June 6th was the date for Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium’s annual Jazzoo event, which was held at the Zoo. Sarah and Adam LaBoda and Lynette and John Russ served as co-chairs for the fabulous evening, which featured food from more than 70 restaurants, caterers and providers, live bands, aerial artists, DJs, games, and more. Proceeds support the mission of connecting all people to each other and the natural world to promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation.
Cyndie and Sean Putney, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium; Lynette and John Russ and Adam and Sarah LaBoda, event co-chairs; and Tony Reinhart, board chairHemvattey and Todd Trent, board member(Front row) Katie Block, Emilie Block Albrecht, and Vicki Block (back row) David Block, Alex Block, Zach Albrecht, and Alex VeepAyanna Tomlin, Rachel Johnson, Angie Clow, and Isaac Harrison(Seated) Steven DeWilde and Brad Pearson (standing) Angie Jeffries and Heidi Markle Surybella Zarate, Alexander Zendejas, Ali and Mari Cruz, Fernanda Reyes, and Laura BassauriThe Sam Platt Trio entertained the guests.
Featured in the July 26, 2025 issue of The Independent Photo credit: Austin McKahan and Rob Smith
