Call the cops! Gangsters and molls raided and kidnapped the nine Jewel Ball hosts at their Gatsby-themed Jewel Ball party. The G-men thankfully arrived to rescue them and put an end to their capture! This creative surprise was part of a fun-filled evening, complete with gambling, music and delectables. Kim Fryer, Ashley Herring, Carolina Mach, […]

The Kansas City Young Matrons’ Last Call Open House and Reception was held on June 12th. Members came to say “farewell” to their beloved clubhouse at 51st and Oak. The clubhouse, built in 1936, will be picked up and moved to its new location at 52nd and Cherry in August. Guests took a nostalgic stroll […]

The offices of Lathrop and Gage were the lovely setting for the Kansas City Ballet’s Annual Meeting on June 15th. The event was hosted by Board Member Jack Rowe. New officers were elected, including Julia Irene Kauffman, chairman; Claire Brand, president; Jean-Paul Wong, immediate past president; Michael Frost, vice president; Jack Rowe, vice president; Kathy […]

Liz and Nate Orr were the chairmen, and Linda and Topper Johntz served as honorary chairmen of the Kansas City Art Institute’s 2015 Art and Design Auction, “Deviation,” on June 6th. Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, creative fare prepared by Patrick Ryan, Port Fonda; theatrical entertainment, experiential installations and creative libations. The bi-annual event […]

June 6th was the date for the First Annual Let’s Upstage Cancer – A St. Jude Event. Kristin and Patrick Trysla and Aggie and Nate Accardo were co-chairmen of the event that was held at the College Basketball Experience. Proceeds support The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s mission to find cures for children with cancer […]

Hallbrook Country Club was the beautiful setting for The Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon. New members were installed, and the group is now preparing for another fabulous Lyric Opera Ball. Jackie Middelkamp, outgoing president; and Barbara Spilker, incoming president Kit Smith with Ball Co-chairmen Carolyn Price and Mary Leonida Also featured in the July 11, […]

Britton and Clinton Robinson were the honorary chairmen, and Judy DeJesus served as chairmen of SAFEHOME’s Saturday Night. The June 13th was held at the Overland Park Sheraton. Guests enjoyed live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment. Abby Eden served as the emcee. Randy and Andrea Gomez, Josh and Amanda Landrum, Bill and Marcie Artman, […]

The Gentlemen’s Serenade was held at Mission Hills Country Club on June 8th. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball enjoyed delicious fare, learned about good manners and serenaded their mothers and grandmothers. Janet Russell, Allison Harding, Drew Harding, Twyla Harding, and Melissa Langstaff The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball serenaded their mothers and grandmothers at […]

May 27th was the date for Assurant Employee Benefits’ Perseverance Hall of Fame at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. J.R. Martinez was the special guest, and Charity Tillemann-Dick and Deliece Hofen were inducted into the Perseverance Hall of Fame. Alan Colberg, Assurant; Paul Schofer and Peggy Dunn Amy Ireland, Rose Sanchez, Eunice Turner, […]

Wayside Waifs’ Fur Ball, The Wizard of Paws – There’s No Place Like Home was held on May 9th at the Overland “Bark” Convention Center. Darlia and David Morris were the honorary chairmen, and Susan and Chris Wally served as chairmen of the event that supports thousands of abandoned, abused and homeless pets.  Gale Holsman, […]

The Royals Charities Celebrity Golf Tournament was held on June 1st at Shadow Glen Golf Club. Guests and supporters enjoyed playing golf with current and former Royals celebrities. Proceeds support Special Olympics KC Metro. John Lubin, Andy Protzman, Alex Protzman, Jerry Terrell, Kansas City Royals; and Chad Battison Mike Moustakas hit the greens. Hunter Westerfield, […]

Hats Off to Mothers was held on May 14th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Lynne Weilert was the chairman, and Lara Moritz served as emcee. Ann Joyner was the guest speaker of the event that benefited Open Options UCP. (Seated) Barbara Storm and Julia Irene Kauffman (standing) Sandy Jackson Honorees […]

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Rhapsody in Blue,” will be held on September 12th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Joan Horan is the honorary chairman, and Elaine Mann and Annette Sherrow are serving as co-chairmen. Steering committee members gathered recently to make special plans for the event. Ball Co-chairman Elaine […]

The Kansas City Ballet Patrons Society celebrated the end of a very successful 2014-15 performance season with a Cocktail Reception on May 21st at Pennway Place. Guests honored Jill Marlow, who retired from her dance career, and celebrated The Ballet’s five extraordinary productions: Alice (in Wonderland), the final production of Todd Bolender’s The Nutcracker, New […]

More than 500 guests enjoyed The Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner and Joan Berkley Symposium on April 30th and May 1st . The theme of this year’s event was “Healing What Hurts: The Politics of Pain.” The under-treatment of pain, which affects 100 million Americans, has been a focus of the Center’s work since […]

Jody Tillotson’s beautiful home was the perfect setting for a Cocktail Buffet, where guests enjoyed delicious fare and a special program featuring Dr. Marilyn Rymer, vice president of neurosciences at The University of Kansas Hospital; and Dr. Jeff Burns, the Edward H. Hashinger Professor of Neurology at The University of Kansas Medical Center. Laura and Lewis Gregory, Beverly […]

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 27th Annual Ball, Savor The Moment – A Taste of New Beginnings, was held on April 25th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Kathy and Jim Polsinelli served as the chairmen. Proceeds support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and […]

Becky and Brett Gordon served as chairmen of the 20th anniversary JDRF Dream Gala on May 2nd. More than 800 guests attended the evening that featured a cocktail reception, dinner and silent auction. More than two million dollars was raised at the event that ranked fifth out of more than 100 JDRF galas across the […]

Soirée 2015, celebrating the 39th season of The Friends of Chamber Music, was held on May 9th at Indian Hills Country Club. Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, a concert by members of the Ying Quartet and silent and live auctions which featured rare vintage wines selected by Master Sommelier Doug Frost. Board Member Tom and […]

The Kansas City Ballet’s Business Season Celebration was held on May 15th at the Hotel Phillips. Guests had a wonderful time at the special event. Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet; and Consuelo Cruz Jason Boman,  Jason Webb, business member; and Mike Bray Also featured in the June 27, 2015 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]

April 25th was the date for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger Program’s Challenge Your Fashion at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The festive event featured dinner, silent and live auctions and a celebrity-filled fashion show with styles from Dillard’s and Meierotto Jewelers. Proceeds support the expansion of the Fred and […]