Enjoy a cocktail hour, a seated dinner, and performances by our talented Conservatory faculty and students. UMKC - Crescendo Gala 2024 To promote learning through the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge of public value across a broad spectrum of disciplines and fields of study.

Guests will enjoy coffee and morning cocktails, followed by a presentation by designer Stan Dixon. A lunch follows in the remarkable Kirkwood Hall. A reception the evening prior will honor benefactors and patrons. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Inviting all people to explore the art in the Museum, and through its broad collection, the depths […]

In its 33rd year, We Work for Change will feature Keynote Speaker Linsey Davis, American broadcast journalist at ABC News and author of the children's book, Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before. United WE; Advances all women’s economic and civic leadership to make meaningful change through research, advocacy, policy solutions, and civic engagement.

A debutante presentation of longstanding civic and cultural significance. A benefit for two of Kansas City's greatest assets, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony.

Enjoy dinners in private homes on Thursday night, then join the Grand Tasting at the Museum on Friday evening, featuring fine wine and food samples from vintners and Kansas City chefs. The tasting will be followed by a lively auction of luxury items and an after party with more wine, music, and delectables. The Nelson-Atkins […]

An extravagant night of fashion, art, specialty cocktails, delicious bites, entertainment, music, and dancing. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Inviting all people to explore the art in the Museum, and through its broad collection, the depths and complexities of human experiences.