Dr. Marina Hannen, Dr. Rita Hyde, Dr. Rhea Pimentel, and Dr. Ashley Simmons were the honorary co-chairmen of the ninth annual Girls’ Night In on February 26th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The event supported the Adelaide C. Ward Women’s Heart Health Center at The University of Kansas Hospital and Turning Point: The Center […]

Lené Westerman and Joan Koechner Charbonneau and Stephen Charbonneau served as the co-chairmen of the Benedictine College Scholarship Ball. The February 22nd event was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Patricia Kearney Elder and the founding members of the Benedictine Raven Soccer Boosters were honored with the Cross of the Order of St. Benedict.  […]

Members of Wayside Waif’s Purr Gamma Bark sorority gathered on February 12th at the beautiful home of Susan Sight. Guests enjoyed shopping for sorority spirit wear, singing the official sorority song and planning fun fall events. Each of the sisters donated dog and cat toys for the Waifs.  Also featured in the April 5th issue […]

Christina and David Bernstein were the honorary chairmen and Susan Bernstein Luetje and Chucker Luetje served as the chairmen of The Vodka Martini Event: AUDIENTIA, a benefit for the Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute. The February 21st gala was held at 28 Event Space. Partygoers enjoyed vodka martinis paired with delicious cuisine and incredible entertainment by […]

Notre Dame de Sion School’s Gala Auction was held on March 1st at Starlight Theatre. Guests enjoyed a delicious meal from Chef Ted Habiger, Room 39; and an exciting live auction. Dawn Diamond, 1986 alumna; won the raffle and Angus Dwyer was the happy winner of a Toyota RAV4. Also featured in the April 5th […]

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mid-America Chapter’s 2014 Man & Woman of the Year winners will be announced at the Grand Finale on May 29th at Kansas City Marriott Downtown. For the next 10 weeks, the 22 candidates will raise funds to reach their goal of $500,000. Each dollar counts as one vote. Voting begins March 20th. […]

On February 20th, The Independent and Nonprofit Connect hosted a Top Ten Party at The Bean Hangar at The Roasterie. Emcee John Holt announced the Top Ten Events of 2013.  The 2014 Rising Stars of Philanthropy were also celebrated. Guests enjoyed delicious fare from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, while celebrating Our Town’s commitment to philanthropy.  Also […]

WNBA star and three-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings was the keynote speaker at the 2014 Women’s Sports Awards Celebration, which kicked off WIN for KC’s 20th anniversary on January 31st at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.  Also featured in the March 8th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons Photography […]

The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial welcomed Diane Lees, United Kingdom’s Imperial War Museums; on January 10th for a day at the Museum. Museum Trustee Brad Bergman donated a tail assembly fin from a French Breguet XVI B2 Bomber. Also featured in the February 22nd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Todd […]

The Independent extends our warmest congratulations to Our Town’s non profits, their honorary chairmen, chairmen, committee members, and volunteers for another successful year of philanthropy in Kansas City. Thank you for helping to make Kansas City a community full of care and compassion! Stay tuned for the full feature debuting in this weekend’s issue of The Independent. Also […]

January 18th was the date for the Young Friends of Art’s Party Arty: Mirage at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Laura Allinder, Andrea Ganier, Katherine Myers, and Leah Vomhof served as the co-chairmen. This year’s theme celebrated Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists on display now at The Nelson-Atkins, as well as the upcoming exhibition, Roads […]

St. Teresa’s Academy’s Auction, “You Are A Shining Star,” was held on November 23rd. Lynn and Jay Reardon, Lena and Joe Runyan and Amy and Jim Sullivan were the co-chairmen, and Larry Moore and Mark Fitzpatrick served as the emcees. More than 500 guests enjoyed a delicious gourmet dinner from Garozzo’s Ristorante and silent and […]

The AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City recognized Worlds AIDS Day 2013 with several special events. On November 13th, patrons enjoyed a spirited evening at the beautiful home of Dan Nilsen. The Community Luncheon was held on November 25th and featured a panel of local HIV/AIDS experts and advocates, emceed by Phil Witt. On […]

December 12th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Luncheon at The American Restaurant.  Guests enjoyed a festive afternoon, complete with sounds of the season as played on the piano, as well as a presentation by Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet. Also featured in the February 8th issue of The Independent Photo […]

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary celebrated the holiday season with its Annual Membership Tea on December 11th at the lovely home of Jackie Cunningham. Great fellowship, hors d’oeuvres and dessert were enjoyed by the auxiliary members and their guests. Major Sharon Smith greeted members and presented an update on this year’s Kettle Campaign. Also featured […]

November 22nd was the date for KVC Health System’s The Gala at Pennway Place. Jan Frankenberg, Rupal Gor, Jessica Nelson, Courtney Siemens, and Marsha Voran served as the co-chairmen. Proceeds support medical and behavioral healthcare, social services and education for children and families in Our Town.   Also featured in the January 25th issue of The […]

November 21st was the date for Village Shalom’s fifth annual Ages of Excellence Celebration at the Overland Park Convention Center. Bob Woodward, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, was the featured speaker.  Also featured in the January 11th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Jim Mathis Photography Bob Woodward, Ruth Baum Bigus, Charles Gusewelle, Steve Kraske, […]

Ozanam’s 30th Annual Hollywood Holiday Gala was held on December 5th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Rita and Lamar Hunt, Jr., were the honorary chairmen, and Karen and Chuck Peters served as the chairmen. Also featured in the January 11th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Shudio Chyree Photography Jim and […]

Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care’s Champagne and Chocolate was held on November 3rd at the beautiful home of Steve Metzler and Brian Williams.  Tiffany Goddard and Courtney Goddard were the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the January 11th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Chris Campbell Tiffany Goddard and Courtney Goddard, co-chairmen Steve Metzler, host; Dr. […]

December 5th was the date for The Kansas City Art Institute’s first-ever Patron Preview. Pam and Gary Gradinger were the chairmen of the event which was held the evening prior to the weekend-long end-of-semester exhibition and sale. Also featured in the January 11th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mark McDonald Randy and Emily O’Shea […]

We were thrilled to attend the first-ever Hearts Social Club event at the VML Wise Gallery recently. Hosted by Alisa and Scribe Ross, guests gathered to view amazing works of art from local and national artists. During the past few months, artists have gathered in Town to create one-of-a-kind artwork on wooden cutout hearts. Guests chose their […]