Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024

Celebrate a Kansas City treasure

A departure from the traditional sit-down gala experience, Night at the Tower is a night like no other!

 

A spectacular night of food, fun and entertainment awaits – as well as your chance to bid on some special items and support growing our mission.
 
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Night at the Tower logo + purple graphic of Liberty Memorial on a poppy flower background.
 
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Modern photo of the Memorial Courtyard at night, lit up with stage lights and accent lights. A white man in a blue suit takes a selfie with a white woman in a dark blue cocktail dress, both of them smiling and holding drinks. Text: 'Get Your Tickets'

Your General Admission Ticket grants you complimentary valet parking, unique after-hours access to the Museum, breathtaking views from the top of the Tower and live music on the Memorial Courtyard (weather permitting).


Get your tickets

Or Secure your Sponsorship

Click here to download information on becoming a sponsor and helping support the National WWI Museum and Memorial. This PDF includes an order form, if you prefer to print and mail your sponsorship contribution.

View Sponsorship Opportunities

Click here to let us know your sponsorship selections digitally, in a convenient online form.

Become a Sponsor

Can't attend or accept sponsorship benefits, but still want to support the Museum and Memorial through Night at the Tower?

Donations are fully deductible to the extent allowed by law and gifts of $1,000 or more will be recognized as sponsorships.

Donate through Night at the Tower

Questions?

Contact Paige Gammon, Vice President of Corporate Engagement at pgammon@theworldwar.org or 816.888.8137.

What to expect

BID

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Modern photograph of a dark-haired woman in a black cocktail dress and red lipstick, smirking at the viewer as she holds up her auction bid card - number 301

Preview our live auction, featuring unique experiences at Kauffman Stadium, one-of-a-kind artwork and stunning jewelry. Preview auction

BUY

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Modern photograph of a Black man modeling with an umbrella printed with a red and teal poppy pattern.

Peruse an assortment of unique merchandise and the Golden Ticket vacation raffle, available first through Night at the Tower. Featuring a stunning print by Whitney Manney, these teal + poppy red pieces are a stand out way to support our mission. Buy now and pick up at the event to guarantee – stock is limited! Explore merchandise

DINE

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Night at the Tower is proud to provide stunning buffets overflowing with hors d'oeuvres and appetizers. New this year? Enjoy specially crafted non-alcoholic cocktails curated by Sip Steady and fantastic Schnaer Family Wines, among many other bountiful bar offerings.

EXPLORE

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Modern photograph of the Memorial Courtyard at night, lit with purple stage lights, full of people in cocktail dresses and suits dancing joyously to the live band in the background.

Night at the Tower is overflowing with areas and experiences to enjoy. Discover instrumental musical stylings throughout the event, and a lively afterparty with DJ Ashton Martin on the courtyard. Plan a nighttime trip to the top of the Tower, seek out photo moments and peruse the latest renovations to our Main Gallery, all in one fantastic evening!

Event Schedule

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5:30 p.m. — VIP Cocktail Hour
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6:30 p.m. — Night at the Tower Main Event
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9 p.m. — After Party on the Courtyard

Frequently Asked Questions

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Check out highlights from last year!

Honorary Chairs

 

Shirley and Barnett Helzberg

 

Event Co-Chairs

 

Elaine Drodge Koch

Courtney Kounkel

Ora Reynolds

Presenting Sponsors


Jack F. and Glenna Y. Wylie Charitable Foundation / Midwest Trust / Thomas A. McDonnell

Premier Sponsors


Shirley and Barnett Helzberg

Patron Sponsors

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Logo for Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation

 


The Haverty Family Foundation

 

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JE Dunn logo

 

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KPMG logo
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NTDF Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund logo

 

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Sunderland Foundation logo

 

Grand Sponsors

American Century Investments

Bank of Blue Valley

Bart and Joanie Bergman Family

The Bergman Family / Midwest Trust / FCI Advisors

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner / Elaine Drodge Koch and Steve Koch

Clay Blair Family Foundation

Farview Veterinary Hospital

Hunt Midwest / Ora Reynolds and Curt Roberts

Monarch Build, LLC

Mark and Jill Henderson

Polsinelli

John Sherman and Marny Donnelly Sherman

UMB Financial Corporation

Robert F. and Connie H. Waldrop

Partner Sponsors

Ann Baum - G. Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund

Burns & McDonnell

Garmin

JB and Anne Hodgdon

Joan Horan

Kansas City Life Insurance Company

Frank and Diane Koranda

Lifespace Communities

Oracle

Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library

Superior Bowen

Thomas and Sally Wood Family Foundation

Julie Wilson and Sara Wasson

Benefactor Sponsors

David and Catherine Brain

Peter and Lynne Brown

Herb and Bonnie Buchbinder

Chicken N Pickle

Commerce Bank

Creative Planning

The DeBruce Foundation - Paul and Linda DeBruce

Peggy and Terry Dunn

Rebecca and Aaron Graham

JACOR Contracting, Inc.

Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department

Kinetic

Megan Marshall, Vice Chair Jackson County Legislature

Matthew and Tere Naylor

Peter and Cappy Powell

The Regnier Family

Lisa and Charles Schellhorn

Ram and Radha Shankar

White-Simchowitz Family Charitable Fund

Charlie and Jeanne Sosland

The Doctors Michella and Michael Stiles

M. Jeannine Strandjord / Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Terracon

Ally Sponsors

Arvest Bank

Ivan and Karla Batlle

Erik Bergrud and Kimberlee Ried

Peggy and Michael Borkon

Brian and Julie Bowers

Pat and Andy Brown

Dr. Robert and Pam Bruce

Vince and Julie Clark

Copaken Brooks

Mark and Stephanie Coulter

Country Club Bank

Brenda Craig

Crux KC

Doug and Barbara Cusick

John Dillingham

Anne and Stephen Dunn

ECCO Select

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

William Frick

John and Ellen Goheen

Haas & Wilkerson Insurance

Alice and Mel Hawk

Heartland Women In Trades

Lisa Merrill Hickok

Ellen and Irv Hockaday Jr.

Karen and Jack Holland

Jackson County Executive and Legislature

Richard and Sandra Jones

Mark and Mary Jorgenson

Kansas City Chiropractic

Kansas City University

Kevin and Ada Koch

Paul and Katrina LaDue

Benny and Edith Lee

James & Korla Lee

MRIGlobal

Multistudio

Brad and Linda Nicholson

Charles and Jane Olsen

Pipe Fitters Local Union No. 533

Kate and Ted Place

PMA Engineering

Drs. Susan and Charles Porter

Timothy Pratt and Christie Geier-Pratt

Lucinda Rice-Petrie in memory of Col. G.C Rice, M.D.

Josh and Ann Rowland

RSM US LLP

Karen and Mark Saper

Juliette Singer and Ian Spinks

Brad and Gisele Sprong

Benjamin and Jessica Stone

Taylor Studios Inc.

Ann G. Upjohn

Dr. Charles and Gail Van Way

Angela and John Walker

Merrill and Robert Walz

Tom and Patty Wood

Event Partners

Black Banner

Mediahead, LLC

Ro+Co

Media Partners

Carter Broadcast Group

Cumulus Kansas City

IN Kansas City

KC Parent Magazine

WDAF Fox 4