A Sweet Taste of Summer Also featured in the September 5, 2015 issue of The Independent

The WIN for KC Triathlon was held on July 25th at Smithville Lake. Jannell Bassore Rachel Noland, Annie Noland and Julia Noland Maggie Scanlon Photo Credit: Thomas Photogenic Also featured […]

Heather and Jean-Paul Wong were chairmen of the sixth annual Slammin’ & Jammin’ for Genesis at Carriage Club. Guests enjoyed a cocktail party, dinner and auctions on Friday night, followed […]

July 15th was the date when Symphony League members gathered at The Sulgrave to prepare beautiful invitations for the Symphony Ball, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Hosts Kathy and Mario Scaglia provided […]

The KidsTLC Open was held on July 13th at Shadow Glen Golf Club. The 13th annual event featured a whiskey tasting, hand rolled cigars and a unique Splash Shot Challenge. […]

FuzzyFotosKC is a photo contest featuring fuzzy, feathered and furry friends. Contestants work in creative ways to inspire friends, family, colleagues, and the animal loving public to cast a vote […]

Diane Phillips and Larry McMullen served as co-chairmen of the 12th annual Under a Blue Moon Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction, “Blue Moon Over Cuba,” on June 7th at […]

The second annual CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk, “Every Child Needs a Hero, but Abused Children Need SuperHeroes,” was held on June 14th at Corporate Woods. Patty and Mick Matthews were […]

CAPA’s 40 year commitment to the safety and well-being of children and families in Eastern Jackson County was recently celebrated by 250 guests. Brad Speaks served as the emcee. The […]

Children’s Mercy Hospital’s fifth annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend was held June 19th and 20th. Hosts Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner were joined by […]

Call the cops! Gangsters and molls raided and kidnapped the nine Jewel Ball hosts at their Gatsby-themed Jewel Ball party. The G-men thankfully arrived to rescue them and put an […]

The Kansas City Young Matrons’ Last Call Open House and Reception was held on June 12th. Members came to say “farewell” to their beloved clubhouse at 51st and Oak. The […]

The offices of Lathrop and Gage were the lovely setting for the Kansas City Ballet’s Annual Meeting on June 15th. The event was hosted by Board Member Jack Rowe. New […]

Liz and Nate Orr were the chairmen, and Linda and Topper Johntz served as honorary chairmen of the Kansas City Art Institute’s 2015 Art and Design Auction, “Deviation,” on June […]

June 6th was the date for the First Annual Let’s Upstage Cancer – A St. Jude Event. Kristin and Patrick Trysla and Aggie and Nate Accardo were co-chairmen of the […]

Hallbrook Country Club was the beautiful setting for The Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon. New members were installed, and the group is now preparing for another fabulous Lyric Opera Ball. […]

Britton and Clinton Robinson were the honorary chairmen, and Judy DeJesus served as chairmen of SAFEHOME’s Saturday Night. The June 13th was held at the Overland Park Sheraton. Guests enjoyed […]

The Gentlemen’s Serenade was held at Mission Hills Country Club on June 8th. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball enjoyed delicious fare, learned about good manners and serenaded their mothers […]

May 27th was the date for Assurant Employee Benefits’ Perseverance Hall of Fame at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. J.R. Martinez was the special guest, and Charity Tillemann-Dick […]

Wayside Waifs’ Fur Ball, The Wizard of Paws – There’s No Place Like Home was held on May 9th at the Overland “Bark” Convention Center. Darlia and David Morris were […]

The Royals Charities Celebrity Golf Tournament was held on June 1st at Shadow Glen Golf Club. Guests and supporters enjoyed playing golf with current and former Royals celebrities. Proceeds support […]