The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s seventh annual Cheers for Challenger wine tasting and auction was held on July 11th. Jenny Burkhead served as the chairman of the event which featured Trent Green and other local sports celebrities. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and an auction to benefit the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger […]

“Under the Tuscan Sunset” was the theme of the Young Friends of Art Summer White Party. Kristina Carlson and Boyce Richardson were the co-chairmen. The event was held on July 12th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Guests sported white attire and enjoyed cocktails, delicious fare and entertainment by DJ Ashton Martin.  Also featured in the August […]

June 12th was the date for the AIDS Walk Kansas City’s Party with a Purpose Patrons’ Party. The event was held in the amazing gardens of Marianne and Ralph Getchell. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious repast and entertainment by the Village Gypsy Jazz Band.  Also featured in the August 24th issue of The Independent Photo […]

July 22nd was the date for The Vitae Foundation’s 19th Annual Pro-Life Golf Classic at Blue Hills Country Club.  Guests enjoyed great golf, a live auction and a delicious Jack Stack Barbecue dinner. Kaye and Jerry Meiners served as the chairmen. Also featured in the August 24th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Chris Wilborn […]

Sheffield Place is a treatment and transitional living center for homeless mothers and their children. The children at Sheffield Place recently participated in the national Pictures of Hope program, an award-winning initiative founded by celebrity photographer Linda Solomon. Pictures of Hope empowers homeless children to capture their dreams through photography. The program is sponsored by […]

It was a wonderful day for golf, friends and support for the 2013 KidsTLC Open on July 12th at Sycamore Ridge Golf Course. Dave Nickloy, Devin Schuster and Kyle Tucker were the co-chairmen. Also featured in the August 24th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: ShotBee Larry and Ellie Maddox with Woody Reintjes Mike and […]

June 20th was the date for the annual meeting of the Ambassadors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Members and guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment by Oasis. Cheryl Kimmi, KC Fringe Festival; was the guest speaker. Dick Fagerberg is serving as the president.  Also featured in the August 24th issue of […]

More than 200 vintage cars, classic and special interest cars were on display at the Art of the Car Concours, which was held on June 23rd at the Kansas City Art Institute. A Preview Event took place on June 22nd outside Tivol on the Country Club Plaza.  Also featured in the August 10th issue of […]

On June 29th, The Family Conservancy hosted a Charity Bingo Night at Hamburger Mary’s. The room was filled with laughs from TFC staff, board members and supporters. Proceeds from the event support TFC’s mission to foster the healthy social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children in our community. Also featured in the August 10th […]

The 1212 Club hosted Murder Most Foul, a murder mystery dinner party, on June 1st at The Kansas City Club. Also featured in the August 10th issue of The Independent Alex Howell, Douglass Adair, Sandra Lawrence, and Nicole Howell   

Sportsfest was held on June 22nd at Sporting Park. Proceeds benefit the more than 2,000 youth participating in sports programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. Also featured in the August 10th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Bob Zeldin Anna and Ron Jennings Kim Harbian and Eric Mann Jeanne Wolfgeher […]

Members of the 1212 Club of The Kansas City Club enjoyed a Gatsby Night on June 6th. Guests donned period attire and enjoyed cocktails, dinner and a special viewing of The Great Gatsby at the Alamo Theater on Main Street. Also featured in the July 27th issue of The Independent (Clockwise from left) Dave Wimberly, […]

Jewel Ball debutantes, floor committee members and escorts rolled the dice and enjoyed a night of dancing during the Gatsby Casino Party. The affair was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Margaret Schaff, Maddie Jurden, Maggie Frame, Anna Reintjes, Tori Taggart, Christine Tinsman, Emma Schaff, Caroline Savage, and Cassie Sterbenz […]

June 5th was the date for a Jewel Ball Cooking Party. Grace Crowe and Mary Crowe and their families hosted the event at The Culinary Center of Kansas City. The debs enjoyed a delicious dinner and learned how to prepare a chocolate souffle for dessert.  Also featured in the July 27th issue of The Independent […]

Chef’s Classic took place on June 23rd at The American Restaurant and featured chefs from Our Town and throughout America. The gourmet gala benefits Harvesters, providing 250,000 meals for those in need.  Also featured in the July 27th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: James Maidhof Lois and Steve Ruprecht Steve Robbins, Ann Willoughby and […]

Kansas Citians will be laughing their #@*% off the weekend of July 19th and 20th when Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis come back to Our Town for the Big Slick Celebrity Poker Tournament & Party. The weekend will benefit Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics and will feature a Celebrity Wiffle Ball Tournament, a […]

Spofford recently hosted its first annual Trivia Night. More than 150 guests on 18 teams duked it out to be trivia champs for children with categories in pop culture, movies, one hit wonders, and more. The evening also featured an ’80s theme, silent auction, raffle, games, and delicious fare. Proceeds support Spofford’s mission to provide […]

June 1st was the date for The Kansas City Art Institute’s 2013 Art and Design Auction. Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, and a performance by dancers from the Kansas City Ballet. Three silent auctions unfolded in the Dodge Building and a live auction took place on the patio of the […]

June 5th was the date for The University of Kansas Hospital’s third annual Hall of Fame at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Former Kansas Governor Bill Graves received the Legacy Award and Mary and Dr. William Reed and Deanna and Greg Graves were honored with the Catalyst Awards. Lockton Companies and Standard Beverage […]

Kansas City Conversations was held on May 29th at The Kansas City Club. John McDonald, founder and president of Boulevard Brewing Company; was the featured speaker. Also featured in the July 13th issue of The Independent Jon McGraw, president; John McDonald, featured speaker; and Dave Wimberly, The Kansas City Club   

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held on June 2nd at The Kansas City Country Club. Jill Hall was the Tea chairman.  Also featured in the July 13th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mary S. Watkins Jill Hall, Tea chairman; and Margi Pence, Ball chairman Ellen Darling, Jewel Ball vice chairman; Janet Russell, honorary […]