Margaret Marie Donnelly and Thomas Michael Ryan were united in matrimony on June 1st at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roeland Park, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Suzanne and Joseph Donnelly of Fairway, Kansas, and her groom is the son of Nancy and Richard Ryan of Manhattan, Illinois. Lauren Elizabeth McDonnell, who is […]
Read MoreThe Summer Celebrations Signature Issue debuts every August and features photos from Our Town’s summer scrapbook. The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2019 summer! Emmett Langdon at T-ball in Leawood Park John Fryer in Grand Lake, Colorado Everett Langdon splashed all […]
Read MoreJune 22nd was the date for The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soirée, which was held at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Bo and Bill Stueck were the honorary chairmen. Proceeds support the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and the city’s public art […]
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City’s Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake was held July 9th through the 26th. Park Lanes was the setting for the bowling party that featured drinks, food, and prizes. More than 2,000 corporate and individual teams participated during the three weeks of fun. Proceeds support life-changing friendships for children facing adversity. […]
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Lawrence Clark Glaze of Kansas City, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Elizabeth Glaze, to Vincent Albert Thomas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thomas of Charlotte, North Carolina. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Samuel Clayton Miranda of Lawrence, Kansas, and the late Mr. […]
Read MoreCaps off to you, Class of 2019! We wish you happiness and success as you embark on your next journey. Roman Leapheart, University of Missouri Luke Looney, University of Missouri; Colin McCann, Boston College; Nick Stillman, The University of Kansas; and Jeff Keller, The University of Kansas Pete Elbert, Creighton University; Ann […]
Read More“One sip of this will bathe the drooping spirits in delight, beyond the bliss of dreams.” John Milton There might be a night when you just want to curl up with your laptop and tweak your work presentation, sipping a glass of Sean Minor Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon, while sitting at a long, custom-made bar. […]
Read MoreJune 7th was the night to don animal prints and go on safari – to a not-too-distant land featuring 65 pop-up restaurants, 10 bars, and five stages with music. Oh, yes, and 5,000 partygoers. The event was the 30th annual Jazzoo. Yvette and Joe Miceli were the honorary chairmen with Marissa Schaffner and Julie Randolph […]
Read MoreChristine Lara is a member of Centurions Fall Class of 2020. She recently was elected to the Centurions steering committee. Christine serves on the Innovation and Disruption Task Force planning committee and the diversity and inclusion committee. Christine, the eldest of three siblings, is originally from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. She earned a […]
Read MoreA pink bundle of joy named Peyton Bramanti Thompson arrived on March 13th. The little beauty weighed seven pounds, four ounces, and was 20 and 1/2 inches long. Peyton has blue eyes and brown hair. Her proud parents are Chandler Bramanti Thompson and Justin Ross Thompson of Leawood, Kansas. Peyton’s grandparents are Lisa and Kenneth […]
Read MoreThe Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri is gearing up for Holiday Mart 2019. Members of the committee are eagerly awaiting the shopping extravaganza, which will be held on October 17th through the 20th at Bartle Hall. Committee Members: Taylor Kaunley, staffing chairman; Sydney Sutherland, events co-chairman; Sarah Koci Scheilz, marketing co-chairman; Addie Layne and […]
Read MoreLaura Weber Lutz of Mission Hills, Kansas, and Mr. Michael Lutz of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abigail Kathleen Lutz, to Mark Allan Silverwood, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Silverwood of St. Louis, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lutz of Topeka, […]
Read MoreJune 17th was the date for MRIGlobal’s 75th Anniversary Cocktail Reception, in recognition of its founding in 1944. Civic leaders, current and former members of the board of directors and the board of trustees, and staff members gathered at the Hilton President Kansas City, the site of the very first Midwest Research Institute (now MRIGlobal) […]
Read MoreThe BOTAR committees recently met to plan The BOTAR Ball. The 70th annual event will be held on October 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mandy Burditt is serving as the president. Caroline Sweeney, Whitney Hoefer, and Justine Groff Ashley Rodden and Mary Ann Powell BOTAR President […]
Read MoreDavid Koechner, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, and Jason Sudeikis were the celebrity hosts for the 10th annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, a benefit for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Mercy, on June 7th and 8th. The fabulous weekend began with a hospital visit and press conference at Children’s Mercy, followed by the Celebrity […]
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Stephen James Campbell of Palm Harbor, Florida, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Ann Campbell, to Charles William Hinde, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Scott Hinde of St. Joseph, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edward Montalbano and the […]
Read MoreBoard Member Danny Davies served as chairman of the planning committee for the annual C&C Group Alphapointe Pro Am. The music of Noe Palma and Chris Thompson entertained the crowd prior to the shotgun start. The all-day event (complete with breakfast, lunch and dinner!) was held on June 3rd at Loch Lloyd Country Club. Proceeds […]
Read More“Contact light.” – Buzz Aldrin Although we remember the immortal line, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” from Neil Armstrong as he stepped onto the lunar surface, the above quote by Buzz Aldrin contains the actual first words spoken from the Moon when Apollo 11 landed on July 20, 1969. […]
Read MoreJuly 11th was the date for the Tie The Knot Cocktail Party hosted by The Independent. TIVOL on the Country Club Plaza was the site for a celebration of the Tie The Knot issue. Guests shopped for beautiful engagement rings and wedding bands and enjoyed delectable hors d’oeuvres from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, pretty floral […]
Read MoreLindsey and Ian Denny are serving as chairmen of The Whole Person’s CARNIVAL! Night of Independence Gala. The September 28th event will be held at Harrah’s North Kansas City. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of awards to individuals and organizations that are working to further The Whole Person’s mission to assist […]
Read MoreAsk Sophie Uhlmann Blazar, age six, and Paul William Blazar, age 1-1/2, “What’s new?” and they’ll tell you, “Our baby brother!” Brown-eyed, brown-haired Benton Henry Blazar was born on March 4th. He weighed six pounds, five ounces, and was 19 and 1/2 inches long. Benton is the son of Lauren Uhlmann Blazar and Aaron Blazar. […]
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