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The Folly Theater – Folly Golf Classic

Oakwood Country Club was the lovely setting for The Folly Theater’s ninth annual Folly Golf Classic on May 21st. Alex Solorio was the chairman, and Steve Paddock served as the co-chairman. The event raised more than $50,000 for the Folly Theater’s operations and programming funds. Gale Tallis and Brian Williams, both with Folly Theater   […]

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Rachel’s Reads – June 2018

Summer always seems to hit me like a freight train. The heavy, hot air condenses around me and knocks the wind from my lungs. The stickiness infuses a sense of lethargy and I’m suddenly brought back to a line from Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind, “the air was oppressive even in the early morning […]

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The Dish With Ann – The Restaurant at 1900

The Restaurant at 1900 is a sleek, hip addition to Our Town’s culinary scene. It is located in the 1900 Building, a modernist architectural treasure, originally built in 1967 and recently transformed by Karbank Real Estate Company into an LEED Gold Certified high-end, mixed-use building, including offices, performance and event spaces and a gallery. The […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – R.J. Trowbridge

R.J. Trowbridge is a commercial real estate broker with Cushman & Wakefield. He is a member of Centurions, class of 2019. R.J. has enjoyed learning through Centurions about the issues that impact Our Town. He has volunteered with many non profits, including Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter. R.J. is a board member of DeLaSalle Education Center. […]

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The Center for Practical Bioethics – Annual Dinner

The Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner launched the 35th year of advancing the health and dignity of all people. The event featured the formal launch of the Bioethics Leadership Fund and within it the Myra J. Christopher Forum. Guests enjoyed listening to a conversation with Lee Woodruff and Myra Christopher, who reflected upon her […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon

Hallbrook Country Club was the lovely setting for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Spring Luncheon on May 10th. Peggy Beal and Host Barbara Eiszner planned the lovely event that featured beautiful floral arrangements from Craig Sole and a dance performance by Kansas City Ballet’s Second Company. Carol and Tony Feiock, who are serving as the honorary […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Installation Day Tea

The Kansas City Young Matrons held its Installation Day Tea on May 7th. Guests enjoyed a delicious brunch hosted by members of the tea committee. The agenda included the installation of Incoming President Joni Etherington and the 2018-19 board of directors. The newly installed silver and life members were also recognized. Karen Leimer, president-elect; Joni […]

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Phoenix Family – 15th annual Un*Gala

April 27th was the date for Phoenix Family’s 15th annual Un*Gala, “Stories of Us: A Modern Fairy Tale,” at the Kansas City Convention Center. Jonathan Cohn was honored as the 2018 Distinguished Community Leader, and three residents were recognized with the Clifton R. Cohn Community Leader Award. Guests dressed as their favorite fairytale or storybook […]

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The Family Conservancy – Mother of All Happy Hours

In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, a series of parties known as the Mother of All Happy Hours benefited The Family Conservancy. Holy Cross Church held its annual Happy Hour. Betsy Vander Velde was the host for a gathering at Grand Street. Dr. Barbara McGrath and Maria O’Connor, a mother-daughter duo, partnered to […]

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The University of Kansas Health System – Treads & Threads

Jill and Ray Kowalik are serving as the chairmen, and Eric Stonestreet is the honorary chairman for The University of Kansas Health System’s 17th annual Treads & Threads. Gratitude is the theme for this year’s event, which will be held on September 7th at the Kansas Speedway. John Holt will be the emcee for a […]

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Lyric Opera Circle – Lyric Opera Ball, “An Evening of Bel Canto”

Carol and C. Humbert Tinsman were the honorary chairmen, and Monica Mitchell-Werp served as the chairman of the Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball, “An Evening of Bel Canto.” The April 5th event was held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The evening featured entertainment by Metropolitan Opera Star Tenor Ben Bliss, […]

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Congratulations, Lee & Kyle!

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lee Fryer of Kansas City, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lee Elizabeth Fryer, to Kyle Sitomer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Andrew Sitomer of Leawood, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Massman of Kansas City, and Mrs. Donald Hugh […]

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Congratulations, Daryl & Ryan!

Daryl Lea Rosenblum and Daniel Ryan Hesse II will be wed on August 4th at Visitation Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dr. Vickie Lea Massey and Dr. Robert Louis Talley of Mission Hills, Kansas, and Mr. Michael Adam Rosenblum of Kansas City. Daryl is the granddaughter of the late […]

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Kansas City Young Audiences – Spark the Arts in Young Hearts

October 9th is the date for Kansas City Young Audiences’ Spark the Arts in Young Hearts Luncheon at the Uptown Theater. Linda and Steve Taylor will serve as the honorary chairmen. Proceeds will support Kansas City Young Audience’s mission to engage all youth in the arts, promote creativity and inspire success in education. Also featured […]

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Kansas City CARE Clinic – Bloom Party, “Cirque Electrique”

Kansas City CARE Clinic’s Bloom Party, “Cirque Electrique,” was held on April 21st at The Truman. Kiran Chandra, Tom Nagel, James Smith, and Mark Sawkin served as co-chairmen of the glam rock circus, where Barnum and Bailey met Bowie and Blondie. Eric Ireland, Shawn Smith, Wes Warner, and Christopher Wilson   Kelsey Middaugh, Quixotic   […]

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MOCSA – Community Luncheon

Tavia and Clark Hunt were the honorary chairmen, Denise Delcore and John Green were the community support committee co-chairmen and Becky Loboda and Alicia Starr served as the co-chairmen for Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA’s) Community Luncheon. The April 26th event was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. […]

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Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball, Cinco de Meow

Sandy and David L. Johnson were the honorary chairmen, and Nancy and David Yeamans and Jill and Raymond Kowalik served as the co-chairmen of Wayside Waifs’ Fur Ball, Cinco de Meow. The May 5th fiesta was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Gary Lezak served as the emcee with his dog, Sunny, a Wayside […]

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HNC Living Foundation – MASKS for AID: discovery

Jo Ellen and Dave Dyer served as chairmen of HNC Living Foundation’s MASKS for AID: discovery on April 6th at Starlight Theatre. Guests enjoyed delicious food stations from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions and bidding on six original works of art, commissioned for the event and created from patients’ radiation masks. Proceeds support HNC Living Foundation […]

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Molly McGreevy – Part Two

(Continued from the April 28, 2018 issue) In March 1968, our scribe wrote: “The McGreevy home at No. 6410 Wenonga Road seethes with sociable confusion. Phones keep ringing, friends drop by, houseguests come to stay, and children come and go.” By then, Molly and Tom were the parents of three daughters. Our scribe made a […]

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Spotlight On Centurions – Adam Miller

Adam Miller is a member of Centurions, class of 2019. He has served as a member of the diversity committee and as a member of the Wildcard Task Force. Adam is the director of alumni fellowship for Teach For America – Kansas City. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Hispanic studies and a master’s degree […]

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The Angel Board of The Children’s Place – Angels’ Gala

April 6th was the date for The Angel Board of The Children’s Place’s sixth annual Angels’ Gala. Laura and David Hall were the honorary chairmen, and Ann Crampton and Laurie Warwick served as co-chairmen. The record-breaking event raised more than $740,000. Abby Eden was the emcee. David Hall, honorary chairman    John and Rita Saladino, […]

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