February 18th was the date for Miles of Smiles’ VIP Kick-off Reception for Brush Up On Fashion at the beautiful home of Shirley Pryor. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and […]

February 25th was the date for Friends of University Academy’s Documentary Screening  of An American Ascent for friends and supporters at Alamo Drafthouse. Guests enjoyed a private screening of the […]

Cabaret, a benefit for Rose Brooks Center, was held on February 28th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Jennifer Gille Bacon and Bud Bacon were chairmen of […]

On May 7th, join the Kansas City Museum as they honor the Long’s love of horses and Loula Long Combs’ equestrian legacy at The Derby Party. On the Museum’s historic […]

The new 1900 Building Event Space was the perfect setting for The Independent’s Top Ten Party on February 18th. The Top Ten Events of 2015 and The Independent’s 2016 Class […]

January 30th was the date for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenge Your Fashion event at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Rex Hudler and Steven […]

Sara Colt and Susan Morris were honorary co-chairmen of the 11th annual Girls’ Night In: A Heartfelt Evening of Storytelling on February 9th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Proceeds […]

The Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences recently hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its newly renovated Administration Building that served as the kick-off event for the 2016 Centennial […]

Excitement was at an all time high for the announcement of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mid-America Chapter’s 2016 Man & Woman of the Year candidates. A Kick-Off Party was […]

Jackie Joyner-Kersee was the keynote speaker for the WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration. Local female high school state champions and six outstanding award winners were recognized at the […]

Ticket to the World – 2016 Barstow Auction, a benefit for The Barstow School Annual Fund, was held on February 20th at The Ritz Charles. Parents, alumni and friends enjoyed […]

Jennifer Howerton was the chairman of The Young Friends of Art’s Party Arty: Coloring Outside the Lines on January 23rd at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. More than 1,400 guests […]

More than 200 guests celebrated at The Independent’s Top Ten Party on February 16th at the beautiful 1900 Building. Our Town’s deep commitment to philanthropy was on display as the […]

Bonne Illig, Kim Stevens, Debbie Douville, Lenise Ward, Ashlee Bressel, and Lauren Hunt, all with VanBrock; served as co-chairmen of KVC Health Systems’ The Gala on Fire on November 21st […]

On December 15th, Kansas City Ballet Guild members gathered for the Nutcracker Luncheon at Hallbrook Country Club. Guests enjoyed Nutcracker centerpieces, delectable bites and a performance by the KCBII and […]

Ozanam’s 32nd annual Hollywood Holiday Gala was held on December 3rd at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, […]

November 23rd was the date for Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s Renovation Campaign Donor Dinner to celebrate the grand reopening of Spencer Theatre. Dinner guests enjoyed a lavish meal by Lon Lane’s […]

On December 16th, committee members gathered to address invitations for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s gala, Create the Night…Masterpiece, which will be held on February 20th at the Museum. The […]

The Independent hosted a Holiday Soirée on December 10th and 11th. Guests enjoyed fabulous shopping from local vendors, tasty treats and holiday cheer. Local charities dropped business cards into a […]

The Woodworth Family were the honorary chairmen, and Julie and Rob Heise served as chairmen of the United For Kids Gala, “A New Dimension of Hope.” The November 6th event […]

November 13th was The March of Dimes’ Nurse of the Year Awards at the Overland Park Sheraton. Tammy Peterman, The University of Kansas Hospital; served as chairman. Awards were presented […]