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Community Chronicles – Sincerely, Her
Humor often takes unexpected turns. In Lauren Scott’s case, a joke landed her a new endeavor and a new mission in life, Sincerely, Her. Sincerely, Her is a women’s social […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Legacy Golf Tournament
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City hosted its annual Legacy Golf Tournament on May 18th at Loch Lloyd Country Club, and on June 8th at Oakwood Country Club. The premier […]
Rachel’s Reads – Late Summer Beach Reads
Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean your reading list has to. The stretch between beach vacations and back-to-school routines is the perfect time to squeeze in one more […]
Jewish Federation of Kansas City – Par 3 Golf Tournament
The Jewish Federation of Kansas City welcomed more than 80 golfers for its Par 3 Golf Tournament on June 5th at Oakwood Country Club. The beautiful day included lunch, live […]
KC Streetcar workers vote to unionize, seeking 'a voice in the workplace' amid expansion talks
Privately-employed KC Streetcar operators, maintenance workers and maintenance technicians vote 41-11 to join the Teamsters union. Operators say their wages weren't keeping up with inflation, and they had no formal paid sick days or standardized break schedules.
COMPASSION THAT’S CONTAGIOUS: KC Rep opens season with 9/11 musical
Making good art out of an event as horrific as the 9/11 attacks is no small feat. Perhaps for that reason, of the hundreds of books, documentaries, TV shows, and […]
Powell Gardens – Fleur-ette
Stunning flowers and natural greenery arrangements set the scene for Powell Gardens’ annual Fleur-ette event, held on June 3rd at Union Station Kansas City. The lush garden party atmosphere welcomed […]
2026 Rising Star Luis Padilla
When 18-year-old Luis Padilla arrived in Kansas City from Mexico on a soccer scholarship, his sights were set on playing professionally. However, Kansas City quickly became home, and his passion […]
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 […]
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 […]