![Congratulations, Katherine and Adam!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.49.05-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Edward Bear of Chesterfield, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Marie Bear, to Adam Joseph Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Brown of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gene William Farthing of Springfield, Missouri, and the late Dr. Farthing […]
Read More![The Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute – HEARAid Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-11.37.43-AM.png)
November 1st is the date for The Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute’s 12th annual HEARAid Gala at Indian Hills Country Club. Clara and Joseph Paris are the honorary chairmen, and Felicia Siragusa Bondi and Pauline Siragusa Henne are serving as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the May 31st issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David […]
Read More![Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation – 41st Annual Sports Awards Banquet](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-06-at-11.34.24-AM.png)
Clark Hunt, Matt Besler, Shannon Vreeland, Adam Dorrel, and the Shawnee Mission West Football Community were recognized for their commitment and achievement in Our Town’s sports at the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation’s 41st Annual Sports Awards Banquet. Denny Scott served as the chairman of the event that was held on April 11th at […]
Read More![The Linda Hall Library – Panama Canal Centennial Celebration](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/PanamaC_0018E-1.jpg)
The Linda Hall Library has launched a year-long Panama Canal Centennial Celebration. On April 8th, the Library celebrated the opening of The Land Divided, The World United: Building the Panama Canal exhibit. A working model of a canal lock, created in partnership with graduate students at the UMKC School of Computing and Engineering, was displayed […]
Read More![Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Langdon!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.49.33-PM.png)
Laura Elizabeth Beachy and Jesse Langdon were married on October 5th at Village Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Beachy of Prairie Village. Her groom is the son of Dorothy Langdon of Parkville, Missouri and the late Mr. Emmett Langdon. The evening prior, Dottie Langdon hosted a rehearsal […]
Read More![Morgan Peterson](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.50.00-PM.png)
Morgan Peterson, who just graduated from The Pembroke Hill School this spring, was chosen to be on the Southern Methodist University Pom Squad. The Squad will perform at all the football and basketball games. Congrats, Morgan! Also featured in the May 31st issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Kdog PHOTOGRAPHERS
Read More![Cheers to Volunteers! – Gary Davis](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-11.38.37-AM.png)
Gary Davis is a member of the board of trustees at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. He has been a dedicated volunteer committed to making Catholic education affordable for families in Johnson County. Gary and his wife, Jackie, served as the chairmen of Extravaganza in 2012 and 2013. Jackie and Gary are the parents of […]
Read More![Congratulations Ashleigh and Wesley!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.50.31-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Thomas Montgomery of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashleigh Louise Montgomery, to Wesley Ryan Sterr, the son of Dr. and Mrs. William Brian Telle of Forsyth, Illinois, and the late Mr. Thomas Xavier Sterr. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Albert Boggess of Charleston, […]
Read More![The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Roads of Arabia](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/rta-prince_m070-1.jpg)
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art was privileged to have His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman for the opening of the exhibit Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 23rd. Also featured in the May 31, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credits: Chris Crum, John Lamberton and […]
Read More![MOCSA – Community Luncheon](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/REM7121-1.jpg)
May 2nd was the date for The Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault’s (MOCSA) Community Luncheon at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Keynote Speaker Erin Merryn, shared her story of triumph over years of sexual abuse as a child. Christy and Bill Gautreaux and Zulema and Terry Bassham were the honorary […]
Read More![The Coterie Theatre – Boots & Bow Ties Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/The-Coterie-Boots-And-Bowties-Table-Host-Party-6x4-BDPX0187-1.jpg)
Mark June 28th on your calendar as a night you don’t want to miss! The Coterie Theatre’s Boots & Bow Ties Gala will celebrate 35 years of professional theatre with a night of live entertainment by Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys Band. Cowgirls and cowboys will also enjoy gourmet food, luscious libations and country […]
Read More![Harvesters – Forks & Corks](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Caccamo_Miller.jpg)
Harvesters – The Community Food Network’s Forks & Corks was held on April 24th in the Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center. More than 2,000 guests enjoyed signature cocktails and delicious cuisine from some Our Town’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Michelle Breashears served as the chairman. Proceeds from the event will provide […]
Read More![The Family Conservancy – Brews for Books](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/DSC_0067-1-1.jpg)
The inaugural Brews for Books literacy event, a benefit for The Family Conservancy, was held on April 17th at Boulevard Brewing Company. More than 250 partygoers donated books to children in need and enjoyed Boulevard beer, delicious fare and the vocal stylings of father-son duo Ryan Triggs and Jim Triggs. Also featured in the May […]
Read More![Spotlight on Centurions – Chris Vukas](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-11.39.21-AM.png)
Chris Vukas is a member of the Centurions Class of 2014. He serves as co-chairman of the Benchmarking Trip Committee, where he is in charge of securing programming related to arts and culture, community development, entrepreneurship, and education in Philadelphia. Chris joined Greater Kansas City LISC (Local Initiative Support Corporation) in 2011 and is responsible […]
Read More![Congratulations Genevieve and Justin!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.46.06-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Greggory William Boyle of Salina, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Genevieve Lorene Boyle, to Justin Edward Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Brown of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ralph Rundquist of Salina and the late Mr. Rundquist and the […]
Read More![Union Station of Kansas City – Centennial Celebration](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-11.33.11-AM.png)
Six community volunteers who were involved in planning the festivities when Union Station re-opened in 1999 are back leading the way for Union Station of Kansas City’s centennial celebration. Union Station Kansas City will mark its 100th anniversary with a series of special events, a new history exhibit about the Station and celebrations that will […]
Read More![The Children’s Place – Angels of the Children’s Place Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-shot-2014-05-27-at-9.06.24-AM-1.png)
April 4th was the date for the Angels of the Children’s Place Gala at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Nancy and Steve Hooley were the honorary chairmen, and Beverly Casper and Nan McConnell served as the co-chairmen. Proceeds from the event support The Children’s Place and its mission to help the youngest survivors of abuse, […]
Read More![Kansas City CARE Clinic – Night in BLOOM](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Bloom-13-1.jpg)
Night in BLOOM: a black & white masquerade, which took place at the Scottish Rite Temple on April 12th, was completely sold out! The fabulous evening was the most successful event in the Kansas City CARE Clinic’s 43-year history. Also featured in the May 31, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder […]
Read More![Salvation Army – Women’s Auxiliary](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-shot-2014-05-20-at-1.35.52-PM-1.png)
At the Salvation Army’s Westport Community Center, members of the women’s auxiliary helped mailed out the Shopping With A Heart catalog, its annual fundraiser for The Army’s Children’s Center. Also featured in the May 17, 2014 issue of The Independent (Seated) Rebecca Laughlin, Louise Barnow, Kay Roscoe, and Kathleen Anderson (standing) Joanne Kurre, Pat Conway, […]
Read More![Rising Star Reflections – Dawn Taylor](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-11.33.51-AM.png)
Dawn Taylor was honored as a Rising Star, Class of 2014. She has spent her career in the non-profit sector, including 17 years in fundraising roles at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Dawn is an 11-year volunteer at Operation Breakthrough and a past board member of Quixotic Fusion and […]
Read More![Harvester’s – Chef Classic](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-11.34.38-AM.png)
June 29th is the date for Harvester’s Chef Classic to be held at The American Restaurant. Kent Sunderland is serving as honorary chairman and Michael Corvino, The American Restaurant; is the host chef. The visiting chefs are Gregory Gourdet, Departure Restaurant, Portland, Oregon; Gavin Kaysen, Cafe Boulud, New York City; and Stephanie Prida, Manresa, Los […]
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