The Independent

VIOLIN VANGUARD: Stefan Jackiw flies at the top of the string world

Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers Honoree Alumnae Event

HALO – “Defying the Odds”: A HALO Art Auction Benefiting Homeless Youth

Rachel’s Reads – April 4, 2026

All Buttoned Up

WellSky Foundation – Under the Stars

Kansas City Ballet – A Musical Evening With Ramona: Hershy Kisses!

Community Chronicles: Friendship Inn

Notre Dame de Sion – 40th Annual Gala, “Bronze and Brilliance”

MOCSA – 32nd Annual Community Luncheon

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Morgan & Kurt!

Xi Wang: A composer’s view

THE DARING DOZEN: 12 women whose music you will love exploring

TIRED OF WAITING: Women composers are making the changes they want to see

Women’s Profile – Julie McCaw

Women’s Profile – Dr. Shelley Cooper

Women’s Profile – Doreen Jokerst

Liz Craft And Sarah Fain Are… Happier In Hollywood!

Stepping Up To The Plate: The KC Diamonds Make Their Debut

Rachel’s Reads – March 21, 2026

Congratulations, Keeley & Charlie!

Kathy Nelson: “It’s Never No… It’s Just Not Yet”

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Romantic Revels 2026

From Crafts To Couture

Made In KC Is Exactly What It Says!

Rachel’s Reads – March 7, 2026

Health Partnership Clinic – Snowflake Streak 2026

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Regan & Joe!

Lyric Opera Circle – Invitation Stuffing for Lyric Opera Ball

WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS: KC Ballet celebrates the best of American dance

2026 Class of Rising Stars

February 21, 2026

The Independent’s Top Ten Events of 2025

February 21, 2026

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Hannah & Nate!

UMKC Friends of the Conservatory – Crescendo

The Independent’s 2026 Top Ten Party

CANON FODDER: Hamilton on tour is still hip, still hopping

Paul's Perspective

Congratulations, Madison & Pack!

February 21, 2026

Spire Chamber Ensemble – Voices InSpire 2026

February 21, 2026

Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry Kickoff 2026

February 21, 2026

Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Holiday Luncheon 2026

February 21, 2026

TEA FOR FOUR: Local string quartet with deep roots retains its life-affirming spirit

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – The 52nd Annual Snow Ball 2026

February 21, 2026

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon

February 21, 2026

Congratulations On Your Engagement, MacKenzie & Pieter!

February 21, 2026

Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Community Ball 2025

REVIEW: New KU string ensemble releases debut recording

JOY OF MUSIC: Conductor’s kinetic energy sparks KU ensembles

READY TO FLY: Black Rep finds a permanent venue at last, and it is a beaut

How A Local Partnership Is Preserving Black Kansas City History

Rachel’s Reads – February 7, 2026

Lyric Opera Circle – Holiday Luncheon

Congratulations, Haley & Bryce!

Westport Garden Club – 75th Anniversary Celebration

Village Keepers: From Having Them To Being One

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Sophia & Luke!

Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Benefactor Party

JOYFUL HOMECOMING: Kansas City dancer returns as celebrated choreographer

The Fireside Committee of The Kansas City Art Institute – Midnight in Paris Gala

Child Protection Center – Holidays in Crestwood

Symphony League of Kansas City – Holiday Lunch 2026

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – Parish Initiatives

Community Chronicles: Angela Cervantes

Kansas City Ballet – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball 2026

The Kansas City Ballet Guild – The Nutcracker Ball 2026

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Anna & Kevin!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Most Wanted Auction 2026

Curated Collection: Wellness

Rachel’s Reads – January 2026

THE NAMES HE GAVE ME: Lyric’s heartbreaking ‘Butterfly’ confronts controversial themes

PAUL’S SPRING SPOTLIGHT

Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball Benefactor Party

Newhouse – Imagine A Day Gala

Rising Star: Stef Seger

Sheffield Place’s Off the Wall 2025

Congratulations, Kati & Brett!

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Parish Initiatives

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Heartland Gala 2025

Jackson County CASA – Cocktails for CASA

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Foundation – St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception

Crib Note – Dunn

Rachel’s Reads – Best of 2025

Name Dropping ✨ Diana and Jim Cusser

Harriman-Jewell Series: Prelude

Congratulations on your engagement, Tess & Mark!

The Independent’s Curated Collection: The Holiday Edit

YOUNG AND OLD, MEEK AND BOLD: Carols resonate with a hope that knows no boundaries

BOTAR Ball 2025

Rising Star: Hillary Winzenried

Giving the Basics – Uncommon Leader Luncheon

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts – Spotlight Premier Fall Dinner

Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care – Sunday Night Live

Heart to Heart International – Kits & Kaboodle

MOCSA’s Annual Night Out

Donnelly College – Shine

Congratulations, Libby & Chris!

The Belles of the American Royal 2025

THE NAMES HE GAVE ME: Lyric brings refinement to Puccini’s harsh heartbreaker

Paul's Perspective

TRADITION IN MOTION: The Evolution of Native American Dance

SEND THE VERY BEST: Intrepid company brings cheeky holiday show to Crown Center

The Child Protection Center