![Tie The Knot 2019 – Scene Stealers](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/NickMolly_Married_1909.jpg)
Love The Scene Stealers… Tying The Knot wouldn’t be the same without these adorable ring bearers and flower girls. Michael Levine with Flower Girl Elizabeth Levine Bride: Laura Levine Wedding Date: 8.25.18 Photo Credit: Anecdotally Yours Flower Girls Mildred and Evelyn Jackson are pictured with Reverend John David van Dooren. Couple: Molly and Nicolas […]
Read More![The Jewel Ball Prelude Party](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-26-at-9.47.05-AM.png)
June 6th was the date for The Jewel Ball Prelude Party, which was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The festive event kicked off the 2019 Jewel Ball season. Peggy Lyons and Jeanne Sosland served as the Prelude Party co-chairmen. Jewel Ball Vice Chairman Susie and Spence Heddens Jewel Ball Announcer […]
Read More![The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/8.-Online-MWOY-.jpg)
May 9th was the date for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale. Tracy Link and Ashley Gulledge were the named 2019 Man & Woman of the Year. The 15 candidates raised more than $575,000 to support the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Molly Lack, 2020 All-Star […]
Read More![Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/12-Truman-Library-Institute-300x194.jpg)
The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the spot where the Truman Library Institute’s 20th annual Wild About Harry took place on May 2nd. Former Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine K. Albright was the Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership honoree, and she and President Harry S. Truman’s grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, […]
Read More![JDRF – Dream Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/JDRF-Online-1.jpg)
The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the setting for the JDRF Dream Gala on May 4th. The Rick and Cathy Baier Foundation hosted the event, which featured a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, and Fund A Cure. This year’s event raised more than two million dollars to transform the lives […]
Read More![Royals Charities – Celebrity Golf Tournament](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RC-Golf_5_J858777.jpg)
Shadow Glen Golf Club was the setting for Royals Charities’ 12th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on May 13th. Proceeds benefited Royals Charities and Special Olympics KC Metro. Brad Keller, Kansas City Royals Sluggerrr entertained the guests. Jeff Blobaum, Alan McKeever, Whit Merrifield, Kansas City Royals; Pete Ciacco, and Brian Haaraoja Also featured in […]
Read More![Clara E. Kellogg](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_3521-1.jpg)
[Editor’s note: The archives are an ideal place to find the unexpected. This article, originally published in the August 10, 1929, issue, is a reminiscence of happier days written by Clara E. Kellogg, publisher of The Independent.] While going through an old volume of The Independent recently I chanced upon a picture of the Chimney […]
Read More![The Belles of the American Royal – Margaret McKee Burditt](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-24-at-11.38.19-AM.png)
The Belles of the American Royal are pleased to announce the selection of Margaret McKee Burditt as the 2019 BOTAR president. Mandy is a BOTAR, class of 1991, and was a BOTAR Page in 1978. Her leadership roles in BOTAR include recording secretary in 2006, and BOTAR Ball vice president in 2015, as well as […]
Read More![Cheers to Volunteers! – Cristen Summers](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-24-at-11.34.33-AM.png)
Cristen Summers and her father, Richard Hudson, have been devoted volunteers at KidsTLC since 2012. Cristen initiated bringing The Birthday Party Project to residential clients. She helps with new attendees and guests at KidsTLC fundraisers and has served as a special event committee member. Richard has been a volunteer at the KidsTLC Open Golf Tournament, […]
Read More![The Symphony League – Spring Luncheon](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/SymphonyMay-004.jpg)
Webster House was the setting for The Symphony League’s Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Members celebrated the upcoming Symphony Ball, “The Firebird Ball,” 25-year members, and the extraordinary career contributions of retiring Kansas City Symphony Executive Director, Frank Byrne. Elaine Mann, president; Rita and Lamar Hunt, Jr., Ball honorary chairmen; and Mary Leonida, Ball chairman […]
Read More![The Folly Theater – Folly Golf Classic](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Folly-Online-4.jpg)
