The 40th annual Civic Service Award Dinner, hosted by Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, will be held on April 28th at the Overland Park Convention Center. The evening begins with cocktails, followed by a buffet dinner, a live auction and entertainment. Jane Sosland and Howard Jacobson are the co-chairmen, and Joyce and Stan Zeldin are the […]

The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital’s Once Upon a Time will take place on February 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Connie and Anthony Mendolia are the honorary chairmen, and Amie and Dr. Kevin Bybee and Elizabeth and Dr. Michael LeBlanc are serving as the co-chairmen. The committee members […]

April 19th is the date for The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation’s 40th Annual Sports Awards Banquet at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests will enjoy dinner, a VIP reception and an awards ceremony featuring five award winners who will be recognized for their commitment and achievement in sports. Denny Scott is the chairman. […]

Rachael and Dr. Nelson Sabates, honorary chairmen  

“All the World’s Stage” is the theme of Notre Dame de Sion School’s 27th Annual Gala Auction, set for March 2nd at Starlight Theatre. The Auction will feature delicious fare from Gram & Dun and a car raffle for a 2013 Toyota Prius. Pam and Kevin Kramer and Heidi and Ethan Whitehill will serve as […]

     Gina Danner and Kathy Koehler, co-chairmen

February 1st is the date for WIN for KC’s 19th Annual Women’s Sports Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. The luncheon celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day and recognizes local girls and women for their contributions and achievements in sports and fitness. Sherri Enright is the chairman, and Kerri Walsh-Jennings, […]

A Fearless Fête will be held on April 5th at the Spencer Theatre. Julie Morris and Colleen Dougherty will serve as the co-chairmen. The Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s annual event will feature delicious fare and incredible performances, games and activities inspired by the evening’s “Uncanny Carousel Carnival” theme. Also featured in the January 26th issue […]

The Angels of the Children’s Place Gala will be held on April 5th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Dallas and Scott Pioli are the honorary chairmen, and Laura Jones and Ann Tinsman are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy dinner, a live auction and dancing to the KC All Stars. The keynote speaker […]

Joyce and Stan Zeldin will be honored at The Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s 2013 Civic Service Award Dinner. The event will be held on April 28th at the Overland Park Convention Center. The Academy is Kansas City’s only Jewish community day school. Also featured in the January 26th issue of The Independent Stan and Joyce […]

February 1st is the date for the WIN for KC Women’s 19th Annual Sports Award Celebration Luncheon. The event will be held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Sherri Enright is the chairman. Kerri Walsh-Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist; is the featured speaker. Also featured in the January 12th issue of The Independent Sherry Enright, […]

February 2nd is the date for Sunflower House’s Valentine Gala to be held at the Sheraton Overland Park. Jeni Camerlinck is the chairman. The Gala Committee gathered to finalize plans for the event which will feature a cocktail party, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing to the tunes of Flashback.  Also featured in the […]

American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery, will headline the Kansas City Tip-Off  at the Uptown Theater on March 9th. Proceeds benefit the Kansas City Medicine Cabinet which raises funds for emergency medical assistance for people in Our Town.  Also featured in the January 12th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David Riffel (Seated) Jenn Nagel, Erin Coleman, Gretchen Gold, […]