EVENT EXTRAS
It is Clothesline Sale time at Pembroke Hill! The 58th Annual Sale is scheduled for Friday, April 23rd and Saturday, April 24th on the school’s Ward Parkway campus – 5121 State Line Road. This free event is a paradise for die-hard garage salers, and will feature an extensive selection of furniture and high-quality women’s and […]
Read MoreThe Kansas City Explorers hosted a private reception on February 5th featuring tennis legend Billie Jean King and former Top 10 WTA tennis professional Chanda Rubin. Some lucky Kansas Citians were able to pose with the dynamic duo! Also featured in the April 3rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mark Bodine
Read MoreThe Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Ballet Ball Benefactor Party took place at the Kansas City Royals Diamond Club on March 4th. This one-of-a-kind cocktail party hosted the generous supporters of the 43rd Annual Ballet Ball. Guests enjoyed delicious ball-park-themed food, entertainment by Jazz Trio, and special appearances by 1985 World Series Royals Alumni. Also featured […]
Read MoreKansas City Art Institute honored patrons with a black-and-white cocktail buffet on February 11th. Held at Vanderslice Hall, patrons were invited to visit the fiber studio to admire student-created costumes, depicting the decades from 1885 to the present. Also featured in the March 20th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Steve Sanders Kathleen Collins, KCAI […]
Read MoreSole Patch, a modern day men’s barbershop, celebrated two years of consistent business growth this November 4th by hosting a private Anniversary Bash at its Corinth Mall location in Prairie Village. Sole Patch barbershop offers men’s grooming services at economical prices in a resort-like environment, while also serving as a community hub for information and […]
Read MoreTurning Point’s Annual Gala, TP7: Denim and Diamonds, was held October 10th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Themed “Blue Jean Bling,” this sparkling event included entertainment by Soul Incision and a creative presentation from Halls, featuring fabulous Blue Jean Bling fashions. Liz and Perry Brandt and Sarah and Jon Baum served as event […]
Read MoreKansas City Repertory Theatre held a special event, “A Christmas Story, The Party!” in conjunction with the world premiere of A Christmas Story, The Musical! Guests enjoyed delicious Chinese delectables from Bo Ling’s, as well as a performance of the production. Michael Henry was chairman of the fun-filled event. Be sure and visit the KC […]
Read MoreThe historic firehouse in Rosedale is the new home for Corbin Bronze, where internationally-acclaimed artist and sculptor, Tom Corbin, will office and create in his new studio. The sensational space also houses a showroom featuring Tom’s bronzes, furniture and paintings. The space also hosts an outdoor sculpture garden, which is complemented with several of Tom’s […]
Read MoreSeptember 7th will mark the fourth annual Bike 4 the Brain at the Johnson County Mental Health Center. This family-friendly event includes cycling courses, a one-mile walk (in case you don’t ride!), a 5K fun run, and auction, and learning stops where participants can learn more about mental illness. In addition to these healthy activities, […]
Read MoreThe hottest new place is the cool rooftop pool in the Power & Light District, The Jones, and we were there to snap the action at their recent grand opening. We saw familiar faces and met new friends as we soaked up the energy of The Jones, sipped drinks from the modern poolside bar and […]
Read MoreTruman Medical Center’s stylish event, Fashion for a Cause, was wildly successful again this year, with 875 tickets sold, making the 2009 event the highest attended ever! Twelve local fashion boutiques showcased their fab fashions in a New York-style runway show, and the Kansas City Friend’s of Alvin Ailey performed three divine dances specially choreographed for […]
Read MoreSeptember 21st was the date for Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City’s annual Legacy Invitational. Usually held on a full-sized course, Topgolf provided the setting for this socially-distanced event, which supports the programming of BBBSKC, and provided a fun day for all involved. Nick Warren and Chad Homsey Amanda Ruback, Tim DeSett, Tai […]
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