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 […]

Campers at WIN for KC’s Camp WIN enjoyed learning 14 new sports and fitness activities from June 3rd through 6th at St. Teresa’s Academy. Camp WIN offers a fun, safe and encouraging environment to empower young girls in Our Town.  Also featured in the July 13th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: WIN for KC […]

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party was held on May 30th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Janet Russell was the honorary chairman of The Jewel Ball, and Margi Pence served as the chairman. Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mary S. Watkins and Mark McDonald Amy Sachse and Nancy […]

May 18th was the date for the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri’s G2 Green Gala at the Overland Park Convention Center. Raquel Garcia and Cecilia Helmstetter served as co-chairmen.  Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Andrea Moon Mary Birch, Cindy Wallis-Lage and Libby Allman Sami Walter, […]

May 15th was the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Spring Luncheon at Homestead Country Club. Rebecca Laughlin served as the chairman. Major Sharon Smith installed the officers for the 2013-2014 year, and Linda Scardino, founder of Gentle Changes; was the guest speaker. Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent 2013-2014 Auxiliary Officers: (Front […]

Newhouse Shelter hosted Inspired Celebrations: Eating, Drinking and Decorating for the Creative Host recently at the Overland Park Convention Center. The weekend included two luncheons featuring speakers Joan and Dr. James O’Keefe and Mary Carol Garrity. Guests also enjoyed an expo, cocktails, a fashion show by feng boutique, an auction of 46 aprons designed by local […]

Happy 25th anniversary, Hallbrook Country Club! The sophisticated Hampton-style White and Silver Party took place on May 26th at the Club.  Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Dr. Douglas and Barbara Cusick  Robert and Dr. Suzanne Elton  

The Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon was held recently to honor 10 mothers from Our Town who have the remarkable ability to balance family life, personal achievement and civic engagement. Patricia Scott served as the chairman.  Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton Brian Dunn, Katie Dunn Fitzgerald, […]

Congratulations to the 23 candidates of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale, which took place at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on May 23rd. Carey Morrison and Anna Dudenhoeffer Simpson were named the 2013 Man & Woman of the Year. Anna Braukmann Raccuglia was the chairman.  Also featured […]

Pour For More, a benefit for KidsTLC, was held on May 10th at The Guild. Steve Metzler served as the chairman. Guests enjoyed a Patrons’ Party, silent auction and dancing to the music of The Dueling Piano Guys.   Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  David Riffel Judge Kevin Moriarty, […]

May 9th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Spring Luncheon at the River Club. Guests enjoyed delicious fare and beautiful floral arrangements from Craig Sole. President Melissa Petet thanked the outgoing Guild board and welcomed Jane Webster, incoming president; and the 2013-2014 board. The Nutcracker Ball will be held on December […]

Golfers “chipped-in” at The Ben and Betty Zarda Family 32nd Annual Golf Classic on May 13th at Lake Quivira Country Club. Guests enjoyed a round of golf, patio lunch, dinner reception, and an awards ceremony. Proceeds helped Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas to secure an additional emergency assistance resource bus to deliver food, clothing […]

May 3rd was the date for Cinco de Cabot, a benefit for Cabot Westside Medical and Dental Center, in the KC Live! block of the Power & Light District. Guests gathered for a Pre-Party featuring local Latin band Aztlan, followed by a public concert by Sugar Ray. The bilingual staff at Cabot Westside Medical and […]