The 2017 BOTAR Royal Welcome was held on September 7th at The American Royal Center. BOTARs, Escorts and Royal Escorts gathered with their families to learn more about BOTAR while watching a youth open practice in the arena. Guests enjoyed delicious fare from Relish Catering. The 68th BOTAR Ball will be held on October 21st […]

BOTAR Night at the Royal was held on September 30th. Guests enjoyed drinks and delicious fare from Rudy’s Tenampa Taqueria outside of Hale Arena. Children got the royal treatment, complete with face painting, cookie decorating and bandanna coloring. Afterward, everyone enjoyed the American Royal Rodeo in Hale Arena. Connor Johnson, Scott Brown, Grant Sitomer, Connor […]

The American Royal Barbecue was held on September 1st at Kansas Speedway. The Belles of the American Royal celebrated under their very first tent at the event. BOTAR’s and their guests enjoyed Smokin’ Guns Barbecue and dancing to the tunes of Whiskey for the Lady. BOTARs and their Escorts had a wonderful time at the […]

The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 2017-2018 Season’s Fall Luncheon was held at Café Sebastienne on September 28th. Agenda items included a welcome by Guild President Gigi Rose followed by a sumptuous lunch. Guild President Gigi Rose, Craig Sole and Susan Meehan-Mizer   Francie Mayer, Sara Bower Youngblood and Mark McNeal   Carolyn Price and Lisa […]

Who cares about a few raindrops when you’re helping a good cause? Not the nearly 1,500 dogs (and their human companions) who participated in the 27th annual Strutt With Your Mutt, which was held in the lovely Brookside neighborhood on September 17th. The Fairfax Four performed throughout the festivities. The event raised a record $185,000, […]

Here’s the pitch: It’s the first annual Top Dog Classic with Drew Butera, and it benefits Wayside Waifs. Here’s the swing: Wait – it’s a golf club? That’s right. Top Golf was the site for the August 20th event. The fun featured Royals players and coaches mingling with guests, delicious food and refreshments and plenty […]

United Inner City Services (UICS) and St. Mark Center celebrated helping early childhood learning flourish at a 50th Anniversary Luncheon at the 1900 Building on September 6th. Sarah and Jon Baum served as the chairmen, and Mark Jorgenson was an honoree. More than 200 guests enjoyed the special event that featured a student art exhibit. […]

The Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party was held on September 6th at the beautiful home of Anita and Gary Robb. Guests enjoyed a delicious cocktail buffet and music from the Kansas City Symphony. The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “An Evening in Vienna,” was held on September 9th. Anne and Howard Elsberry were the Ball honorary chairmen, […]

September 6th was the date for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Fall Luncheon at The Carriage Club. President Kimberlee Ried welcomed members, and Monica Mitchell-Werp, Ball chairman; introduced Carol and Humbert Tinsman, who are serving as honorary chairmen of the 60th Anniversary Lyric Opera Ball. The April 14th event will be held at the Sheraton Kansas […]

A lovely brunch and the annual business meeting were on the agenda for the members of the Kansas City Young Matrons at their Reassembly Day Tea on September 11th. This is the 101st year for “service to our community and loyalty to our club.” Diana Cusser is serving as the president. Maureen Lillard, Debbie Papa, […]

The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place hosted its Beach Volleyball Tournament on September 10th at Volleyball Beach in Martin City. Players enjoyed a fun and friendly competition. Proceeds support the youngest survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma. (Front row) Krista Greenlee, Jeanne Maberry, Patrick Mitchell, and Joan Petrick-Giglio (back row) Kelli Galbrecht, Cam […]

The 12th Annual Carnival for CASA, a benefit for Jackson County CASA, was held on September 12th at Paradise Park. Amy and Brian Beaird were the honorary chairmen. The weather cooperated, making it a beautiful day for more than 400 children who are served by CASA. The event raised more than $30,000. The funds will […]

Page Reed and Mary Reed served as co-chairmen of The Belles of the American Royal’s Presidents’ Tea on September 9th. The annual event was held at The Kansas City Country Club. The 2017 BOTAR class and Pages were introduced. The BOTAR Ball will be held on October 21st at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas […]

Harvey’s in Union Station Kansas City was the setting for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Kick-Off Party on August 27th. More than 100 ballet enthusiasts and dancers mingled, enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and watched the highlights of last season on television screens. Craig Sole provided the beautiful floral décor. Dancer Amanda DeVenuta, Angela Walker […]

More than 400 guests gathered for MOCSA’s 13th annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction recently at The Gallery Event Space and The Kill Devil Club. Denise Delcore and Susannah Sotos were the co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, and entertainment from 2 Proud 2 Beg. Co-chairmen Denise Delcore […]

Merrie and David Costello’s lovely home was the setting for the BOTAR Parent Welcome Party on August 24th. BOTAR parents learned more about upcoming events, while enjoying cocktails and appetizers, including shrimp cocktail shooters and crostini bites. Husbands of BOTAR executive committee members served as bartenders. Everyone is eagerly awaiting The BOTAR Ball, which will […]

The Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity was the site for the Kansas City Ballet’s seventh annual KC Dance Day on August 26th. More than 1,500 guests came, either to dance or to watch – or both. Free dance and fitness classes for children and adults were among the featured events. The performers included […]

In the Directors of Philanthropy issue, The Independent celebrates the remarkable people in Our Town who donate so much of their time and talents to charitable organizations. They make Kansas City a better place to live. National Christian Foundation Heartland  To mobilize resources by inspiring biblical generosity. Board Members: (Seated) Frank Brown, Gary Nagel, board […]

Kansas Speedway was the site for The University of Kansas Health System’s 16th annual Treads & Threads on September 8th. Teresa and Tom Walsh were the honorary chairmen, and Leigh and Tyler Nottberg served as the chairmen. Andy Grammer was the headline entertainer. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails, sumptuous fare from area restaurants and dancing to […]

The Children’s Place has been the beneficiary of the Chiefs Charity Game for the last three years, with a total of $2,315,000 raised for the agency. This year’s event was held on August 11th at Arrowhead Stadium. Andrea and Tarek Robbiati were the honorary chairmen, and Marshall Lockton and Matt Benge served as the co-chairmen. […]

The KidsTLC’s Open Pairings Party and Golf Tournament was held on July 16th and 17th at Topgolf and Shadow Glen, respectively. Proceeds support KidsTLC’s healing community that provides services for mental health, autism and homeless outreach to teens.  Heidi Thummel, Heather Ferris, Tawn Nugent, and Jessica Groce Jessica Groce, Tawn Nugent, Heidi Thummel, and Heather […]