The 1900 Building was the beautiful setting for The Independent’s Top Ten Party. More than 200 guests celebrated Our Town’s deep commitment to philanthropy at the February 15th event. The Top Ten Events of 2017 and The Independent’s 2018 Class of Rising Stars were announced. The Top Five Golf Events of 2017  5. Big Brothers […]

The 1900 Building was the beautiful setting for The Independent’s Top Ten Party. More than 200 guests celebrated Our Town’s deep commitment to philanthropy at the February 15th event. The Top Ten Events of 2017 and The Independent’s 2018 Class of Rising Stars were announced. Each Rising Star was presented with a custom Kimberly Sly […]

The 44th Annual Snow Ball was held on January 20th at the Overland Park Convention Center. The event drew more than 2,000 guests, now that’s a blizzard of support! Early in the evening, Snow Ball Presidents Maureen and Mike Bukaty thanked partygoers for their dedication and generosity. Amid this glow of appreciation, everyone enjoyed a […]

Much merriment ensued at the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion, which was held on December 2nd at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of 64 high school students, seniors and juniors all. In addition, there was a gourmet dinner, and dancing. Monica […]

Folly Theater hosted its third annual Folly Frolic on December 6th. This year’s theme was “The Folly Went Country, ” and country duo Walker McGuire was the featured performer. Guests enjoyed a mix of old and new country music in the C. Stephen Metzler Hall at the Folly Theater. Mark Seely and Chris Benner were […]

Grand Street was the lovely setting for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Luncheon on December 14th. Guests enjoyed fabulous fare and festive table décor. Gigi Rose is serving as the Guild president. Trainee Dancer Madeline Wittmann, KCB II Dancer Gavin Abercrombie, Francie Mayer, and Sharon Soetaert   Traditional nutcrackers were displayed on every table.   […]

The Grand Hall at Power & Light was the site of Rightfully Sewn’s inaugural fashion event, the Golden Gala, on December 2nd. The evening featured sumptuous cuisine by Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, a performance by Crystal Rose, the tunes of DJ Sheppa, and a coffee and dessert bar. Isabella Emmack received the first Internationally-Acclaimed Fashion […]

Indian Hills Country Club members celebrated the holiday season with three special events. The Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon, the Men’s Christmas Luncheon and the annual dinner and dance, the Jingle Ball, were all held in December. Mike and Sally Steckler at the Jingle Ball   Richard McEachen, Tom Ward and Chuck Wells at the Men’s Christmas […]

More than 600 guests enjoyed KVC’s Gala at the Station on November 10th at Union Station Kansas City. The ladies of VanBrock, Bonne Illig, Kim Stevens, Lenise Ward, Kristina Klug, and Ashlee Bressel, served as the co-chairmen of the event that featured live painting by local artists, performances by Quixotic and dancing to the tunes […]

The 13th Annual HALO ArtReach Auction is set for February 23rd at The Brass on Baltimore. Jody and Bryan Albers are serving as the honorary chairmen. The event will feature orphan artwork from around the world, artwork from nationally-recognized artists, silent auction items, dinner, and entertainment by Lost Wax. HALO provides housing, healing and education […]

Enthusiasm has been “snowballing” as parishioners from local churches and their friends gathered at events in support of the 44th Annual Snow Ball. Ken Williams, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; shared the organization’s 2017 successes and vision for the future. The Snow Ball will be held on January 20th at the Overland Park Convention Center. […]

The beautiful Country Club Plaza was the setting for an Evening of Holiday Shopping on December 4th. Symphony League members and their guests enjoyed cocktails, delectable fare and great shopping from retails hosts Baldwin, Burberry, Eileen Fisher, Standard Style, St. John, Terrasi Living and Scandia Home, and Vom Fass. A portion of the sales was […]

Deer Creek Country Club was the lovely setting for Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Mistletoe Party on December 1st. Members enjoyed festive décor, fun and fellowship as they kicked off the holiday season. Committee Members: Shea Dixon, Toni Simmons, Dawn Evans, co-chairman; Juliette Singer-Spinks, Karen Leimer, co-chairman; and Jo Anne Dondlinger   MaryBeth Hershey, Lee […]

November 17th was the date for Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s Race, Place, & Diversity 2017 Award Dinner at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Debbie Allen was the inaugural honoree. She was honored with the 2017 Race, Place and Diversity Award for the impact she has made for diversity and […]

Heartland Men’s Chorus’ annual Dinner of Note, “The Queen and Mad Hatter’s Ball,” was held on October 28th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The creative evening was conceptualized by Chorus Members Will Brown and Bobby Kyser, and guests enjoyed fabulous cocktails, a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, and tunes spun […]

Mark Gilman was honored as the Johnson Countian of the Year at Johnson County Community College Foundation’s 31st annual Some Enchanted Evening. Britton and Clint Robinson served as chairmen of the gala, which was held at the Overland Park Marriott on November 11th. Proceeds benefit students in need of financial assistance. Ashley and Ramin Cherafat  […]

Mary Lockton and Michael Murphy are the honorary co-chairmen, and Carolyn Price and Carol Rauckman are serving as the co-chairmen of Cristo Rey Kansas City’s Dancing with the Kansas City Stars on April 21st at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The eight community leaders who will lace up their dancing shoes with […]

The American Royal hosted the Chairman’s Uptown Hoedown to honor the legacy of Jeanne and Neal Patterson. The November 18th event was held in Hale Arena. Megan and Mariner Kemper were the honorary chairmen, and Board Chairman Angie Stanland served as the event chairman. Event Chairman Angie Stanland, board chairman; Bryan Beaver, Mariner Kemper, honorary […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City and The Independent  annually select Kansas City’s Most Wanted. On December 2nd, 31 honorees were celebrated at the Most Wanted Auction at The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. Nearly 1,000 guests were in attendance. The event featured amazing, once-in-a-lifetime auction packages and raised $587,744 – a […]

More than 200 guests enjoyed Kicks 4 Kids KC, a benefit for Turner House Children’s Clinic, on November 30th at CBIZ. Liz Oxandale and Gigi Kammerer served as the co-chairmen. Honorary Chairman CiCi Rojas presented the Dr. Frank Vaughters Service Award to Paulette Manville and Jennifer Hunter. It was announced that Turner House, Silver City […]

December 9th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet’s 23rd annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed a performance by Kansas City Youth Ballet, holiday carols sung by Ginger Frost High School Honors Artists from the Lyric Opera, face painting, jugglers, and shopping […]