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TMC Charitable Foundation – 4th Annual White Coat Gala

More than 800 guests attended TMC Charitable Foundation’s ILLUMINATE – 4th Annual White Coat Gala on April 18th. Toni and Phil Sanders and Dr. Valerie Chow and The Honorable Jon Gray served as co-chairmen. Proceeds support Truman Medical Centers, Kansas City’s only – and the region’s largest – academic safety-net health system. Paul Gutierrez, Val Bassham, and Dylan […]

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Evan S. Connell

Evan S. Connell, the novelist, grew up in Our Town, frequently drawing inspiration from the world of his childhood for his writings. His novel, Mrs. Bridge, a 1959 bestseller, introduced readers to a thinly veiled version of The Independent:  “The Tattler was Kansas City’s magazine of society: it consisted of photographs of significant brides, of […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Andy McDonald

Andy McDonald is one of the original ushers at The Folly Theater. Always dressed to perfection, Andy has served as an usher since 1981. He is a committed volunteer who helps to preserve The Folly’s history and share it with visitors. Also featured in the May 25, 2019 issue of The Independent  

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Crib Note – Barnes Kamen Hanes

Barnes Kamen Hanes was born on April 10th. The darling baby boy is the first child born to Lyndse Bortnick Hanes and Prentice Hanes of Mission Hills, Kansas. Barnes has blond hair and blue eyes. He weighed six pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 and one half inches long. Barnes’ proud grandparents are Connie Rhoden, […]

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Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee was held on April 17th at The Kansas City Country Club. Wendy Burcham is serving as chairman of the 65th anniversary of The Jewel Ball, to be held on June 22nd at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Bob Trapp shared wonderful stories about The Jewel Ball with the guests.   […]

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Books & Boutiques

Gretchen Rubin, formerly of Our Town, was the featured author for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Books & Boutiques. The 12th annual event, which benefits the patients, families, and programs of Saint Luke’s South Hospital, was held at the Overland Park Convention Center on April 12th. Lara Moritz was the emcee. More than 700 guests enjoyed shopping […]

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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Promise of Hope

CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope luncheon was held on March 28th at the Overland Park Convention Center. More than 700 guests enjoyed a special program that featured an adoptive mother and her child’s CASA volunteer who shared their moving story. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers advocate for abused and neglected […]

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Lyric Opera Circle – Lyric Opera Ball: For the Love of Opera

April 13th was the date for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball – For the Love of Opera. Pamela Bruce and Barbara Haviland were the co-chairmen, and Sharon Barry and Deanna Diebolt served as the auction co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed the magnificent voice of Ben Gulley, tenor and a Kansas City native. The Lyric Opera […]

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Congratulations, Courtney & Colson!

Mrs. Douglas Gordon Curry of Fairway, Kansas, and Mr. Perry Higginson Bacon of Kansas City, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Blair Bacon, to Colson William Bayles, the son of The Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bayles of Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Clarence […]

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The Children’s Place – Angels’ Gala

April 6th was the date for the Angel Board’s Angels’ Gala, a benefit for The Children’s Place, which was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. More than 800 guests enjoyed celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Children’s Place. Lynsey Jager and Melissa Batz were the Gala co-chairmen, and Abby Eden […]

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Kids Night Out

More than 1,400 guests enjoyed Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City’s Kids Night Out event at the Overland Park Convention Center. The April 12th gala featured a fabulous performance by Diana Ross, along with cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Paul Thomas was the honorary chairman, and Andy Burczyk served as the […]

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Congratulations, Katherine & Cameron!

Mr. and Mrs. William Terrence Kilroy of Kansas City, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Anne Kilroy, to John Cameron Foster, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Matthew Foster of Charlotte, North Carolina. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dan Maurin and the late […]

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The Dish With Ann – Black Sheep + Market

Co-owner and Chef Michael Foust feels fortunate that his restaurant, Black Sheep + Market, is located in the same spot as one of Our Town’s iconic, now-shuttered bistros, Cafe Allegro. Said Michael: “Owner Steve Cole was really at the forefront of farm to table culinary excellence in Kansas City. I respected the heck out of […]

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Congratulations, Margaret & Evan!

Margaret Montgomery Brill and Evan Raleigh Lang were married on February 1st at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Bridget and Thomas Brill of Prairie Village, Kansas. Her groom is the son of Raleigh and Bradley Lang of Mission Hills, Kansas. The evening prior, the […]

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo will return to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on November 8th. Guests will gather in Brandmeyer Great Hall for cocktails and dinner to celebrate talented UMKC Conservatory students who will perform in Helzberg Hall, guided by internationally-acclaimed faculty and teachers of music and dance. After the […]

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Rising Star Reflection – Kimberly Wilkerson

Kimberly Wilkerson is one of our Rising Stars, Class of 2015. As agency principal and vice president of Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, Kimberly co-owns and operates a privately held retail brokerage and is responsible for community outreach, culture and branding, quality and control, process and procedure, and customer service. She supports a variety of non […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Chris Albright

Chris Albright is a senior vice president of administration at UMB. He came to The Whole Person to volunteer for the organization’s recent Night of Independence Gala. Chris’ wife, Shari, is a physical therapist. The couple is passionate about helping people with disabilities. Chris is a newly-elected member of The Whole Person’s board of directors. […]

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Spotlight on Centurion – Monica Smith

Monica Smith is a member of Centurions Fall Class of 2020. She serves on the Law and Justice Task Force and is a member of the projects committee for community service. Monica is a prosecutor for the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Her duties include drug court and supervising interns. Monica is a Distinguished Toastmaster. […]

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Rockhurst University – Leadership Series

March 26th was the date for the Rockhurst University Leadership Series. The seventh annual event was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Joe Montana, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, was the featured speaker. Tom McDonnell and Tom McCullough were honored with the Rashford-Lyon Award. Chris Huber and Greg Fendler served […]

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Books & Boutiques Patrons’ Party

New York Times best-selling author and Kansas City native Gretchen Rubin signed copies of her new book, Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter & Organize to Make Room for More Happiness on April 11th at a Patrons’ Party for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Books & Boutiques. All proceeds supported the sports medicine program at Saint Luke’s South […]

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Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball – Benefactor Party

Guests enjoyed the house and outdoor spaces when Jeanne and Joe Brandmeyer opened their lovely home for the Benefactor Party for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball – For the Love of Opera. Barbara Haviland and Pamela Bruce, who served as Ball co-chairmen, thanked everyone for generously supporting the event. Marilyn and Kenneth Hager […]

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