News across Greater Kansas City
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 […]
Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon
On May 6th, members of the Lyric Opera Circle gathered at Oakwood Country Club to celebrate the April 11th Ball and install a new executive board for the coming year […]
Rachel’s Reads – Movies Based on Books
Sometimes the best plot twists happen before the movie even starts. Plenty of beloved films actually began as novels, short stories, or hidden literary gems long before they reached the […]
United WE – Champions for Change
More than 1,500 attendees gathered at CPKC Stadium on May 6th for United WE’s 35th anniversary event, Champions for Change. Celebrating the mission of advancing women’s civic and economic opportunities, […]
A Perfect Pairing
Kansas City in the summer doesn’t really do subtle. It does color, heat shimmer, fountain mist, patio laughter, gallery silence, and the kind of food that inspires an immediate text […]
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 […]