*Photos by Christian Toth The UMKC Conservatory hosted 500 guests for a spectacular dinner at the Crescendo Gala. A dazzling performance was put on in Helzberg Hall by two hundred and fifty of the Conservatory’s most talented students and faculty. When guests entered the Kauffman Center they were greeted by what looked like giant colorful… Continue reading UMKC Crescendo Gala
*Photos by Christian Toth On October 26, the Catholic Education Foundation hosted the Gaudeamus (“Let Us Rejoice”) gala at the Overland Park Convention Center. The event, chaired by Dr. and Mrs. Patrick and Shannon Lillis, raised nearly two million dollars for scholarships for students with financial need to attend Catholic schools throughout Northeast Kansas. [gtx_gallery]
*Photos by Mika Tunberg of Glenwood Weddings Havana and Kansas City intersected for one sold-out night for KVC’s Gala at The Abbott. Vintage cars lined the street as guests arrived. Inside, partygoers enjoyed delicious cuisine and hand-rolled cigars, played Heads or Tails and danced to the music of Lost Wax. Frank Boal led the live… Continue reading KVC Gala
The Two Popes was directed and written by Fernando Meirelles and stars Jonathan Pryce as Pope Francis and Anthony Hopkins as Pope Benedict XVI. Based on the play by Anthony McCarten. LISTEN UP! “The hardest thing is to listen!” says Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio to Pope Benedict. Consider this a challenge to the viewers of The… Continue reading REVIEW: The Two Popes marvelously and unexpectedly issues profound, albeit disturbing truths
