On May 13th, The Symphony League’s 2026 Spring Luncheon was held at the gorgeous River Club, and led by Co-chairmen Julie McCann and Gina Penner. New member Laura Moore was welcomed during the event. Guests celebrated the anticipation of The Symphony Ball, Sentimental Journey, to be held on September 12th at Union Station Kansas City, and chaired by Melanie Thompson. Mary Leonida serves as the president of The Symphony League.
Linda Stevens, Eva James Toia, Kansas City Symphony; Barbara Spilker, Katie Jenkins, Kansas City Symphony; Jan-Marie Kroh, and Addie PerryJulie McCann, luncheon co-chairman; Mary Leonida, Symphony League president; Sue Ann Fagerberg, and Linda Gill Taylor, Symphony board chairmanPam Fleischer, Melanie Thompson, Ball chairman; and Barbara HavilandGina Penner, luncheon co-chairman; Melanie Wight, Margaret Stadler, Silvy Brookby, Jana Larsen, Laura Moore, and Julie McCann, luncheon co-chairmanMothers and Daughters: Margaret Stadler and Libby Stadler, and Penelope Christie and Mara ChristieChasitie Walden, Ann Sundeen, Georgina Herrera-Luckie, and Bonnie Frederick
Featured in the June 27, 2026 issue of The Independent.
