September 26th was the date for The Family Conservancy’s annual Blue Carpet Event. Rykelle Seger from the Student Assistance Program was the featured speaker. Guests enjoyed delicious cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions at Studio Dan Meiners.  The Martha Comment family was the honorary co-chairmen. Also featured in the November 15th issue of The […]

September 27th was the date for a special event hosted by Mary Beth and Tom Butch at their beautiful home in Loch Lloyd in support of the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in conjunction with the Centennial of the Great War. Tom serves as chairman of the board of trustees. Also featured […]

Powell Gardens’ sixth annual Under a Harvest Moon – A Farm to Table Dinner was held on September 21st. Chef Linda Duerr, The River Club; and her husband, Leon Bahlmann, executive chef at Claridge Court; created a festive meal full of fall produce and local fare. Diane and Ford Brent were the honorary chairmen, and […]

The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth and Sky exhibit recently opened at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Special celebrations were held at the Museum from September 16th through the 18th. The exhibition will be on display through January 11th. The show opened at musée du quai Branly in Paris in April of 2014 and will […]

More than 630 guests enjoyed Jackson County CASA’s 9th Annual Carnival for CASA on September 13th at Paradise Park. Bethany and Tony Miller were the honorary chairmen. Proceeds support the training of volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children who are under court protection. Also featured in the November 1st issue of The Independent […]

The weather may have been cold and wet on September 12th, but that didn’t prevent golfers from hitting their best balls at the seventh annual FORE the Place Golf Tournament at Iron Horse Golf Club, a benefit for The Children’s Place. Also featured in the November 1st issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Charles Welborn […]

The American Royal Parade was held on September 27th, which honored our American military. Annmarie Arensberg and Brittany Barnds were the co-chairmen. Also featured in the November 1st issue of The Independent  Bailey Lang, Justine Nolte and Ericka Schubert Jack Evans, Preston Elder, Evan Lang, and Cole Jurden  

Strutt With Your Mutt was held on September 20th in Brookside. More than 1,300 people and their pets strutted down Brookside Boulevard on a beautiful Sunday morning in support of Wayside Waifs. Proceeds support the rescue and care for thousands of animals on their journey to find forever homes. Also featured in the November 1st […]

The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 2014-2015 Season’s Fall Luncheon was held on September 11th at Webster House. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, beautiful fall floral arrangements from Craig Sole Designs and the Kansas City Ballet Second Company dancers in their vibrant Alice (in wonderland) costumes. Also featured in the November 1st issue of The Independent […]

Nigro’s Western Store hosted Giddy Up for Boots and Breast Cancer on October 23rd. Guests enjoyed appetizers, refreshments and door prizes. The $10 door donations benefit cleaningforareason.org, the Jennifer Ireland Foundation and the University of Kansas Cancer Center.   

Lake Quivira Country Club was the setting for the Mothers’ Tea for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion. Lisa Coen is serving as the Cotillion chairman. Mothers of the participants enjoyed the unveiling of the beautiful gown, which will be worn by the young ladies at the event. Cindy […]

The 2014 Legacy Circle Cocktail Party, a benefit for the Women’s Employment Network, was held on September 18th at the lovely home of Steve Metzler and Brian Williams. The event honored WEN’s Legacy Circle donors, who are instrumental in supporting WEN’s mission to empower women to achieve economic independence through sustained employment.  Also featured in […]

MOCSA’s 10th annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction was held at the Uptown Theater. Deanna and Greg Graves were the honorary chairmen, and Melanie Fenske and Kim Harp served as the co-chairmen of the event that featured signature martinis, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, and a live performance by The Elders. Proceeds […]

Kat Baty and Cat Larrison served as the co-chairmen of the 2014 BOTAR Royal Welcome. The September 5th event was held at The American Royal. BOTARs, escorts, royal escorts, and their families enjoyed a delicious Mexican buffet and learned about the rich history of The American Royal. The 65th BOTAR Ball will be held on […]

September 5th was the date for The University of Kansas Hospital’s 13th annual Treads & Threads at the Kansas Speedway. Proceeds support personalized cancer treatment, including genetic counseling and a new palliative care suite at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated center. Also featured in the October 18th issue […]

The Kansas City Ballet’s fourth annual KC Dance Day was held on August 23rd at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. The special event featured free dance and fitness classes for children and adults, as well as performances by local dance groups and world dance groups representing different dance cultures. Also featured in […]

September 8th was the date for the Kansas City Young Matrons’ Reassembly Day Tea. More than 100 members enjoyed catching up after summer break, followed by a delicious brunch.  Also featured in the October 18, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David Remley  Marsha Voran, Marilee Benage, Mary Walker, Mary Whitaker, and Linda Weber […]

Laura and Lantz Welch’s beautiful Camelot Castle at Weatherby Lake was the setting for the Lions in Four Launch Party on October 28th. Lions in Four is a socially conscious clothing and accessory brand created by Julie Martin of Our Town and is available at feng in Leawood and Halls on Grand. Also featured in […]

On August 23rd, The Lyric Opera of Kansas City performed Over There! Cabaret at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. The highlight of the evening was a cabaret performance featuring music from the era. Trudy and Jack Gabriel served as the chairmen. Also featured in the October 4th issue of The Independent […]

August 25th was the date for the 15th Annual Women’s Foundation Golf Classic at Oakwood Country Club. Sandy Schermerhorn was the honorary chairman of the event that featured 18 holes of competition, networking and fun. Proceeds from the event support the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Also featured in the October 4th issue of […]

Project Poochie, “Poochie Productions: Broadway’s Gone to the Dogs” was held on August 22nd at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. More than 360 guests had a wonderful time at the furry runway fashion show that supports the SASSY Program at Great Plains SPCA and the Pet Memorial Garden. Also featured in the October […]