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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart Happenings

The 26th Annual Holiday Mart, hosted by The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will celebrate the League’s 100th anniversary. This year, the shopping extravaganza will take place at Bartle Hall from October 17th through 20th. Kat DeLeon is the transportation and security chairman and Erin Lambert is the administrative chairman. In addition to these […]

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Summer Celebrations

The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2013 summer, Kansas City-style! More photos are posted on our Facebook page at The Independent: Kansas City’s Journal of Society, on Twitter @kcindependent, and on Instagram @kcindependent. (Front row) Caroline Rooney, Annabelle Rixson and Larkin McCliney (back […]

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Summer Celebrations

The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2013 summer, Kansas City-style!  More photos are posted on our website at kcindependent.com, on our Facebook page at The Independent: Kansas City’s Journal of Society, on Twitter @kcindependent, and on Instagram @kcindependent. Mike and Julie McCann with […]

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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Raab!

Katherine Michelle Martin and Kenneth Scott Raab were married on June 1st at St. John’s Church at Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baxter Martin of Leawood, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Samuel Beasley and the late Mr. and Mrs. William […]

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Kemper Gala! All Dressed Up

Exhibit your personal style and creativity at Kemper Gala! All Dressed Up, which will be held on October 12th at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. A Patrons’ Party will take place on September 26th at Kemper East.  Also featured in the August 24th issue of The Independent  Clark and Tavia Hunt, honorary chairmen  

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Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics – Big Slick Weekend

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics’ Big Slick Celebrity Weekend was a fabulous success. Kansas Citians enjoyed a Wiffle Ball game on July 19th at Kauffman Stadium, a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at Harrah’s Kansas City and the Big Slick Party and Auction at the Midland Theater on July 20th. Julie and Mark McKee, Gloria Rudd […]

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Cheers for Challenger

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s seventh annual Cheers for Challenger wine tasting and auction was held on July 11th. Jenny Burkhead served as the chairman of the event which featured Trent Green and other local sports celebrities. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and an auction to benefit the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger […]

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Young Friends of Art – Summer White Party

“Under the Tuscan Sunset” was the theme of the Young Friends of Art Summer White Party. Kristina Carlson and Boyce Richardson were the co-chairmen. The event was held on July 12th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Guests sported white attire and enjoyed cocktails, delicious fare and entertainment by DJ Ashton Martin.  Also featured in the August […]

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In the Spotlight – Paint the Town

September 21st is the date for the Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Paint the Town event. The fete will be held poolside at the InterContinental Kansas City Hotel overlooking the Plaza Art Fair and will feature a “Brazilian Carnival” theme. Guests will enjoy listening to wonderful musicians and watching some of Our Town’s best artists create and […]

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AIDS Walk Kansas City – Party with a Purpose

June 12th was the date for the AIDS Walk Kansas City’s Party with a Purpose Patrons’ Party. The event was held in the amazing gardens of Marianne and Ralph Getchell. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious repast and entertainment by the Village Gypsy Jazz Band.  Also featured in the August 24th issue of The Independent Photo […]

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In the Spotlight – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

Five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald is the featured performer at Kansas City Young Audiences’ Benefit Concert for Arts Education. The event will be held on November 16th at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. Julie and Mike Kirk and Debby and Gary Ballard are the honorary co-chairmen, and Qiana Thomason is serving as the […]

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In the Spotlight – Nutcracker Ball

December 6th is the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Ball to be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, ballet, and dancing to the tunes of the Michael Beers Band. Ginger and Dr. Michael Frost are the honorary chairmen and Susan Bubb and […]

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The Vitae Foundation – Pro-Life Golf Classic

July 22nd was the date for The Vitae Foundation’s 19th Annual Pro-Life Golf Classic at Blue Hills Country Club.  Guests enjoyed great golf, a live auction and a delicious Jack Stack Barbecue dinner. Kaye and Jerry Meiners served as the chairmen. Also featured in the August 24th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Chris Wilborn […]

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Sheffield Place – Pictures of Hope Program

Sheffield Place is a treatment and transitional living center for homeless mothers and their children. The children at Sheffield Place recently participated in the national Pictures of Hope program, an award-winning initiative founded by celebrity photographer Linda Solomon. Pictures of Hope empowers homeless children to capture their dreams through photography. The program is sponsored by […]

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2013 KidsTLC Open

It was a wonderful day for golf, friends and support for the 2013 KidsTLC Open on July 12th at Sycamore Ridge Golf Course. Dave Nickloy, Devin Schuster and Kyle Tucker were the co-chairmen. Also featured in the August 24th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: ShotBee Larry and Ellie Maddox with Woody Reintjes Mike and […]

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SUMMER CELEBRATIONS

The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2013 summer, Kansas City-style! More photos are posted on our Facebook page at The Independent: Kansas City’s Journal of Society, on Twitter @kcindependent, and on Instagram @kcindependent. Jack and Nancy Ward with Sallie and Tom Brodhay Bo Kimmel Mary Kathryn Fredericks Maddie Schoemann dropped a […]

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Holiday Mart 2013

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will host the 26th annual Holiday Mart October 17th through October 20th at Bartle Hall. The fabulous shopping event will celebrate the JLKCMO’s 100th anniversary. Since its inception in 1988, Holiday Mart has raised nearly $9 million for community projects. Lisa Kalell and Julie Stoner are serving as […]

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Ambassadors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

June 20th was the date for the annual meeting of the Ambassadors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Members and guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment by Oasis. Cheryl Kimmi, KC Fringe Festival; was the guest speaker. Dick Fagerberg is serving as the president.  Also featured in the August 24th issue of […]

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Tails of Our Town – Cooper Fate Sansale

Melissa Fate and Casey Sansale adore their darling Lhasalier puppy, Cooper Fate Sansale. Cooper loves playing fetch, chewing bones and cuddling with his parents!  Also featured in the August 10th issue    

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Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

October 26th is the date for Synergy Services’ seventh annual Stand Up for Synergy at the Improv Comedy Club at Zona Rosa. Jim Belushi and members of the Chicago Board of Comedy are the featured performers. Karen and Sean Miller and Josh Mitchem are the co-chairmen. Sean and Karen Miller and Josh Mitchem, co-chairmen  

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