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Congratulations On Your Engagement, Susan And Clayton!
Susan Sari Haenisch and Clayton John Hayley will exchange wedding vows this fall at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Susan is the daughter of Carol Fay Haenisch of Prairie […]
Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA
More than 700 guests and volunteers gathered at Faulkner’s Ranch on June 28th for the 21st annual Carnival for CASA! Between the mechanical bull, face painting, the zipline, and great […]
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – The Arterie’s Al Fresco Culinary Journey
The Arterie’s first-ever progressive dinner, the Al Fresco Culinary Journey, took guests to The Kemper Museum of Art, The Kansas City Art Institute, and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on […]
Kansas City Ballet – Annual Meeting
The Bishop Hogan Center was the setting for the Kansas City Ballet Board of Directors’ Annual Meeting on June 10th. Father Paul Turner hosted the afternoon’s soiree, where guests celebrated […]
Alphapointe – 2026 C & C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament
The National Golf Club of Kansas City was packed recently as 36 teams and 146 golfers participated in Alphapointe’s annual C & C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament. The day included […]
Harriman-Jewell Series – Dinner
Celebrating its 61st season, The Harriman-Jewell Series hosted a Dinner for major donors on May 27th at the gorgeous home of Jackie and John Middelkamp. Prior to their sold-out performance […]
Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center was the setting for Life Unlimited’s Hats Off to Mothers on May 8th. With the theme of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” the luncheon, chaired […]
Kansas City Symphony – Chairman’s Dinner
Held on May 27th at Farina, the Kansas City Symphony’s annual Chairman’s Dinner honored generous patrons. Hosted by Board Chair Linda Gill Taylor, the event included performances by the Symphony […]
CHARTING A COURSE: Longtime local arts champion to lead Friends of Chamber Music
Lisa Hickok’s career in the arts has been on a dynamic upward trajectory for five decades. She began, as many of the best arts leaders do, as a performing artist. […]
Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry
Nearly 900 guests, including President Truman’s grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, attended the 27th annual Wild About Harry event on April 23rd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott […]
HappyBottoms – Wine Women & Shoes
HappyBottoms’ inaugural Wine Women & Shoes event, benefiting Kansas City’s only diaper bank, was held in May at Union Station Kansas City. The evening included wine tastings, fun shopping at […]
RAISING CANE: When musicality meets craftsmanship, magic ensues
If anyone ever gives an award for Best Performance by an Oboist in a Supporting Role, Alison Chung might just take home the prize. The Kansas City Symphony’s associate principal oboe […]