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This 3.1-mile urban hike will go through Kansas City's east side, a historical racial and economic dividing line. Learn our past, reflect, and unite as one city! Reconciliation Services; To address […]
This festive event combines delicious chocolate desserts donated by the area’s foremost restaurants, bakeries, and chocolatiers with a relaxed gathering in a private home. Family Health Care; To provide health care […]
Get ready for a night filled with art, music, dancing, and an open bar with delectable bites. Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA); To improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and prevent sexual violence in our community.
Funded in 1986 by presidential proclamation of the AFP to recognize charitable giving in all its forms, AFPKC celebrates this day locally to honor Kansas City individuals and companies that embody the spirit of philanthropy. AFP Greater Kansas City; Empowering individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education and relationships, research, and advocacy.
This is the 50th anniversary of this event to recognize an outstanding Kansas Citian for their work and dedication to Greater Kansas City. Our honoree this year is Dr. Matthew […]
Alexa Tarantino is an award-winning, vibrant, young jazz saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator. Alexa’s “high-octane ” (Jazzit Magazine) establish her individual voice which shines through as a dynamic performer and educator. Folly Theater: Folly Theater is a beautiful historic theater which first opened September 23, 1900. Though the exterior has remained with it's 1900s charm, […]
The Victory Gala afterparty is an opportunity for individuals in the community to support Special Olympics Kansas athletes. We will have live music, numerous photo opportunities, dessert bar, bonfire, and live auction! Special Olympics Kansas; Special Olympics Kansas is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society […]
The 37th annual event includes a social hour, program, six-course dinner, and dancing; black-tie. Johnson County Community College Foundation; Supporting the overall mission of JCCC, its strategic goals and its initiatives. We work to provide access to the College for all students, advance excellence through the development of community leadership, business partnerships and financial support, […]
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Museum in connection with the exhibition, Monet and His Modern Legacy. The evening will begin with cocktails and viewing of the exhibition, followed by dinner in the magnificent Kirkwood Hall. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Inviting all people to explore the art in its care, and through its broad collection, […]
Guests will enjoy a chef-inspired meal, signature cocktails, outstanding entertainment, and live and silent auctions. The best part of the evening will be hearing Newhouse’s stories of survival and hope. Newhouse; The catalyst for survivors of domestic violence to rise through the impacts of trauma by providing an ecosystem of transformative services that lead to safety, […]
