×
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.

The Women’s Foundation – We Work for Change

More than 1,300 guests gathered for The Women’s Foundation’s annual We Work for Change event at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Mary and Tom Bloch were the honorary chairmen, and Madeleine McDonough served as the chairman. The sold-out event featured Keynote Speaker Ann Curry. Abby Wendel, Brian Stewart and Elizabeth Glynn were the co-chairmen of the patron committee.

Kelly Scanlon and Marjorie Adair, patron committee members

 

Bonnie Taylor, Ron Barnhart, Carol and Tom Handley, Linda Jordan, and Mike Shteamer

 

Lou Wade and Lisa Murray, board members

 

Gary Jankowitz, Linda Lenza, Ann Curry, keynote speaker; and Morgan Whitacre

 

Joni Wickham and Mayor Sly James

Also featured in the November 24, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons Photography

 

Features

The Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory – Sophisticated Ladies Spring Luncheon

Indian Hills Country Club was the site for The Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory’s Sophisticated Ladies Spring Luncheon, which was held on April 17th. Michele Hamlett-Weith served as the…

University of Central Missouri – Evening of Appreciation Gala

University of Central Missouri honored its most generous donors at the annual Evening of Appreciation Gala on April 20th. The event was held in Warrensburg, Missouri. Former UCM President Dr.…

Health Partnership Clinic – Opening Doors Luncheon

Health Partnership Clinic’s Opening Doors Luncheon was held on April 11th. Founders Awards were presented to the Shawnee Mission School District and the Olathe School District; and Auburn Pharmacy received…

Kansas City Young Matrons – Magic Ball

Kansas City Young Matrons’ Magic Ball was held on March 9th at the Overland Park Marriott. The event, a benefit for Inclusion Connections, featured a “There’s No Base Like Home,”…