June 20th was the date for the annual meeting of the Ambassadors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Members and guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment by Oasis. Cheryl Kimmi, KC Fringe Festival; was the guest speaker. Dick Fagerberg is serving as the president.  Also featured in the August 24th issue of […]

Melissa Fate and Casey Sansale adore their darling Lhasalier puppy, Cooper Fate Sansale. Cooper loves playing fetch, chewing bones and cuddling with his parents!  Also featured in the August 10th issue    

October 26th is the date for Synergy Services’ seventh annual Stand Up for Synergy at the Improv Comedy Club at Zona Rosa. Jim Belushi and members of the Chicago Board of Comedy are the featured performers. Karen and Sean Miller and Josh Mitchem are the co-chairmen. Sean and Karen Miller and Josh Mitchem, co-chairmen  

Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care volunteer extraordinaire, Brent Thompson, has been the coordinator of the FHC Men’s Group and co-chairman, host committee member and volunteer coordinator for Tacos and Beer on the Boulevard. Brent has recruited dozens of additional volunteers to serve the clinic as well. Thank you, Brent, for your extraordinary loyalty to Southwest […]

The Belles of the American Royal will host its Tablescapes Luncheon on September 17th in the American Royal’s Grand Hall. The BOTAR shopping event will feature beautiful tablescape designs, shopping and a delicious lunch. Jamie Berg and Tracy Tetrick are the co-chairmen. Guests are encourage to attend the Preview Party on September 16th. Also featured […]

On October 12th, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s Benefit 2013 will be held at the Folly Theater. Nicole Corbett Wang and Myron Wang, Dr. Samuel Cullan and James Landrum are the honorary co-chairmen, and Angela Bennett and Sherri Wattenbarger are serving as the co-chairmen.The event will feature a performance by Ailey II under the […]

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roy Cross of Winter Park, Florida, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Ann Cross, to Anthony Joseph Buccino, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Buccino of Orlando, Florida. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. Donald E. Noland of Shawnee and the late Mrs. Noland and […]

More than 200 vintage cars, classic and special interest cars were on display at the Art of the Car Concours, which was held on June 23rd at the Kansas City Art Institute. A Preview Event took place on June 22nd outside Tivol on the Country Club Plaza.  Also featured in the August 10th issue of […]

Amy Lichtenstein of Highland Park, Illinois, and Jim Lichtenstein of Los Angeles, California, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shana Lisa Lichtenstein, to Thomas Bradley Martin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baxter Martin of Leawood. Shana is a graduate of Deerfield High School in Deerfield, Illinois. She earned a bachelor […]

Friends of the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC’s Crescendo will be held on November 8th in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Guests will enjoy cocktails before the concert and dinner afterwards in Brandmeyer Hall. Nancy Lee and Jonathan Kemper are the honorary chairmen, and Jenny Erdman and Tim […]

On June 29th, The Family Conservancy hosted a Charity Bingo Night at Hamburger Mary’s. The room was filled with laughs from TFC staff, board members and supporters. Proceeds from the event support TFC’s mission to foster the healthy social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children in our community. Also featured in the August 10th […]

Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2013. We wish the best to these amazing students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Anna Claire Bradley, St. Olaf College; Farwa Haideri, Boston College; Lauren Estes, Creighton University; Jessica Schneider, Emory University; Victoria Ball, Texas Christian University; and Nora […]

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart will celebrate the League’s 100th anniversary, October 17th through the 20th at Bartle Hall. Lisa Kalell and Julie Stoner are the co-chairmen. Also featured in the August 10th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Andrea Nigh Photography Lisa Kalell and Julie Stoner, co-chairmen  

The 1212 Club hosted Murder Most Foul, a murder mystery dinner party, on June 1st at The Kansas City Club. Also featured in the August 10th issue of The Independent Alex Howell, Douglass Adair, Sandra Lawrence, and Nicole Howell   

Kay Marie Peterson of San Francisco, California, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Charles Friedrichs of Bellaire, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Marie Friedrichs, to Steven Willis Pendleton II, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edwards Pendleton of Our Town. Lauren is the granddaughter of Mr. Robert Charles Peterson […]

Sportsfest was held on June 22nd at Sporting Park. Proceeds benefit the more than 2,000 youth participating in sports programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. Also featured in the August 10th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Bob Zeldin Anna and Ron Jennings Kim Harbian and Eric Mann Jeanne Wolfgeher […]

Marissa Schaffner is honored to serve as the president of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, during its 100th year commemoration. One of the centennial events will be a community luncheon which will be held on September 20th at Bartle Hall with guest speaker Hoda Kotb from the Today Show. The JLKCMO’s Holiday Mart, […]

Members of the 1212 Club of The Kansas City Club enjoyed a Gatsby Night on June 6th. Guests donned period attire and enjoyed cocktails, dinner and a special viewing of The Great Gatsby at the Alamo Theater on Main Street. Also featured in the July 27th issue of The Independent (Clockwise from left) Dave Wimberly, […]

On August 16th, The Whole Person’s Celebration Awards Luncheon will be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Michael Hingson, best-selling author; is the featured speaker. Joseph Matovu will receive The Paul H. Levy Founders Award, Centric Projects and 360 Architecture will receive Corporate Awards, David Jones will receive the Individual Award, and […]

October 19th is the date for Spofford’s Butterfly Gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Janine and Doug Nickerson and  Dede and Paty Daves are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event will provide residential and community-based treatment for the children at Spofford.  Also featured […]

Julia Poe, Camp WIN team captain; helped provide a fun, safe and encouraging environment for Katie Plubell, camper; to enjoy new sports and fitness activities. Camp WIN was held from June 17th through 20th at Rockhurst University. Also featured in the July 27th issue of The Independent