×
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 Symphony Ball – 2021 Benefactors’ Party

The Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party was held on September 9th at the beautiful home of Tennille and Jason Adkins. Guests enjoyed cocktails, delicious cuisine, and wonderful music from the Kansas City Symphony. The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Stardust,” was held on September 11th. Marylou Turner was the Ball honorary chairman, and Melanie Fenske served as Ball chairman.

Michael Henry and Marylou Turner, Ball honorary chairman

 

 

Michael Fields, Julia Irene Kauffman, and Vince and Julie Clark

 

Bobbi Bash, Kit Smith, and Emilia Barksdale

 

Kansas City Symphony Musicians Minhye Choi, Kristi Velicer, Meredith McCook, and Jenifer Houck performed for the guests.

 

Ball Publicity Committee Members: Lisa Sirridge, Sherry Love, Deanna Diebolt, Lora Smith, Jan-Marie Kroh, Jenny Manka, and Barbara Spilker

 

 

Jason and Tennille Adkins, hosts

 

 

Maestro Michael Stern, Kansas City Symphony

Also featured in the October 16, 2021 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

 

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…