×
Subscribe

Subscribe Today

Save almost 50% off the newsstand price!

In addition to receiving 26 issues of The Independent Kansas City’s Journal of Society, your subscription will include our annual publication, the Charitable Events Calendar and a subscription to our e-newsletter, The Insider.

Questions about your current subscription? Contact Laura Gabriel at 816-471-2800.

The National World War I Museum and Memorial – Night at the Tower

The National World War I Museum and Memorial held its fifth annual Night at the Tower on September 14th. Members of the Bloch family served as honorary co-chairmen. Libby and Brad Bergman and Deanna and Greg Graves were the co-chairmen. More than 500 guests enjoyed sumptuous refreshments, live and silent auctions, viewing the main gallery, and dancing on the Paul Sunderland Bridge to the music of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra featuring Molly Hammer.

 
Dr. Matthew Naylor, National World War I Museum and Memorial; and Mayor Quinton Lucas

 

 
Tom and Mary Bloch, Robert and Mary Jo Brown, Paul and Liz Uhlmann, and Barbara and Bob Bloch, honorary co-chairmen

 

 
TJ and Willard Snyder, sponsorship co-chairmen

 

 
Greg and Deanna Graves, co-chairmen; with Deuce, Max, Gabe, and Cooper Chanos

 

 
Board of Trustees Chairman Mark and Linda Henderson, Dr. Matthew Naylor, National World War I Museum and Memorial; and Libby and Brad Bergman, co-chairmen

 

Additional photos featured in the November 9, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credits: Samantha Levi and Niah Rose

Features

Redefining Self-care And Mental Health For Women

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health stressors weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of women and children alike. Whether it’s the soaring cost of living, the turmoil of politics,…

Photography Project Defies Ageism and Youth Beauty Ideals for Women

Beauty standards have changed over the decades, continuously shaping the expectations that society has for women. In the 1910s, the hourglass figure with a cinched waist was de rigueur. In…

Rose Brooks Center – 37th annual Cabaret

Rose Brooks Center held its 37th annual Cabaret on February 25th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Michelle Emanuel Johnson and Jeff Johnson were the event chairs. Guests enjoyed a special…

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – ROMANtic Revels

ROMANtic Revels featured a Roman theme this year, complete with a sword fight scene by HASF actors in appropriate garb, bringing a taste of Julius Caesar to the evening! The…