I invited you because HMC has always been about more than what happens onstage. If that story speaks to you, I'd love for you to be part of it.
A simple way to say it, at your Gather.
GATHER 2026 | September 15-November 15
Come to the table
Bring together the people only you can reach.
Gather is a community-hosted campaign built on one idea: invite the people you know into the community Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City has been building for nearly four decades. You set the table. HMC brings the story.
What hosting looks like
Choose a Gather that feels like you
There's no required format, guest count, or perfect Gather — only a setting where you're comfortable enough to make an introduction.
Dinner with friends
A relaxed meal at home or a favorite restaurant — the simplest version of the ask.
Cocktails or wine tasting
An easy social setting that leaves plenty of room for conversation.
Brunch or backyard barbecue
A casual daytime gathering for a weekend crowd.
Game night or neighborhood gathering
A familiar format built around connection rather than a program.
No fundraising quota
The Season 41 goal belongs to the campaign as a whole — individual hosts are never assigned a dollar minimum. Every Gather matters, and every gift helps.
Your host roadmap
Three steps, then you're ready
1
Shape it
Choose a date, place, and format that feel manageable, authentic, and genuinely like you.
2
Invite
Reach out personally to friends, colleagues, and neighbors — especially people who may not already know HMC.
3
Prepare
Review the host guide, talking points, personal donation link, and QR code HMC provides.
You open the door. We do the rest.
What HMCKC provides
Host guide and talking points
Simple language to tell the HMC story confidently and naturally.
The HMCKC story
Context and language to help you share why this work matters.
Digital assets
Materials sized for screens, invitations, and social sharing.
Personal donation link and QR code
A clear, simple giving pathway for your guests.
Fund Development support
Real people from HMC available throughout your host experience.
Campaign follow-up
Support for donor stewardship, gratitude, and the next connection.
Frequently asked questions
Before you say yes
More on what happens after your event, plus the full script, is in the Host Guide.
Ready to say yes?
Success isn't a perfect venue or a certain dollar amount
It's a welcoming space, a new introduction, and a story told with sincerity. If there following are true for you — then let's find your date.
I can host between September 15 and November 5, 2026.
I have a format that feels comfortable and realistic for me.
I can personally invite people from my network, including some who don't know HMCKC yet.
I know there's no required guest count or fundraising minimum.
Full readiness checklist in the Host Guide.
GET IN
Grab individual tickets, host a table, or go full sponsor mode. Premium tables come with the perks: meet & greet with Rhys, champagne service, early cocktail access, and HMCKC swag.
Show your love for the HMCKC legacy by purchasing an event ticket.
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Entry to the event.
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Signature dinner buffet.
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Bottomless cocktails.
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Live Comedy and musical entertainment.
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Access to the After Party in the Encore Lounge. DJ beats, and dancing that will keep your spirits full of love.
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Drink discount at Woody's KC for the After, After Party.
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You are invited to come laugh with Rhys Nicholson and Love Out Loud patrons.
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Entry to the comedy set portion of the evening
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Access to the after party in the Encore Lounge.
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Drink discount at Woody's KC before and after the show.
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Show your love for the HMCKC legacy by purchasing a Tier 3 guest table for 8.
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Entry to the event.
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Signature dinner buffet.
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Bottomless cocktails.
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Live Comedy and musical entertainment.
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Complimentary table wine.
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Access to the After Party in the Encore Lounge. DJ beats, and dancing that will keep your spirits full of love.
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Drink discount at Woody's KC for the After, After Party.
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Show your love for the HMCKC legacy by purchasing a Tier 2 premium guest table for 8. Your name will scroll on the video screens as a a Table Host.
You and your guests will be invited to a meet and greet with Rhys Nicholson prior to the event start time!
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Entry to the event.
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Signature dinner buffet.
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Bottomless cocktails.
-
Live Comedy and musical entertainment.
-
Complimentary table wine.
-
Access to the After Party in the Encore Lounge. DJ beats, and dancing that will keep your spirits full of love.
-
HMCKC swag.
-
Drink discount at Woody's KC for the After, After Party.
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Show your love for the HMCKC legacy by purchasing a Tier 1 premier guest table for 8. Your name will scroll on the video screens as a Table Host.
You and your guests will be invited to a meet and greet with Rhys Nicholson prior to the event start time!
-
Entry to the event.
-
Signature dinner buffet.
-
Bottomless cocktails.
-
Live Comedy and musical entertainment.
-
Complimentary table wine and champagne.
-
Access to the After Party in the Encore Lounge. DJ beats, and dancing that will keep your spirits full of love.
-
HMCKC swag.
-
Drink discount at Woody's KC for the After, After Party.
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venue information
THE UPTOWN THEATER KANSAS CITY
The Uptown Theater is a historic theater located in Kansas City, Missouri. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as the Uptown Building and Theater.
location
parking
More information to come. Stay tuned!
ticket information
More information to come. Stay tuned!
