Dawnya Bartsch

2 weeks ago | kansascitymag.com | Dawnya Bartsch

Every year, the American Heart Association’s Kansas City Heart Ball brings together community leaders, medical professionals and philanthropists for an evening dedicated to advancing heart health. This year, the event was held at the Loews Hotel and raised more than $1.25 million. An event highlight is the “survivor spotlight,” a portion of the evening that focuses on positive outcomes due to advances in heart care.

3 weeks ago | kansascitymag.com | Dawnya Bartsch

A little over a year ago, Mel Engel and her husband, Todd Engel, opened up an ice cream shop in the Northland, and just like its rock ‘n’ roll-inspired flavor names, the shop is a huge hit. The Engels, who both grew up in the Kansas City area, wanted their shop, Alice Scooper’s (1207 N, Oak Trafficway, KCMO), to not only have delicious homemade ice cream but also be fun.

3 weeks ago | kansascitymag.com | Dawnya Bartsch

A little over a year ago, Mel Engel and her husband, Todd Engel, opened up an ice cream shop in the Northland, and just like its rock ‘n’ roll-inspired flavor names, the shop is a huge hit. The Engels, who both grew up in the Kansas City area, wanted their shop, Alice Scooper’s (1207 N, Oak Trafficway, KCMO), to not only have delicious homemade ice cream but also be fun.

3 weeks ago | kansascitymag.com | Dawnya Bartsch

The Kansas City Zoo’s annual after-hours party, Jazzoo, is one of the city’s most popular fundraising events. The “creative black tie” event is held the first Friday in June, and this year’s theme, Safari Soiree, is sure to bring out all the party animals. Here are few party pics from last year’s bash.

1 month ago | kansascitymag.com | Dawnya Bartsch

At the time of its 1995 dedication, the Children’s Fountain at North Oak and East 32nd Avenue, at the north end of downtown North Kansas City, was said to be the “largest fountain of its kind in America.” The fountain pumps five and a half thousand gallons of water per minute and at the time ran year-round, despite frigid winter weather.