September 26th is the date for The Family Conservancy’s Blue Carpet Event, to be held at Pennway Place. Martha Comment and her family are the honorary chairmen of the event that will feature cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions.  Also featured in the June 28th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David Riffel Honorary […]

Kimberly Wilkerson and Ryan Wilkerson served as the co-hosts of Haas & Wilkerson Insurance’s 75th anniversary party. Family, friends, clients, and business partners gathered at the May 29th event to celebrate the third generation, Kansas City based business. Also featured in the June 28th issue of The Independent  Peter Ho, Mark Soukup and Jim Krezek […]

Chris Dove is a member of the Centurions, Class of 2014. He is a trial attorney in the intellectual property group at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. Chris provides pro bono legal services and volunteers with Legal Aid of Western Missouri and Jackson County Family Court. Chris and his wife, Beatriz Ibarra, recently moved to Kansas […]

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger Program’s Challenge Your Fashion was held on April 26th at Municipal Auditorium. Shirley Pryor was the honorary chairman, and Bree and Jeremy Gaskill were the chairmen of the seventh annual event that featured a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, a fashion show, and live music from the […]

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dowling McLiney of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Lux McLiney, to John Delbert “J.D.” Selby, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Alan Selby of Akron, Ohio. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mary Ann Schwantes of Roseville, Minnesota, the late Mr. John Lux […]

Marlys and Michael Haverty will serve as the honorary chairmen of Union Station Kansas City’s Centennial Gala on October 30th. The Gala will kick off a weekend of special events, including the opening of a new history exhibit and a Centennial Open House on November 1st and 2nd. Also featured in the June 28th issue […]

The Pembroke Hill School recently celebrated May Day, and students enjoyed dancing and wrapping the May Pole. Also featured in the June 28th issue of The Independent  Arianna Lane, Samantha Jones, Tristan Threatt, and David Heddens (Clockwise from back) Remley Grant, Ava Wolff, Audrey Alpert, Berlyn Bartelli, Ellen Feiock, and Kellyn Miller Joshua Rubel, Garrison […]

Betsy Sharp Lynch is a member of the Rising Stars, Class of 2014. Betsy enjoys volunteering at Amethyst Place, the Volunteer Attorney Project, The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, Habitat for Humanity, Read Across America, Happy Bottoms, Harvesters, and the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City. Betsy enjoys going to football games, […]

Sarah and Landon Rowland are the honorary chairmen, and Pamela Fleischer is serving as the chairman of The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “The Sun, the Moon and the Stars,” to be held on September 6th.  Also featured in the June 28th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Strauss Peyton Michael Stern, Kansas City Symphony; Anne […]

The Linda Hall Library’s 12th annual Paul D. Bartlett Lecture was held on May 13th. More than 350 guests enjoyed the event that featured Harvard University’s Dr. John Huth, author of The Lost Art of Finding Our Way.  Also featured in the June 28, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mark McDonald Marilyn Hebenstreit […]

Kristina Klug has been a familiar face on the Country Club Plaza for 16 years. With a 22 year professional background that includes Mister Guy, Ralph Lauren, Harold’s, and Tiffany & Co., Kristina has recently selected VanBrock to continue her career in luxury retail. Kristina chose VanBrock because she believes it provides an exclusive experience […]

May 14th was the date for The Hats Off to Mothers Patrons’ Party at Tiffany & Co. on the Country Club Plaza. Barbara Storm served as the chairman of the 11th annual Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon, a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas City, which was held on May 16th. Also featured in […]

May 12th was the date for a reception to celebrate the release of the 2014 edition of the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s A Celebration of Women. The event was held on the top floor of Polsinelli’s new Plaza Vista. The Karen Herman Advocate for Women and Girls Award was presented to Martha Humphreys […]

Indian Hills Country Club was the setting for Rockhurst University Library Guild’s Critique Luncheon on April 24th. Kathy Bastasch and Jeanine Cindrich served as the co-chairmen of the event that was a benefit for the Greenlease Library. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, beautiful centerpieces from Craig Sole Designs and husband and wife authors, Aaron Barnhart […]

Laura and Todd Sutherland were the chairmen, and Steve Doocy, a 1979 KU graduate and host of Fox and Friends, served as the emcee of the 19th annual Rock Chalk Ball,  “Jayhawks and Juleps.” The Derby-style event was held by the KU Alumni Association and its Kansas City Chapter at the Overland Park Convention Center. […]

Julie and Trent Green were the honorary chairmen, and Ken Eidson served as the chairman of Phoenix Family’s 11th Annual Event, “Back To The Future.” The sold-out May 1st event was held at the Kansas City Convention Center. Jeanette Prenger was honored with the 2014 Clifton R. Cohn Distinguished Community Leader Award. Proceeds support Phoenix […]

The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza was the setting for The Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon on May 7th. Members enjoyed a lovely afternoon, featuring the passing of the gavel to the incoming president and the announcement of the new board members. A special 25-year membership pin was presented to Maureen Durwood. Also featured […]

April 30th was the date for The Coterie Theatre’s Boots & Bow Ties Table Host Party at the beautiful Rockhill home of Carol Costello. Guests enjoyed delicious wine, cheese and chocolate. Johyne Hamra is serving as chairman of Boots & Bow Ties, to be held on June 28th on the Crown Center Square.  Also featured […]

The 33rd Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas, was held on May 12th at Lake Quivira Country Club. More than 120 golfers enjoyed lunch, great golf, a dinner reception, and an awards ceremony. Proceeds from the event support a new Hope Distribution Center. Also […]

The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Spring Luncheon was held on May 8th at Webster House. Guests enjoyed beautiful floral arrangements by Craig Sole Designs and honored Ballet Master James Jordan for his 30 years of service to the Kansas City Ballet. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Larry […]

July 26th is the date for the WIN for KC Triathlon. The largest all-female triathlon in the Midwest will be held at Smithville Lake. To volunteer, visit winforkctri.org.  Also featured in the June 14th issue of The Independent  Volunteers checked participants in before the  2013 event.