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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 […]
New Theatre Scholarship Guild – Annual Benefit
Glamorous guests donned elegant threads on April 19th for the New Theatre Scholarship Guild’s Annual Benefit at Milburn Country Club. The iconic Stork Club served as the theme for the […]
Lyric Opera Circle – Lyric Opera Ball – A Modern Masquerade
An elegant and colorful affair, the Lyric Opera Ball – A Modern Masquerade featured guests dressed to the nines in dazzling masquerade finery. The 40th Ball featured dinner, a fabulous […]
Jewish Federation of Kansas City – Major Benefactors and Lion of Judah Reception
On April 16th at Oakwood Country Club, the Jewish Federation of Kansas City hosted its annual Major Benefactors and Lion of Judah Reception, an evening of celebration and inspiration. The […]
Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon
Guests enjoyed a lovely soiree at Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Spring Luncheon, held on May 14th at Hallbrook Country Club. Ron Fredman, Guild president, welcomed attendees and passed the gavel […]
MOCSA – Community Luncheon
On May 1st, MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault) welcomed nearly 1,000 guests to its annual Community Luncheon, which was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott […]
Rachel’s Reads – Soccer Reads For The World Cup
As Kansas City gears up for a historic moment on the global stage, with matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be played right around the corner, the […]
Spire Chamber Ensemble – Voices InSpire
The inaugural gala for the Spire Chamber Ensemble, Voices InSpire, was held on April 24th at Mission Hills Country Club. Barbara Haviland, Angela Walker, and Karen Yungmeyer served as co-chairs, […]
The Symphony League – Symphony Ball
Plans for The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball continued to take shape recently as committee members gathered at Jackie Middelkamp’s home. The “Sentimental Journey”-themed event will be held on September 12th […]
Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory – Swing Into Spring Luncheon and Performance
Indian Hills Country Club hosted the Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory’s Swing Into Spring Luncheon and Performance event on April 15th. Chaired by Michele Hamlett-Weith, the event featured a […]