The Folly Theater celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Folly Golf Classic on May 20th at Oakwood Country Club. Steve Paddock and Alex Solorio served as the co-chairmen. Golfers enjoyed a barbecue lunch before hitting the course. After the tournament, players enjoyed a silent auction, a raffle, and the scotch and cigar patio. Bob Martinez, […]
Read More![Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/21.jpg)
May 4th was the date for Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA’s) Gala, “Generations of Revelations,” at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mayor Sly James was honored with the Janet K. Miller Award. KCFAA’s mission is to make dance accessible to all people by presenting the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II, […]
Read More![Catholic Charities of NE KS – Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_1635.jpg)
Lake Quivira Country Club was the site for the 38th Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic. The event, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, was held on May 13th. At that time, Founder Ben Zarda announced a legacy gift that will allow the tournament to continue into its 50th year. This […]
Read More![BARRE KC – Black & White Soiree](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_3219.jpg)
More than 200 Ballet supporters gathered for BARRE KC’s annual Black & White Soiree on April 13th at Boulevard Brewing Company. BARRE KC is the premier organization for young adults interested in supporting the Kansas City Ballet. Proceeds from the event help fund 16 Reach Out And Dance (R.O.A.D.) Scholarship Schools. R.O.A.D. combines dance with […]
Read More![Phoenix Family – Un*Gala, “Friday Night Fever”](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/11-phoenix-family-1.jpg)
April 26th was the date for Phoenix Family’s 16th Annual Un*Gala, “Friday Night Fever.” More than 600 guests donned their favorite disco attire and enjoyed the groovy evening in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Karen Daniels was honored as the 2019 Distinguished Community Leader and three residents were recognized with the […]
Read More![2019 Class of Rising Stars André L. Davis](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/r19_DAVIS_André_19-1.jpg)
André L. Davis’ community work started with Big Brothers Big Sisters. He became a “Big” in the program, mentoring his Little Brother and then joined the board. André is entering his sixth year as a board member (his final year) and also had served on the Diversity Task Force (a subcommittee within BBBSKC) as chairman for several […]
Read More![Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball, “Woof 66”](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1.Wayside-Waifs_online.jpg)
More than 1,000 people gathered for Wayside Waifs’ Fur Ball, “Woof 66,” on May 11th. Jill Dean and Jean Wagner were the honorary co-chairmen, and Martha and Rusty Smith and Therese and David Yost served as the co-chairmen. The sold-out event raised more than $1.4 million to help save the lives of thousands of abandoned, […]
Read More![The Dish With Ann – Q39](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Q39-NewMenu-15.jpg)
When Chef Rob Magee opened up Q39 at the original 39th street location five years ago, barbeque lovers instantly knew there was a hot, smokin’ talent in town. Lines formed outside the restaurant, and the positive online, newspaper, and magazine reviews (Zagat!) piled up higher than five slabs of ribs. But Rob was not just […]
Read More![Spotlight on Centurions – Ashley Renfrew](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-10-at-12.06.12-PM.png)
Ashley Renfrew is a project manager and deputy delivery manager with HNTB Corporation. She is a member of the Centurions Spring Class of 2020. Ashley serves on the projects committee and is a co-chairman of the Benchmarking Trip Task Force. Ashley has volunteered with numerous groups. Among the ones she most enjoys are HappyBottoms, Project […]
Read More![Congratulations, Anna & Parker!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AnnaParker010.jpg)
Carolyn Jemelka Price of Kansas City, Missouri, and Dr. Richard Brooke Price, Jr. of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Brooke Price, to Parker Joe Patton, the son of Vicki Parker Patton and Greg Keith Patton, both of Ada, Oklahoma. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Rudolf Leon […]
Read More![KC CARE Health Center – Bloom Air](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BloomOnline6.jpg)
April 13th was the date for KC CARE Health Center’s Bloom Air event, which was held at the Airline History Museum. James Smith, Mark Sawkin, Damian Lair, and Taylor Gozia served as the co-chairmen. Partygoers dressed in glamorous 1960’s travel attire and enjoyed cocktails from Lukas Liquors and Union Horse Distillery, and delicious fare from […]
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