Liz and Greg Maday were the honorary chairmen, and Kathy and Mark Donovan served as the chairmen for The University of Kansas Health System’s 18th annual Treads & Threads. More than 4,000 guests gathered for the September 6th event, which was held at Kansas Speedway. Proceeds will help bring leading-edge proton therapy to The University […]

Cynthia Pistilli Savage, Caroline Savage, and Lindley Savage served as co-chairmen of the 2019 BOTAR Presidents’ Tea. The September 7th event was held at The Kansas City Country Club. The 2019 BOTAR class and the Pages were introduced to the guests. The BOTAR Ball will be held on October 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of […]

MOCSA’s 15th annual Night Out with MOCSA was held at The Gallery and The Kill Devil Club. Guests enjoyed remarks from Jenn Toro, featured speaker; along with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, fabulous auction items, and the music of DJ Max James. Ronda Zillner was the honorary chairman, and Cathy Wear-Ferguson and Stephane Bradley Cooch served as […]

Missy and Bill Love’s home was the beautiful setting for the BOTAR Parent Welcome event on August 27th. Parents of the 2019 BOTAR class and BOTAR Executive Committee members gathered for a cocktail party to celebrate the beginning of the 2019 BOTAR season. Missy Schaffer and Kathy Woodward served as the co-chairmen.   The beautiful […]

The lovely home of Jamie Berg was the setting for the BOTAR Buffet on August 29th. BOTARs were told their escort pairing at the festive “Here’s the Scoop,” themed-event. Margaret Lang and Amy Looney served as the co-chairmen.   (Front row) Lauren Zastrow, Katie Hall, Lauren Hunter, AnnaHelen Weber, Mallory McKee, Maggie Keenan, Michaela Henne, […]

More than 1,000 guests gathered for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Rise Rooftop Crawl on August 24th. The fifth annual event raised $500,000 to support life-changing friendships for children facing adversity. Partygoers visited rooftop parties in the Crossroads at private locations, including Barkley, Corrigan Station, and BBBSKC. Each destination featured a vacation theme, including Europe, Cuba, […]

Kansas City Ballet hosted KC Dance Day on August 24th at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. Nearly 1,600 participants enjoyed free dance and fitness class for children and adults, along with performances by local  and world dance groups representing different dance cultures. The ninth annual event featured a performance by Kansas City […]

Abby Mocek and Ken Barnes were the honorary chairmen for believe – illuminating hope. For 30 years in a row, Kris Ketz has been the emcee. The event, a benefit for Hope House, was held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center on August 3rd. The 2019 Barbara Potts Award was presented to The […]

Tracy and Charlie Tetrick’s lovely home was the setting for the BOTAR Escort Mothers’ Coffee. Mothers gathered on August 15th to learn about the exciting BOTAR season ahead.   Escort Mothers’ Coffee Committee Members: Emily Hill, Janet Taggart, Tracy Tetrick, host; Bridget Hoffman, and Mary Ann Knopke    Sarah Tate, Amy Polen, and BOTAR President […]

AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission’s Golf Classic featured two shotgun start times, entertaining games at various holes, and great raffle items. All the golfers enjoyed a lunch, with prizes and winnings for the early players. Golfers who had the later tee-off time celebrated at dinner. The event was held on July 15th at Shadow Glen Golf […]

June 12th was the date for A Night at the Helm. The event, a benefit for the Park University Global Warrior Center and School of Business, was held at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Melanie and Jim Rine were the honorary chairmen. Vince Clark served as chairman, with Jeanette Prenger, Kimberlee Ried, […]

On August 3rd, Mimosas & Mulligans took place on the South Lawn of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, hosted by the Young Friends of Art. Janeane Thompson served as the chairman. Partygoers enjoyed specialty cocktails and playing on Art Course.   Jordan Haas, Taylor Hines, Susanne Watson, Jordan Dockery, and Dakota Loftin   Sabrina Wells […]

This house has curb appeal – and more! It’s the Home for Little Heroes, which was built by Summit Homes and its trade partners, who donated materials, labor, and services. Levi Ryff, who is a Children’s Mercy patient, served as the face of the Home for Little Heroes project. When the house was sold, 100 […]

The Summer Celebrations Signature Issue debuts every August and features photos from Our Town’s summer scrapbook. The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2019 summer!   Emmett Langdon at T-ball in Leawood Park   John Fryer in Grand Lake, Colorado   Everett Langdon splashed all […]

June 22nd was the date for The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soirée, which was held at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Bo and Bill Stueck were the honorary chairmen. Proceeds support the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and the city’s public art […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City’s Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake was held July 9th through the 26th. Park Lanes was the setting for the bowling party that featured drinks, food, and prizes. More than 2,000 corporate and individual teams participated during the three weeks of fun. Proceeds support life-changing friendships for children facing adversity. […]

June 7th was the night to don animal prints and go on safari – to a not-too-distant land featuring 65 pop-up restaurants, 10 bars, and five stages with music. Oh, yes, and 5,000 partygoers. The event was the 30th annual Jazzoo. Yvette and Joe Miceli were the honorary chairmen with Marissa Schaffner and Julie Randolph […]

June 17th was the date for MRIGlobal’s 75th Anniversary Cocktail Reception, in recognition of its founding in 1944. Civic leaders, current and former members of the board of directors and the board of trustees, and staff members gathered at the Hilton President Kansas City, the site of the very first Midwest Research Institute (now MRIGlobal) […]

The BOTAR committees recently met to plan The BOTAR Ball. The 70th annual event will be held on October 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mandy Burditt is serving as the president.   Caroline Sweeney, Whitney Hoefer, and Justine Groff   Ashley Rodden and Mary Ann Powell   BOTAR President […]

David Koechner, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, and Jason Sudeikis were the celebrity hosts for the 10th annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, a benefit for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Mercy, on June 7th and 8th. The fabulous weekend began with a hospital visit and press conference at Children’s Mercy, followed by the Celebrity […]

Board Member Danny Davies served as chairman of the planning committee for the annual C&C Group Alphapointe Pro Am. The music of Noe Palma and Chris Thompson entertained the crowd prior to the shotgun start. The all-day event (complete with breakfast, lunch and dinner!) was held on June 3rd at Loch Lloyd Country Club. Proceeds […]