Kansas City Symphony Alliance

07/26/2026

Yesterday members of KCSA celebrated another successful year supporting the KC Symphony. Highlights included a performance by Symphony staff member Young Young Wang, awards for outstanding members, and recognition of the outgoing board and incoming board.

07/06/2026

Thank you to everyone that purchased tickets for our Raffle Baskets! We are excited to share that the following people have won! Our Raffle Chair will be reaching out to arrange pick up of the baskets.

Basket 1: Music for Your Ears: Angelina Juarec
Basket 2: Spa Basket: Judy Sherry
Basket 3: A Whole Lotta Wine: Randall Paton
Basket 4: Tea Party: Mary Ann Waldenmeyer
Basket 5: Who Needs Alcohol: Cat McCandlish
Basket 6: Peter Rabbit & Friends: Wendy McFall
Basket 7: "Old Man" Drinks with Toolbag: Susan Hjxman
Basket 8: For the Wine Snob: Corky McCaffrey
Basket 9: Wine and Cheese party: Lynn Strout
Basket 10: Bubbly: Jackie Leatherman
Basket 11: Happy Hour: Melanie Stanley
Basket 12: Afternoon in the Park: Maris Haster
Basket 13: Moonshine: Paige Marley

07/05/2026

Just a few more hours to tour the 56th Kansas City Symphony Designers’ Showhouse.

Come tour the Farewell Showhouse day, Sunday, July 5, until 4:00pm.

Thanks again to Kathy Quinn Fox 4 News of FOX4 News Kansas City for highlighting our house this year and the kitchen design by Peak Nine Design Remodeling and The Remodel Co.

07/05/2026

Did you miss our interview with FOX4 News Kansas City’s Kathy Quinn Fox 4 News? If you didn’t see it here is the interview with Jo instructor with JCCC Interior Design.

Don’t forget. Today is the last day of the 56th and Farewell KC Symphony Designers’ Showhouse. Doors open at 11:00am.

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.

The Showhouse is open today and tomorrow July 4 & 5. We would love to see you.

Just a friendly reminder, the house will be open for tours today and tomorrow (July 5).

🗓️ July 4 & 5
⏰ Saturday: 10am - 4pm and Sunday: 11am - 4pm
📍 12 W. 53rd Terrace, KCMO

07/03/2026

Only 3 days left of the Farewell Showhouse. Come tour this beautiful home today.

07/01/2026

Mark your calendar. There’s just 4 more days remaining for our 56th and final Showhouse. Come tour before Sunday, July 5 at 4:00pm.

Thank you KCinsiders.joyceinkc for touring this beautiful home.

Only a few days left

The Kansas City Symphony Alliance’s “Farewell Symphony Designers’ Showhouse” runs through Sunday, July 5, at 12 W. 53rd Terrace.

The massive 3-story Prairie Style, stone and stucco residence, (nearly 6,000 square feet), was built in 1909. It has five spacious bedrooms, five fireplaces, hardwood floors, stained glass and other period details.

Now in its 56th year, the Kansas City event is one of the longest running showhouse fundraisers of its kind in the country, and has raised more than $5.5 million for the Kansas City Symphony and its programs.

Hours: are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The cost is $25 in advance and $30 at the door.


Reporter note: I will post a reel in a bit showing some of the rooms. I will really miss this annual event that gives us a peek inside historic homes, as well as decorating ideas.

07/01/2026

The Johnson County Community College Interior Design team brings two memorable spaces to this year’s Showhouse: the Library and the Dining Room.

The Library blends original architecture with curated comfort, using emerald greens, amber golds, ruby accents, Tiffany-style lighting, and warm woodwork. The Dining Room pairs historic authenticity with Art Deco influence, dramatic green wallcovering, velvet drapery, and a sculptural gold chandelier.

See both spaces in person at the final Symphony Designers’ Showhouse.

Tickets: showhouse.org/tickets

07/01/2026

The Kitchen and Butler’s Pantry bring history and modern function together.
The Remodel Co in partnership with PeakNineDesign restored character and added thoughtful updates throughout the space, including deep walnut-finished oak woodwork, Roycroft Bottle Green, custom cabinetry, antique brass hardware, milk glass lighting, and a coffee bar with a nod to Kansas City history.

See it in person at the final Symphony Designers’ Showhouse.

Tickets: showhouse.org/tickets

07/01/2026

Step inside Quinn’s Cozy Room with Mary Van Becelaere of Colors by Mary.

With a lilac accent wall, beautiful stained-glass detail, fluffy white bedding, and furnishings that are both fun and practical, this room brings together whimsy, freshness, and cozy elegance.

See it in person at the final Symphony Designers’ Showhouse.

Tickets: showhouse.org/tickets