Jewel Ball floor committee members and escorts gathered for Lunch and Labor at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City on June 4th.  Guests took tours of two Ronald McDonald Houses and […]

Casino Royale, a party for Jewel Ball debutantes, floor committee members and escorts was held on June 3rd at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza.  Guests enjoyed a buffet supper of salad, […]

The 27th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon was held on May 13th at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel.  Richard Carrothers and Dennis Hennessy were the honorary co-chairmen, and Heather Jean-Paul Wong served […]

The second annual Slammin’ & Jammin’ for Genesis was held on May 13th at the Carriage Club.  Joanne and John Bluford served as the honorary chairmen.  Mayor Sly James was honored for his […]

The Fourth Annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Gala was held on May 7th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza.  The event was a benefit for The Mission Project, […]

Richard Carrothers and Dennis Hennessy, who shared the 2009 Business Philanthropist of the Year Award for the New Theatre Restaurant, served as the honorary co-chairmen of Nonprofit Connect‘s 27th Annual Philanthropy Awards […]

On April 8th, the musicians of Summerfest Concerts performed a free evening of chamber music at Atonement Lutheran Church.  The group began its concerts in 1990.  Summerfest Concerts will hold its main concert series […]

Jeanne Hamilton Olofson was honored with a doctor of humane letters degree at Avila University’s graduation ceremony. The event was held on May 14th at the Independence Event Center. Jeanne […]

The New Theatre Guild Scholarship Foundation is hosting A Day at the Races benefit, celebrating the 137th Kentucky Derby Run for the Roses, on May 7th at the beautiful home of Steve Short.  […]

The Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Patrons’ Party was held on April 1st at the law offices of Rouse Hendricks German May.  Katie Van Luchene and Jerry Foulds are the […]

Seaside Soirée, Notre Dame de Sion‘s Gala Auction, was held on March 5th.  Bill Fagerbakke, who currently serves as the voice of Patrick the Starfish on SpongeBob SquarePants; was the master […]

The 2011 Phillips Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship was held at Municipal Auditorium on March 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th. WIN for KC held its annual Honorary Coaches Reception on […]

The 42nd Symphony Designers’ Showhouse will mark its opening on April 28th with the Showhouse Celebration.  The event will be an opportunity to meet the designers and landscapers who have renovated the house […]

Community of the Good Shepherd recently held its 15th Annual Dinner Dance and Silent Auction at the Ritz Charles.  “Play Among the Stars” was the theme of the event.  Tony Antonucci entertained […]

Kansas City Repertory Theatre‘s annual fundraising gala, A Fearless Fête, will be held on April 8th at Spencer Theatre.  The evening will feature singing and dancing from cast members of the […]

Stems: A Garden Soirée will be held on June 25th at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.  The evening will feature food from 20 area restaurants and caterers, libations, jazz […]

The Kansas City Artists Coalition kicked off its 28th annual fundraising auction with a preview reception on February 16th.  A record-breaking 500 people attended the event, enjoying local culinary treats and viewing […]

Spay & Neuter Kansas City held its 3rd Annual Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner Event on February 25th.  Charles Gusewelle was the featured speaker, and Keith King served as emcee.  Betsy Gamble was […]

Members of the Red Ball steering committee recently gathered at Trozzolo Communications to plan the upcoming event, which will be held on April 16th at the new Arrowhead Stadium North Club.  Guests […]

The Honorable Timothy O’Leary recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.  That’s the highest honor the organization bestows.  He is a 1956 graduate of the […]

Metropolitan Community College Foundation will host the Second Annual Five Star Gala on March 31st at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.  The Francis Family Foundation will be honored at […]