Books are my addiction. The beautiful thing about books is that you are never reading the same novel. In each one, there is the opportunity to have an experience you’ve never had before, get lost in the pages or just find a new friend. Even re-reading books feels like catching up with a long lost […]
Read MoreShawnee Mission Education Foundation held its annual Donor Recognition Dinner on February 7th at the Broadmoor Bistro, located in the new Center for Academic Achievement. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Shawnee Mission Culinary Arts Signature Program students. Sheryl Bushnell and Nancy Hack Dick McEachen, Gary McEachen, Audrey and Asher Langworthy, Lauren Kepler, […]
Read MoreGuests didn’t have to ask, “Where fore art thou?” They knew – the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza was the site for Romantic Revels. The benefit for the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival was held on February 17th. Renana and Michael Abrams were the honorary chairmen, and Dr. Roopa Bansal was honored as Shakespeare’s […]
Read MoreDr. Kip Robinson introduced Sally Sheffield Ingalls, who recently had accepted a position in the advertising department at Harzfeld’s, to Edward Keith, who worked in his father’s business, the Robert Keith Furniture and Carpet Company. On April 4, 1931, their engagement was announced in The Independent. Sally was born in Atchison, Kansas, on October 10, […]
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Todd E. Bleakley of Prairie Village, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Bleakley, to Taylor John Anthony, the son of Debbie Anthony of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and Mr. Jay Anthony of Yantis, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Bleakley of Prairie […]
Read MoreFebruary 10th was the date for Children’s Mercy’s 14th Annual Red Hot Night Gala. The event was coordinated by the Hands & Hearts Auxiliary of Children’s Mercy. More than 1,600 guests enjoyed cocktails, live music, a delicious dinner, auctions, and dancing. Diane Gallagher, Laura Kouri and Jill Farrell Cheryl Donaldson, Julie and Trent Green, […]
Read MoreWildcat! Marc Shaffer is a Kansas State University graduate who stays true to his roots. He is a past president of the school’s human ecology alumni advisory board. Marc is the incoming president for the Kansas State University personal financial planning advisory board, and he serves on the Kansas City K-State alumni planning committee. He […]
Read MoreMore than 1,700 guests attended the 2018 WIN for KC Women’s Sports Award Celebration at the Kansas City Convention Center on February 7th. Ibtihaj Muhammad, Olympic bronze medalist in Team Sabre; served as the keynote speaker. Her topic was the impact that sports had on her life from childhood. WIN for KC is gearing up […]
Read MoreJennifer and Rex Hudler were chairmen of the 11th annual Challenge Your Fashion, a benefit for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger Program for youth with special needs. The January 27th event was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Proceeds help to give children with special needs the opportunity […]
Read MoreMark your calendars for The Derby Party, a themed party hosted by the Kansas City Museum Foundation to benefit the Kansas City Museum! This year The Derby Party coincides with Cinco de Mayo and festivities on the historic grounds will include entertainment by Mundo Nouvo, southern food bites with a Mexican twist by The Westside Local, […]
Read MoreI have to admit I am one of those people who try to go to as many local restaurants as possible. But Charleston’s, with 18 locations in Oklahoma, Nebraska, Indiana, Arizona, and Texas, may be the exception to that rule, just like the now-shuttered Houston’s on the Country Club Plaza (how I still long for […]
Read MoreMonica Mitchell-Werp is the Ball chairman for the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Lyric Opera Ball, “An Evening of Bel Canto.” The Ball will be held on April 14th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. An invitation assembly party and luncheon was held recently at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, with Joan Braswell […]
Read MoreJune 1st is the date for the Kansas City Zoo’s Jazzoo, “Rub Elbows. Touch Fins.” Kelly and Ron Lockton are serving as the chairmen of the 29th annual event. Partygoers will enjoy tasty tidbits from more than 70 of Our Town’s best restaurants, signature cocktails from 10 specialty and full service bars and live entertainment […]
Read MoreThirteen candidates are vying for the titles of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mid-America Chapter’s 2018 Man & Woman of the Year. Following the Kick-Off Party on March 6th at The Mulberry Room, they will spend the next 10 weeks raising funds. Every dollar counts as one vote. The goal? $676,000. The winners will be […]
Read MoreThe 1900 Building was the beautiful setting for The Independent’s Top Ten Party. More than 200 guests celebrated Our Town’s deep commitment to philanthropy at the February 15th event. The Top Ten Events of 2017 and The Independent’s 2018 Class of Rising Stars were announced. The Top Five Golf Events of 2017 5. Big Brothers […]
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Marshall Harkless Dean, Jr. of Fairway, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Woodbury Dean, to Kirk Robert Johnston, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Garth Johnston of Ballyclare, Northern Ireland. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Neal Deramus III, the […]
Read MoreSynergy Services’ Honorary Stars for the 28th Annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards are Anita Gorman and Christy and Bill Gautreaux. Brynn McCan is the chairman for the event, which will be held on May 4th at the Kansas City Zoo. More than 5,000 students have written essays nominating people they know, and the evening will feature […]
Read MoreThe 1900 Building was the beautiful setting for The Independent’s Top Ten Party. More than 200 guests celebrated Our Town’s deep commitment to philanthropy at the February 15th event. The Top Ten Events of 2017 and The Independent’s 2018 Class of Rising Stars were announced. Each Rising Star was presented with a custom Kimberly Sly […]
Read MoreShelly Doucet, Director of Development, University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Education “Shelly’s passion is serving and fundraising for non profits. In her professional and personal time, she is always considering how she can make her community stronger. She constantly sees potential community connections – encouraging cross-collaboration between non profits, philanthropists and businesses.” Jennifer Ingraham, UMKC Foundation […]
Read MoreEarl Altaire (rhymes with Astaire, as in Fred) began life as Earl Altare, (he later added the “i”), in Our Town on December 27, 1901. At the age of 17, he enrolled in the Georgia Brown Dramatic School. In his first job, Earl displayed a great deal of talent, but not of the theatrical variety […]
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Robert Jerome Kopp of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Kopp, to Zachary Wayne Bourquin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry Bourquin of Overland Park, Kansas. Maggie and Zach are both graduates of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, and they both earned bachelor’s […]
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