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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 […]
A Decade of Being The Best Backyard Ever: Chicken N Pickle
It all seemed very simple and straightforward: Dave Johnson, Kansas City entrepreneur, launched Chicken N Pickle in North Kansas City to create a place where people could connect through food, […]
Friends of Chamber Music – Soirée
More than 200 guests joined Honorary Chairs Nancy Lee and Jonathan Kemper at the Hilton President Hotel on May 2nd for The Friends of Chamber Music’s annual Soirée, celebrating 50 […]
Giving The Basics – Sixth Annual Scramble for Dignity
Supporting the mission of providing essential hygiene products to students, families, and seniors across the Kansas City region was the purpose of Giving the Basics’ 6th Annual Scramble for Dignity, […]
Jewish Family Services – 125th Anniversary, A Legacy of Care
The sold-out A Legacy of Care event, held on May 7th at Fiorella’s Event Space, was part of Jewish Family Services’ celebration of 125 years of community assistance for people […]
Kansas City Ballet – End of Season Celebration
Gathering at The Kansas City Country Club on May 17th, The Bolender Society of Kansas City Ballet celebrated the end of a fabulously successful ballet season, including the Kansas City […]