Centennial Gala
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One hundred years in the making. One night to mark it forever.
Join Kansas City's civic leaders alongside national and international dignitaries for an unforgettable evening of inspiring tributes and a reception welcoming honored guests whose generosity and vision have shaped a century of remembrance.
The Centennial Gala is a once-in-a-century event. Funds raised support our year-round free programs, educational experiences and collections care initiatives to fuel our next century.
Be among those who #RememberForward. Learn more: https://www.theworldwar.org/centennial-gala
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
- 5:30 p.m. VIP Cocktail Reception (for VIP ticketed guests).
- 6 p.m. Reception featuring exceptional cuisine and curated libations.
- 7:30 p.m. Centennial Program: In Helzberg Hall, the Kansas City Symphony joins us for an evening of music, tribute and inspiration.
Location: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108)
Individual Tickets ($275) available now.
Reserve your spot: https://event.theworldwar.org/26galatickets
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Event Chairs
Rebecca and Aaron Graham
Darcy and Lindsey Stewart
Heidi and Ethan Whitehill
Centennial Gala Premier Sponsors
Shirley and Barnett C. Helzberg Jr.
Kemper Family Foundations
Carol and John Kornitzer
Muriel McBrian Kauffman Family Foundation
Centennial Gala Patron Sponsors
E&K Companies
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
JE Dunn Construction
William Frick
Sunderland Foundation
UMB Bank
Full list of supporters continues on our event website: https://www.theworldwar.org/centennial-gala
Join Kansas City's civic leaders alongside national and international dignitaries for an unforgettable evening of inspiring tributes and a reception welcoming honored guests whose generosity and vision have shaped a century of remembrance.
The Centennial Gala is a once-in-a-century event. Funds raised support our year-round free programs, educational experiences and collections care initiatives to fuel our next century.
Be among those who #RememberForward. Learn more: https://www.theworldwar.org/centennial-gala
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
- 5:30 p.m. VIP Cocktail Reception (for VIP ticketed guests).
- 6 p.m. Reception featuring exceptional cuisine and curated libations.
- 7:30 p.m. Centennial Program: In Helzberg Hall, the Kansas City Symphony joins us for an evening of music, tribute and inspiration.
Location: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108)
Individual Tickets ($275) available now.
Reserve your spot: https://event.theworldwar.org/26galatickets
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Event Chairs
Rebecca and Aaron Graham
Darcy and Lindsey Stewart
Heidi and Ethan Whitehill
Centennial Gala Premier Sponsors
Shirley and Barnett C. Helzberg Jr.
Kemper Family Foundations
Carol and John Kornitzer
Muriel McBrian Kauffman Family Foundation
Centennial Gala Patron Sponsors
E&K Companies
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
JE Dunn Construction
William Frick
Sunderland Foundation
UMB Bank
Full list of supporters continues on our event website: https://www.theworldwar.org/centennial-gala
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Where is it happening?
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-1229, United States
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