The October 28, 2023, Directors of Philanthropy issue celebrates the remarkable people in Our Town who donate so much of their time and talents to charitable organizations. We would love to feature your organization in next year’s Directors of Philanthropy issue! The signature issue is set for November 2, 2024. If you are interested […]
Read MoreCelebrating the theme of this year’s Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast to Opera,” are the Co-chairmen, Sharon Barry and Deanna Diebolt. Hosted by the Lyric Opera Circle, the evening of April 20th promises to be an elegant soiree, including a curated silent auction of delightful items (including exquisite trips and unique experiences), dinner, and dancing […]
Read MoreBlue Hills Country Club was the site for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Fall Luncheon, which was held on September 21st. David Gray and Devon Carney, both of Kansas City Ballet, were the featured speakers. The annual event was planned by Cindy Wurm, vice president for social activities, along with Jenny Manka and Edie Dodson, hosts. […]
Read MoreSeptember 14th was the date for the Kansas City Rose Society’s annual Wine and Roses event. The Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden provided the beautiful setting, where more than 200 guests enjoyed glorious weather. The festive event featured hors d’oeuvres and selected curated wines and entertainment from the UMKC Conservatory Graduate String Quartet. Proceeds benefit […]
Read MoreSeptember 11th was the date for HappyBottoms’ third annual Diaper Bowl. More than 400 guests enjoyed being pampered with beverages, bites, live music, and auctions. Proceeds from the event enhance efforts to make diapers available to those who need them most, and there are an estimated 22,000 children in Kansas City who need diaper assistance. […]
Read MoreJennifer Lynn Howard and Eric Carl Savio were married on August 19th at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Jan and Steven Howard, and the granddaughter of Linda Jensen of Prairie Village and the late Richard Jensen, and the late Maxine and Paul Howard. Her groom is the […]
Read MoreDr. Ashley Elizabeth Daniel and Timothy Patrick Uryasz will meet at the altar of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 18th. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wayne Daniel of Liberty, Missouri. Tim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Donald Uryasz III of […]
Read MoreThe Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party was held on September 6th at the gorgeous home of Jeanne and Joe Brandmeyer. Rachael Sabates orchestrated a beautiful soiree for guests to celebrate and anticipate The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Seasons,” which was held on September 9th at the Kansas City Convention Center. […]
Read MoreAmong Kansas City’s advocates for women and children, Moira Holland stands out as a prominent supporter. Her relentless dedication and skill in fundraising led to her designation as a Rising Star by The Independent. Moira is the director of business development at A.L. Huber. She has been in the construction field for more than two decades, combining her […]
Read MoreThe Johnson County Library Foundation’s annual Library Lets Loose was held on September 23rd at the Central Resource Library in Overland Park. The theme for this year’s event was “Libraries are Magic!” And, the evening was magical as well. With delightful bites from local restaurants and caterers, a signature “let loose juice” cocktail, and a […]
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Christopher Gifford Wooldridge of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Marie Wooldridge, to Vance Simon Wentz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Butler Wentz of Leawood, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Higgins and the late Betty Higgins, and the […]
Read MoreHyman Brand Hebrew Academy will proudly bestow its Civic Service Award to Mindy Corporon on March 10, 2024 at the Academy’s 50th Civic Service Celebration, to be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. As the co-founder of the non-profit organization, SevenDays, in response to tragedy, Mindy Corporon is being honored for her work to […]
Read MoreAugust 20th was the date for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Kick-off Party, which heralds the start of the Kansas City Ballet season. Guests gathered at Boulevard Brewing Company in the Muehlebach Suite for the festive event. Dana Koehn and Carrie Kruse were the hosts, and the event was planned by Cindy Wurm. Guild members, […]
Read MoreMore than 400 new operas have been produced on the world’s mainstages during the 21st century so far. That’s great, right? The bad news is that a surprisingly large share of those will never be revived, not even once. (For context, since opera’s beginnings around 1600, tens of thousands of operas have reached the stage, […]
Read MoreLake Quivira Country Club was the beautiful site for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas’ Mothers’ Tea on September 17th, which signaled the beginning of the Cotillion season. Mothers of the debutantes, escorts, and pages enjoyed the lovely afternoon. The 73rd Community Ball and Cotillion will be held on December 2nd. […]
Read MoreKansas City Young Audiences and the Folly Theater are joining forces to bring a dynamic evening of entertainment to Our Town on November 4th at the Folly with Spirits of Folly: A Spooktacular Benefit for Kansas City Young Audiences. Featured are Kansas City’s own dazzling performer, Bryonha Marie, and the local bands Gullywasher and Hudspeth […]
Read MoreSeptember 11th was the date for HappyBottoms’ third annual Diaper Bowl. More than 400 guests enjoyed being pampered with beverages, bites, live music, and auctions. Proceeds from the event enhance efforts to make diapers available to those who need them most, and there are an estimated 22,000 children in Kansas City who need diaper assistance. […]
Read MoreMeghan Elizabeth Spivak and Elijah James Beal were united in matrimony on August 12th at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Ann and Jeff Spivak of Our Town, and the groom is the son of Carolyn and Jim Beal of Belleville, Illinois. The evening prior to the ceremony, […]
Read MoreThe Kansas City Country Club was the site for The BOTAR Presidents’ Tea, where the 2023 BOTARs and Pages were presented. The August 26th event was hosted by the Presidents of the Belles of The American Royal. The festivities included the traditional historic fashion show, as well as the reveal of the 2023 gown. The […]
Read MoreSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers – Kansas City was founded in 2014. It is the local chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), which was founded in 1974 in Los Angeles, California. The organization’s goals include increasing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) awareness in the Hispanic community. This includes making families cognizant […]
Read MoreThe Armourdale Renewal Association was founded in 1990 by Patty Dysart to “ensure that businesses and residents have the necessary resources to aid community development.” The actual Armourdale neighborhood has roots dating back to approximately 1882. The ARA works with the Unified Government to build a safe and healthy environment for the people who live […]
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