The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soireé was held on June 28th at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. The beautiful evening celebrated 30 years of impact in the community. Guests enjoyed live music, art, fireworks, the gorgeous gardens, and delicious food and wine from local vendors. Proceeds support The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and the city’s public art master plan, creating spaces that inspire and engage the community.
The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park Board of Directors and Staff: Sonya McLelland, Brit Waye, Jennifer Cairns, Jocelyn Beckley, Abigail Czinege, Marga Spangler, Bess Wallerstein-Huff, Todd Denmark, Jeff Byers, Kimberly Wilkerson, Ken Selzer, Holly Streeter-Schaefer, Fred Spears, Jennifer Gerlach, Elaine Stolze, Eric Kratty, Laura Harsch, and Clayton SmithKay Martin and Marga SpanglerMary and Bill RyanElaine Stolze and Brit WayePaul and Marilyn LyonsKayla and Joey HarrityLaura Patton with Amy and the Honorable Curt SkoogRusty Owings, Jill Grotzinger, Adam Fichman, and Emma BlandDarin and Lori HanzliokJoe and Cindy Shelton
Featured in the September 6, 2025 issue of The Independent Photo credit: Ashley Elwell and Mark Stuecheli
