Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
National WWI Museum and Memorial
A night of nonstop experiences from 6-10 p.m.
Night at the Tower 2025 will be an extraordinary evening – both inside the Museum and Memorial and soaring high above it. Take this opportunity to be a part of it!
Sponsor Night at the Tower
By sponsoring, you’ll support this Kansas City icon while gaining valuable exposure for your brand in front of a highly engaged and influential audience.
What else can you expect from your sponsorship?
- An exclusive, high-end experience with premium food, beverages, and entertainment for you and your guests.
- A celebration of nearly 100 years of community stewardship of the Museum and Memorial.
- Exclusive access to museum spaces, including nighttime views from the top of Liberty Memorial Tower and live music on the Memorial Courtyard. (Weather permitting)
For more sponsorship information:
Paige Doty Gammon at pgammon@theworldwar.org or 816.888.8137
For additional event information:
Susann Anthony at santhony@theworldwar.org or 816.888.8145
Frequently Asked Questions
Cocktail attire.
Complimentary valet is available at the north end of the U-shaped Drive.
Self-parking is also available on the U-shaped Drive, West Visitor Lot and Southeast Lawn. (6-10 p.m.)
V.I.P. ticketed guests: 5 p.m.
General Admission ticketed guests: 6 p.m.
There are no physical tickets for Night at the Tower. Sponsors and individual ticket buyers should provide guest names to staff for our check-in list. If we don’t have your names by the beginning of September, we’ll be reaching out.
Looking to utilize rideshare? Our Rideshare/Valet Lounge is available as you wait!
Event Schedule
5 p.m.
Sponsor and VIP cocktail hour
6 p.m.
General Admission entry to Museum
Enjoy appetizers, beverages and unique experiences
7 p.m.
Live music in the Courtyard
Enjoy libations, live music and unparalleled views of Kansas City, weather permitting
10 p.m.
Event ends
Honorary Chairs
Angela and Neal Sharma
Event Chairs
Mary Jane Judy and Jeff Blaesing
Premier Sponsors
Shirley and Barnett C. Helzberg Jr.
Patron Sponsors
Kemper Family Foundations, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee
KPMG / Michael and Jennifer Ensz
Grand Sponsors
American Century Investments
Burns & McDonnell
City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Marny and John Sherman
Partner Sponsors
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner / Elaine Drodge Koch and Steve Koch
Cerris, Inc.
E & K of Kansas City, Inc.
Garmin
JB and Anne Hodgdon
Joan Horan
Hunt Midwest
Matthew and Tere Naylor
Shamrock Trading Corporation
Terracon
Dennis and Mary Beth Welzenbach
Benefactor Sponsors
Advent Health
Peter and Lynne Brown
Herb and Bonnie Buchbinder
Commerce Bank
Country Club Bank
The DeBruce Foundation - Paul and Linda DeBruce
First Business Bank
Kinetic
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Frank and Diane Koranda
Peter and Cappy Powell
Pro Electric LC
The Regnier Family
Rowland Family Fund
Charlie and Jeanne Sosland
Merrill and Robert Walz
Russell and Debbie Welsh
White-Simchowitz Family Charitable Fund
Anonymous
Ally Sponsors
Arvest Bank
Augeo
Ivan and Karla Batlle
Michael and Peggy Borkon
Brian and Julie Bowers
Pat and Andy Brown
Craig Coen and Jeffrey Bellamy
Copaken Brooks
Vince and Julie Clark
Mark and Stephanie Coulter
Anne and Stephen Dunn
Peggy and Terry Dunn
ECCO Select
Enterprise Mobility
Jerry Foulds and Katie Van Luchene
Wayne and Sue Giles
Alice and Mel Hawk
Ellen and Irv Hockaday Jr.
Karen and Jack Holland
Mark and Mary Jorgenson
Ada Koch
Lisa Katz and David Nicol
Mark One Electric
Bradley and Linda Nicholson
Walter and Rebecca Peters
Pipe Fitters Local Union No. 533
Kate and Ted Place
Scott and Sherry Porter
Lucinda Rice-Petrie
STRATA Architecture
VanTrust Real Estate
Angela and John Walker
Tom and Patty Wood
Media Partners
