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Kansas City Ballet – End of Season Celebration
Gathering at The Kansas City Country Club on May 17th, The Bolender Society of Kansas City Ballet celebrated the end of a fabulously successful ballet season, including the Kansas City […]
Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon
On May 6th, members of the Lyric Opera Circle gathered at Oakwood Country Club to celebrate the April 11th Ball and install a new executive board for the coming year […]
Rachel’s Reads – Movies Based on Books
Sometimes the best plot twists happen before the movie even starts. Plenty of beloved films actually began as novels, short stories, or hidden literary gems long before they reached the […]
United WE – Champions for Change
More than 1,500 attendees gathered at CPKC Stadium on May 6th for United WE’s 35th anniversary event, Champions for Change. Celebrating the mission of advancing women’s civic and economic opportunities, […]
A Perfect Pairing
Kansas City in the summer doesn’t really do subtle. It does color, heat shimmer, fountain mist, patio laughter, gallery silence, and the kind of food that inspires an immediate text […]
Rose Brooks Center – 2026 Cabaret
On April 26th, Rose Brooks Center hosted its wonderful Cabaret at Loews Kansas City Hotel, featuring Eboni Fnndren. Cabaret Chairs Stephanie and Will Talbert led the event, with Diane and […]
Congratulations On Your Engagement, Mary And Jack!
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Scott Burford of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Burford, to John Robertson Spangler, the son of Mr. […]
FosterAdopt Connect – Elevate, A Night Above the Stars
FosterAdopt Connect’s inaugural Elevate, A Night Above the Stars, took place on May 2nd at the Hotel Kansas City Starlight Ballroom and Terrace, where a gorgeous night set the perfect […]
Harvesters – Feastival
Harvesters’ Feastival, the fifth annual fundraiser for The Community Food Network, featured the Monstrous Dinner and the Beastro Brunch at Union Station Kansas City as its very creative components. Kristine […]
Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers’ Benefactor Party
The beautiful home of Melanie and Mike Fenske provided the backdrop for Life Unlimited’s Hats Off to Mothers’ Benefactor Party on May 6th. With signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres inspired […]
KCRep – An Emerald Evening in Oz
Guests stepped into a divine land of wonder at An Emerald Evening in Oz!, the KC Rep gala held on March 28th at The Midland Theatre. Gala Co-chairs Katie Dunn […]
The Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show
The Carriage Club was the site for the Fireside Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show, led by Lynne Weilert. The May 5th event featured the installation of new officers and the […]