Many kudos go to the 22 candidates at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale, which took place on May 29th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The 2014 Man & Woman of the Year were Abbey Brockman and Tyler Paytas.  Also featured in the July 12th issue of […]

Barbara Storm was the chairman of the Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon on May 16th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The event, a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City, honored seven women from Our Town for their ability to balance motherhood and family life with personal achievement and service to our […]

Guests partied until the wee hours at the Margarita Ball on May 9th at Club 1000. DJ Ashton Martin and Lost Wax provided the rockin’ entertainment. Proceeds support Hope House, which provides shelter and comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence. Also featured in the June 28, 2014 issue of The Independent  DJ Ashton Martin […]

Kimberly Wilkerson and Ryan Wilkerson served as the co-hosts of Haas & Wilkerson Insurance’s 75th anniversary party. Family, friends, clients, and business partners gathered at the May 29th event to celebrate the third generation, Kansas City based business. Also featured in the June 28th issue of The Independent  Peter Ho, Mark Soukup and Jim Krezek […]

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger Program’s Challenge Your Fashion was held on April 26th at Municipal Auditorium. Shirley Pryor was the honorary chairman, and Bree and Jeremy Gaskill were the chairmen of the seventh annual event that featured a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, a fashion show, and live music from the […]

The Pembroke Hill School recently celebrated May Day, and students enjoyed dancing and wrapping the May Pole. Also featured in the June 28th issue of The Independent  Arianna Lane, Samantha Jones, Tristan Threatt, and David Heddens (Clockwise from back) Remley Grant, Ava Wolff, Audrey Alpert, Berlyn Bartelli, Ellen Feiock, and Kellyn Miller Joshua Rubel, Garrison […]

The Linda Hall Library’s 12th annual Paul D. Bartlett Lecture was held on May 13th. More than 350 guests enjoyed the event that featured Harvard University’s Dr. John Huth, author of The Lost Art of Finding Our Way.  Also featured in the June 28, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mark McDonald Marilyn Hebenstreit […]

May 14th was the date for The Hats Off to Mothers Patrons’ Party at Tiffany & Co. on the Country Club Plaza. Barbara Storm served as the chairman of the 11th annual Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon, a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas City, which was held on May 16th. Also featured in […]

May 12th was the date for a reception to celebrate the release of the 2014 edition of the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s A Celebration of Women. The event was held on the top floor of Polsinelli’s new Plaza Vista. The Karen Herman Advocate for Women and Girls Award was presented to Martha Humphreys […]

Indian Hills Country Club was the setting for Rockhurst University Library Guild’s Critique Luncheon on April 24th. Kathy Bastasch and Jeanine Cindrich served as the co-chairmen of the event that was a benefit for the Greenlease Library. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, beautiful centerpieces from Craig Sole Designs and husband and wife authors, Aaron Barnhart […]

Laura and Todd Sutherland were the chairmen, and Steve Doocy, a 1979 KU graduate and host of Fox and Friends, served as the emcee of the 19th annual Rock Chalk Ball,  “Jayhawks and Juleps.” The Derby-style event was held by the KU Alumni Association and its Kansas City Chapter at the Overland Park Convention Center. […]

Julie and Trent Green were the honorary chairmen, and Ken Eidson served as the chairman of Phoenix Family’s 11th Annual Event, “Back To The Future.” The sold-out May 1st event was held at the Kansas City Convention Center. Jeanette Prenger was honored with the 2014 Clifton R. Cohn Distinguished Community Leader Award. Proceeds support Phoenix […]

The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza was the setting for The Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon on May 7th. Members enjoyed a lovely afternoon, featuring the passing of the gavel to the incoming president and the announcement of the new board members. A special 25-year membership pin was presented to Maureen Durwood. Also featured […]

April 30th was the date for The Coterie Theatre’s Boots & Bow Ties Table Host Party at the beautiful Rockhill home of Carol Costello. Guests enjoyed delicious wine, cheese and chocolate. Johyne Hamra is serving as chairman of Boots & Bow Ties, to be held on June 28th on the Crown Center Square.  Also featured […]

The 33rd Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas, was held on May 12th at Lake Quivira Country Club. More than 120 golfers enjoyed lunch, great golf, a dinner reception, and an awards ceremony. Proceeds from the event support a new Hope Distribution Center. Also […]

The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Spring Luncheon was held on May 8th at Webster House. Guests enjoyed beautiful floral arrangements by Craig Sole Designs and honored Ballet Master James Jordan for his 30 years of service to the Kansas City Ballet. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Larry […]

Mission Hills Country Club’s Step Back in Time was part of its Centennial Celebration. The April 26th event featured a “Great Gatsby” theme. Partygoers enjoyed delicious fare and The Karen Davis Project who performed on the patio under the stars. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Walt Whitaker […]

Trent Green and David Gentile served as the co-chairmen of The University of Kansas Hospital and the Hunt Family Foundation’s Chiefs Fantasy Camp on May 15th and 16th at Arrowhead Stadium. The inaugural event featured appearances from Shawn Barber, Anthony Davis, Dante Hall, Priest Holmes, Eddie Kennison, Christian Okoye, Jan Stenerud, and Will Shields. Proceeds […]

April 25th was the date for Kansas City’s Go Red for Women Half Day for Your Heart at the Overland Park Convention Center. Dana Abraham and Trish Walker were the co-chairmen. More than 1,100 guests raised funds to support the American Heart Association’s life-saving mission. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The […]

KidsTLC’s Pour For More was held on May 9th at The Guild. Kristin and Matt Holton served as chairmen of the event that featured cocktails, delicious fare, silent and live auctions, entertainment by The Dueling Piano Guys, and music by The Old No. 5s.  Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent […]

Art Bra KC was held on May 2nd at Signature Hangar. More than 1,100 guests enjoyed a special fashion show featuring 70 work-of-art bras that were part of the auction. Sharon Snowden-Hake and Adrienne Helvey served as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Sheldon Golden Dustin […]