![Open Options – Hats Off to Mothers](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/081-Hats-Off-To-Mothers-May-2015-JSi-Photography-1.jpg)
Hats Off to Mothers was held on May 14th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Lynne Weilert was the chairman, and Lara Moritz served as emcee. Ann Joyner was the guest speaker of the event that benefited Open Options UCP. (Seated) Barbara Storm and Julia Irene Kauffman (standing) Sandy Jackson Honorees […]
Read More![2015 Class of Rising Stars – Kimberly Wilkerson](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.37.13-PM.png)
Kimberly Wilkerson’s first career was in education, where she taught and held an administrative position. When her father died in 2004, she and her brother, Ryan, became third generation business owners of Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. She serves as the agency principal and vice president. Early in their lives, Kimberly and Ryan learned the importance […]
Read More![Cheers to Volunteers! – Sophie Tulp](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.37.50-PM.png)
Sophie Tulp has been a dedicated volunteer committed to working for change for women of all ages over the last two years. She has donated her time weekly in addition to recently graduating from the Women’s Foundation’s Girls Leadership Program. Sophie attributes her acceptance into Ithaca College to her experiences and the support she received […]
Read More![Happy Birthday, George!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-3.46.59-PM.png)
George Palmer, the darling son of Allison and Jared Palmer, celebrated his first birthday at McCrum Park in Prairie Village on June 4th. His favorite hobbies are looking through books and playing in the swimming pool! Allison and Jared Palmer with their son, George Also featured in the July 11, 2015 issue of The Independent
Read More![The Symphony League – Symphony Ball](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Symphonylunch14479-046art5x7-1.jpg)
The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Rhapsody in Blue,” will be held on September 12th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Joan Horan is the honorary chairman, and Elaine Mann and Annette Sherrow are serving as co-chairmen. Steering committee members gathered recently to make special plans for the event. Ball Co-chairman Elaine […]
Read More![Kansas City Ballet Patrons Society – Cocktail Reception](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/KCI-ALT1-1.jpg)
The Kansas City Ballet Patrons Society celebrated the end of a very successful 2014-15 performance season with a Cocktail Reception on May 21st at Pennway Place. Guests honored Jill Marlow, who retired from her dance career, and celebrated The Ballet’s five extraordinary productions: Alice (in Wonderland), the final production of Todd Bolender’s The Nutcracker, New […]
Read More![Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – Annual Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.38.22-PM.png)
October 24th is the date for the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s Annual Gala, “Bright Nights.” Megan and Mariner Kemper are the honorary chairmen. Christy and Bill Gautreaux will host a Patrons’ Party on October 8th at their spectacular new home, The Artery Residence. Mariner and Megan Kemper, honorary chairmen Also featured in the […]
Read More![The Center for Practical Bioethics – Annual Dinner and Joan Berkley Symposium](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/03B1512-1.jpg)
More than 500 guests enjoyed The Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner and Joan Berkley Symposium on April 30th and May 1st . The theme of this year’s event was “Healing What Hurts: The Politics of Pain.” The under-treatment of pain, which affects 100 million Americans, has been a focus of the Center’s work since […]
Read More![The University of Kansas Hospital – Cocktail Buffet](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_0018.jpg)
Jody Tillotson’s beautiful home was the perfect setting for a Cocktail Buffet, where guests enjoyed delicious fare and a special program featuring Dr. Marilyn Rymer, vice president of neurosciences at The University of Kansas Hospital; and Dr. Jeff Burns, the Edward H. Hashinger Professor of Neurology at The University of Kansas Medical Center. Laura and Lewis Gregory, Beverly […]
Read More![Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – 27th Annual Ball](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC_0078-1.jpg)
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 27th Annual Ball, Savor The Moment – A Taste of New Beginnings, was held on April 25th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Kathy and Jim Polsinelli served as the chairmen. Proceeds support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and […]
Read More![JDRF – Dream Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/11-1.jpg)
