September 5th was the date for The University of Kansas Hospital’s 13th annual Treads & Threads at the Kansas Speedway. Proceeds support personalized cancer treatment, including genetic counseling and a new palliative care suite at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated center. Also featured in the October 18th issue […]

The Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee’s Human Relations Dinner will be held on November 23rd at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Greg M. Graves will receive the 2014 Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award. Peggy Dunn, Shirley Bush Helzberg, Roshann Parris, and Tammy Peterman are serving as the co-chairmen. Also featured in […]

The Kansas City Ballet’s fourth annual KC Dance Day was held on August 23rd at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. The special event featured free dance and fitness classes for children and adults, as well as performances by local dance groups and world dance groups representing different dance cultures. Also featured in […]

September 8th was the date for the Kansas City Young Matrons’ Reassembly Day Tea. More than 100 members enjoyed catching up after summer break, followed by a delicious brunch.  Also featured in the October 18, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David Remley  Marsha Voran, Marilee Benage, Mary Walker, Mary Whitaker, and Linda Weber […]

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art introduces its annual gala, Create the Night…POP! which will be held on February 21st at the Museum. The spectacular evening will celebrate the iconic Pop Art Era and the Museum’s explosive Pop Art Collection. Guests will enjoy an evening of surprise and enchantment, as well as cocktails, a festive dinner and […]

Laura and Lantz Welch’s beautiful Camelot Castle at Weatherby Lake was the setting for the Lions in Four Launch Party on October 28th. Lions in Four is a socially conscious clothing and accessory brand created by Julie Martin of Our Town and is available at feng in Leawood and Halls on Grand. Also featured in […]

Following terrific performances in the Girls’ Tennis Class 2 District Tournament and an impressive showing at Sectionals over the weekend (Notre Dame de Sion took first place overall at both tournaments), Sion’s Tennis team is headed to the Missouri state tournament this weekend. Freshman Catherine Henne won Singles 1st place. Senior Michaela Henne and sophomore […]

The American Red Cross’ 2014 Centennial Celebration will be held on October 23rd at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. On September 11th, the steering committee met at the beautiful home of Susie Heddens to assemble more than 3,500 invitations. Diane Canaday Hesse, Susie Heddens, Margi Pence, and Cappy Powell are serving as co-chairmen.  […]

On August 23rd, The Lyric Opera of Kansas City performed Over There! Cabaret at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. The highlight of the evening was a cabaret performance featuring music from the era. Trudy and Jack Gabriel served as the chairmen. Also featured in the October 4th issue of The Independent […]

Union Station Kansas City’s Centennial Gala will be held on October 30th and the Centennial Weekend Open House will be held on November 1st and 2nd at the Station.  Also featured in the October 4th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Chris Crum Committee members are finalizing plans for the fabulous 100th Anniversary celebrations.   

Thanks to dedicated volunteer Travis Roth, the families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City can look forward to little shopping sprees on Saturdays at The General Store. The General Store houses donated toys, clothing and other items that families staying at the house can “purchase” with play money collected during their stay. Travis […]

February 1st is the date for the Harriman-Jewell Series’ 50th Anniversary Gala at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. An elegant Gala Brunch will be served in Brandmeyer Great Hall, followed by a Gala Concert featuring a duo recital with Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez. Julia Irene Kauffman is the honorary chairman, and […]

Jim Allin has worked for Applied Industrial Technologies for the past 16 years. He is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015. Jim serves as co-chairman for the 2015 Benchmarking Trip. He is a member of the service projects committee. Jim enjoys volunteering with the South Independence Evening Optimist Club, National MS Society – […]

August 25th was the date for the 15th Annual Women’s Foundation Golf Classic at Oakwood Country Club. Sandy Schermerhorn was the honorary chairman of the event that featured 18 holes of competition, networking and fun. Proceeds from the event support the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Also featured in the October 4th issue of […]

Ladies from the Centurions Class of 2015 gathered recently at Blue Moose Bar and Grill for a Baby Shower in honor of Kara Lowe and Suzanne Prendergast. Kara Lowe’s little bundle of joy, Emmett, arrived just in time to attend the party. Suzanne Prendergast is due this fall. Adorable onesies were presented to the honorees […]

A pink bundle of joy named Caro Elizabeth Fehsenfeld was born on June 25th. She weighed six pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 and one half inches long. Caro has blue eyes and lovely red hair. Her proud parents are Emily and Wesley Fehsenfeld of Fairway. Her delighted grandparents are Elizabeth and Paul Uhlmann III […]

Katherine Therese Schilling and Christian Joseph Clark were married on July 19th at Visitation Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas John Schilling of Overland Park. Katherine is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Miller of Our Town and Mr. and Mrs. George Schilling of South Bend, Indiana. Her […]

Celebrating a Century of Heroes: 100 Years in Kansas City will be held on October 23rd at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Nancy Lee and Jonathan Kemper are the honorary chairmen, and Diane Canaday Hesse, Susie Heddens, Margi Pence, and Cappy Powell are serving as the co-chairmen of the event to benefit the […]

Project Poochie, “Poochie Productions: Broadway’s Gone to the Dogs” was held on August 22nd at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. More than 360 guests had a wonderful time at the furry runway fashion show that supports the SASSY Program at Great Plains SPCA and the Pet Memorial Garden. Also featured in the October […]

The 20th annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball will be held on December 6th at Union Station Kansas City. Kris Marriott-Calovich is serving as the chairman. Partygoers will enjoy an elegant lunch, followed by a performance of the Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.  Also featured in the […]

September 13th was the date for Halls on Grand’s Opening Gala. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, special entertainment, and tours of the exquisite shopper’s paradise. Also featured in the October 4th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Keith Gard Photography Jane Gard and Carnie Kline, Halls on Grand Katherine DeBruce and Susan Susz Guests enjoyed […]