Seaside Soirée, Notre Dame de Sion‘s Gala Auction, was held on March 5th.  Bill Fagerbakke, who currently serves as the voice of Patrick the Starfish on SpongeBob SquarePants; was the master of ceremonies.  Lynn and Paul Clause, Patty and Rob Hummel and Caroline and Greg Reintjes served as Auction co-chairmen. Also featured in the April 16th […]

The 2011 Phillips Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship was held at Municipal Auditorium on March 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th. WIN for KC held its annual Honorary Coaches Reception on March 7th. These community leaders serve as honorary coaches for their favorite BIg 12 basketball programs when the tournament is held in Our Town. They […]

The 42nd Symphony Designers’ Showhouse will mark its opening on April 28th with the Showhouse Celebration.  The event will be an opportunity to meet the designers and landscapers who have renovated the house at 1000 Westover Road.  The evening will feature a performance by the Kansas City Youth Jazz and drawings for fabulous prizes, as well as wine […]

Community of the Good Shepherd recently held its 15th Annual Dinner Dance and Silent Auction at the Ritz Charles.  “Play Among the Stars” was the theme of the event.  Tony Antonucci entertained the guests during the cocktail hour, and DJ John Barnhart kept everyone dancing.  Marsha Daley and Cathy Anielak served as the co-chairmen.  Proceeds benefited the […]

Kansas City Repertory Theatre‘s annual fundraising gala, A Fearless Fête, will be held on April 8th at Spencer Theatre.  The evening will feature singing and dancing from cast members of the hit production Cabaret.  Guests will also enjoy gourmet food, specialty cocktails and surprises from the Kit Kat Girls.  Proceeds from the event support the Kansas City Repertory […]

Stems: A Garden Soirée will be held on June 25th at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.  The evening will feature food from 20 area restaurants and caterers, libations, jazz and rock music, caricature artists, and a huge display of Plein Air art.  The event benefits the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and its mission […]

The Kansas City Artists Coalition kicked off its 28th annual fundraising auction with a preview reception on February 16th.  A record-breaking 500 people attended the event, enjoying local culinary treats and viewing 200 pieces of art donated by regional and national artists.  The auction itself took place on February 19th, celebrating Our Town’s artists.  Julián Zugazagoitia, The […]

Spay & Neuter Kansas City held its 3rd Annual Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner Event on February 25th.  Charles Gusewelle was the featured speaker, and Keith King served as emcee.  Betsy Gamble was chairman of the event, which featured a raffle and silent and live auctions.  Proceeds help subsidize spay and neuter surgeries and provide support to other […]

Members of the Red Ball steering committee recently gathered at Trozzolo Communications to plan the upcoming event, which will be held on April 16th at the new Arrowhead Stadium North Club.  Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, live and silent auctions and entertainment by the Bacon Brothers.  Carmen and Denny Thum will serve as the honorary chairmen, […]

The Honorable Timothy O’Leary recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.  That’s the highest honor the organization bestows.  He is a 1956 graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law.  He served as a Jackson County Circuit Judge for 20 years and currently is of counsel […]

Metropolitan Community College Foundation will host the Second Annual Five Star Gala on March 31st at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.  The Francis Family Foundation will be honored at the gala for its dedicated years of service to Our Town.  Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, fabulous dinner and entertainment.  Carolyn Watley and Kathy […]

The Stack the Decks committee members and staff met on February 11th to plan this year’s festivities.  The Associated Youth Services‘ 5th Annual Stack the Decks Casino Night will be held on April 8th at The Ritz Charles.  Proceeds will help AYS serve Kansas youth in crisis this year. Also featured in the March 5th issue of The Independent   […]

TNT, a gigantic garage sale, will be held at St. Teresa’s Academy on April 1st and 2nd.  The sale will feature furniture, housewares, antiques, linens, kitchenware, books, and more.  Brenda Doyle, Carol Gardner, Shellie Kemna, Karen Stacy, and Lisa Thomsen are serving as co-chairmen of the event. Also featured in the March 5th issue of The Independent […]

Guests gathered at the beautiful home of Patty and Charles Garney on December 13th for a holiday cocktail party. Members of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and their spouses, along with alumnae of Cottey College, enjoyed an evening of delicious food and learned about the College’s comprehensive campaign. Also featured in the February 19th issue of The […]

The 2010 Greater Kansas City Business Hall of Fame Annual Dinner was held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on November 11th.  The event honored Clinton Burns, Robert McDonnell, Kenneth Baum, Michael Brown, and Dan Hesse for their extraordinary contribution to Our Town.  Julie Schlatter served as event co-chairman, and Brian Burns was the chairman. Proceeds supported Junior Achievement […]

Planning for the Kansas City Rose Society’s 2011 Rose Show has begun.  Committee members are looking forward to the June 5th event.  This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Kansas City Rose Society. Also featured in the February 19th issue of The Independent Magazine Photo Credit: The Kansas City Rose Society   Monique Elfman, […]

Whitefield Academy‘s annual dinner and auction will be held on February 12th at the Ritz Charles Conference Center.  Guests will enjoy a live and silent auction, delicious dinner and live music from the students at the school.  Proceeds from the event will benefit Whitefield Academy and its mission to provide classical Christian education for students in Our […]

The Wild About Harry Kick-Off Meeting was held on December 15th and Nancy and Herb Kohn served as event chairmen. The Wild About Harry celebration will be held on April 28th and will feature a keynote address by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and honor Christopher “Kit” Bond. W.H. “Bert” Bates and Edward Matheny […]

The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City hosted its 18th Annual Grants Awards Luncheon on December 3rd at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel.  Grants were awarded to 19 local agencies for programs benefiting women and girls in Our Town.  Kanyere Eaton was the keynote speaker.  Amy Davis, Sherri Wattenbarger and Carrie Doctor-Hartman served as luncheon co-chairmen.  A […]

Saint Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary hosted the 24th Biennial Holly Ball on December 4th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza.  Guests enjoyed cocktails, a gourmet dinner, and dancing to the tunes of Galaxy.  Caren Nelsen and Cacki Smith served as co-chairmen.  Proceeds from the event benefited the Emergency Department of Saint Luke’s Hospital. Also […]

The HEARAid Gala took place on November 13th at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel.  G. Richard Hastings was the honorary chairman.  Jeff Greiner was honored for his contribution in the field of cochlear implants.  Guests enjoyed a wonderful performance from Las Vegas headliner Larry G Jones.  The beautiful home of Ann Dickinson was the […]