Lily Amos enjoys playing fetch, watching Harry Potter films and 101 Dalmations and taking walks with her friend, Evie. Kerry Amos loves this darling, purebred Dalmatian with a heart-shaped nose and one blue and one brown eye. Additional photos featured in the February 6, 2016 issue   

April 23rd is the date for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 28th annual Black Tie Ball, “An Evening of Elegance.” Suzanne and Brad Smith are the chairmen. Guests will enjoy a signature cocktail, silent and live auctions, a five-course dinner, and entertainment. Chairmen Suzanne and Brad Smith   Also featured in the February 6, 2016 […]

Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholas Clay of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Read Clay, to Andrew Iain Spitsnogle, the son of Jill Wylie Paton of Prairie Village and Steven Walter Spitsnogle of Overland Park. Frances is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hagaman Benners of Dallas, Texas, the […]

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Rappold of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Lynn Rappold, to Brett Kenneth Miller, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Miller II of Leawood. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Curtis of Mission Hills and Mr. and […]

A darling baby girl named Daisy Leone Selman arrived on July 17th to proud parents Daisy and Andrew Selman. She joins her big brother Noah, age three. Delighted grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Boyle. Daisy is the fifth generation Daisy on her mother’s side. She is named […]

Rosemary Flanigan joined the Center for Practical Bioethics’ board of directors in 1986 and served as chairman in 1991. She served on the Center’s staff for 17 years, following her retirement from Rockhurst University. Thank you, Rosemary, for all you do for the Center for Practical Bioethics. Additional photos featured in the February 6, 2016 […]

Will Pryor is an audit senior manager at Grant Thornton. He is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the Arts and Culture Task Force and the communications committee. Will enjoys running marathons, traveling, photography, and the Kansas City Royals. He and his wife, Lindsey, have a daughter, Lincoln. Caption goes […]

On December 15th, Kansas City Ballet Guild members gathered for the Nutcracker Luncheon at Hallbrook Country Club. Guests enjoyed Nutcracker centerpieces, delectable bites and a performance by the KCBII and KCB trainee dancers. Gigi Rose, executive guild member; was the host. Susan Bubb, Susan Sands and Melinda Petet Lisa Schubert Hickok The dancers performed for […]

Hillary Ann Franke and Richard John Lester Church were married on June 20th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stephen Franke of Prairie Village. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Whitmer and the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Joseph Franke. […]

Ozanam’s 32nd annual Hollywood Holiday Gala was held on December 3rd at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, and remarks from United States Army First Sergeant Mark Haliburton, who discussed his inspiring experience at Ozanam as a young boy. Andrea and David Leavitt […]

Katherine Baker and Daniel Nelson were married on October 10th at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Baker, Jr., of Our Town. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Morton Nelson of St. Joseph, Missouri. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted […]

November 23rd was the date for Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s Renovation Campaign Donor Dinner to celebrate the grand reopening of Spencer Theatre. Dinner guests enjoyed a lavish meal by Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions in the newly constructed Spencer Donor Lounge. The event was followed by a special reception and Community Open House on November 30th. Jean […]

Wild About Harry will be held on April 7th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The theme, “Truman’s Whistle Stop Campaign,” will transport guests back to 1948 and Harry Truman’s historic race for the White House. John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, managing editors of Bloomberg Politics; will be the special guest […]

On December 16th, committee members gathered to address invitations for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s gala, Create the Night…Masterpiece, which will be held on February 20th at the Museum. The black-tie affair will highlight the opening of the Museum’s exhibit, Reflecting Class in the Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer. Joan and Alan Marsh and The […]

The 2016 Take Five event, a benefit for The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will be held on March 4th at Pennway Place at Studio Dan Meiners. The fifth annual event will feature specialty libations, delicious fare from local restaurants, live entertainment by Lost Wax, raffle packages, and a $5,000 giveaway.  Co-chairmen Katie Adams […]

Anne and Howard Elsberry and Shelley Elsberry are the honorary co-chairmen, and Suzanne Shank and Jackie Middelkamp are serving as co-chairmen of Great Plains SPCA’s 2016 Pawtini: Poodle Skirts & Cat-illacs. The March 5th event will be held at Union Station Kansas City. Partygoers will don fabulous fifties attire and enjoy cocktails, a delectable dinner, […]

The Independent hosted a Holiday Soirée on December 10th and 11th. Guests enjoyed fabulous shopping from local vendors, tasty treats and holiday cheer. Local charities dropped business cards into a hat for the chance to win a portion of the sales. The lucky winners were Phoenix Family and Variety Children’s Charity. A great time was […]

Mr. Martin and Dr. Lucinda Vogtsberger of Columbus, Ohio, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Sears Vogtsberger, to Niles Ericsson Jager, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Thor Jager of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Henry Vogtsberger of Bowling Green, Ohio, and the late Dr. Vogtsberger […]

A darling baby boy named Boden Kendall Schoenthaler arrived on November 10th to proud parents Kimberly Wilkerson and Chad Schoenthaler of Fairway. Bode joins his big sister Emmaline Elise, age four. This young fellow weighed eight pounds, one ounce and was 20 inches long. Bode has blue eyes and brown hair. His grandparents are Adrienne […]

A blue bundle of joy named Thomas Richard Maughan was born on September 2nd to proud parents Lacey and Kevin Maughan of Telluride, Colorado. Thomas weighed eight pounds, three ounces and was 21 inches long. He has blue eyes and blond hair. Thomas’ delighted grandparents are Ginger and Dick Owen of Mission Hills and Susan […]

Retired people, college interns, teens fulfilling community service for school credit, master gardeners, and master naturalists all find a place to volunteer at Powell Gardens. It takes a lot of people working hard and having fun at the same time to make Powell Gardens the beautiful place it is. Julia Hunter Graves drove the Heartland […]