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January 27, 2024 Issue

The Independent – 125 Years of Tradition

“The modernity of yesterday is the tradition of today, and the modernity of today will be tradition tomorrow.” Jose Andres Tradition is a beautiful thread that weaves itself throughout the […]

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Rachel’s Reads – January 2024

Maybe it’s the cold sapping my mental brain power, but I’ve been very much in the mood for cozy reads by the fire. The crackling wood, a warm drink, and […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Mistletoe Party

December 16th was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Mistletoe Party. Members and their guests enjoyed an evening of fun and fellowship at KCYM Member Shari and John […]

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The Legacy of the Harriman-Jewell Series – 2023-2024 season

The Harriman-Jewell Series thanked its board of advisors with a dinner that included special guest opera star tenor, Juan Diego Flórez, who spoke of his connection to Our Town through […]

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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – 50th Jubilee Civic Service Celebration

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s 50th Jubilee Civic Service Celebration will be held on March 10th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mindy Corporon will be honored with the Civic Service […]

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Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute – Benefactor Party

November 15th was the date for the elegant Benefactor Party for the donors of the annual Fireside Fundraiser, which was hosted by the Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art […]

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Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas – 73rd Annual Community Ball and Cotillion

December 2nd was the date for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas’ 73rd Annual Community Ball and Cotillion, which was held at the Kansas City Marriott […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – 2023 Most Wanted Auction

The Midland was the site for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Most Wanted Auction, which was held on December 9th. The Most Wanted honorees were recognized, and […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – 56th annual Nutcracker Ball

Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 56th annual Nutcracker Ball was held on December 1st at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Jo Anne Dondlinger was the chairman, and Susan Lordi […]

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Kansas City Ballet – 2023 Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

The Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball was a magical occasion for young and old alike! The festive event was held on December 2nd at The Westin Kansas City at Crown […]

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Best of Spring: 35 events in music, theater, and dance you will not want to miss

JANUARY 23: Harriman-Jewell Series; Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason; The eldest of the seven celebrated musical siblings performs Prokofiev’s Third Concerto, and conductor Vasily Petrenko leads London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Rachmaninoff’s […]

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Giving the Basics – Back to the Basics Open House

Marty McFly would have been jealous of the Back to the Basics Open House, hosted by Giving the Basics on October 26th! The “Back to the Future” themed event welcomed […]

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The Independent Turns 125!

Dear Readers,  Welcome to our 125th anniversary celebration year! It’s hard to believe that the humble beginnings of a local paper on March 11, 1899 would yield 125 years of […]

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HALO – 2024 Art Auction, “Defying the Odds”

Investing in youth like Caylin is at the heart of what HALO does. Providing a family foundation, shelter, a safe place to sleep, and skills is just the beginning of […]

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