June 29th was the date for the CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk. More than 1,000 runners and walkers gathered at Park Place in Town Center Plaza for the event. Stacy and Mark Simmons were the honorary chairmen.  Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Tracie Lansing Photography  Stacy and Mark Simmons, […]

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s 27th annual Holiday Mart  will be held October 16th through the 19th at Bartle Hall. Erin Lambert and Kristen Brought are serving as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Andrea Nigh Photography Kristen Brought and Erin Lambert, co-chairmen  

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “The Sun, The Moon and The Stars,” will be held on September 6th. Kathy and Mario Scaglia were the hosts of a recent gathering at the Sulgrave Regency where members enjoyed lunch and assembled Ball invitations.  Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent  Karen Hardcastle displayed the […]

The Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner, “Patients as Teachers,” was held on April 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Rosemary Flanigan and Dr. Andrea Chatburn served as the honorary co-chairmen of the 30th annual event. Peggy Battin was the featured speaker and Irv Hockaday and Dr. Richard Payne were […]

Crittenton Children’s Center’s 11th annual Toast For The Children will be held on October 9th at Starlight Theatre. Ellen Hockaday will be honored for her service to Crittenton and advocacy for children. Guests will enjoy a wine tasting, hearty hors d’oeuvres and silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event support children who are dealing […]

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ralph Barnthouse of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Kathleen Barnthouse, to Robert James Anderson, the son of Reverend and Mrs. James Aden Anderson of Deephaven, Minnesota. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Thomas Auten of Paola, Kansas, and the late Mr. Auten and Mrs. […]

June 29th was the date for Harvesters’ 2014 Chefs Classic at The American Restaurant. Visiting chefs and local chefs prepared a delicious multi-course meal for guests. Kent Sunderland was the honorary chairman, and The American Restaurant’s Michael Corvino served as the host chef of the event that raised funds to enable Harvesters to provide 200,000 […]

May 10th was the date for the JDRF Dream Gala. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, Fund A Cure, and dancing to the tunes of Atlantic Express at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent Dawn Heshion and Rick Austin […]

Lauren McCarthy is a Rising Star, Class of 2014. Lauren works in public relations for the McCarthy Auto Group. She is a proud supporter of Catholic education and sits on several boards at Avila University. Lauren was the co-chairman of Avila’s 37th Annual Steer Dinner and Auction. She is also a member of Young Variety […]

The 33rd annual Spelman Golf Classic, a benefit for Saint Luke’s North Hospital, was held on June 6th at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex. Dr. Donald Cole, Jr. and Dr. Robert Orr served as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent  Dr. Robert Leitch and John Miller  

The Annual Meeting of the Kansas City Ballet was held on June 16th at the offices of Lathrop and Gage. Board members celebrated the end of another great year and new officers were elected, including Julia Irene Kauffman, chairman; Jean Paul Wong, president; Claire Brand, president-elect; Kathy Stepp, vice president; Jack Rowe, vice president; Barbara […]

Will Cray, Parker Johnson, Gregory Massman, Jonny Mayer, Chandler McCray, Connor McGannon, Bryan Morrison, and Robbie Thompson were the hosts of a Chris Cakes and Croquet Party. The gentlemen and escorts of The Jewel Ball had a wonderful time at the June 14th event that was held at the beautiful home of Jackie and Henry […]

MOCSA’s 11th annual Johnson County Fall Forum will be held on October 10th at the Overland Park Marriott. Dr. Alan Heisterkamp is the featured speaker. Judy and Chuck Wells are the honorary chairmen, and Maureen Brady and Lucy McShane are serving as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David […]

The sixtieth Jewel Ball, a benefit for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony, was held on June 21st at The Museum. Ellen Zimmer Darling (Mrs. Albert Darling, Jr.) was the chairman. She wore a beautiful custom-made Monique Lhuillier gown with a lattice embroidered silk linen gazar bodice in orchid and silk […]

More than 800 guests attended Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Match Appreciation Banquet recently. The evening featured pre-show entertainment, dinner and an awards ceremony. Match lengths were honored and new friendships were celebrated. The Awards Ceremony honored Bigs of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and the Lifetime Friendship Award. Also featured […]

June Marie Winzenried is the new girl in Town! The blue eyed, brown haired beauty was born on April 13th to Hillary Breece DeMuth Winzenried and Adam Michael Winzenried. She came into this world weighing six pounds, eight ounces. Her proud grandparents are A. Marie McMorris of Prairie Village, Claudette and Grant DeMuth of Guntersville, […]

The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza was the site for The University of Kansas Hospital’s fourth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration. More than 360 guests enjoyed the June 10th event. The awards recognized individuals and organizations that share the hospital’s vision and whose leadership, advocacy and philanthropy have contributed to its […]

Dustin “Jensen” Adams is a member of the Centurions, Class of 2014. Jensen works for the Kansas City Public Schools in a newly created role as the districtwide Energy and Sustainability Manager. For the last decade, he has worked with federal, state and local government and regional energy utilities to administer innovative energy-efficiency programs. He […]

Ray Brock was honored with the O’Dell Award for Philanthropy at Liberty Hospital Foundation’s Twilight at the TreeHouse on June 13th. The sixth annual event, a benefit for the TreeHouse as well as the Foundation’s mission-based funds, was held on the lawn of Liberty Hospital’s hospitality home. The TreeHouse was established to serve as a […]

June 14th was the date for a Great Gatsby Party for Jewel Ball debutantes, gentlemen and escorts at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Emilie Bruyère, Anna Frame, Katherine Higdon, Kelly Love, Jackie McGee, Tiernan Shank, Sarah Spradling, Hannah Tutera, and Brennan Williams were the hosts. Also featured in the July 26th […]

Heidi Kalin Whitehill is a wonderful asset to the Notre Dame de Sion School community. Heidi and her husband, Ethan, are the parents of two sons at the Grade School campus. Heidi was co-chairman for this year’s annual Book Fair and helped coordinate the Battle of the Books. In addition, Heidi was co-chairman of the […]