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Mission Hills Country Club –  Step Back in Time

Mission Hills Country Club’s Step Back in Time was part of its Centennial Celebration. The April 26th event featured a “Great Gatsby” theme. Partygoers enjoyed delicious fare and The Karen Davis Project who performed on the patio under the stars. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Walt Whitaker […]

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Chiefs Fantasy Camp

Trent Green and David Gentile served as the co-chairmen of The University of Kansas Hospital and the Hunt Family Foundation’s Chiefs Fantasy Camp on May 15th and 16th at Arrowhead Stadium. The inaugural event featured appearances from Shawn Barber, Anthony Davis, Dante Hall, Priest Holmes, Eddie Kennison, Christian Okoye, Jan Stenerud, and Will Shields. Proceeds […]

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American Heart Association – Go Red for Women

April 25th was the date for Kansas City’s Go Red for Women Half Day for Your Heart at the Overland Park Convention Center. Dana Abraham and Trish Walker were the co-chairmen. More than 1,100 guests raised funds to support the American Heart Association’s life-saving mission. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The […]

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KidsTLC – Pour For More

KidsTLC’s Pour For More was held on May 9th at The Guild. Kristin and Matt Holton served as chairmen of the event that featured cocktails, delicious fare, silent and live auctions, entertainment by The Dueling Piano Guys, and music by The Old No. 5s.  Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent […]

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Art Bra KC

Art Bra KC was held on May 2nd at Signature Hangar. More than 1,100 guests enjoyed a special fashion show featuring 70 work-of-art bras that were part of the auction. Sharon Snowden-Hake and Adrienne Helvey served as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Sheldon Golden Dustin […]

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Project 39 – The Mother of All Happy Hours

May 8th was the date for Project 39’s The Mother of All Happy Hours. The hosts of the more than 60 events asked friends and family to come for a happy hour celebration and bring baby items. The Family Conservancy partnered with Project 39 to receive the donated baby items that will be stored at […]

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The Jewel Ball – Chairmen’s Coffee

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee was held on April 9th at The Kansas City Country Club. Ellen Zimmer Darling is the chairman of the 60th Anniversary Jubilee of The Jewel Ball, to be held on June 21st at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Also featured in the May 31, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo […]

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Rising Star Reflections – Luke Wade

A native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Luke Wade is a Rising Star, Class of 2014. Prior to his high school graduation, Luke enlisted in the Army National Guard and served eight years, including one tour of duty as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Luke moved to Kansas City and started KC Crew and SocialHeart. He […]

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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Promise of Hope Luncheo

April 3rd was the date for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope Luncheon at the Ritz Charles. Proceeds from the event will support CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ work as advocates for abused and neglected children under court protection and help provide more Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Also featured […]

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Congratulations, Katherine and Adam!

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Edward Bear of Chesterfield, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Marie Bear, to Adam Joseph Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Brown of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gene William Farthing of Springfield, Missouri, and the late Dr. Farthing […]

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The Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute – HEARAid Gala

November 1st is the date for The Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute’s 12th annual HEARAid Gala at Indian Hills Country Club. Clara and Joseph Paris are the honorary chairmen, and Felicia Siragusa Bondi and Pauline Siragusa Henne are serving as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the May 31st issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David […]

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Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation – 41st Annual Sports Awards Banquet

Clark Hunt, Matt Besler, Shannon Vreeland, Adam Dorrel, and the Shawnee Mission West Football Community were recognized for their commitment and achievement in Our Town’s sports at the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation’s 41st Annual Sports Awards Banquet. Denny Scott served as the chairman of the event that was held on April 11th at […]

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The Linda Hall Library – Panama Canal Centennial Celebration

The Linda Hall Library has launched a year-long Panama Canal Centennial Celebration. On April 8th, the Library celebrated the opening of The Land Divided, The World United: Building the Panama Canal exhibit. A working model of a canal lock, created in partnership with graduate students at the UMKC School of Computing and Engineering, was displayed […]

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Langdon!

Laura Elizabeth Beachy and Jesse Langdon were married on October 5th at Village Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Beachy of Prairie Village. Her groom is the son of Dorothy Langdon of Parkville, Missouri and the late Mr. Emmett Langdon. The evening prior, Dottie Langdon hosted a rehearsal […]

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Morgan Peterson

Morgan Peterson, who just graduated from The Pembroke Hill School this spring, was chosen to be on the Southern Methodist University Pom Squad. The Squad will perform at all the football and basketball games. Congrats, Morgan! Also featured in the May 31st issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Kdog PHOTOGRAPHERS  

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Gary Davis

Gary Davis is a member of the board of trustees at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. He has been a dedicated volunteer committed to making Catholic education affordable for families in Johnson County. Gary and his wife, Jackie, served as the chairmen of Extravaganza in 2012 and 2013. Jackie and Gary are the parents of […]

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Congratulations Ashleigh and Wesley!

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Thomas Montgomery of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashleigh Louise Montgomery, to Wesley Ryan Sterr, the son of Dr. and Mrs. William Brian Telle of Forsyth, Illinois, and the late Mr. Thomas Xavier Sterr. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Albert Boggess of Charleston, […]

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Roads of Arabia

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art was privileged to have His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman for the opening of the exhibit Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 23rd.  Also featured in the May 31, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credits: Chris Crum, John Lamberton and […]

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MOCSA –  Community Luncheon

May 2nd was the date for The Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault’s (MOCSA) Community Luncheon at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Keynote Speaker Erin Merryn, shared her story of triumph over years of sexual abuse as a child. Christy and Bill Gautreaux and Zulema and Terry Bassham were the honorary […]

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The Coterie Theatre – Boots & Bow Ties Gala

Mark June 28th on your calendar as a night you don’t want to miss! The Coterie Theatre’s Boots & Bow Ties Gala will celebrate 35 years of professional theatre with a night of live entertainment by Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys Band. Cowgirls and cowboys will also enjoy gourmet food, luscious libations and country […]

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Harvesters  – Forks & Corks

Harvesters – The Community Food Network’s Forks & Corks was held on April 24th in the Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center. More than 2,000 guests enjoyed signature cocktails and delicious cuisine from some Our Town’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Michelle Breashears served as the chairman. Proceeds from the event will provide […]

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