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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – 2019 Kemper Gala

Jane and Josh Sosland were the honorary chairmen for the 2019 Kemper Gala. This year’s event marked the silver anniversary of the Museum. (Yes – 25 years!) The theme, “Intergalatic Voyage: A Blast From Futures Past,” was a celebration of the future as it was imagined in the 1990’s.  Drs. Susan and Charles Porter   […]

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Harriman-Jewell Series – Prelude 2019

September 14th was the date for Harriman-Jewell Series’ Prelude 2019. The festive evening celebrated the start of the Harriman-Jewell Series’ 55th season. Guests enjoyed a fabulous performance by the Four Italian Tenors. Jane Chu was honored with the Richard Harriman Award for Excellence in the Arts. Clark Morris, Harriman-Jewell Series; toasted the 55th season.   […]

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HappyBottoms – Attitude of Gratitude

Tamara Day, host of HGTV’s Bargain Mansions, helped HappyBottoms break its previous fundraising record at the organization’s Attitude of Gratitude event on November 14th. Pam Sutherlin, Liz Sutherlin, and Linda Cavanaugh were the honorary co-chairmen, and Felicia Wirfel, Kathleen Johansen, and Brandi Thomas served as the co-chairmen. Young Professional Board Members: Evan Malcom, Alison Laner, […]

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo took place at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on November 8th. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and a spectacular performance by the talented Conservatory students and faculty. Proceeds support UMKC Conservatory student scholarships. Asher and Audrey Langworthy     Roger Jackson, Jo Hayes, Sandy Jackson, and C. […]

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High Aspirations – Annual Mentors Challenge

High Aspirations’ 9th Annual Mentors Challenge was held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on November 7th. Dr. Elijah Anderson, the Sterling Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Yale University, was the guest speaker. Dana and Dr. Doug Nelson were honored with the Robert B. “Bob” Rogers Legacy Award. This year’s theme was […]

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Henry Blosser House & Swiss Horse Barn – Champagne Reception

Carolyn and Dr. Arthur Elman recently enjoyed a Champagne Reception in their honor at the historic 1878 Henry Blosser House & Swiss Horse Barn. The couple received awards from the Missouri Senate and House of Representatives for the restoration of the Blosser Estate near the Historic Village of Arrow Rock. Bill Hart, Missouri Alliance for […]

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BOTAR – Educational Event

Polsinelli was the location for an educational event for this year’s BOTAR class. Marianne Kilroy and Lauren Luhrs served as the co-chairmen. BOTARs learned everything about BOTAR, from volunteering at The American Royal to establishing lifelong friendships. The speakers included many past presidents and members of the 2019 executive committee. Afterward, BOTARs joined their escorts […]

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Homegrown – Hosting & Entertaining Out-of -Town Guests

We’ve given our thanks, tasted the turkey and survived round one of holiday family time. This year, we were given little downtime before hitting the Ho Ho Holiday ground running right into December. A month-long celebration of holiday cheer, gift giving, festive eats and of course what the holidays are all about – more time […]

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2019 Class of Rising Stars Marc Shaffer

Marc Shaffer is a principal at Searcy Financial Services. He specializes in helping his clients and their families achieve continuity in their financial planning through generations and achieve their vision by encouraging goal setting and active monitoring of their financial plans. He spends countless hours outside of work volunteering and fundraising. Marc is very passionate […]

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Cheers for Challenger

The 13th annual Cheers for Challenger was held in the Tower Club at Arrowhead Stadium. More than 270 guests enjoyed drinks, delicious fare, silent and live auctions, and remarks from Challenger families during the program. Proceeds support the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger adaptive program, which offers young people with diverse abilities the opportunity […]

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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

MOCSA’s 16th annual Johnson County Fall Forum took place on November 1st at the Overland Park Sheraton. Mayor Peggy Dunn was the honorary chairmen, and Kristin Wing and Kathy Woodward served as the co-chairmen. More than 300 guests listened to remarks from Keynote Speaker Cathy Morrison, author of Say Something. Cathy discussed how to make […]

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The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter – KC Walk to Defeat ALS

Jim Rine was the corporate recruitment chairman for The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter’s 2019 Kansas City Walk to Defeat ALS. The October 5th event was held at Kauffman Stadium. Team MHC, the largest corporate team, raised more than $50,000. Proceeds help to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and […]

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The Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet Event

The Family Conservancy’s Blue Carpet Event was held at The Abbott. More than 300 guests enjoyed cocktails, a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and live music. Proceeds support a community where all children have the opportunity to find health, happiness, and education. Neelima Parasker, Julie Pierce, Stacey Paine, Suzanne Williams, board member; Jill McCarthy, […]

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The Farmer’s House – Fall Feast

The Farmer’s House annual Fall Feast hosted two fantastic events: A Farm Party and a Barn Party. Partygoers enjoyed the rustic charm of each affair, complete with signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a delicious farm-to-table meal, live music, and silent and live auctions. Proceeds raised funds for programming to develop job skills, expand social networks, and […]

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Snow Ball

November 1st was the date when supporters of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ Snow Ball gathered for the St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann celebrated mass at the Church of the Ascension. Afterward, nearly 100 guests attended a reception at the beautiful home of Jo and Mike Kuckelman, 2020 Snow […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Sylvya Stevenson

As a member of the Centurions Fall Class of 2020, Sylvya Stevenson recently served as co-chairman of the October Task Force on Government. Sylvya is an IT master budget analyst with Criterion Systems. She graduated with distinction from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, where she earned a dual bachelor of arts degree in political science […]

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AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission – Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy

November 3rd was the date for AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission’s annual Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy. The event, a benefit for the B.E. Smith Family Center, was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Barbara and Dick Shull were the honorary chairmen, and Nichole and Adam Eshelbrenner served as the chairmen. The B.E. Smith Family Center […]

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Saint Luke’s East Hospital – Boo Ball

Saint Luke’s East Hospital’s Boo Ball was held on October 19th at the Pavilion at John Knox Village. This year was the 10th annual gala, and several original founding volunteer committee members were in attendance. The “1980s rewind” themed-event featured a costume contest, fabulous decor, vintage arcade games, and silent and live auctions. Ashley Boswell […]

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt

On November 9th, an evening celebrating immortality and the opening of the major exhibition, Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt, was held at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Shirley Bush Helzberg and Barnett Helzberg and Ann and Kenneth Baum served as the co-chairmen, and Linda Woodsmall-DeBruce and Paul DeBruce were the honorary chairmen. Craig Sole and Wayne […]

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The Dish With Ann – Urban Cafe

One of the joys of living in Our Town right now is the plethora of quality, home grown restaurants that serve farm to table, locally sourced produce, fruit, and meat, in addition to vegan, organic menu items. Add the newly opened Urban Cafe to the top of your list. Owner and Chef Justin Clark was […]

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Congratulations, Liza & Wes!

Liza Linn Moler and Wes Michael Lafolette were united in matrimony at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The bride is the daughter of Janet Jacobs and Bruce Moler. Her groom is the son of Brenda and Michael Lafolette. A brass quintet provided orchestral music during the ceremony. Afterward, guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, cake, […]

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