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The Independent Turns 125!

Dear Readers,  Welcome to our 125th anniversary celebration year! It’s hard to believe that the humble beginnings of a local paper on March 11, 1899 would yield 125 years of chronicling the happenings of Kansas City. While The Independent had political origins, the magazine, its owners, editors, and staff have reinvented the publication many times […]

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HALO – 2024 Art Auction, “Defying the Odds”

Investing in youth like Caylin is at the heart of what HALO does. Providing a family foundation, shelter, a safe place to sleep, and skills is just the beginning of how this organization helps homeless young people. The HALO Art Auction, “Defying the Odds” will be held on February 24th at The Midland Theatre to […]

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The Sophian Plaza Celebrates Centennial

The inimitable Sophian Plaza building celebrated a centennial anniversary! The opening of the building provided such fanfare that the Kansas City Star devoted the top half of the front page of the Real Estate section on February 25, 1923 to the extravaganza. Fast forward to 2023 and a year filled with special celebrations, including a […]

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Horizon Academy Celebrates 25 Years!

Horizon Academy recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary! Opening in 1999 with 12 students, the school has come a long way to its current enrollment of 117 young learners. Founded by the smart and curious group of Rick Boxx, Fred Crouch, Bob Dunn, Laura Hall, Paula Halsey, Jenny Vaughan, and first-ever head of school, Sharyl Kennedy, […]

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Folly Theater – Folly Frolic

With Grammy-winning artists Take 6 on the stage at the Folly Theater’s Folly Frolic, there is a guarantee of a festive, entertaining evening! Celebrating 123 years of glorious stage performances at the theater, guests thoroughly enjoyed supporting Our Town’s “grand lady” of venues. The day was even declared “Take 6 Day” in Kansas City by […]

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Congratulations, Claire & John!

Claire Schaefer Kramer and John Peter Cunningham will meet at the altar of the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, Kansas, for a June wedding. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Edward Kramer of Overland Park, Kansas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Lawrence Schaefer of Jefferson City, Missouri, […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball Benefactor Party

Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Ball Benefactor Party was held on November 29th at The American. Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman was the host. With festive food, drink, and decor, guests eagerly anticipated the Nutcracker Ball, which was held two evenings later.                 Featured in the January 13, 2024 issue […]

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2024 Jewel Ball Chairman

Holly Barnes Milledge (Mrs. Droste DeForest Milledge, Jr.) will serve as the chairman of the 2024 Jewel Ball, which will be held on June 15th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Holly is the daughter of Mrs. Bryant Page Barnes and the late Mr. Barnes. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. […]

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Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter – 2023 National Philanthropy Day

The 2023 National Philanthropy Day, hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter, was held on November 7th at the Kauffman Foundation Convention Center. With well-deserved awards, the event honors and celebrates the individuals, families, businesses, and non profits that make Kansas City a very generous community, indeed.         […]

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Rachel’s Reads – December 2023

As the year comes to a close, it’s time once again for my yearly roundup of my favorite reads this year. A few might look familiar as I have recommended them throughout the year. Below are my favorites in four categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and backlist books (published prior to 2023).  Fiction Chain Gang All-Stars […]

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Congratulations, Captain Molly Kay Langland and Lieutenant Andrew Rankin Carter!

Captain Molly Kay Langland and Lieutenant Andrew Rankin Carter were joined in matrimony on August 12th in Missoula, Montana, at a private home, with a friend officiating, the Reverend Matthew Holmes. The bride is the daughter of Kay and Jon Langland of Missoula, and the granddaughter of Donna and Roger Schumacher of Buckley, Illinois, and […]

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Johnson County Community College Foundation – 37th annual Some Enchanted Evening

November 11th was the date for Johnson County Community College Foundation’s 37th annual Some Enchanted Evening, which was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Sharon and Dr. Jerry Cook served as chairs of the event. Dr. Roy Jensen, University of Kansas Cancer Center, was named as the 2023 Johnson Countian of the Year. Proceeds […]

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Crib Note – Henry James Robinson

Henry James Robinson made his parents so proud on October 29th, when he, as their first child, entered the world weighing eight pounds, six ounces; and boasting 20 and one-half inches in length! His blue eyes and dark hair make him a charmer already, especially to parents Anne Winter Robinson and Adam Robinson of Overland […]

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Parish Initiatives

Members and friends of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish in Lawrence, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish, and Holy Trinity Catholic Parish gathered recently at events to support and celebrate the 50th Annual Snow Ball. The Ball […]

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Newhouse – 2023 Imagine a Day Gala

Newhouse’s Imagine a Day Gala was held on November 18th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. More than 1,300 guests gathered for dinner and auctions and to raise awareness and critical funds to support the brave survivors served by Newhouse. Jill Grace and Lindsey Murphy were the co-chairs, and 11 honorary co-chairs chose to take a […]

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Crib Note – Charlotte Brooke Patton

Charlotte Brooke Patton delighted her parents with her arrival on April 3rd, weighing eight pounds, and measuring 19 inches in length. Charlotte, with her brown hair and brown eyes, is a beautiful first child for Anna Price Patton and Parker Patton of Westwood, Kansas. Charlotte’s thrilled grandparents are Carolyn Price, Dr. Richard Price, Vicki Patton, […]

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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – ArtSmash

Smashing records is the legacy of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s ArtSmash gala, which was held on October 14th at the Museum. Erica and Lorin Crenshaw and Andrea and David Feinberg were the honorary co-chairs, and Katrina Revenaugh and Jasmine Thompson served as the co-chairs.              Featured in the […]

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The Loop KC – Taylor Limoges

The Loop KC brings together similar yet unique minds to create genuine friendships and ignite the next generation of business leaders in Kansas City. Members of The Loop KC are required to give back to local non-profit organizations. Learn more about The Loop KC, here.   “I’m fortunate to say that I work for one of […]

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Heartland Gala

Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its inaugural Heartland Gala to benefit the Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute. Denise and Bill Bade were the Gala chairs and produced an elegant and fun evening for guests to enjoy, and Mary Lynn and Kamal Mikhail were the Fund-A-Legacy chairs. Carolyn Long served as the emcee.       […]

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Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault – Night Out with MOCSA Cocktail Party and Auction

The Midland Theatre was the site for Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA’s) Night Out with MOCSA Cocktail Party and Auction. The 19th annual event was held on November 4th and featured a “Paris of the Plains” theme. More than 300 partygoers dressed the part and enjoyed cocktails, delicious bites, shopping, and jazz music […]

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Kansas City Young Audiences – Spirits of Folly

November 4th was the date for Kansas City Young Audiences’ Spirits of Folly, which was held at the Folly Theater. The spooktacular benefit featured an Andre’s Confiserie Suisse catered party and performances by Kansas City native Bryonha Marie and local groups Gullywasher and Hudspeth & Taylor. Jenny and John Isenberg and Qiana Thomason served as […]

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