – 66th Season Launch Party

The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – 73rd Annual Community Ball and Cotillion

Salvation Army Christmas Committee – The Carl J. DiCapo Family

Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care – 2023 Sunday Night Live

First Call – 2023 Soiree

The Whole Person – 2023 Casino Royale Night of Independence Awards Gala

Children’s Mercy Hospital – Dream Big Day

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – The Snow Ball Kickoff

Jackson County CASA – Cocktails for CASA: A Night of Hope

BOTAR – 2023 School Tours

Kansas City Ballet Guild – 2023 Nutcracker Ball Invitation Addressing

TRAVOIS Organization

Rachel’s Reads – November 2023

National Urban Indian Family Coalition

Guardians Of Hallowed Grounds

Native Leaders Play A Key Role In Cultural Revival And Education Reform

Land Acknowledgement: What Should We Know?

Connections: Cherokees Living In Today’s World

REVIEW: Broadway classic takes a spin on the opera stage

Paul's Perspective

EARTH TONES: New generations of American Indian composers are steeped in classical and Native cultures

Crafting Cultural Connections Through Native American Jewelry

Shawnee Indian Mission Foundation – Night at the Mission

WYANDOTTE WAYS: Public Theatre co-founder brings family roots to bear in his work

FRESH START: Spinning Tree launches third season of newly framed company

National WWI Museum and Memorial – Night at the Tower

Jewish Family Services – 120 Years

Harriman-Jewell Series – 2023 Prelude

EarlystART – 5th Annual Little Learners Luncheon

The Symphony League of Kansas City – Seasons Symphony Ball

The Children’s Place – Brews & Bites

2023 Royal Welcome

The Lyric Opera Circle – 2023 Fall Luncheon

Kansas City Young Matrons – 2023 Reassembly Day Tea

KC Shepherd’s Center – Prom with a Purpose

2023 Directors of Philanthropy

Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast to Opera”

Kansas City Ballet Guild – 2023 Fall Luncheon

Kansas City Rose Society – 2023 Wine and Roses

HappyBottoms – 2023 Diaper Bowl

Congratulations, Jennifer & Eric!

Congratulations, Ashley & Timothy!

The Symphony Ball – 2023 Benefactors’ Party

2023 Class Of Rising Stars – Moira Holland

The Johnson County Library Foundation – 2023 Library Lets Loose

Congratulations, Frances & Vance!

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – 2024 Civic Service Award Celebration

Kansas City Ballet Guild – 2023 Kick-off Party

TEACHING EMPATHY: Lyric Opera asks: Why add one-hit wonders when you can innovate?

Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas – 2023 Mothers’ Tea

Spirits of Folly: A Spooktacular Benefit for Kansas City Young Audiences

HappyBottoms – Diaper Bowl

Congratulations, Meghan & Elijah!

The 2023 BOTAR Presidents’ Tea