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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 […]
Kansas City Young Matrons – Installation Day Tea
New officers and new members were celebrated at the annual Kansas City Young Matrons’ Installation Day Tea on May 4th at the clubhouse. The organization has been serving the community […]
The Symphony League – Spring Luncheon
On May 13th, The Symphony League’s 2026 Spring Luncheon was held at the gorgeous River Club, and led by Co-chairmen Julie McCann and Gina Penner. New member Laura Moore was […]
EVER AFTER: Ten LGBTQ plays and musicals with happy endings
When it comes to theater on LGBTQ themes from the last half-century, happy endings have been in short supply until recently. Before laws and attitudes began to change, the community […]
Party With A Purpose: How PrideFest Became A Community Resource
Each June, thousands of people gather in Kansas City for PrideFest. It’s a weekend of music, entertainment, food, community, and one of the city’s largest annual parades. The public may […]
Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball
With its furr-tabulous theme of “Hollywoof,” Wayside Waifs’ annual Fur Ball Gala went all in on glamour and fun. Guests dressed for the part with fabulous costumes while purr-using the […]