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Pet Resource Center Of Kansas City – Fairy-Tails Ball
At the Uptown Theater on April 11th, Pet Resource Center of Kansas City welcomed 400 guests in their finest mystical attire for its Fairy-Tails Ball. The evening included signature cocktails, […]
Catholic Charities Of Kansas City St. Joseph – Hope Ball
The annual Hope Ball, hosted by Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, took place at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center on February 28th. Twenty-six debutantes and gentlemen were […]
Job One – Cause-Ino Night
At Arrowhead Stadium on March 27th, Job One’s Cause-ino Night delivered a glittering, Vegas-inspired evening that was a great success. Meg and Gehrig Dieter chaired the fundraiser, and Nikki Vivas […]
Children’s Mercy Hospital – Volunteer Appreciation
Children’s Mercy recognizes that the work they do throughout the entire organization for every single patient would not be possible without each and every volunteer. Many thanks to everyone, represented […]
Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – C3KC
On April 7th, The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, hosted its ninth annual C3KC conference fundraiser at Union Station Kansas City. Centered around the theme of “Spark Change,” the […]
Center for Developmentally Disabled – Pinstripes and Pearls
On March 21st at Union Station Kansas City, the Center for Developmentally Disabled hosted its fundraiser, Pinstripes and Pearls, bringing Gatsby glamour to the evening. More than 400 guests attended, […]
Getting To Know Jackson County CASA: Advocacy – Pure and Simple
Jackson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers are people, just like us, who stand up and speak out to help children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The non-profit […]
Fix ’em KC: A Spay/Neuter Solution
We all know the truth, the sad reality, that there are so many more cats and dogs loose in our community than we can ever take care of, even with […]
Rachel’s Reads – Road Trips
There’s something about summer that stirs the restless spirit: the hum of tires on open highways, the promise of unfamiliar towns, and the quiet thrill of not quite knowing what […]
2026 Rising Star Tahir Atwater
Tahir Atwater has spent much of his life noticing who has been left out and making sure they are recognized and included. Making space for those on the outside is […]
Lyric Opera Ball Benefactor Party
A celebration hosted by the Lyric Opera Circle took place at Voo Lounge on April 9th in honor of benefactors of the Lyric Opera Ball and the upcoming 2026 Ball, […]
Paul’s Summer Spotlight
Broadway sensations, international classical soloists, a Lynn Nottage early masterpiece, a symphonic tribute to America, a dazzling display by Kansas City’s homegrown early-music ensemble—and much more. This might be our […]