Members of the Kansas City Symphony League met at the Sulgrave on July 12th for Invitation Mailing Day, when they assembled the exquisite invitations to “An Evening in Vienna,” the 2017 Symphony Ball. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, hosted by Kathy Scaglia. Suzanne Shank and Pam Bruce are serving as co-chairman of the Ball, which […]

May 13th was the date for Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Gala 2017, “Celebrating KC Jazz Legends.” The event kicked off with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at The American. Following that, the orchestra, led by Clint Ashlock, artistic director and conductor; gave a concert at Helzberg Hall in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Millie […]

Indian Hills Country Club’s Pow Wow Tournament was held June 14th through the 17th. This year was the 57th anniversary of the Club’s great golf tradition. The tournament featured three days of competitive golf, followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing at the club. Michelle Chiu and Julia Galvani Kevin and Brenda Harden with Ann […]

June 6th was the date for Park University’s Night at the Helm at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Edith and Benny Lee and Lieutenant General (retired) Richard Keller served as honorary co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dessert and many special performances. Proceeds support the International Center for Music and the […]

The Kansas City Young Matrons celebrated 100 years on June 10th with a Centennial Honoring Luncheon at the Clubhouse. Past Presidents Cindy Price and Nina Hollabaugh served as event co-chairmen. Sue von Geyso and Susie Womack are the Centennial co-chairmen. The organization was founded on September 14, 1917.  Kathy Anton, Darleen Beller and Sally Townley […]

Ashley Broockerd and Anne Riker Powell were the co-chairmen for Under A Blue Moon: Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction, which was held at Powell Gardens on June 11th. The honorary chairman was Alan Branhagen, the former director of horticulture. A Fund-A-Need in Alan’s honor supported the expansion, and care and maintenance of the plant […]

More than 1,250 guests attended Diamond of Dreams, Royals Charities on-field gala, which recently took place at Kauffman Stadium. Guests enjoyed a performance by LeAnn Rimes, a VIP Party and a Black Hawk helicopter. Proceeds supported Royals Charities, which funded local organizations supporting military families. Jorge Bonifacio and Cheslor Cuthbert, both with the Kansas City […]

Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner served as hosts for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, an annual benefit for the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center. The events, which were held on June 23rd and 24th, included a celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium, bowling at Pinstripes and a victory party and […]

The 63rd anniversary of The Jewel Ball was held on June 17th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Nancy Sachse served as the chairman. Proceeds support the Kansas City Symphony and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Mrs. Louis Larrick Ward, Mr. Thomas Selby Ward and Mrs. Scott Hardman Ward Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morton Kissick […]

June 7th was the date for March of Dimes’ Local Impact Celebration at The Brass on Baltimore. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while learning more about the organization’s fundraising in Our Town and its Community, Advocacy, Research, Education, and Support Programs.  Stacy Duncan, Chad and Sarah Nelson and Jeremy Higgins Ken Jackson, Shalea Harris, […]

Celebrate the Coterie: where there are no small characters was held on June 10th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Theresa Stoker served as the chairman. Jeanne Sosland, advisory board member; was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Andrew Van Der Laan, board member; Rebecca Schwietz, Elizabeth and Ian Arnold, and Michael […]

Corporate Woods was the setting for the fourth annual CASA SuperHero 5K benefiting CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties and Jackson County CASA was held on June 25th. Creative costumes were everywhere – and, for the first time, dogs were allowed at the event. Heather Physioc with Ford as Captain America and Otto as Batman […]

May 22nd and June 5th were the dates for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Legacy Invitational golf tournaments at The Deuce at The National Golf Club. Players enjoyed a wonderful gift salon, chair massages and a 19th hole reception. David Chaffin Cory Davis, Tim DeSett, Amy Overton, and Jamie Kerr David Dummermuth, […]

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held on June 4th at The Kansas City Country Club. Thelma Dreyer, Eleanor Hauft and Jeanne Sosland served as the co-chairmen. Thelma Dreyer, Amy Sachse and Jewel Ball Chairman Nancy Sachse Additional photos featured in the July 8, 2017 issue of The Independent  Photo Credit: Wirken Photography

Ashley and Ramin Cherafat served as the chairmen of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 29th Annual Ball, “Tribute,” which was held on April 22nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The festivities included a social hour, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and a delicious five-course meal. Six influential leaders were honored […]

The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade took place on June 4th at Mission Hills Country Club. Dan Bolen served as event chairman, with Hunter Wolbach as event co-chairman. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball entertained their mothers and grandmothers with songs and handed them roses. The Gentlemen enjoyed a light moment. Kay Beck and Jay Guastello […]

“DAZZLING!” was the theme of Beyond Beyonds, which took place on April 29th at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. Guests enjoyed lavish buffets and desserts and live entertainment by Will Matthews’ The Saturday Night Trio. Hundreds of Our Town’s most prominent collectors competed in a live auction for major works of art by regionally, […]

The Kansas City Museum Foundation hosted The Derby Party on May 6th. Guests enjoyed cocktails, entertainment by Victor & Penny and Southern fare from The Westside Local. The event honored the Long family’s love of horses and the equestrian legacy of Loula Long Combs. Tom and Elizabeth Paolini Danee Wallace and David Greenwald Additional photos […]

The 27th Annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards Banquet was held on May 5th at The View at Briarcliff. The event featured entertainment and delicious refreshments, in addition to spotlighting those who do so much for Our Town.  Jamie Cummings and John Isenberg were proclaimed Honorary Stars. As in other years, students at area schools wrote […]

More than 800 supporters of the Welcome House attended the Fourth Annual Breakfast at the Overland Park Convention Center on May 11th. A coveted round of golf with longtime supporter Tom Watson led the auction offerings. Rick Fleenor claimed a winning ticket. Additional photos featured in the July 8, 2017 issue  Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder […]

June 6th was the date for The University of Kansas Health System’s seventh annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The awards recognized individuals and organizations that share the hospital’s vision and whose leadership and philanthropy have contributed to its success. Tammy Peterman and Dr. Lee […]