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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.

EVENT EXTRAS

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party

June 6th was the date for The Jewel Ball Prelude Party, which was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The festive event kicked off the 2019 Jewel […]

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale

May 9th was the date for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale. Tracy Link and Ashley Gulledge were the named 2019 Man & […]

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Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the spot where the Truman Library Institute’s 20th annual Wild About Harry took place on May 2nd. Former Secretary of […]

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JDRF – Dream Gala

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the setting for the JDRF Dream Gala on May 4th. The Rick and Cathy Baier Foundation hosted the event, which […]

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Royals Charities – Celebrity Golf Tournament

Shadow Glen Golf Club was the setting for Royals Charities’ 12th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on May 13th. Proceeds benefited Royals Charities and Special Olympics KC Metro. Brad Keller, Kansas […]

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The Symphony League – Spring Luncheon

Webster House was the setting for The Symphony League’s Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Members celebrated the upcoming Symphony Ball, “The Firebird Ball,” 25-year members, and the extraordinary career contributions […]

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The Folly Theater – Folly Golf Classic

The Folly Theater celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Folly Golf Classic on May 20th at Oakwood Country Club. Steve Paddock and Alex Solorio served as the co-chairmen. Golfers enjoyed […]

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – Gala

May 4th was the date for Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA’s) Gala, “Generations of Revelations,” at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mayor Sly James was honored with the […]

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Catholic Charities of NE KS – Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

Lake Quivira Country Club was the site for the 38th Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic. The event, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, was held […]

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BARRE KC – Black & White Soiree

More than 200 Ballet supporters gathered for BARRE KC’s annual Black & White Soiree on April 13th at Boulevard Brewing Company. BARRE KC is the premier organization for young adults […]

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Phoenix Family – Un*Gala, “Friday Night Fever”

April 26th was the date for Phoenix Family’s 16th Annual Un*Gala, “Friday Night Fever.” More than 600 guests donned their favorite disco attire and enjoyed the groovy evening in the […]

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Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball, “Woof 66”

More than 1,000 people gathered for Wayside Waifs’ Fur Ball, “Woof 66,” on May 11th. Jill Dean and Jean Wagner were the honorary co-chairmen, and Martha and Rusty Smith and […]

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KC CARE Health Center – Bloom Air

April 13th was the date for KC CARE Health Center’s Bloom Air event, which was held at the Airline History Museum. James Smith, Mark Sawkin, Damian Lair, and Taylor Gozia […]

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Powell Gardens – Plant Preview Party and Auction

Powell Gardens recently hosted a Plant Preview Party and Auction to kick off its upcoming season. The festive weekend also featured the Plant Sale, a Fungi & Fermentation event, and […]

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Welcome House – 6th Annual Breakfast

April 24th was the date for the 6th Annual Welcome House Breakfast at the Overland Park Convention Center. Keynote Speaker Danny Trejo delivered a powerful message chronicling his personal triumph […]

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Women’s Employment Network – Annual Luncheon

Joshua C. Rowland and Andy Fromm served as co-chairmen of the Women’s Employment Network’s Annual Luncheon on April 18th. More than 1,000 guests gathered to help celebrate how WEN helps […]

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Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers

Katherine Schorgl served as the chairman for Hats Off to Mothers. The event, a benefit for Life Unlimited, was held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on April 30th. Guests […]

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Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon

May 1st was the date for Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon at Lidia’s Kansas City. Members celebrated the success of the recent Lyric Opera Ball. Sara Bower Youngblood and Heather […]

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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon

The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Spring Luncheon was held on May 9th at the Carriage Club. Pauline Henne and Felicia Bondi were the hosts. President Susan Meehan-Mizer honored Rene Horne, […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Installation Day Tea

Kansas City Young Matrons’ club house was the site for the Installation Day Tea on May 6th. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous brunch, courtesy of Becky McCormack, social committee chairman, and […]

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HNC Living Foundation – MASKS for AID: IMPACT

HNC Living Foundation’s MASKS for AID: IMPACT was held on April 26th at The Grand Hall at Power & Light. Guests enjoyed a moving rendition of “Rise Up” by vocalist […]

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