Janine and Doug Nickerson and Amy and Tyler Henson are serving as the co-chairmen of Spofford’s Butterfly Gala. The event will be held on October 18th at the DoubleTree by Hilton.   Also featured in the September 20th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Nicholas Segura Co-chairmen Doug and Janine Nickerson and Amy and Tyler […]

December 5th is the date for the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 22nd Annual Luncheon, to be held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Also featured in the September 6th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Jeff Evrard Photography David Wysong and Barbara P. Allen, honorary co-chairmen; with Colleen and Joe Euteneuer, […]

Plans are already underway for the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart 2015, and Katie Minnis and Shayla Hammeke will be serving as the co-chairmen. This year’s Holiday Mart will be held at Bartle Hall from October 16th through the 19th. Also featured in the September 6th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]

Karen and Jack Holland are the honorary chairmen, and Mary Kemper Wolf, Scott Heidmann and Christy Gautreaux are serving as the co-chairmen of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s 20th Anniversary Gala on October 11th at the Museum. “ROAR” is the theme of the Roaring Twenties event, where burlesque girls, bootleggers and gangsters will feel […]

The Nutcracker Ball will be held on December 5th at Union Station Kansas City. Guests will enjoy a ballet presentation, cocktails, dinner by Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, and dancing to The Michael Beers Band. James Jordan is serving as the honorary chairman, and Anna Allen is the chairman.   Also featured in the August 23rd […]

Holiday Mart, a four day shopping extravaganza benefiting the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will be held from October 16th through the 19th at Bartle Hall. Erin Lambert and Kristen Brought are serving as co-chairmen of the event that has raised nearly nine million dollars for community projects since its inception in 1988. Also […]

On September 13th, the 9th Annual Carnival for CASA will be held at Paradise Park. An array of activities for the entire family will include lunch, a rock wall, hair designers, a hamster ball from Yes! Kids Fitness, bounce houses, and the Kansas City Zoo’s Zoomobile. Proceeds will help Jackson County CASA serve more than […]

It’s time to channel your inner spy for a night filled with glamour and espionage. The sixth annual Paint the Town, a benefit for Saint Luke’s Hospital, issued a James Bond super spy dress code for the September 20th event that will be held poolside at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Special Agents […]

A reception for members of the honorary Centennial Celebration Civic Committee kicked off Union Station Kansas City’s 100th anniversary celebration on May 20th. Donald Hall, Jr., Michael Haverty and Thomas McDonnell are serving as the co-chairmen of the Committee. Members will be recognized at Union Station’s Re-Dedication Ceremony on November 1st.  Also featured in the […]

November 6th is the date for ArtsKC’s fifth annual Inspiration Breakfast at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Susan Gordon and J. Scott Francis are the honorary chairmen, and Kimberlee Ried is serving as the chairman.  Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Tom Styrkowicz Susan Gordon and J. […]

September 16th is the date for First Call’s Fourth Annual Celebration Evening, “A Night of Courage and Recovery with Chris Herren” at The College Basketball Experience. Lena Price and Tom Cohen are the chairmen. NBA legend Chris Herren is the featured speaker.  Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent  Tom Cohen and […]

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s 27th annual Holiday Mart  will be held October 16th through the 19th at Bartle Hall. Erin Lambert and Kristen Brought are serving as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Andrea Nigh Photography Kristen Brought and Erin Lambert, co-chairmen  

Crittenton Children’s Center’s 11th annual Toast For The Children will be held on October 9th at Starlight Theatre. Ellen Hockaday will be honored for her service to Crittenton and advocacy for children. Guests will enjoy a wine tasting, hearty hors d’oeuvres and silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event support children who are dealing […]

MOCSA’s 11th annual Johnson County Fall Forum will be held on October 10th at the Overland Park Marriott. Dr. Alan Heisterkamp is the featured speaker. Judy and Chuck Wells are the honorary chairmen, and Maureen Brady and Lucy McShane are serving as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David […]

September 27th is the date for Gilda’s Club Kansas City’s Gilda’s Night with a View. Savory sweets and treats and a unique live auction will be featured. Michelle and Joshua Kurzban, who are serving as the chairmen, have both been impacted by cancer and are excited to help others in Our Town, so that no […]

Julie Randolph is honored to serve as the president of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, during the 2014-2015 year.  Holiday Mart, the League’s largest fundraiser, will be held at Bartle Hall from October 16th through the 19th. A celebration of the fifth and final year of the League’s community impact area focuses on […]

The Women’s Foundation’s 15th Annual Golf Classic will take place on August 25th at Oakwood Country Club. Valerie Coyazo and Sharon Cruz are serving as co-chairmen of this 18-hole, all-women tournament. Also featured in the July 12th issue of The Independent  Valerie Coyazo and Sharon Cruz, co-chairmen  

The Kansas City Young Matrons’ new president is Peggy Beal. Peggy has been a member of KCYM since 2004, and has held many positions including president-elect, director of administration, director of programs, treasurer, and project coordinator for the Gillis Christmas Store. KCYM’s Do You Believe in Magic? Gala will be held on January 24th at […]

The Johnson County Community College Foundation’s 28th annual Some Enchanted Evening will be held on November 8th at the Overland Park Marriott Hotel. Gary Morsch will be honored as the Johnson Countian of the Year. Mary Birch is the chairman of the event that will feature a gourmet dinner, entertainment and dancing. Proceeds will support […]

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Union Station Kansas City will host a Centennial Weekend Open House on November 1st and 2nd. Lynn Devins and Patty Kincaid are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy entertainment, featured films and performances, building tours, history lectures, and historic trains on display.  Also featured in the July 12th issue […]

October 23rd is the date for Off the Wall, an art event benefitting Sheffield Place.  There will be delicious food, libations, raffles, live and silent auctions of original art, and entertainment. Proceeds benefit children and family services that empower homeless children and families to heal from their trauma and break the generational cycle of homelessness, […]