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Curated Collection – Family Fun
School’s out, the sun is shining, and adventure is waiting around every corner! This Family Fun Edit is filled with ways for families to make the most of the season […]
KC Sushi Scene
Kansas City has no shortage of sushi restaurants, but in the past couple of years, the standard has been raised. Hand roll bar, Kata Nori, is credited for this elevated sushi […]
KVC Health Systems – Around The World Gala
KVC Health Systems hosted its Around the World Gala on April 17th at The Abbott, taking guests on an adventure with a fabulous array of food, decorations, and auction items […]
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, […]
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 […]