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2013 Kids TLC Open

July 12th is that date for the 2013 Kids TLC Open at Sycamore Ridge Golf Course. David Nickloy, Kyle Tucker and Devin Schuster are serving as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the May 18th issue of The Independent David Nickloy, Kyle Tucker and Devin Schuster, co-chairmen  

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Tacos and Beer on the Boulevard – Brew with a View

Tacos and Beer on the Boulevard is set for June 20th at the Boulevard Brewing Company. Elaine McMilian, Margaret Kolm, Henna Fuller, Anne Garney, and Pam Taylor are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy a delicious taco bar, a vast selection of Boulevard brews, a silent auction, and entertainment by Three Minutes Since. Proceeds […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Troy Lillebo

Troy Lillebo, a South Dakota native, lived in Arizona and Indiana before settling down in Our Town. He is the assistant vice chancellor for external relations at UMKC. Troy is the treasurer for Centurions, serves on the Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s board of directors and was recently appointed to the Mayor’s Challenge Cabinet.  Also featured […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Jones!

Jane and Bryson Jones will celebrate their first anniversary on May 19th. Jane will begin her last year of Anesthesiology Residency at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in July. She is currently applying for a Pain Management Fellowship to continue her study of anesthesia. Jane enjoys volunteering and recently joined the Junior League […]

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Cristo Rey Kansas City – Dancing with the Kansas City Stars

March 9th was the date for Cristo Rey Kansas City’s Dancing with the Kansas City Stars at Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Lisa Shadid and Mary Ann Woodward were the co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and a dance competition. Tony Richardson received first place, Jane Gard was the first runner-up and Connie Fahey […]

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Kansas City Hospice House – Angel Gala

August 24th is the date for the Kansas City Hospice House Angel Gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Carol and Arnold Caviar are the honorary chairmen, and Carol Barnett, Sharon Mallin and Jill Shapiro are the co-chairmen. The evening will include dinner, cocktails, a silent auction, and live entertainment. Committee Members met recently to finalize […]

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Vacation Vignette – Winne

Mary and Jack Winne and their family were all winners as they celebrated their version of the Summer Olympics at a family reunion in Topsail Island, North Carolina. Also featured in the May 18th issue of The Independent (Front row) Meg Winne, Sean Flading, Collin Winne, Tyler Winne, Aidan Winne, Molly Winne, Kelly Lane, Mikey […]

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Jackson County CASA – Light of Hope Breakfast

April 18th was the date for Jackson County CASA’s Light of Hope breakfast. Peter deSilva was the honorary chairman, and Sheryl and Terry Kincheloe served as the chairmen. Ann Stern was honored with the Light of Hope Award in recognition for her nearly 30 years as a CASA volunteer. The breakfast supports Jackson County CASA’s […]

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In the Spotlight – HEARAid Gala

November 1st is the date for Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute’s HEARAid Gala at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Joni and Larry Weiner are the honorary chairmen, and Carolyn and Gary Hanson are the chairmen. The “HEAR the Beat” themed-event will feature cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment by the Allegro Dancers, […]

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Truman Medical Center – Fashion for a Cause

April 5th was the date for Truman Medical Center’s Fashion For A Cause in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Julie Cheslik and Paul Black were the honorary chairmen, and Amy and David Embry served as the chairmen. Carson Kressley, Emmy-award winning television star, hosted the premier fashion event where ready-to-wear and […]

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The Children’s Place Angels’ Gala

April 5th was the date for the Angels of The Children’s Place Angels’ Gala at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Darrell Hammond, Saturday Night Live alum; was the keynote speaker. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, a live auction and dancing to the music of the KC All Stars. Dallas and Scott Pioli were the honorary […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Roberta Abramson

Treasured volunteer Roberta Abramson has served on the board of directors of Hope House for nearly five years. Much of Roberta’s time has been spent working on events and fundraising and bringing awareness to the issue of domestic violence. Roberta currently works for Hallmark Cards and has connected many people within the creative community to […]

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The Women’s Employment Network – Annual Luncheon

April 10th was the date for The Women’s Employment Network’s annual luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Tara and Jon Darbyshire and Dawn and David Baker were the honorary co-chairmen, and Heather Anderson Feagans and Anita Bajaj Newton served as the co-chairmen. UMB was awarded the 2013 Beth K. Smith Award. Proceeds […]

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Truman Library Institute – 14th annual Wild About Harry

April 11th was the date for the Truman Library Institute’s 14th annual Wild About Harry at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy, TIME magazine editors and best-selling authors of The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity, were the guest speakers. Former Chairman of the Joint […]

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Gillis Center – 32nd Annual Spirit Awards

April 19th was the date for the Gillis Center’s 32nd Annual Spirit Awards at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Steve Doyal and Ty Henson were each presented with the 2013 Spirit Awards and Jill Perfect was honored as the 2013 Gillis Volunteer of the Year. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, cocktails and entertainment […]

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Unicorn’s production of Potok adaptation is golden My Name is Asher Lev became a classic work of American fiction virtually from the day it came out in 1972, and Aaron Posner’s theatrical adaptation of it is every bit as potent. I can remember reading Chaim Potok’s novel as a Baptist kid in Kansas and feeling […]

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To be a serious ballet company these days you can’t just do an endless series of Swan Lakes: You’ve got to push things forward. The Kansas City Ballet in its current form has rarely flinched from risky artistic choices, works that might have left us scratching our heads at times. At the season finale that […]

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You’d be hard-pressed to find an American artist in any field as interesting and engaging as Karole Armitage. The Wisconsin native, who grew up partly in Lawrence, learned classical ballet initially and absorbed the work of George Balanchine at the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève before becoming a dancer with the legendary Merce Cunningham. […]

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Walk For Change 2013

Walk For Change 2013 will be held on June 22nd at the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport. Allison and Mike Haggerty and Nicole and Steve Pierce are the co-chairmen. Proceeds from the event will benefit Catholic Charities of Kansas City – St. Joseph. Also featured in the May 4th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the Kansas City Sports Commission – 42 Premiere

April 11th was the date Waddell & Reed hosted a star-studded screening of the film 42 at AMC BarryWoods 24. The evening benefited the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the Kansas City Sports Commission. AMC Theatres graciously donated the space, theatre team, concessions, and spirits for the event, making it an evening to remember! Stars […]

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