The ladies who lead the activities of The Jewel Ball each year share a very special bond, as well as a sense of humor, comfortable shoes and an enormous amount of respect for two cultural pillars of the Kansas City community – The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony. In order to […]

April 5th was the date of Jackson County CASA’s 17th annual Light of Hope Breakfast at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. More than 1,100 guests enjoyed a presentation of the Teresa Rabideau Award for Volunteer Excellence to Mary Lampton and the Light of Hope Award to The Gould Charitable Foundation and The […]

On April 6th, dignitaries from more than 25 countries traveled to Our Town to witness In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace: Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War I  at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Jeanne Glazer, Board Chairman Mark Jorgenson and Ann and Bob Regnier Representatives of nations who […]

April 4th was the date for the Women’s Employment Network’s 2017 Luncheon. State Street Kansas City was honored with the 2017 Beth K. Smith award for its outstanding commitment to the Women’s Employment Network. Lisa Ginter and Angela Hurt served as co-chairmen. Co-chairmen Lisa Ginter and Angela Hurt flanked Sherry Turner, WEN. Millie Edwards Nottingham […]

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Joel Prostic of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Michele Prostic, to David Jon Peetz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jon Peetz of Spring Lake, New Jersey. The bride-to-be is a graduate of The Pembroke Hill School. She graduated cum laude from The […]

The Kansas City Symphony Alliance will host the 48th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse until May 14th at 816 Gleed Terrace. The first Symphony Designers’ Showhouse was presented in 1970. The project has enabled the Kansas City Symphony Alliance to contribute more than five million dollars to the Kansas City Symphony. The Interior Design Student Association at […]

More than 350 supporters of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy celebrated its 51st year at the annual Civic Service Award Celebration, “Our Next Chapter.” The March 26th event was held at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Crosby Kemper III and Jonathan Kemper were honored for their work with the Kansas City Public Library. Elizabeth and Paul […]

Susan Virden Carpenter and Mr. Kirk Weldon Carpenter, both of Prairie Village, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Carpenter, to Kelly Price McKee, the son of Margaret McKee of Fallbrook, California. Lisa is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Virden, the late Ruth Carpenter and the late […]

Kimberly Wilkerson holds executive leadership positions and oversees operations on the boards of KCPT Public Television 19 and 909 The Bridge and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. Working closely with both boards and the organization’s leaders, Micheal Lawrence, BBBSKC; and Kliff Kuehl, KCPT/The Bridge; she gets to make a high level impact […]

More than 250 guests enjoyed Brews & BBQ on March 23rd at Boulevard Brewing Company. Hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place, proceeds support the healthy development of young children who have survived abuse, neglect and trauma. Eain Lubbers, Jacy Porter and Molly and Andy Heise Jeremy and Alexa Clark Young Advisory […]

October 7th is the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 50th Annual Gala, “The Diamond Ball,” at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The event will kick off the Kansas City Ballet’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee season. Melanie and Michael Fenske are serving as the chairmen. The Ballet Guild is a group of […]

February 23rd was the date for the 26th Annual DeLaSalle Movie Benefit at B&B Theatres, Overland Park 16. Guests enjoyed an evening of drinks, a strolling buffet featuring many of Our Town’s best restaurants, Mystery Boxes designed by art students, and a surprise screening of the movie, Hidden Figures. Tim Donahue was the honorary chairman.  […]

On March 14th, alumni, guests and members of the faculty and board of trustees celebrated Park University’s grand reopening of its downtown campus center at 911 Main Street, Suite 300, Kansas City, Missouri. Guests enjoyed a demonstration of Park University Pirate Patch classroom technology. Cathy Smith addressed the crowd. Also featured in the April 15, […]

On February 17th, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet’s DOSE OF FUN took place at the Uptown Theater. The sold-out crowd enjoyed music by headliners, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils as the special guests. Spokespersons Frank and Teresa White enjoyed the Patrons’ Party. Mary Sargent, Gail Tucker, Jodi Wilson, Kansas City’s Medicine […]

More than 800 alumni, friends and students attended Benedictine College’s annual Scholarship Ball. The February 25th event was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Lené Westerman and Kate and Patrick Carr were the co-chairmen, and John Holt served as the emcee. The evening featured a 50th anniversary celebration of the college’s 1967 NAIA national […]

Create the Night…Through the Eyes of Picasso will take place on October 14th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, entertainment and an opportunity to see an internationally-renowned exhibit at this black-tie gala. Christy and Bill Gautreaux are the honorary chairmen, and Lauren Atterbury and Kay Newell will serve as […]

The Mission Valley Hunt Ball’s 90th anniversary celebration consisted of a whirlwind weekend, filled with friendship, horses and hounds! A Patrons’ Party was held on February 9th at the lovely home of Amanda Curfman-Beringer and Tom Beringer and hosted by Ellen and John Aisenbrey. The following morning, horses and riders rode from the clubhouse, Fin […]

Mike Brown served as chairman of The Hunt Family Foundation and Kansas City Chiefs’ 47th annual 101 Awards on February 26th at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Mark Donovan, Bob Page, The University of Kansas Hospital; and Mike Brown, chairman Trey Flowers Trent Green and Jason Garrett, honoree Mark and Mary Jorgenson Trent […]

Mr. and Mrs Perry Dean Atha of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Baird Atha, to Clark L. Johnson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton L. Johnson of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Russell Edmond Atha, Jr. of Mission Hills and the late Mr. […]

February 28th was the date for Once Upon A Time, a benefit for The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital. Laura and David Hall were the honorary chairmen, and Annie and Dr. Pete DiPasco served as the chairmen. J.J. Rolf and Chiefs Cheerleader Maddie Sluggerrr with Ellie and Caroline Larson Dr. Pete DiPasco, honorary chairman; […]

Rose Brooks Center’s annual Field Day event would not be the same without Coach John DeWitt, Belvidere Elementary School. John donates his time, equipment and energy to transform the grounds into a maze of relays, parachutes, balloon tosses, sack races, and more. Thanks to John’s kindness and generosity, the nearly 50 children living Rose Brooks […]