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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 Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet

September 29th was the date for The Family Conservancy’s sixth annual Blue Carpet event at Pennway Place at Studio Dan Meiners. Kendra DeMarrias shared her inspiring story of hope and […]

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Harriman-Jewell Series – Prelude 2017

Harriman-Jewell Series’ Prelude 2017: Theme and Improvisations was held on September 25th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Guests enjoyed a thrilling performance by pianist Charlie Albright, as […]

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Catholic Charities Foundation of NE KS – Kick-off Meeting

The members of the Snow Ball Patron and Table Committee of Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas recently held their kick-off meeting. That marked the official launch of the fundraising […]

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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Hops & Barley Ball

Disco duds and mirror balls were just part of the fun at Hops & Barley Ball: A Night of Disco 70s Style, a benefit for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Diamond Ball

Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Diamond Ball kicked off Kansas City Ballet’s 60th anniversary season on October 7th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Loren and Tom Whittaker were […]

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

More than 400 guests enjoyed the National World War I Museum and Memorial’s third annual Night at the Tower on September 16th. Jeanette and Kevin Prenger were the chairmen, and […]

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Powell Gardens – Under a Harvest Moon: A Farm-to-Table Dinner

The ninth annual Under a Harvest Moon: A Farm-to-Table Dinner was held at Powell Gardens on September 24th. Debbie and Eric Tschanz served as honorary chairmen, and Beth Bader and […]

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Lyric Opera Circle – Lyric Opera Ball Kick-off Party

Hallbrook Country Club was the lovely setting for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball Kick-off Party, “Apéritifs and Arias,” on September 21st. Ball Chairman Monica Mitchell-Werp and Paul Werp […]

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Prelude 2017 – Benefactors’ Party

The beautiful home of Laura Robinson was the perfect setting for a Benefactors’ Party for Prelude 2017, a benefit for the Harriman-Jewell Series. Guests enjoyed a night of celebration, complete […]

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Sisters First: An Evening with Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush

Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri, in partnership with Rainy Day Books and The Independent, will present Sisters First: An Evening with Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce […]

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BOTAR – Royal Welcome

The 2017 BOTAR Royal Welcome was held on September 7th at The American Royal Center. BOTARs, Escorts and Royal Escorts gathered with their families to learn more about BOTAR while […]

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BOTAR – Night at the Royal

BOTAR Night at the Royal was held on September 30th. Guests enjoyed drinks and delicious fare from Rudy’s Tenampa Taqueria outside of Hale Arena. Children got the royal treatment, complete […]

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The American Royal – Barbecue

The American Royal Barbecue was held on September 1st at Kansas Speedway. The Belles of the American Royal celebrated under their very first tent at the event. BOTAR’s and their […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Fall Luncheon

The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 2017-2018 Season’s Fall Luncheon was held at Café Sebastienne on September 28th. Agenda items included a welcome by Guild President Gigi Rose followed by a […]

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Wayside Waifs – Strutt With Your Mutt

Who cares about a few raindrops when you’re helping a good cause? Not the nearly 1,500 dogs (and their human companions) who participated in the 27th annual Strutt With Your […]

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Wayside Waifs – Top Dog Classic with Drew Butera

Here’s the pitch: It’s the first annual Top Dog Classic with Drew Butera, and it benefits Wayside Waifs. Here’s the swing: Wait – it’s a golf club? That’s right. Top […]

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United Inner City Services & St. Mark Center – 50th Anniversary Luncheon

United Inner City Services (UICS) and St. Mark Center celebrated helping early childhood learning flourish at a 50th Anniversary Luncheon at the 1900 Building on September 6th. Sarah and Jon […]

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The Symphony Ball – Benefactors’ Party

The Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party was held on September 6th at the beautiful home of Anita and Gary Robb. Guests enjoyed a delicious cocktail buffet and music from the Kansas […]

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Lyric Opera Circle – Fall Luncheon

September 6th was the date for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Fall Luncheon at The Carriage Club. President Kimberlee Ried welcomed members, and Monica Mitchell-Werp, Ball chairman; introduced Carol and Humbert […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea

A lovely brunch and the annual business meeting were on the agenda for the members of the Kansas City Young Matrons at their Reassembly Day Tea on September 11th. This […]

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The Children’s Place – Beach Volleyball Tournament

The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place hosted its Beach Volleyball Tournament on September 10th at Volleyball Beach in Martin City. Players enjoyed a fun and friendly competition. Proceeds […]

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