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The Barstow School – Barstow on Baltimore

February 23rd was the date for Barstow on Baltimore, the 2019 auction, which was held at The Brass on Baltimore. Tara Georgie, Amy Bauman, and Latha Reiland were co-chairmen of the “Mad Men” themed event. Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, a bourbon tasting, and dancing. Proceeds support The Barstow Fund. Chucker Luetje and Susan […]

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The Dish With Ann – Jovito’s Italian Café

Leasa Caron, the owner of Jovito’s Italian Café, is steeped in the lore of Our Town’s local food establishments. Her former in-laws, The Fiorellas, owned all the Smokestacks and Jack Stacks. She and her ex-husband, Dr. Russell Fiorella, briefly owned a Smokestack up north. When restaurateur Jo Marie Scaglia moved back to Kansas City from […]

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Rachel’s Reads – April 2019

“There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.” -Frank Serafini As a life long and voracious reader, I understandably love books, but I enjoy sharing the joys of reading even more. It is so wonderful to recommend the perfect book […]

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Spotlight On Centurions – Jessie McKinney

A picture is worth a thousand words: yes, Jessie McKinney loves to travel! That’s just one of the Shook, Hardy & Bacon attorney’s many interests. Jessie is a member of the Centurions Fall Class of 2019, where she is currently the co-chairman of the Kansas City History Task Force and a member of the Issues […]

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Congratulations, Taylor & Austen!

Taylor Nicole Bacon and Austen Edward Schmidt were wed on December 31, 2018 at The Grand Hall in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Pam Curry of Fairway, Kansas, and Perry Bacon of Kansas City, Missouri. Her grandparents are Rebecca Richmond of Fairway and the late Clarence Richmond, and the late Helen […]

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Alphapointe – Boots & Pearls, Wine & Whiskey

Alphapointe’s fourth annual Boots & Pearls, Wine & Whiskey event was held on February 22nd at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Scott Thornhill, Alphapointe, gave a moving speech on his own experience of living with vision loss. Former Kansas City Royal Jaime Bluma served as emcee, and Ida McBeth and Friends performed. Partygoers enjoyed small […]

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Benedictine College’s Scholarship Ball

Lené Westerman and Colleen McGraw O’Malley and Kevin O’Malley were the co-chairmen of Benedictine College’s Scholarship Ball. The 48th annual event raised more than one million dollars. Guests enjoyed special speeches, videos, performances by the Raven Regiment marching band, Fund-A-Raven, and dancing to the tunes of the Michael Beers Band. The evening featured a presentation […]

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Rising Star Reflections – Ryan Shriver

Family life – with his wife, Lindsey, and their children, Kit and Hank – is much savored by Ryan Shriver, a Rising Star, Class of 2018. Ryan was a basketball player at Western Illinois University and Fort Hays State University, prior to beginning his career. In addition to his work at Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, […]

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Congratulations, Kaitlin & Cooper!

Kaitlin Anne Shea and Cooper Scott Mach were united in matrimony at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 29, 2018. The bride is the daughter of Julie Hogan Shea of Andover, Kansas, and Wayne Shea of Overland Park, Kansas. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy and Francis Shea of […]

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The Children’s SPOT – Once Upon A Time

Anne Gagel and Simon McGee and their children, Fintan, Eoin, Cormac, and Paxico McGee, served as chairmen of The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital’s Once Upon A Time event. The February 10th gala was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests of all ages enjoyed carnival games, face painting, crafts, a raffle, and […]

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14th Annual HALO Kansas City ArtReach Auction

The 14th Annual HALO Kansas City ArtReach Auction was held on February 22nd at the Brass on Baltimore. Susie and Chad Wollard were the honorary chairmen. Hero of the Year was the title bestowed on Sally Sallee. Carly Rae Robinson and HALO Kansas City children created the live auction item, “Love Heals,” and she was […]

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K-State Alumni Association – 13th annual Wabash CannonBall

The K-State Alumni Association hosted the 13th annual Wabash CannonBall on February 22nd at the Overland Park Convention Center. The event raises funds for scholarships for future K-State students from the Kansas City area.  (Seated) Darin Russell and Jack and Haley Epps (standing) Matt Lagree, Sherri and Kevin Gwinner, and Kent and Rhonda Gasaway   […]

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Children’s Mercy – 15th Annual Red Hot Night Gala

The Hands & Hearts for Children Auxilary hosted the 15th Annual Red Hot Night Gala, a benefit for Children’s Mercy, in the Kay Barnes Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center on February 16th. Lisa and Barry Ginter and Jill and Ray Kowalik served as the honorary co-chairmen. Suzy Hall and Diane Gallagher were the […]

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Rose Brooks Center – 32nd Anniversary Cabaret

The 32nd Anniversary Cabaret, a tune-filled evening for a good cause, was held on March 3rd at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The Atlantic City Boys wowed the audience at the benefit for Rose Brooks Center. Proceeds will be used to help end violence toward thousands of families and their pets. Mary […]

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Shawnee Mission Education Foundation – Donor Recognition Dinner

February 27th was the night for Shawnee Mission Education Foundation’s annual Donor Recognition Dinner. Students from the Shawnee Mission Culinary Arts Signature Program prepared the repast, which was held at the Broadmoor Bistro in the new Center for Academic Achievement. Dick McEachen with Barbara and Fred Schoell   Culinary Students Reis Miller and Baylie Harwick […]

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Sunflower House – Valentine Gala

The 37th annual Sunflower House Valentine Gala zoomed off to the Monaco Grand Prix! The Overland Park Convention Center was transformed into the lavish streets and bays of Monaco as guests cheered on tiny Formula One racers. Jacie and Justin Gunter served as the chairmen, and Frank Koranda, Jr. received the Lionheart Award. Cassie Tucker, […]

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The Giving Group KC

Ann Walter, who is a realtor with Re/Max Infinity, has always made it her goal to donate $25,000 to local, deserving non profits. Last year, she was at a conference, and two of her friends shared about giving circles that they had started in their respective communities. “I knew this idea would be the perfect […]

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Rising Star Reflection – Dolly Wood

Dolly Wood, 2017 Class of Rising Stars, is an adjunct professor for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Metropolitan Community College. She was a committee member for Champagne & Chocolate in 2018. Event proceeds supported Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care. Dolly also is a sustainer in the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, and was […]

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Spotlight On Centurions – Bradford Hart

Bradford Hart is a member of the Centurions Fall Class of 2019 and is co-chairman of the community leadership committee. He is the senior program officer and safety net co-lead at Health Forward Foundation. Bradford volunteers at Briarwood Elementary School, the Johnson County Drug and Alcohol Commission, and the Kansas City Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity […]

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Congratulations, Allie & Reid!

Mr. Bernard James Shondell of Kansas City, Missouri, is pleased to announce the engagement of his daughter, Allison Marie Shondell, to Robert Reid Robson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dean Robson of Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Ann Marie Shondell. Allie is the granddaughter of Mr. […]

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ArtsKC Regional Arts Council – Annual Awards Luncheon

February 28th was a big day for ArtsKC Regional Arts Council: a celebration of its 20th anniversary with the Annual Awards Luncheon. Nate Orr and Richard Wetzel served as co-chairmen for the event, which was held at the Kay Barnes Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Shirley Bush Helzberg, Joan Israelite, Janice Kreamer, Henry […]

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