September 13th was the date for Halls on Grand’s Opening Gala. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, special entertainment, and tours of the exquisite shopper’s paradise. Also featured in the October 4th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Keith Gard Photography Jane Gard and Carnie Kline, Halls on Grand Katherine DeBruce and Susan Susz Guests enjoyed […]

Geri and Dave Frantze served as the chairmen of Hope & All That Jazz on August 16th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Proceeds from the 25th anniversary event support Hope House’s mission to provide shelter and comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence in Our Town. Also featured in September […]

August 2nd was the date for The Family Conservancy’s Charity Bingo Night. Staff, board members and supporters enjoyed the fun atmosphere and fierce competition at Hamburger Mary’s.  Also featured in the September 6th issue of The Independent  Yelp supported the event by donating Yelp Swag as a giveaway for each bingo winner.  Sandy Richardson and […]

A good time was had by children from Our Town who got brand new toys and games from the Toy Industry Foundation to benefit the National CASA Association, Jackson County CASA and CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties. Also featured in the September 6th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Jeffrey Rumans and CASA Robin Hansen, […]

August 9th was the date for the second annual Beach Volleyball Tournament, hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place. Twenty-four teams registered to play and tried their hand at winning the prized first place trophy. Also featured in the September 6th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Rob Smith and BBBSGKC Tim […]

The WIN for KC Triathlon was held on July 26th at Smithville Lake. More than 1,200 participants competed in the event.  Also featured in the September 6th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Thomas Photographic Enterprises, Dan Dickinson and Jesse Miguel The first wave of swimmers started the race. Kellian Partridge Doyle powered through the […]

CiCi Rojas, Greg Graves and Tim DeSett were the honorary co-chairmen, and Paul Kushnir served as the chairman of the Chiefs Charity Game. The August 7th event was held during the first pre-season game of the year versus the Cincinnati Bengals and benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. Also featured in the […]

Boyce Richardson was the chairman for the Young Friends of Art’s Summer White Party at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. More than 550 guests enjoyed the “Deceptively Simple” themed event that focused on the newest addition to the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, Glass Labyrinth. Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent […]

The Legacy Invitational golf tournaments, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, were held on May 19th at Loch Lloyd and June 2nd at The National Golf Club. Honorary Chairman Bob Knighton was named the Man of the Year. Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Rob Smith […]

May 10th was the date for Soiree 2014 at Indian Hills Country Club. The event celebrated the 38th season of The Friends of Chamber Music. Patricia Cleary Miller served as the honorary chairman in memory of her late husband, James Ludlow Miller.  Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Stu […]

Shadow Glen Golf Club was the site for the Kids TLC Open on July 14th. Proceeds from the event help KidsTLC provide children with a continuum of care through innovative and successful psychiatric treatment, community outreach and outpatient behavioral health, autism and wellness programs. Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo […]

June 19th was the date for the Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams at Kauffman Stadium. Proceeds from the event support Royals Charities and The University of Kansas Hospital’s Neonatal Medical Home. Penny and Dan Glass were the chairmen.  Also featured in the August 9, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Chris Vleisides and Jason […]

Jane and Dick Bruening opened their beautiful home recently for a Champagne Tea. Kansas City native and international opera star Joyce DiDonato was the featured guest. The event was offered as an item in the 2014 Lyric Opera Ball auction, where Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley and Ann Sundeen were the lucky bidders. Also featured in the […]

The Coterie Theatre celebrated 35 wonderful years at Boots & Bow Ties on June 28th at Crown Center. Beth Ingram, Laurie and Chip Ingram and Jill Ingram Reynolds were the honorary co-chairmen, and Johyne Hamra served as chairman of the event that featured specialty cocktails, a delicious dinner and a country cabaret. Also featured August […]

May 22nd was the date for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s fourth annual Man 2 Man with Eric Berry at Arrowhead Stadium. More than 250 guests enjoyed in-depth interviews, cigars, drinks, dinner, locker room tours, and special guest Coach Andy Reid.  Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent Photo […]

June 29th was the date for the CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk. More than 1,000 runners and walkers gathered at Park Place in Town Center Plaza for the event. Stacy and Mark Simmons were the honorary chairmen.  Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Tracie Lansing Photography  Stacy and Mark Simmons, […]

The Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner, “Patients as Teachers,” was held on April 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Rosemary Flanigan and Dr. Andrea Chatburn served as the honorary co-chairmen of the 30th annual event. Peggy Battin was the featured speaker and Irv Hockaday and Dr. Richard Payne were […]

June 29th was the date for Harvesters’ 2014 Chefs Classic at The American Restaurant. Visiting chefs and local chefs prepared a delicious multi-course meal for guests. Kent Sunderland was the honorary chairman, and The American Restaurant’s Michael Corvino served as the host chef of the event that raised funds to enable Harvesters to provide 200,000 […]

May 10th was the date for the JDRF Dream Gala. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, Fund A Cure, and dancing to the tunes of Atlantic Express at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent Dawn Heshion and Rick Austin […]

The 33rd annual Spelman Golf Classic, a benefit for Saint Luke’s North Hospital, was held on June 6th at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex. Dr. Donald Cole, Jr. and Dr. Robert Orr served as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent  Dr. Robert Leitch and John Miller  

The Annual Meeting of the Kansas City Ballet was held on June 16th at the offices of Lathrop and Gage. Board members celebrated the end of another great year and new officers were elected, including Julia Irene Kauffman, chairman; Jean Paul Wong, president; Claire Brand, president-elect; Kathy Stepp, vice president; Jack Rowe, vice president; Barbara […]