June 19th was the date for the Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams at Kauffman Stadium. Proceeds from the event support Royals Charities and The University of Kansas Hospital’s Neonatal Medical Home. Penny and Dan Glass were the chairmen.  Also featured in the August 9, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Chris Vleisides and Jason […]

Jane and Dick Bruening opened their beautiful home recently for a Champagne Tea. Kansas City native and international opera star Joyce DiDonato was the featured guest. The event was offered as an item in the 2014 Lyric Opera Ball auction, where Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley and Ann Sundeen were the lucky bidders. Also featured in the […]

The Coterie Theatre celebrated 35 wonderful years at Boots & Bow Ties on June 28th at Crown Center. Beth Ingram, Laurie and Chip Ingram and Jill Ingram Reynolds were the honorary co-chairmen, and Johyne Hamra served as chairman of the event that featured specialty cocktails, a delicious dinner and a country cabaret. Also featured August […]

May 22nd was the date for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s fourth annual Man 2 Man with Eric Berry at Arrowhead Stadium. More than 250 guests enjoyed in-depth interviews, cigars, drinks, dinner, locker room tours, and special guest Coach Andy Reid.  Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent Photo […]

June 29th was the date for the CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk. More than 1,000 runners and walkers gathered at Park Place in Town Center Plaza for the event. Stacy and Mark Simmons were the honorary chairmen.  Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Tracie Lansing Photography  Stacy and Mark Simmons, […]

The Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner, “Patients as Teachers,” was held on April 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Rosemary Flanigan and Dr. Andrea Chatburn served as the honorary co-chairmen of the 30th annual event. Peggy Battin was the featured speaker and Irv Hockaday and Dr. Richard Payne were […]

June 29th was the date for Harvesters’ 2014 Chefs Classic at The American Restaurant. Visiting chefs and local chefs prepared a delicious multi-course meal for guests. Kent Sunderland was the honorary chairman, and The American Restaurant’s Michael Corvino served as the host chef of the event that raised funds to enable Harvesters to provide 200,000 […]

May 10th was the date for the JDRF Dream Gala. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, Fund A Cure, and dancing to the tunes of Atlantic Express at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent Dawn Heshion and Rick Austin […]

The 33rd annual Spelman Golf Classic, a benefit for Saint Luke’s North Hospital, was held on June 6th at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex. Dr. Donald Cole, Jr. and Dr. Robert Orr served as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent  Dr. Robert Leitch and John Miller  

The Annual Meeting of the Kansas City Ballet was held on June 16th at the offices of Lathrop and Gage. Board members celebrated the end of another great year and new officers were elected, including Julia Irene Kauffman, chairman; Jean Paul Wong, president; Claire Brand, president-elect; Kathy Stepp, vice president; Jack Rowe, vice president; Barbara […]

Will Cray, Parker Johnson, Gregory Massman, Jonny Mayer, Chandler McCray, Connor McGannon, Bryan Morrison, and Robbie Thompson were the hosts of a Chris Cakes and Croquet Party. The gentlemen and escorts of The Jewel Ball had a wonderful time at the June 14th event that was held at the beautiful home of Jackie and Henry […]

The sixtieth Jewel Ball, a benefit for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony, was held on June 21st at The Museum. Ellen Zimmer Darling (Mrs. Albert Darling, Jr.) was the chairman. She wore a beautiful custom-made Monique Lhuillier gown with a lattice embroidered silk linen gazar bodice in orchid and silk […]

More than 800 guests attended Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Match Appreciation Banquet recently. The evening featured pre-show entertainment, dinner and an awards ceremony. Match lengths were honored and new friendships were celebrated. The Awards Ceremony honored Bigs of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and the Lifetime Friendship Award. Also featured […]

The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza was the site for The University of Kansas Hospital’s fourth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration. More than 360 guests enjoyed the June 10th event. The awards recognized individuals and organizations that share the hospital’s vision and whose leadership, advocacy and philanthropy have contributed to its […]

Ray Brock was honored with the O’Dell Award for Philanthropy at Liberty Hospital Foundation’s Twilight at the TreeHouse on June 13th. The sixth annual event, a benefit for the TreeHouse as well as the Foundation’s mission-based funds, was held on the lawn of Liberty Hospital’s hospitality home. The TreeHouse was established to serve as a […]

June 14th was the date for a Great Gatsby Party for Jewel Ball debutantes, gentlemen and escorts at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Emilie Bruyère, Anna Frame, Katherine Higdon, Kelly Love, Jackie McGee, Tiernan Shank, Sarah Spradling, Hannah Tutera, and Brennan Williams were the hosts. Also featured in the July 26th […]

Milburn Country Club was the place for the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s Annual Spring Luncheon on May 21st. Guest Speaker Shannon Hodge brought a new perspective on ways of looking at food in her presentation, “Stop the Food Fight.” Ralph Wrobley and his son, Kirk Wrobley, presented Kay Roscoe with the Madeline C. Wrobley Volunteering […]

The Kansas City Club recently held a Kansas City Conversations event. Members and guests enjoyed socializing and a delicious lunch. Dr. Matthew Naylor, National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial; was the featured speaker.  Also featured in the July 12th issue of The Independent  Ken Ragan, Dr. Matthew Naylor, featured speaker; Bryan Flanagan, Kansas […]

The Designers of the 45th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse were celebrated recently at the Designers’ Toast Party 2014. The Kansas City Symphony Alliance has hosted the longest-running, continuous Showhouse event in the country. This year’s stunning design work was featured at 1246 West 59th Street. Also featured in the June 12, 2014 issue of The Independent […]

May 10th was the date for Wayside Waifs annual Fur Ball Gala at the Overland Park Convention Center. The score card of fun included an all-star “tail”gate, dinner, silent and live auctions, and adorable puppies and kittens. More than 1,000 guests attended the sold-out baseball themed event, “Our Waifs Are in a League of Their […]

The Gentlemen’s Serenade took place at Mission Hills Country Club on June 8th. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball enjoyed tea sandwiches and desserts, learned about good manners and serenaded their mothers and grandmothers. Also featured in the July 12th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mary S. Watkins Photography Mary Thompson, Robbie Thompson and Carolyn […]