On November 2nd, Catholic Charities of Kansas City – St. Joseph held its 12th Annual Celebration of Hope Gala at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Julie and Gerard Grimaldi and Peggy and Mark Schmidtlein served as the co-chairmen.   Also featured in the December 14th issue of The Independent Patricia Moreno Caballero, […]

February 8th is the date for Störling Dance Theater’s Inspire Freedom Gala at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Christopher Miller, Underground Railroad Museum Freedom Center; will be the featured speaker. Guests will enjoy a performance of the Theater’s acclaimed production of Underground. Leisa and Ralph Reid and Beth and Pat McCown are the […]

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lee Kenworthy of Falls Church, Virginia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Kenworthy, to Edward Shifrin Bloch, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morton Bloch of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Major General Roger Scheer (USAF Ret.) of Hilton Head Island, South […]

On October 26th, more than 400 guests gathered at The Improv for Synergy Services’ Stand Up for Synergy. Karen and Sean Miller and Josh Mitchem served as co-chairmen of the event which featured Jim Belushi and the Chicago Board of Comedy.  Also featured in the December 14th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Danelle Photography […]

Megan Elizabeth Sayler and Richard Allen Zahner III were married on June 1st at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott William Sayler of Our Town. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Anthony Zarda of Shawnee and Mr. and Mrs. John William Sayler, Jr., of […]

Some Enchanted Evening scholarship gala was held on November 9th at the Overland Park Marriott. The event raised funds to benefit Johnson County Community College students in need of financial assistance. Also featured in the December 14th issue of The Independent  Mr. and Mrs. Tim McKee, chairmen; with Mr. and Mrs. Bret Sheffield Mr. and […]

Lily Maxwell joined Global Prairie, an integrated marketing and communications firm, in December 2010 to support its growing healthcare team. She is a member of the Centurions Class of 2014 and was a co-chairman of the Entrepreneurship Task Force on November 12th at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the new Henry W. Bloch Executive […]

Angela Constance Latorre and Benjamin Ross Hudson were married on May 25th at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Steven Latorre of Our Town and the late Mr. Latorre. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Hudson of Wilson, North Carolina. The evening prior, the groom’s parents […]

October 14th was the date for the March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction. Anita and Dean Newton served as the chairmen. Guests enjoyed delicious dishes by Lead Chef Debbie Gold, Red Door Grill; Colby Garrelts, Rye and Bluestem; Celina Tio, Julian and Collections; Michael Smith, Extra Virgin and Michael Smith; Howard Hanna, The Rieger Hotel; […]

March 1st is the date for Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet’s sixth annual Kansas City Tip-Off. Mel Lagarde and Kevin Hicks are the honorary co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy a performance by Thompson Square, winners of the 2012 and 2013 Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Duo of the Year; at the Uptown Theatre.  Also featured […]

September 27th was the date for the BOTAR Night at the Rodeo that was held at the American Royal Complex. BOTARs and their families enjoyed a delicious dinner in the Governor’s Room, followed by an exciting Pro Rodeo experience in Hale Arena. Natalie Kirk and Angela Hudson were the co-chairmen. Also featured in the December 14th issue of The […]

October 26th was the date for Rose Brooks Center’s Casino and Auction Night. Kate and Dave Banks served as the chairmen. Guests put on their poker faces and enjoyed cocktails, dinner, silent auction items, and gambling for a chance to win fabulous prizes.  Also featured in the December 14th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]

The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City Central’s annual Prime Time Awards was held on October 24th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Former Mayor Kay Barnes, UMKC Chancellor Leo Morton and Carol Sader were honored as the 2013 Prime Time Champions, and Esther Valladolid Wolf received the 2013 Dr. Elbert C. Cole Founder’s […]

Whitney Ann Hatfield and Derek Allen Hoefer will meet at the altar of St. John’s United Methodist Church on June 7th to exchange vows. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sarah Smull Hatfield and Victoria McVicker of  Aurora, Colorado, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grant Hatfield of Our Town. Whitney is the granddaughter of Jane […]

Don’t miss the most delightfully festive party in town, the Ballet Guild’s 46th annual Nutcracker Ball on December 6th in the Grand Ballroom of Bartle Hall. The evening begins with an enchanting cocktail hour accompanied by endless Christmas goodies, a delicious three-course meal and a behind-the-scenes performance by the Kansas City Ballet dancers. Susan Bubb and […]

Monica Leigh Porter and Captain David Thomas Collins were married on August 31st at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Drs. Charles and Susan Porter of Our Town. Monica is the granddaughter of Dr. Donald R. Smith and the late Mrs. Smith and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas […]

November 5th was the date for a reception at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown hosted by WIN for KC for the Big 12 Soccer Honorary Coach Program. The women’s soccer teams from The University of Kansas, Iowa State University, University of Texas, Texas Tech University, Texas Christian University, West Virginia University, Oklahoma State University, and […]

On October 11th, BOTARS and their escorts kicked up their heels at the Royal Roundup at the Saddle and Sirloin Club. Katherine Sweeney, Anna Price, Molly Crawford, Sarah Luby, Morgan Gonder, Caroline Hodge, Annie Burcham, Katherine Bruce, Amanda Haviland, and Allie Hartman-Frost were the hosts. Guests enjoyed delicious barbecue, entertainment by Tracy Allison and the […]

April 4th is the date for the Angels of the Children’s Place Gala. Nancy and Steve Hooley are serving as honorary chairmen of the event which will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, a live auction, and dancing.  Also featured in the December 7th issue of The Independent […]

Jean Louise Neenan and David Branson Launder, Jr., were married on August 17th at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Joseph Michael Neenan of Our Town and the late Mrs. Neenan. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Branson Launder, Sr., of Prairie Village. On the evening […]