![Jewel Ball: Fais Do-Do – Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/5-jb.jpeg)
Fais Do-Do – Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez was the theme for a Jewel Ball party at the Alexander Majors Barn on June 10th. Hosts for the event were Katherine Hamilton, Abby Himmelstein, Calin Lane, Mary Lauren Mason, Annalie Polen, Caroline Thrun, Lauren Tinsman, John Benson, Henry Fountain, Jack Miceli, and Tommy Moreland. Guests enjoyed […]
Read More![Rachel’s Reads – August 2023](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screen-Shot-2023-08-02-at-1.56.18-PM.png)
“A non-fiction writer is a storyteller who has taken an oath to tell the truth.” – Russell Freedman I have been on a massive non-fiction kick recently. Every time I go to the bookstore or check out a list of what’s coming out soon, I am immediately attracted to multiple non-fiction titles. A non-fiction writer […]
Read More![The Symphony League of Kansas City – Shirley Bush Helzberg](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screen-Shot-2023-08-02-at-12.49.39-PM.png)
Shirley Bush Helzberg is serving as the honorary chairman of the Symphony Ball, which is hosted by the Symphony League of Kansas City. The September 9th event will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center. Julie McCann and Gina Penner are the co-chairmen. At the Kansas City Symphony, Shirley is chair emerita of the […]
Read More![Jackson County CASA – 18th annual Carnival for CASA](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-06-25-CASA-1386E-300x196.jpg)
Jackson County CASA’s 18th annual Carnival for CASA was held recently at Faulkner’s Ranch. Among the guests were more than 200 children who have participated in CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and their caregivers. The fun included lunch, the Jumbo Jumper, the ZipLine, and the cornhole cannon. There was quite a variety of animals in […]
Read More![Cheers to Volunteers! – Becky Wiseman](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screen-Shot-2023-08-02-at-12.33.01-PM.png)
Becky Wiseman’s networking abilities are greatly appreciated by JDRF. She helps secure funding for the organization, which focuses on type 1 diabetes research. Becky is a corporate development committee member and Kansas City community board member. Becky and her husband and their children served as the Fund A Cure Family at the 2022 JDRF Dream […]
Read More![BOTAR – 2023 Night at the Royal](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BNATR23-2772.jpg)
The annual BOTAR Night at the Royal was celebrated in Cinco de Mayo style this year! The May 5th event was held at The American Royal. The festivities included a ProRodeo, in addition to crafts, dinner, and beverages to delight all involved. Featured in the August 5, 2023 issue of The Independent. Photo credit: […]
Read More![BUILDING FORWARD: Ballet School continues ongoing success story with new studios](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/01_Almost-finished-1.jpg)
Kansas City Ballet always seems to be building something. For decades, it engaged in refitting existing buildings to meet its day-to-day needs: from the Westport Allen Center to the National Cash Register building to a former warehouse at 16th and Broadway. In August 2011, it established an elegant home in the Todd Bolender Center for […]
Read More![Toast To Olde Tymes – Alexander Woollcott](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG-4656-1.jpg)
Who remembers Alexander Woollcott? For some, what comes to mind is that he was a member of the Algonquin Round Table and a writer for The New Yorker magazine during its fledgling days. In 2021, Mark Peikert suggested in Town & Country magazine that Aleck had been an influencer for an earlier generation: “He was […]
Read More![The 2023 Jewel Ball](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/496_jb23_candid.jpg)
Anne Potter Russ (Mrs. Norbert Russ) was the chairman for The Jewel Ball, a benefit for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony. The event was held on June 17th at the Museum. Joan Knight Marsh (Mrs. Alan Reid Marsh) was the honorary chairman, and Holly Barnes Milledge (Mrs. Droste DeForest Milledge, […]
Read More![KidsTLC – 2023 Open](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pic-1-WEB-Winners-in-Green-Jackets_0887.jpg)
Shadow Glen Golf Course was the site for the KidsTLC Open on June 5th. Games and refreshments, including a champagne wall and wine slushies, were part of the festivities. This year’s winners, Zach Myers, Ron Shaver, and Rob Heise, received green jackets and a trophy. John Holt, Dennis Kadel, Andy McDonald, and Michael Lauf won […]
Read More![Truman Library Institute – 24th annual Wild About Harry](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/19-Truman.jpg)
Truman Library Institute’s 24th annual Wild About Harry was held on April 20th. More than 1,000 guests gathered in-person and live streamed the event. Leigh and Tyler Nottberg were the event chairs, and Ursula Terrasi and Jim Miller served as the honorary chairs. Featured guests of the evening were Keynote Speaker Doris Kearns Goodwin, author […]
