Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2022. We wish the best to these amazing students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall!                                  

Kemper Gala 2022: PRISMATIC will be held on October 8th at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Liz and Greg Maday and Lindsey Patterson Smith and Matt Smith are serving as the honorary co-chairs, and Elizabeth Bennett and Paul Gutiérrez are the co-chairs. The festivities will include delicious cuisine and entertainment, as well as dancing. […]

The Folly Theater has just begun the most extensive renovation project in its history. To celebrate, there was a Groundbreaking Ceremony on June 21st. Among the upcoming attractions are wider seats, an upgraded bar and restrooms on the balcony level, and, in order to help the stars shine, revitalized dressing rooms. Bought your tickets yet […]

Betsy O’Brien joined Lead to Read KC as a reading mentor because she believes, “Time is the biggest gift we can give to a child. By helping students develop early reading skills and gain confidence, we help open doors for their future.” Betsy makes an immeasurable impact with students by taking the time to read […]

Kathy Hunt Woodward (Mrs. Phillip Scott Woodward) was the chairman for The Jewel Ball, a benefit for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony. The event was held on June 18th at the Museum. Mary Jane Young Barnes (Mrs. Bryant Page Barnes) was the honorary chairman, with Anne Potter Russ (Mrs. Norbert […]

Bea Attaway Beckman is the new girl in Town! The hazel-eyed brown-haired beauty was born on February 3rd to Jill and Ian Beckman of Mission Woods, Kansas. Bea weighed eight pounds, six ounces, and was 19 and one-half inches long. She joins big sister Molly Deramus Beckman, age six, and big sister Hannah Wagner Beckman, […]

Gene Willis believes in the power of community. He was raised in a neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas, that fostered his belief in the importance of supporting others, even when resources may have been scarce. Whether volunteering at church, serving as helpers in the food pantry, or assisting with rides to extracurriculars, his family instilled […]

The UMKC School of Medicine’s 50th Anniversary Benefactor Party was held at the stunning home of Rachael and Dr. Nelson Sabates. A jazz trio from the UMKC Conservatory provided entertainment for the guests. The Honorable Brenda and Charlie Shields served as honorary chairmen.        Featured in the July 23, 2022 issue of The […]

Friends and family gathered on May 24th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to toast Starr and Tom Wagstaff, as they received the Lifetime Legacy Award from Saint Luke’s Health System. The loyal and generous couple have devoted 50 years of service to the Saint Luke’s community in Our Town. Cheers to the […]

On September 17th, The Midland Theatre will be the site for KC Shepherd’s Center’s 50th Anniversary and 5th Annual 70 Over 70 Awards Celebration. Edith and Benny Lee and Kathy Cox and Gary Cortes are serving as the honorary co-chairmen. Carmen Zuniga and Tanner Wycoff are the event co-chairmen. The evening’s agenda includes a pre-event […]

Loch Lloyd Country Club was the course of choice for the recent C&C Group Alphapointe Pro-Am. Funds raised by the record number of golfers support youth programs at Alphapointe, which offers comprehensive rehabilitation and training services for people who are blind or visually impaired.           Featured in the July 23, 2022 […]

June 6th was the date for the KidsTLC Open Golf Tournament, which was held at Shadow Glen Golf Course. Golfers hit the links and helped KidsTLC celebrate its 50th anniversary. Players enjoyed libations, food stations, games, and more. Proceeds support the organization to help transform the lives of children and families experiencing challenges with mental […]

The spectacular Hyde Park home of Brian Williams was the site for the annual “Jolly for the Folly” Garden Party on June 5th. Guests enjoyed delectable picnic fare and mint juleps – and even the weather was perfect.       Featured in the July 23, 2022 issue of The Independent. Photo credit: Elements Studio […]

Children and carnivals just go together, and they were reunited in June at Faulkner’s Ranch, where a rootin’ tootin’ good time was had by all! Honorary Chairman Dana Outlaw saw to it that the western theme was as perfect as the name association! Proceeds from Carnival for CASA benefit the mission of advocating for children […]

David Frantze will be honored at the fourth annual Green Tie Gala, where guests will enjoy a surf and turf dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment by Lonnie McFadden and the band Twice on Sunday. The event will raise funds for the Opes Charitable Foundation and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Featured in the […]

September 16th is the date for The Whole Person’s Night of Independence Awards Gala – The Super Ball. The event will be held at The North Club at Arrowhead Stadium. Jessica Barranco and Sherry Duncan are the co-chairmen. Abby Eden will serve as the emcee. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, live and silent auctions, […]

When Missy Andeel offers to volunteer her services for an organization, she extends not only her time but also her passion for supporting others. Missy is a talented leader whose sought-after skills have been instrumental in the on-going success of several organizations. She has long volunteered her time at three organizations whose missions she works […]

The Kansas City Country Club was the site for The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea, which was held on June 12th. Kathy Roney and Alexis Woodward were the co-chairmen. Joan Marsh and Sally West served as tea pourers.           Featured in the July 23, 2022 issue of The Independent. Photo Credit: Wirken […]

Family Health Care’s 11th annual Tacos & Beer on the Boulevard was held at Boulevard Brewing Company. The festive event featured delicious fare from Hefter Catering, an open air booth, great music from DJ Anthony Cangelose, and a silent auction. Lisa Walter and Kaitlin Walter were the co-chairmen, and BJ Kissel served as the emcee.  […]

It’s a near certainty that any wedding planned during the past few years has involved challenges that would have taxed the minds of the finest screenwriters during the glory days of Hollywood.  We like to imagine that true love conquers all. Prior to the pandemic, wedding planning was often chronicled in the media as a […]

Hadley Winslow Burnham and Michael Lewis Reintjes were married on October 16, 2021, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Elizabeth Burnham of Duxbury, Massachusetts, and the late William Burnham, Jr. Hadley is the granddaughter of William Wheeler, Jr. of Duxbury, and the […]