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Crib Note – Henry James Robinson

Henry James Robinson made his parents so proud on October 29th, when he, as their first child, entered the world weighing eight pounds, six ounces; and boasting 20 and one-half inches in length! His blue eyes and dark hair make him a charmer already, especially to parents Anne Winter Robinson and Adam Robinson of Overland […]

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Parish Initiatives

Members and friends of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish in Lawrence, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish, and Holy Trinity Catholic Parish gathered recently at events to support and celebrate the 50th Annual Snow Ball. The Ball […]

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Newhouse – 2023 Imagine a Day Gala

Newhouse’s Imagine a Day Gala was held on November 18th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. More than 1,300 guests gathered for dinner and auctions and to raise awareness and critical funds to support the brave survivors served by Newhouse. Jill Grace and Lindsey Murphy were the co-chairs, and 11 honorary co-chairs chose to take a […]

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Crib Note – Charlotte Brooke Patton

Charlotte Brooke Patton delighted her parents with her arrival on April 3rd, weighing eight pounds, and measuring 19 inches in length. Charlotte, with her brown hair and brown eyes, is a beautiful first child for Anna Price Patton and Parker Patton of Westwood, Kansas. Charlotte’s thrilled grandparents are Carolyn Price, Dr. Richard Price, Vicki Patton, […]

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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – ArtSmash

Smashing records is the legacy of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s ArtSmash gala, which was held on October 14th at the Museum. Erica and Lorin Crenshaw and Andrea and David Feinberg were the honorary co-chairs, and Katrina Revenaugh and Jasmine Thompson served as the co-chairs.              Featured in the […]

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The Loop KC – Taylor Limoges

The Loop KC brings together similar yet unique minds to create genuine friendships and ignite the next generation of business leaders in Kansas City. Members of The Loop KC are required to give back to local non-profit organizations. Learn more about The Loop KC, here.   “I’m fortunate to say that I work for one of […]

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Heartland Gala

Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its inaugural Heartland Gala to benefit the Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute. Denise and Bill Bade were the Gala chairs and produced an elegant and fun evening for guests to enjoy, and Mary Lynn and Kamal Mikhail were the Fund-A-Legacy chairs. Carolyn Long served as the emcee.       […]

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

The Midland Theatre was the site for Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA’s) Night Out with MOCSA Cocktail Party and Auction. The 19th annual event was held on November 4th and featured a “Paris of the Plains” theme. More than 300 partygoers dressed the part and enjoyed cocktails, delicious bites, shopping, and jazz music […]

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Kansas City Young Audiences – Spirits of Folly

November 4th was the date for Kansas City Young Audiences’ Spirits of Folly, which was held at the Folly Theater. The spooktacular benefit featured an Andre’s Confiserie Suisse catered party and performances by Kansas City native Bryonha Marie and local groups Gullywasher and Hudspeth & Taylor. Jenny and John Isenberg and Qiana Thomason served as […]

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The Kansas City Rose Society – Annual Luncheon

The Carriage Club was the site for The Kansas City Rose Society’s Annual Luncheon on November 1st. Special guest Diane Sommers,   the American Rose Society president, presented Taylor Smith with the ARS Rising Star Award, one of only five awards given to individuals in the United States! Also recognized were Joan Sherman, past board […]

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Children’s Mercy – Fall 2023 Investiture Ceremony

Children’s Mercy formally invested five endowed faculty positions in the fields of healthy lifestyles, clinical pharmacology, neurology, surgery, and developmental and behavioral health on October 24th at its Fall 2023 Investiture Ceremony. With gratitude to the many donors who made this possible, Children’s Mercy is grateful for these vital positions that continue the work of […]

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

November 3rd was the date when supporters of Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ Snow Ball gathered for the annual St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception. Founded in 1974, the St. Martin of Tours League was inspired by the patron saint known for helping those most in need. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church […]

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Congratulations, McKenzie & Riley!

McKenzie Rose Burns and Riley James Shirk were married on September 9th at White Iron Ridge in Smithville, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Marianne and Timothy Burns of Village of Loch Lloyd, Missouri. She is the granddaughter of the late Vera Clarke, the late Lupe Alvarez, and the late Virginia and Edmund Burns. […]

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Kansas City Museum – JewelHouse Project

On November 2nd, Kansas City Museum participated in an event in New York City at Bergdorf Goodman’s BG Restaurant to celebrate the launch of artist Summer Wheat’s new monograph by Rizzoli Electa and to announce Kansas City Museum’s JewelHouse project. The event was hosted by The Mint Museum, Kansas City Museum, and Kemper Museum of […]

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Congratulations, Alexandra & William!

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Scott Maday of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra Adair Maday, to William Charleston Bolen, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Patrick Bolen of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Beverly Sue Brownlee-Duncan of Prairie Village, Kansas, and the late Alden […]

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Powell Gardens – 2023 Under A Harvest Moon

This year’s Under A Harvest Moon, a benefit for Powell Gardens, was a special one. Chairman Susan Ambler Spencer created a delightful evening where two special people were honored: Courtney Risner Earnest was posthumously recognized as the honorary chairman; and volunteer Bruce Monke was given the inaugural Courtney Risner Earnest Volunteer Service Award. With a […]

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UMKC Conservatory – Crescendo Brilliant Together

November 3rd was the date for the UMKC Conservatory’s Crescendo Brilliant Together, which was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Co-chairs Bev and Erik Elving and Peter Bali and JoZach Miller created a 1920’s-themed soiree to delight the senses, complete with a performance featuring the UMKC Conservatory’s faculty and staff, followed by […]

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

It’s all about the numbers! Lisa and Ken Block threw their signature numbers party for their birthdays and anniversary: 70/60/30 (previous bashes included 60/50/20 and 50/40/10) to the delight of a great number of their friends and family. The Prime Social Rooftop was the location for the soiree, which included dancers from Quixotic, signage on […]

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Rachel’s Reads – November 2023

As we step further into the holiday season, we gather with loved ones and share tenderhearted moments typically around food. Whether we are trying new recipes or making family favorites that have been passed down through generations, food always helps to warm the soul. Here are a few of the cookbooks I enjoyed flipping through, […]

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Congratulations, Alexandra & Vincent!

Alexandra Jayne Muehlberger and Vincent Maxwell Privitera were joined in matrimony on July 15th at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Jayme and James Muehlberger of Overland Park, and she is the granddaughter of Mary Jane and John Klein of Leawood, Kansas, and Mary Frances and […]

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KidsTLC – Benefit23

KidsTLC hosted Benefit23, a dreamy evening filled with pajamas and a fun celebration (sounds wonderful!) led by Chairmen Sarah and Ryan Owings. With delightful cocktails from J. Rieger & Co., and a fun after-party with a DJ, guests were able to support KidsTLC’s mission to transform the lives of children and families experiencing mental and […]

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