Read More![Toast To Olde Tymes – Dana Gatlin](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screen-Shot-2023-07-20-at-12.50.52-PM.png)
“A woman whose health was broken, whose affairs were in disorder, and whose courage was spent, was led to play a kind of game with words. At first she used it as a game to occupy her time and mind. She took a thesaurus and wrote down all the synonyms of ‘courage’ that she could […]
Read More![MOCSA – Giving Circle](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bergrud-Ried3-300x196.jpg)
For more than 16 years, Erik Bergrud and Kimberlee Ried have been loyal supporters of MOCSA. They have served as community support committee chairs and are members of the organization’s Giving Circle. These enthusiastic donors shared, “We are honored to support MOCSA, whose activities and programs improve individuals’ lives, elevate awareness of sexual abuse and […]
Read More![Kansas City Rose Society – Rose Day](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/KCRS_RoseDay_Print2-1.jpg)
The first weekend in June was a busy time at the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden at Jacob L. Loose Park! On June 4th, the Kansas City Rose Society hosted its annual Rose Day. Taylor Smith was the event chair. Guests at the free event enjoyed performances by Bach Aria Soloists and Heart of […]
Read More![Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy – Leading with Love](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/KCGPA.PRIMARY.LOGO_.2.COLOR_.NAVY_.LAVENDER.jpg)
Love was in the air for nearly 500 guests who gathered to celebrate the inaugural fundraiser, Leading with Love, to support the Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy. The June 15th event was held at Loews Kansas City Hotel and featured remarks from Ann Tisch, founder of the young women’s leadership network schools; Christine Kemper, founder […]
Read More![The Jewel Ball – 2023 Gentlemen’s Serenade](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/022_Jb_serenade_23.jpeg)
Mission Hills Country Club was the site for The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade. The lovely event was held on June 4th, much to the delight of the Gents’ mothers and grandmothers and special guests. With sweet introductions and some well-performed songs, the day was a hit, thanks to Serenade Chairman Dan Bolen and Serenade Co-chairman […]
Read More![Cheers To Volunteers! – Lead to Read KC](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screen-Shot-2023-07-20-at-10.42.35-AM.png)
Ryan Banes has been involved with Lead to Read KC since 2018. In that time, he has been a reading mentor at three different schools: Brookside Charter School, Crossroads Academy – Quality Hill, and Indian Creek Elementary School. Ryan knows that mentoring makes a difference. That’s not all – he also serves as the fundraising […]
Read More![Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Legacy Invitational Golf Tournament](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/13.jpeg)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City recently held its much-anticipated Legacy Invitational Golf Tournament. With a gift salon, chair massages, a gourmet breakfast, a cigar emporium, on-course challenges, lunch, and much more, this was a successful and very fun way to support BBBSKC. Featured in the July 22, 2023 issue of […]
Read More![Kansas City Ballet – Executive Director Jeffrey Bentley Celebration](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/KCBallet-EOS-bentley_102-web-300x193.jpg)
The 25-year tenure of Kansas City Ballet Executive Director Jeffrey Bentley was celebrated in style on May 22nd. The Kansas City Ballet hosted a soiree in his honor at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. Board President CiCi Rojas congratulated Jeffrey and presented a special tribute video highlighting his noteworthy career. Board Chairman […]
Read More![Alphapointe – C&C Group Alphapointe Pro-Am](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/15.-Alphapointe.jpg)
The Country Club at Loch Lloyd was the site for Alphapointe’s annual C&C Group Alphapointe Pro-Am tournament on June 5th. More than 160 golfers enjoyed the challenging course, an auction, bites, and beverages. Proceeds support youth experiencing vision loss to access, with confidence, a variety of programs, including two summer camps, art programs, and culinary […]
Read More![Folly Theater – Eat, Drink, and Be Jolly for the Folly](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/11-1.jpg)
Brian Williams opened the garden of his lovely home for the ninth annual Eat, Drink, and Be Jolly for the Folly. The Ben Tervort Trio was on hand to play jazz. Picnic baskets featuring fried chicken were a hit with the guests. Proceeds are designated to go to the Folly Theater’s general operations fund, which […]
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