×
Subscribe

Subscribe Today

26 Issues

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 Family Conservancy – 2023 Brew for Books

The 10th annual Brew for Books, a benefit for The Family Conservancy, was held on April 26th at Boulevard Brewing Company. Guests donated books for children from infants to five-years-olds, and celebrated early brain development and literacy. Ryan Triggs was the featured performer. There was an auction and also yard games. 

Staff Members: (Front row) Jim Doyle, Paula Neth, Celeste Buckner, Amy Cochran, Jennifer Traffis, Jenna Ramos, and Scott Hanson (back row) Samantha Holmes, Karen Pahls, Jaycee Roe, Fran Spearman, Kelly Carroll, Gayle Anderson, Jocelyn Mourning, Casey Thomas, Gay Poteet, and Crystal Henry

 

(Front row) LiAnna Doyle, Kathy Swanson, and James Doyle (back row) Hannah Harmes, Max Doyle, Susan Doyle, and Jim Doyle

 

(Front row) MaryBeth Titus and Starla Titus (back row) Robb Titus, Spencer Titus, Jasmine Titus, Ian Schmidt, and Jared Schmitz

 

Christina Hager, Lauren Ellenbecker, Jocelyn Mourning, The Family Conservancy; Katie Pohlman, and Chelsea Laub

 

Melanie Siebert, Kim Middleton, Torree Pederson, and Kathleen Coup

Featured in the May 27, 2023 issue of The Independent. 

Features

War Horses For Veterans – The Derby Party

War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Spring Luncheon

Lidia’s was the lovely location for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s annual Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Mandy Burditt and Trish Mayer were the co-chairmen. Nearly 60 members and…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

Symphony League members gathered at Amy Volini’s beautiful home recently to kick off preparations for the 2024 Symphony Ball, “NOVA.”Amy and Julie Sykes hosted the fun event, where Ball Chairman…

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

In the spirit of gratitude, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its Spirit of Philanthropy Awards celebration on April 18th at the 1900 Building. Being honored this year are: Philanthropists of the…