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The Friends of Chamber Music – Soirée 2015

Soirée 2015, celebrating the 39th season of The Friends of Chamber Music, was held on May 9th at Indian Hills Country Club. Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, a concert by members of the Ying Quartet and silent and live auctions which featured rare vintage wines selected by Master Sommelier Doug Frost. Board Member Tom and […]

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Congratulations Alison & Hunter!

Mr. and Mrs. James Bryant Hebenstreit of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Hebenstreit, to Hunter Westwood Armistead, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Corson Armistead of Nashville, Tennessee. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Paul Dana Bartlett, Jr., of Our Town and the late Mr. Bartlett […]

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The Symphony League – Symphony Ball

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Rhapsody In Blue,” will be held on September 12th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Joan Horan is the honorary chairman, and Elaine Mann and Annette Sherrow are serving as co-chairmen. Sandy Jackson is the Symphony League president. Sandy Jackson, Symphony League president; Elaine Mann, Ball […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Angela M. Tsevis

Angela M. Tsevis is a lawyer with Lathrop & Gage and focuses her practice in the labor and employment practice area. She is a member of Centurions, Class of 2015. Angela is chairman of the Global KC and Immigration Task Force and a member of the recruiting committee. Also featured in the June 27, 2015 […]

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2015 Class of Rising Stars – Matt Benge

When Matt Benge is not working hard as a producer at Schifman Remley & Associates, he enjoys helping others, specifically children who have survived severe trauma and  neglect. That is what drew him to The Children’s Place, and he has been on the Young Advisory board since 2012 and served as its president in 2014. […]

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Kansas City Ballet – Business Season Celebration

The Kansas City Ballet’s Business Season Celebration was held on May 15th at the Hotel Phillips. Guests had a wonderful time at the special event. Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet; and Consuelo Cruz Jason Boman,  Jason Webb, business member; and Mike Bray Also featured in the June 27, 2015 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Challenge Your Fashion

April 25th was the date for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger Program’s Challenge Your Fashion at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The festive event featured dinner, silent and live auctions and a celebrity-filled fashion show with styles from Dillard’s and Meierotto Jewelers. Proceeds support the expansion of the Fred and […]

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March of Dimes – March for Babies

The March of Dimes’ March for Babies Kansas City was held on May 3rd at the Kansas City Power & Light District. Ten thousand walkers participated in this event. Also featured in the June 27, 2015 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Jessica Strom Photography and Brandon Abe Photography  

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Child Abuse Prevention Association – Blue Ribbon Burgers & Brews

The Child Abuse Prevention Association’s (CAPA) Blue Ribbon Burgers & Brews was held on April 17th at Longview Mansion. Carol Sours served as the chairman. More than 200 guests enjoyed a silent auction, a raffle and unique tastings from local eateries and brews from top breweries, including Abita and KC Bier Company. Proceeds support CAPA’s […]

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Crib Note – Beckham Douglas Steele

A blue bundle of joy named Beckham Douglas Steele arrived on December 12th. He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces. Beckham has blue eyes and brown hair. His proud parents are Kristen and Stephen Steele of Tucson, Arizona. Grandparents Leigh and Douglas Briggs of Olathe and Susanne and Kendall Steele of Phoenix, Arizona, are thrilled with […]

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Powell Gardens – Under a Harvest Moon

Powell Gardens is the beautiful setting for Under a Harvest Moon – Farm to Table Dinner on September 20th. Annette and Dennis Young are the honorary chairmen, and Hillary McCoy and Anne Riker Powell are serving as co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception in the Heartland Harvest Garden, followed by an elegant dinner with […]

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Synergy Services – Kindest Kansas Citian Awards

Synergy Services’ 25th Annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards was held on May 8th at The View at Briarcliff. Guests enjoyed hearing portions of the essays written by 20 area students who were chosen from more than 5,500 entries honoring their Kindest Kansas Citians. Barbara Unell and Liz Uhlmann were the honorary co-chairmen, and Jenny Tuck […]

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The Children’s Relief Association – Gift Shop Grand Opening

May 14th was the date for The Children’s Relief Association (CRA) Auxiliary of Children’s Mercy’ Gift Shop Grand Opening. CRA was founded in 1910 and has a rich history of volunteering at Children’s Mercy. This spring, the hospital’s main gift shop was relocated and renovated, which CRA celebrated with a special fundraising campaign and reception. […]

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Turning Point: The Center for Hope and Healing – Hot Summer Nights

Marlys and Michael Haverty are the honorary chairmen, and Suzanne and Joe Donnelly and Liz and Perry Brandt are serving as co-chairmen of Turning Point: The Center for Hope and Healing’s Hot Summer Nights. The June 27th event will be held on the 12th Street Bridge. Guests will stroll through Paris, Venice, New Orleans, China, […]

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Saint Luke’s South Hospital – Books & Boutiques

May 1st was the date for The Saint Luke’s Foundation at Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s eighth annual Books & Boutiques at the Overland Park Convention Center. Alicia Cabrera-Hill, Kim Madden and Dr. Marsha Weaver were co-chairmen, and Lara Mortiz served as the emcee. Laura McBride, author of We Are Called To Rise; was the featured […]

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The Kansas City CARE Clinic – BLOOM Party

Stacey Lukas, Bernard Shondell, Katie Campbell, and Chadwick Brooks were the co-chairmen of The Kansas City CARE Clinic’s BLOOM Party, “Camp BLOOM,” on May 2nd under the 12th Street Bridge in the West Bottoms. Guests enjoyed glamourous mess-fare from Bread & Butter Concept restaurants. Zim Loy served as the honorary chairman. Co-chairman Stacey Lukas with […]

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Happy Birthday, Caro!

Caro Elizabeth Fehsenfeld will turn one year old on June 25th. This little beauty is the daughter of Emily and Wesley Fehsenfeld of Fairway. Caro is a very happy baby who loves to climb and give kisses. She also loves animals, especially her two dogs, Saylor and Hayes. Caro’s first birthday party will be a […]

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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon

May 12th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Spring Luncheon. The lovely event was held at The American Restaurant and featured a delicious lunch and beautiful floral arrangements by Craig Sole. Lisa Schubert Hickok is the Guild president. Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley is serving as chairman of the Nutcracker Ball, to be […]

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KidsTLC – Pour for More

May 8th was the date for the third annual Pour for More, a benefit for KidsTLC. Anne and Dr. Bart Putnam and Mathew Norgard were the honorary co-chairmen of the event that was held at The Guild. Proceeds support KidsTLC’s programs which focus on psychiatric treatment, community outreach, outpatient behavioral health, autism, and wellness. Chris […]

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Hats Off to Mothers – Benefactors’ Party

May 12th was the date for a Benefactors’ Party for the Hats Off to Mothers, hosted by Kelly Cole and Halls on Grand. Lynne Weilert served as chairman of Hats Off to Mothers on May 14th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The luncheon was a benefit for Open Options UCP. […]

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46th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse

The Kansas City Symphony Alliance’s 46th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse was celebrated in grand style. Julie and Vince Clark were the honorary chairmen of the Designers’ Toast Opening Night Party on May 8th, and Kami Toben was the chairman of the Divine Design Connection event on May 19th. Both events were held at the Showhouse which […]

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