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Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

October 26th is the date for Synergy Services’ seventh annual Stand Up for Synergy at the Improv Comedy Club at Zona Rosa. Jim Belushi and members of the Chicago Board of Comedy are the featured performers. Karen and Sean Miller and Josh Mitchem are the co-chairmen. Sean and Karen Miller and Josh Mitchem, co-chairmen  

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In the Spotlight – Tablescapes Luncheon

The Belles of the American Royal will host its Tablescapes Luncheon on September 17th in the American Royal’s Grand Hall. The BOTAR shopping event will feature beautiful tablescape designs, shopping and a delicious lunch. Jamie Berg and Tracy Tetrick are the co-chairmen. Guests are encourage to attend the Preview Party on September 16th. Also featured […]

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – Benefit 2013

On October 12th, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s Benefit 2013 will be held at the Folly Theater. Nicole Corbett Wang and Myron Wang, Dr. Samuel Cullan and James Landrum are the honorary co-chairmen, and Angela Bennett and Sherri Wattenbarger are serving as the co-chairmen.The event will feature a performance by Ailey II under the […]

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In the Spotlight – Crescendo

Friends of the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC’s Crescendo will be held on November 8th in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Guests will enjoy cocktails before the concert and dinner afterwards in Brandmeyer Hall. Nancy Lee and Jonathan Kemper are the honorary chairmen, and Jenny Erdman and Tim […]

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Holiday Mart

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart will celebrate the League’s 100th anniversary, October 17th through the 20th at Bartle Hall. Lisa Kalell and Julie Stoner are the co-chairmen. Also featured in the August 10th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Andrea Nigh Photography Lisa Kalell and Julie Stoner, co-chairmen  

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Marissa Schaffner

Marissa Schaffner is honored to serve as the president of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, during its 100th year commemoration. One of the centennial events will be a community luncheon which will be held on September 20th at Bartle Hall with guest speaker Hoda Kotb from the Today Show. The JLKCMO’s Holiday Mart, […]

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In the Spotlight – Spofford’s Butterfly Gala

October 19th is the date for Spofford’s Butterfly Gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Janine and Doug Nickerson and  Dede and Paty Daves are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event will provide residential and community-based treatment for the children at Spofford.  Also featured […]

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Jewel Ball Chairman – Margaret Hall Pence

The fifty-ninth Jewel Ball, a benefit for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony, was held on June 15th at The Museum. Margaret Hall Pence (Mrs. William Keith Pence) served as the chairman. She wore an exclusive couture gown designed by Carlos Ramirez of Liancarlo. Procured through Halls Kansas City, the gown […]

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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

MOCSA’s 10th annual Johnson County Fall Forum will be held on October 8th at the Overland Park Marriott. Kay and Tom Martin are the honorary chairmen, and Michele Snyder and Vince Sabia are serving as the co-chairmen. Dr. David Lisak is the featured speaker.   Also featured in the July 27th issue of The Independent […]

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In the Spotlight – Janice Fischer

Janice Fischer has been a member of the Kansas City Young Matrons since 2003 and was recently named its president. She has held many positions with KCYM, including director of membership, director of programs, director of associate sustaining members, new members chairman, and ways and means chairman. Janice is honored to be part of an […]

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First Call – Message in a Bottle 

The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial will be the site of First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery’s third annual Message in a Bottle event on September 17th. The keynote speakers are David Sheff and Nic Sheff, bestselling authors of A Beautiful Boy and We All Fall Down.  Lena Price and Tom Cohen […]

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The Belles of the American Royal – Kim Manka Mann

The Belles of the American Royal are pleased to announce to selection of Kim Manka Mann as their 2013 president. The 64th BOTAR Ball will be held on October 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Kim is a BOTAR, class of 1990. She served as recording secretary in 1999, vice […]

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Harriman-Jewell Series – Arias and Encores

September 30th is the date for Prelude, a benefit for the Harriman-Jewell Series. Maureen and Richard Durwood are the honorary chairmen, and Pati Chasnoff, Merry Prostic and Susan Spaulding are serving as the co-chairmen. The event will be held at Indian Hills Country Club and will feature special guest artist, baritone Daniel Belcher. Proceeds will […]

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Dig In, KC!

September 22nd is the date for Cultivate Kansas City’s second annual Dig In, KC! at the City Market. Tiffany Lynch and Allison Harding are the co-chairmen. Chef Michael Foust, The Farmhouse; Chef Renee Kelly, Harvest; and Chef Charles D’Ablaing, Hotel Raphael; will prepare 600 pounds of fresh vegetables all grown by local farmers. The dinner […]

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Powell Gardens – Under a Harvest Moon

September 22nd is the date for the fifth annual Under a Harvest Moon at Powell Gardens. Guests will be treated to a delicious multi-course meal prepared by Chef Alex Pope, Local Pig; and wine pairings on the terrace of the Missouri Barn. Proceeds from the event benefit children’s educational programs at the Gardens. Lory and […]

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Kids’ Jazzoo

Plans are underway for Kids’ Jazzoo, which will take place on August 23rd at the Kansas City Zoo. Children up to 12 years old and their parents can get the inside scoop on animals, groove to kid-friendly music and enjoy face painting and fun crafts. Jen Johnson will serve as the chairman. Also featured in […]

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In the Spotlight – Symphony Ball

The legendary Piazza San Marco in Venice awaits at the Symphony Ball “Concerto a Venezia,” presented by the Symphony League, which will take place on September 7th at Union Station Kansas City. Marny and John Sherman will serve as the honorary chairman, and Ursula Terrasi is the chairman. Also featured in the June 29th issue […]

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In the Spotlight – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

August 24th is the date for MOCSA’s Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction at the Uptown Theater. Ali Mahaffy and Melanie Fenske are serving as the co-chairmen, and Lisa and Mike Hagedorn are the honorary chairmen. Guests will enjoy silent and live auctions, delicious food and drink and a live performance by Making Movies.  […]

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In the Spotlight – Becky and Brett Gordon

September 27th is the date for Marillac’s Enchanted Evening at the Ritz Charles. “My World, My Dreams, My Tomorrows” is the theme of the event. Becky and Brett Gordon are the chairmen. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dinner, and entertainment.  Also featured in the June 15th issue of The Independent […]

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