The BOTAR committees recently met to plan the 69th annual BOTAR Ball, to be held on October 20th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. (Seated) BOTAR President Blythe Robertson (standing) Susan Spencer with Jessica Wright, Kim Palmer and Kristie Larson, American Royal; Charlie Tetrick, American Royal board chairman; and Lynn Parman, […]

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mason Newell of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Newell, to Griffin Tucker Hawkinson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Griffee Hawkinson of McPherson, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joseph Strick and the late […]

Please join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2017. We congratulate these wonderful students and wish them the best as they start their exciting adventures around the country! Lizzy Speath, Stanford University; Caroline Salzman, Duke University; Jack Ramza, Syracuse University; Tate Benson, The University of Kansas; Will Powell, Carnegie Mellon University; Tommy […]

Members of the Kansas City Symphony League gathered at the Sulgrave on July 11th for Invitation Mailing Day, when they assembled the beautiful invitations to the Symphony Ball, “To Paris With Love.” Kathy Scaglia was the host, and Kate Ferrell Banks served as the invitation mailing day chairman. Laurie Burgess is chairman of the Ball, […]

June 15th was the date for Mid-Continent Public Library’s fourth annual Legacy Luncheon at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. Will Schwalbe was the keynote speaker. Volunteers Vicky Baker, Christen Stein, Amy Barclay, and Katie Gregory worked the registration table.    Yolanda Cargile and Geri Haile, Mid-Continent Public Library Additional photos featured in the […]

Amy Pieper served as chairman of Support Kansas City’s ninth annual Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Awards. The June 28th event was held at Rockhurst University. The awards celebrate organizations’ governance, agency impact, transparency, and community collaborations. FIRE Foundation, MOCSA and Harvesters received the 2018 awards. Author Virginia Eubanks was the keynote speaker, and Chris Hernandez […]

The BOTAR Ball  will be held on October 20th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. This marks the 69th anniversary of the Ball, which is a benefit for the American Royal. This year’s BOTAR president is Blythe Leonard Robertson (Mrs. John Scott Robertson).      It takes two hands to count […]

Glad tidings from Las Vegas, Nevada: William Briggs Steele was born on July 8th. His proud parents are Kristen and Stephen Steele. William joins his big brother Beckham Douglas, age three; and big brother Jackson Reed, age one. This young fellow was born with blue eyes and brown hair. William weighed seven pounds, two ounces, […]

Jabbar Wesley is a government affairs specialist for Spire and is a member of Centurions, class of 2020. He also is the founder of the Novel City Chamber of Innovation, which is a community economic development organization, focusing on maximizing the value of unified diversity through community events, education resource development services and business incubation […]

Shannon Chi-Yan Ma and Thomas Coleman Hoffecker were married on June 2nd at Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Annie Yiu-Chu Law of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mr. and Mrs. Philip King Huen Ma of Hong Kong. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shawn […]

June 4th was the date for the 2018 C&C Group Alphapointe Pro-Am Tournament at Loch Lloyd Country Club. Board Member Danny Davies served as chairman of the planning committee. The sold-out event raised more than $138,000 for Alphapointe’s programs and services for youth who are blind or visually impaired. Lyn Petro, Foundation board member; and […]

Kelly and Ron Lockton were the chairmen of the 29th Annual Jazzoo on June 1st at the Kansas City Zoo. This year’s theme, “Rub Elbows. Touch Fins.,” celebrated the Zoo’s newest exhibit, Stingray Bay. Partygoers dressed in the aquatic theme and animal prints and enjoyed Stingray Stinger specialty cocktails, delectable cuisine from more than 70 […]

Before you even enter The Russell, Our Town’s fabulous lunch spot on Main Street, which opened in February, the smell of hickory wood and savory roasting food emanates from the Argentinian fire table, measuring 10 feet and weighing three and a half tons. Located in the heart of the kitchen, it was handcrafted by Co-owner […]

For me, August has always been the pinnacle of summer. The month where, instead of the climbing balmy winds of June and July, the heat of August sits still before the drop into the crisp chill of fall. August makes me want to eke out the last pleasures that summer has to offer and often […]

October 18th through the 21st are the dates for The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart, to be held at Bartle Hall. The fun-filled weekend will feature a diverse selection of retailers, a new special event and a new Holiday Mart printed program with information about the League. Co-chairmen Aubrey Holden and Courtney […]

The Vanderslice Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute’s Artfare 2018, a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute, was held on May 20th at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The festive evening paired talented chefs with creative artists. John and Sharon Hoffman   A Patrons’ Party was held on May 14th at The […]

June 24th was the date for the fifth annual CASA SuperHero 5K at Corporate Woods. More than 800 participants and 100 volunteers enjoyed the mild weather and Kids’ Zone activities. Proceeds from the event benefit CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties and Jackson County CASA. Diana Alexander   Sage Hickman   Amy Boydston, CASA of […]

Shalea Walter received her bachelor’s degree in marketing and legal studies from the University of Central Missouri and is a member of Centurions, class of 2019. She is vice president and marketing manager at Arvest Bank. Shalea served as an event committee chairman for the eighth time for Phoenix Family Housing’s Annual Ungala this year. […]

The co-hosts for the ninth annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend were David Koechner, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, and Jason Sudeikis. June 1st and 2nd were jam-packed with events. The weekend began with a hospital visit and press conference at Children’s Mercy Adele Hall Campus on Friday morning. That night, Kauffman Stadium was the […]

Kauffman Stadium was the fabulous setting for Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams.  More than 1,250 guests enjoyed drinks, delicious fare from local restaurants, a silent auction, aerial arts performances, a VIP Party featuring Tiffany & Co., a concert by Rachel Platten, and a fireworks show. More than $325,000 was raised to support the building of […]

A darling baby boy named Shepard Gabriel King arrived on May 24th. His proud parents are Rachel Sexton and Brian King of Our Town. Shepard joins his big brother William, age 12; big brother Grayson, age 10; big sister Kitty, age six; and big sister Bibi, age two. This young fellow weighed seven pounds, five […]