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Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea

A lovely brunch and the annual business meeting were on the agenda for the members of the Kansas City Young Matrons at their Reassembly Day Tea on September 11th. This is the 101st year for “service to our community and loyalty to our club.” Diana Cusser is serving as the president. Maureen Lillard, Debbie Papa, […]

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Crib Note – Emerson Fate Sansale

A pink bundle of joy named Emerson Fate Sansale was born on July 21st. The adorable baby girl is the daughter of Melissa and Casey Sansale of Fairway. Emmy joins her big sister, Sloane Harper, who is two and one half years old. She weighed seven pounds, five ounces and was 20 and one half […]

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The Children’s Place – Beach Volleyball Tournament

The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place hosted its Beach Volleyball Tournament on September 10th at Volleyball Beach in Martin City. Players enjoyed a fun and friendly competition. Proceeds support the youngest survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma. (Front row) Krista Greenlee, Jeanne Maberry, Patrick Mitchell, and Joan Petrick-Giglio (back row) Kelli Galbrecht, Cam […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Leo Handzlik

If your to-do list includes coordinating the set-up, the volunteers and the electricity for a big event, in addition to managing the behind-the-scenes operations, that makes you head of logistics. If you’re doing all that for Stems: A Garden Soirée at The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, you’re Leo Handzlik. If you’re Leo, your […]

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Spotlight On Centurions – Lydia Allen

Lydia Allen spent seven years in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she studied at Butler University and worked for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Four years ago, she moved back to Kansas City. Lydia is the Manager of Individual and Leadership Gifts at ArtsKC. She is a member of Centurions, class of 2018. Her current Centurions activities include serving […]

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Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA

The 12th Annual Carnival for CASA, a benefit for Jackson County CASA, was held on September 12th at Paradise Park. Amy and Brian Beaird were the honorary chairmen. The weather cooperated, making it a beautiful day for more than 400 children who are served by CASA. The event raised more than $30,000. The funds will […]

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The Belles of the American Royal – Presidents’ Tea

Page Reed and Mary Reed served as co-chairmen of The Belles of the American Royal’s Presidents’ Tea on September 9th. The annual event was held at The Kansas City Country Club. The 2017 BOTAR class and Pages were introduced. The BOTAR Ball will be held on October 21st at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Kick-Off Party

Harvey’s in Union Station Kansas City was the setting for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Kick-Off Party on August 27th. More than 100 ballet enthusiasts and dancers mingled, enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and watched the highlights of last season on television screens. Craig Sole provided the beautiful floral décor. Dancer Amanda DeVenuta, Angela Walker […]

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Congratulations, Janelle & Ryan!

Mr. and Mrs. David Keith Woelk of Hutchinson, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janelle Lynn Woelk, to Ryan Matthew Haverty, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Raymond Haverty of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. Larson Woelk of Newton, Kansas, and the late Mrs. Woelk and […]

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MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

More than 400 guests gathered for MOCSA’s 13th annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction recently at The Gallery Event Space and The Kill Devil Club. Denise Delcore and Susannah Sotos were the co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, and entertainment from 2 Proud 2 Beg. Co-chairmen Denise Delcore […]

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Crib Note – Paul William Blazar

Paul William Blazar will be celebrating future cake dates on July 29th. The dark-haired, blue-eyed boy is the son of Lauren and Aaron Blazar of Mission Hills. Will, as his friends call him, was 20 inches long at birth and weighed six pounds, 13 ounces. This precious baby is the grandson of Elizabeth and Paul […]

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UMKC’s Crescendo – Laurel Weir

Soprano Laurel Weir is a native of Canton, Ohio. She is the face of UMKC’s Crescendo, a scholarship fundraising event for the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, which will take place at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on November 10th. Laurel is working on her Artist’s Certificate in vocal studies and chose […]

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Spotlight On Centurions – Matthew Schulte

Matthew Schulte describes his job (coordinator – marketing) this way: he is part of the team that handles giveaways, special events, theme nights, promotions, and advertising for the Kansas City Royals. He has been employed with the Royals for more than six  years. Matthew is a member of Centurions, class of 2018. He serves on […]

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BOTAR – Parent Welcome Party

Merrie and David Costello’s lovely home was the setting for the BOTAR Parent Welcome Party on August 24th. BOTAR parents learned more about upcoming events, while enjoying cocktails and appetizers, including shrimp cocktail shooters and crostini bites. Husbands of BOTAR executive committee members served as bartenders. Everyone is eagerly awaiting The BOTAR Ball, which will […]

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Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

The Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity was the site for the Kansas City Ballet’s seventh annual KC Dance Day on August 26th. More than 1,500 guests came, either to dance or to watch – or both. Free dance and fitness classes for children and adults were among the featured events. The performers included […]

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Congratulations, Sara & Andrew!

Mr. and Mrs. David George Liechti of Saint Joseph, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Ashley Liechti, to Andrew Stephen Carlson, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Ray Carlson of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Richard Fischer and the late […]

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2017 Directors of Philanthropy

In the Directors of Philanthropy issue, The Independent celebrates the remarkable people in Our Town who donate so much of their time and talents to charitable organizations. They make Kansas City a better place to live. National Christian Foundation Heartland  To mobilize resources by inspiring biblical generosity. Board Members: (Seated) Frank Brown, Gary Nagel, board […]

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Email: Paul@kcindependent.com   Paul studied piano and musicology at WSU and Cornell University. He also earned a degree in journalism, because writing about the arts in order to inspire others to partake in them was always his first love. After earning a PhD from Cornell, he became Program Annotator for the Philadelphia Orchestra, where he learned […]

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Martha Belle Aikins Smith 

When The Independent celebrated its 100th birthday in March 1999, Martha Belle Aikins Smith was there – and, at 97, she was as much a part of the social history of Kansas City as the magazine itself. Martha Belle was born on September 30, 1901. Her parents were Clara Jackman Aikins and John Aikins, who […]

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Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room

Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room is a sleek, dazzling addition to Our Town’s burgeoning high-end culinary scene. It has a 110-seat main dining room, a glassed-in, semi-private back room and an intimate 18-seat tasting room, where diners can experience a menu of 12 small courses with wine pairings and a private view of the […]

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The University of Kansas Health System – Treads & Threads

Kansas Speedway was the site for The University of Kansas Health System’s 16th annual Treads & Threads on September 8th. Teresa and Tom Walsh were the honorary chairmen, and Leigh and Tyler Nottberg served as the chairmen. Andy Grammer was the headline entertainer. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails, sumptuous fare from area restaurants and dancing to […]

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