Becky and Brett Gordon served as chairmen of the 20th anniversary JDRF Dream Gala on May 2nd. More than 800 guests attended the evening that featured a cocktail reception, dinner and silent auction. More than two million dollars was raised at the event that ranked fifth out of more than 100 JDRF galas across the […]
Read More![Off to College – Class of 2015](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-3.47.30-PM.png)
Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2015. We wish the best to these fabulous students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Claudia Dillow, Miami University; Caroline Hogan, Southern Methodist University; Lucy Miller, University of North Carolina; and Sommer Howard, Vanderbilt University Nicholas Telep, Truman State University; […]
Read More![The Friends of Chamber Music – Soirée 2015](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FCM-2015-J-44.jpg)
Soirée 2015, celebrating the 39th season of The Friends of Chamber Music, was held on May 9th at Indian Hills Country Club. Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, a concert by members of the Ying Quartet and silent and live auctions which featured rare vintage wines selected by Master Sommelier Doug Frost. Board Member Tom and […]
Read More![Congratulations Alison & Hunter!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-3.42.16-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. James Bryant Hebenstreit of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Hebenstreit, to Hunter Westwood Armistead, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Corson Armistead of Nashville, Tennessee. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Paul Dana Bartlett, Jr., of Our Town and the late Mr. Bartlett […]
Read More![The Symphony League – Symphony Ball](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.33.24-PM.png)
The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Rhapsody In Blue,” will be held on September 12th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Joan Horan is the honorary chairman, and Elaine Mann and Annette Sherrow are serving as co-chairmen. Sandy Jackson is the Symphony League president. Sandy Jackson, Symphony League president; Elaine Mann, Ball […]
Read More![Spotlight on Centurions – Angela M. Tsevis](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.34.04-PM-300x194.png)
Angela M. Tsevis is a lawyer with Lathrop & Gage and focuses her practice in the labor and employment practice area. She is a member of Centurions, Class of 2015. Angela is chairman of the Global KC and Immigration Task Force and a member of the recruiting committee. Also featured in the June 27, 2015 […]
Read More![2015 Class of Rising Stars – Matt Benge](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-1.34.30-PM.png)
When Matt Benge is not working hard as a producer at Schifman Remley & Associates, he enjoys helping others, specifically children who have survived severe trauma and neglect. That is what drew him to The Children’s Place, and he has been on the Young Advisory board since 2012 and served as its president in 2014. […]
Read More![Kansas City Ballet – Business Season Celebration](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_5671-1.jpg)
The Kansas City Ballet’s Business Season Celebration was held on May 15th at the Hotel Phillips. Guests had a wonderful time at the special event. Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet; and Consuelo Cruz Jason Boman, Jason Webb, business member; and Mike Bray Also featured in the June 27, 2015 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]
Read More![YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Challenge Your Fashion](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/W4-DSC_4743-1.jpg)
April 25th was the date for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger Program’s Challenge Your Fashion at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The festive event featured dinner, silent and live auctions and a celebrity-filled fashion show with styles from Dillard’s and Meierotto Jewelers. Proceeds support the expansion of the Fred and […]
Read More![March of Dimes – March for Babies](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC8306-1.jpg)
The March of Dimes’ March for Babies Kansas City was held on May 3rd at the Kansas City Power & Light District. Ten thousand walkers participated in this event. Also featured in the June 27, 2015 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Jessica Strom Photography and Brandon Abe Photography
Read More![Child Abuse Prevention Association – Blue Ribbon Burgers & Brews](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CAPA-Blue-Ribbon-06-1.jpg)
The Child Abuse Prevention Association’s (CAPA) Blue Ribbon Burgers & Brews was held on April 17th at Longview Mansion. Carol Sours served as the chairman. More than 200 guests enjoyed a silent auction, a raffle and unique tastings from local eateries and brews from top breweries, including Abita and KC Bier Company. Proceeds support CAPA’s […]
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