On October 7th, the Kansas City Young Matrons celebrated Civic Honoring Day at their historic Club House. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and Past Presidents, Silver Members, Life Members, and Honorary Members were honored.  Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David Remley Honorary Members: Virgie Bancroft, Margaret Ewing, Peggy […]

The Kansas City Repertory Theatre will celebrate 50 years of groundbreaking theatre at A Fearless Fête 2014 on May 30th at the Spencer Theatre. Deanna and Greg Graves are serving as the honorary chairmen of the event which will feature performance  highlights from the past five decades, games and commemorative events, a live auction, creative […]

On October 16th, Bishop Spencer Place held its Bishop’s Benefit at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Jeannette Nichols received the Bishop’s Award, and Alison Coulson was the chairman.  Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Jerry Kolb Carolyn Gerwick, Rich Coulson and Cappy and Peter Powell, board president […]

Mary Blair Palmer and Jeffrey Alan Hoffman were married on August 3rd at The James Leary Flood Mansion in San Francisco, California. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David Odell Palmer of Dallas, Texas. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick J. Hoffman of Olathe. The evening prior, the […]

Erin Gibson Kerr and Geoffrey Alan Wissing were married on October 13th in Charlottesville, Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hunter Snell of Charlottesville and Mr. Everett Gibson Kerr of Our Town. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Wilkie Wood of Charlottesville and Mr. and Mrs. Whitney […]

November 9th was the date for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ American Girl Fashion Show at Deer Creek Country Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kansas Children’s Service League. Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent  (Front row) McKenzie Pomerenke and Riley Smitko (back row) Kaitlyn Summerour, […]

February 8th is the date for Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics’ 10th Annual Red Hot Night. Mikel and Dave Flickinger and Stacie and Kevin Needham are the honorary co-chairmen. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center.  Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Photo […]

The dedication of the new Janet K. Meyer Miller terrace was held on September 25th at the Kansas City Art Institute. Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mark McDonald Lucille Moriarty, Mary Kate Bird, Dr. Patrick Moriarty, and Deborah Bird Dr. Mark Maslan and Cathy Tivol Maslan with Michael […]

September 17th was the date for First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery’s third annual Message in a Bottle: A Celebration of Healing at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. Lena Price and Tom Cohen were the chairmen of the event which featured keynote speakers and best-selling authors David Sheff and Nic Sheff.  […]

As part of the Centurions Program, Class of 2014,  Alex Couchonnal McManus is co-chairman of the community leadership committee, where she identifies board member positions and provides leadership training opportunities. Alex is currently the business development manager at Bayer HealthCare – Animal Health, where she works to acquire new products, technology and companies to increase […]

MOCSA’s 10th annual Johnson County Fall Forum was held on October 8th at the Overland Park Marriott. Kay and Tom Martin were the honorary chairmen, and Michele Manne Neylon and Vince Sabia served as the co-chairmen. Dr. David Lisak was the keynote speaker. Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]

January 31st is the date for WIN for KC’s 20th Annual Women’s Sports Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. WIN for KC recognizes local girls and women for their community contributions and achievements in sports and fitness.  Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Lisa Stalcup with Sarah […]

September 16th and 17th were the dates for BOTAR’s Tablescapes at the Grand Hall of the American Royal. Jamie Berg and Tracy Tetrick served as the co-chairmen. The Preview Party and Luncheon featured delicious fare and more than 30 designers and retailers who created unique tables and a sensational shopping experience.   Also featured in […]

The Kansas City Club recently held its Kansas City Conversations event. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and Bob Langkamp, Sean O’Byrne and Thomas Trabon were the featured speakers.  Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Sean O’Byrne, Tom Trabon, Bob Langkamp, and Lee Vogel  

The Family Conservancy’s second annual Blue Carpet was held on September 27th at Studio Dan Meiners. Kim and Dr. Ted Higgins were the honorary chairmen. Proceeds benefit The Family Conservancy. Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Charles St. Clair and Corey Cassaw Photography Rob and Heather Waterfield with Jenny […]

Final plans are in the works for Village Shalom’s 2013 Ages of Excellence Celebration on November 21st at the Overland Park Convention Center. Pella Fingersh and James Klein are serving as the co-chairmen. The evening will feature Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward as guest speaker and the posthumous presentation of the Stephen J. Schoenfeld Volunteer […]

Kansas City Young Audiences toasted the patrons of the upcoming Benefit Concert for Arts Education featuring Audra McDonald at the beautiful home of Lynne and Mark O’Connell on October 17th. Guests celebrated the presentation of the Trudy Award to Allan Gray for his outstanding work in the arts. Julie and Mike Kirk and Debby and […]

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, celebrated 100 years of service in Our Town at its Celebrating a Century of Service Luncheon on September 20th. The event was held in the Grand Ballroom at Bartle Hall and Lisa Schubert Hickok, Rachel Sexton and Betsy Ballard served as the co-chairmen. Hoda Kotb, correspondent for Dateline […]

St. Teresa’s Academy Auction, “You’re a Shining Star,”  will swing into town on November 23rd. Alumnae and friends enjoyed recent events at the beautiful homes of Julie and John Strickland and Julie and Steve Zanone to gather gifts for the 2013 Auction. Lynn and Jay Reardon, Lena and Joe Runyan and Amy and Jim Sullivan are […]

Eddie Kennison, one of Our Town’s most beloved former Kansas City Chiefs, is leading the way to raise funds to battle lupus at the Walk with Us to Cure Lupus on November 2nd at the CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Proceeds from the event will raise funds to find a cure for lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects […]

The Hops & Barley Ball, a benefit for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, was held on September 27th. Guests enjoyed a creative menu of comfort foods, the Dark Horse Distillery’s signature liquors, dancing, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will help train volunteers to advocate for the abused and neglected children served […]