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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

Camp Encourage – Movie Benefit

Camp Encourage’s Movie Benefit was held recently at the Screenland Crossroads. Dr. Beth Rosemergey and Dr. Charles Orth served as the honorary chairmen. The twenties-themed event featured a short documentary showing a […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon

December 13th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Nutcracker Luncheon to honor Artistic Director William Whitener’s final season. Guests enjoyed entertainment by surprise guest, Marilyn Maye, and personal […]

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The 20th Annual Grants Awards Luncheon

The 20th Annual Grants Awards Luncheon was held at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center on December 7th. Karen and Mike Herman were the honorary chairmen, and Debby Ballard and Mike […]

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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN Gala

The annual UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN Gala hosted by the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art took place on October 13th at the Museum. Proceeds from the event provided significant support for the Museum’s free exhibitions and […]

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CCVI – 60th Anniversary Gala

The Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) celebrated with their 60th Anniversary Gala at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Marlys and Michael Haverty were the honorary chairmen, and Marianne Kilroy and Carmen […]

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Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute – 10th annual HEARAid Gala

The Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute’s 10th annual HEARAid Gala was held on November 2nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The theme of the event was […]

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The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation – Charitable Giving Institute Graduation

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation hosted the Charitable Giving Institute Graduation, an evening with Raising Charitable Children author Carol Weisman and a Family Giving Getaway featuring the Paul Mesner Puppets. The programs […]

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Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care – Champagne & Chocolate

More than 300 guests sampled savories and desserts from more than 40 of Our Town’s top restaurants, bakeries and chocolatiers at the 18th Annual Champagne and Chocolate. Proceeds from the event benefited Southwest […]

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The Pembroke Hill – Three Minutes Since

Three Minutes Since is a band made up of Pembroke Hill classmates, Auggie Barhorst, lead guitar; Natty Crenner, drums; Ben Gallagher, guitar and vocals; Andy Sundeen, bass guitar; and David […]

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St. Teresa’s Academy Auction

November 17th was the date for St. Teresa’s Academy’s Auction. Cynthia and Pat McCarthy, Christine and Doug Fielder and Julie and Mike McCann served as co-chairmen. The “Swinging on a Star” […]

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UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN Patrons’ Party

The beautiful home of Kelly and Jon Lambert was the site for The Patrons’ Party for the Kemper Museum’s UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN Gala. Guests were entertained by Phat Strad and musicians from Park University. Michelle […]

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – Ailey II

Ailey II was held on October 6th at the Folly Theater. An After Party was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Dr. Michael Weaver was the honorary […]

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Heartland Men’s Chorus – 17th Annual Dinner of Note

Heartland Men’s Chorus chose LIKEME Lighthouse as co-beneficiary of the 17th annual Dinner of Note on October 13th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Heartland Men’s Chorus has been singing out as […]

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The fourth annual Project Poochie featured 50 shelter alumni dogs strutting the runway on October 14th, in designs from Diane VonFurstenbone, Barktoria’s Secret, Yves St. Bernard, and many more. Proceeds from Project Poochie benefited […]

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Truman Medical Center’s Behavior Health Sciences – Benefit at the Bristol

The 17th annual Benefit at the Bristol was held on October 15th at the Bristol Seafood Grill in Leawood. Janet and Ron Reimer were the honorary chairmen, and Ann and John Sundeen […]

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Youth Volunteer Corps – Open House

The Youth Volunteer Corps, a national organization devoted to creating meaningful service projects for youth, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. YVC welcomed nearly 100 guests to its new […]

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Heartland Men’s Chorus – Dinner of Note

Dinner of Note, a benefit for the Heartland Men’s Chorus and the LIKEME Lighthouse, was held on October 13th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Michele Stauffer and Cathy Jambrosic […]

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Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – American Girl Fashion Show

Young models hit the runway for the American Girl Fashion Show, hosted by the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. The girls celebrated extraordinary characters from eight different historical time […]

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BOTAR – Boots ‘N BOTAR Bash

The Boots ‘N BOTAR Bash was held after the American Royal Parade at The Cashew. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and lots of wild west fun. Clare Amey, Ellie Conway, […]

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BOTAR – The Speakeasy Party 

The BOTARs and their escorts enjoyed a Roaring Twenties party on September 21st at The Speakeasy Party at the Baltimore Club. Maggie Finn, Alexa Bondon, Lora Joyce, Finley Gates, Annie Baty, and […]

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BOTAR – Boot Scootin’ Boogie Party

Benjamin Ranch was the site for the Boot Scootin’ Boogie party for the BOTARs and their escorts. Maggie Newell, Mary Wagner, Megan Liechti, Ellie Leek, Libby Jones, Chesney Thompson, Sara Bacon, Julia […]

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