![Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BDPX8691-1.jpg)
On August 24th, the Kansas City Ballet presented its third annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center. The day featured performances, classes, giveaways, and food trucks. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Brett Pruitt and East Market Studios The Creative Movement class was a hit with the […]
Read More![The University of Kansas Hospital – 12th Annual Treads & Threads](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tt2013_m250-1.jpg)
On September 6th, The University of Kansas Hospital’s 12th annual Treads & Threads gala came roaring into the Kansas Speedway. Proceeds from the event support personalized cancer care at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated center. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mark […]
Read More![2013 Community Ball and Cotillion](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-2.17.34-PM-300x195.png)
The Cedar Creek Swim and Racquet Club was the setting for the Mothers’ Tea for the 2013 Community Ball and Cotillion of the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. The beautiful gown that will be worn by the young ladies at the 63rd annual Ball was unveiled. The Ball will be held on December […]
Read More![In the Spotlight – Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-2.18.36-PM.png)
The 40th Annual Snow Ball benefiting Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas will be held on January 18th at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Rita and Lamar Hunt, Jr. are the honorary presidents, and Jeanne and Charlie Haake are the presidents. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]
Read More![WIN for KC Youth Advisory Board](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_0042-1.jpg)
The WIN for KC Youth Advisory Board met at Sunnyside Park on September 29th for a Yoga class hosted by lululemon athletic Leawood and lululemon athletica Country Club Plaza. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Eliza Little, Erin Parra, Allie Jones, Katie Hornbeck, Emily Green, Chiarra Franklin, Grace Li-Haug, Claire Vedock, […]
Read More![The Lyric Opera Circle – Annual Fall Luncheon](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Web-Image-4-1.jpg)
The Lyric Opera Circle’s Annual Fall Luncheon was held at The Carriage Club. Members enjoyed a fascinating talk by Don Dagenais about women’s roles in opera. Bonne and Cliff Illig are the honorary chairmen of the 2014 Lyric Opera Ball, and Jeanette Prenger is serving as the chairman. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo […]
Read More![Brookside Mothers’ Association – One Last Margarita Party](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-02-at-10.58.58-AM.png)
On September 14th, the Brookside Mothers’ Association held its annual end of summer celebration, One Last Margarita Party, at Element in Brookside. Proceeds support The Children’s Place and its mission to serve the needs of the youngest victims of abuse and neglect in Kansas City. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent […]
Read More![Congratulations Emily and Gallagher!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.06.45-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Kenneth Walkup of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Elise Walkup, to Kevin Gallagher Ring, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Francis Ring of Mission Hills. Emily is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cassius O. Miller, Jr. and the late Mr. […]
Read More![Congratulations, Melissa & Casey!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.07.08-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Goodwin Fate of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Goodwin Fate, to Casey Jon Sansale, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sansale of St. Paul, Minnesota. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Fredrick Schoenfeld of Mission Hills and the late Mr. Schoenfeld and […]
Read More![Women’s Foundation – 21st Annual Grants Awards Luncheon](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-2.19.09-PM.png)
On December 6th, The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City will host the 21st Annual Grants Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Actress and advocate America Ferrera is the keynote speaker. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons Colleen Dougherty Euteneuer, co-chairmen; Debby Ballard, […]
Read More![Renovation Sensation – Patrons’ Party](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Website-with-Rooker-1.jpg)
September 17th was the date for Renovation Sensation Patrons’ Party. The event was held at the beautiful home of Lynn and Joe Poskin. Deb Schneider and Sheryl Kaplan were the co-chairmen. Proceeds benefit Shawnee Mission East’s SHARE Program. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Allison Harding, Donna Bysfield, SMSD board member; […]
Read More![Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City – Race for the Cure](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/8147-1.jpg)
On August 11th, more than 20,000 supporters, volunteers and breast cancer survivors gathered for the Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City Race for the Cure. Guests enjoyed the Kids for the Cure Park, the Survivors Pavilion and the Survivors Parade. The annual event celebrated 20 years of breast cancer prevention and awareness in Our Town. […]
Read More![Belles of the American Royal – Royal Welcome](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Royal-Welcome-Website-Photo-2-1.jpg)
On September 6th, the 2013 BOTARs, escorts, royal escorts, and their families gathered at the American Royal Complex to celebrate the upcoming Ball with a fiesta buffet, music and dancing. Laura Beachy and Kristin Patterson were the co-chairmen. The 64th BOTAR Ball will be held on October 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas […]
Read More![Friends of the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-2.13.41-PM.png)
The Friends of the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC’s Crescendo will be held on November 8th in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Lisa Schellhorn recently hosted an Invitation Stuffing Party where more than 1,200 invitations were prepared for the event. Also featured in the October 5th issue of […]
Read More![The NAIA Foundation Luncheon](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-2.14.24-PM.png)
On November 6th, The NAIA Champions of Character Foundation Luncheon will celebrate the values of those who make a difference in sports at the Kansas City Convention Center Grand Ballroom. The keynote speaker will be the University of Nebraska Coach Tom Osborne. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons […]
Read More![MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/REM2611-1.jpg)
The ninth annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction, a benefit for MOCSA’s art and play therapy programs, was held at the Uptown Theater. Lisa and Mike Hagedorn were the honorary chairmen, and Ali Mahaffy and Melanie Fenske served as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]
Read More![In the Spotlight – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-2.15.19-PM.png)
December 7th is the date for the 19th Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball to be held in the Grand Ballroom at Bartle Hall. Guests young and old will enjoy holiday music, an elegant three-course lunch, shopping for holiday gifts at the Nutcracker Marketplace, and posing for photos with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Following the […]
Read More![Congratulations, Allison & Jake!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.07.33-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clifford Pruett of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Elizabeth Pruett, to Jake Wesley Droge, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edger Dunne of Houston, Texas, and Dr. and Mrs. Duane Allen Droge of Eureka, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. […]
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