×
Subscribe

Subscribe Today

Save almost 50% off the newsstand price!

In addition to receiving 26 issues of The Independent Kansas City’s Journal of Society, your subscription will include our annual publication, the Charitable Events Calendar and a subscription to our e-newsletter, The Insider.

Questions about your current subscription? Contact Laura Gabriel at 816-471-2800.

Midwest Ear Institute – The HEARAid Gala

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 site for the Patrons’ Party on November 11th.  Proceeds supported the Midwest Ear Institute which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by restoring or improving hearing.

Also featured in the January 22nd issue of The Independent Magazine
Photo Credit: Double Exposure Photography and Midwest Ear Institute

9398-Regnier-Luetje-Dickinson-Hastings

Robert Regnier, Dr. Charles M. Luetje, MEI founder; Ann Dickinson, Patrons’ Party host; and G. Richard Hastings, honorary chairman


23Jim McDowell, board member; Larry G Jones, featured performer; and Dr. Charles M. Luetje, MEI founder

33Jeff Greiner, honoree; Larry G Jones and Kim Greiner

9473-McDowells-Illigs

Jim McDowell, board member; Jeanne McDowell, committee member; Bonne Illig, board member; and Cliff Illig

Features

Redefining Self-care And Mental Health For Women

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health stressors weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of women and children alike. Whether it’s the soaring cost of living, the turmoil of politics,…

Photography Project Defies Ageism and Youth Beauty Ideals for Women

Beauty standards have changed over the decades, continuously shaping the expectations that society has for women. In the 1910s, the hourglass figure with a cinched waist was de rigueur. In…

Rose Brooks Center – 37th annual Cabaret

Rose Brooks Center held its 37th annual Cabaret on February 25th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Michelle Emanuel Johnson and Jeff Johnson were the event chairs. Guests enjoyed a special…

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – ROMANtic Revels

ROMANtic Revels featured a Roman theme this year, complete with a sword fight scene by HASF actors in appropriate garb, bringing a taste of Julius Caesar to the evening! The…