The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens was the place for Stems: A Garden Soirée. Anne and Wayne Byrd served as the honorary chairmen. The June 26th event benefited The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and its support of the Arboretum, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and public arts projects in the City of Overland Park. Much conversation centered around LongHouse, a building soon to be under construction at the Arboretum. The name is in honor of Janet Long – and also a nod to the longhouses of old, where community members in ancient cultures gathered. When completed, it will be the site for numerous learning opportunities. In addition to a café and a gift shop, LongHouse will have a premier event space overlooking a terrace and a new water feature.
Board Member Sonya Wright, Irene Parsons, and Todd Denmark
Board Member Doug and Heather Richards
Board Member Kellie and Doug Mingori
Mike and Susan Lally
Anna Randazzo, board member
John Fuller, Brit Waye, Shannon Lilly, and Traci Fuller
Stephen Velie and Dana Markel, board member
Board Members Dana Markel, Sonya Wright, Marga Spangler, and Marilyn Lyons
Nicholas Shea, Katie Shea, and Beth and Bob Shea
Also featured in the August 21, 2021 issue of The Independent
