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Sheffield Place – Off the Wall

Sheffield Place’s Off the Wall art event will be held on October 24th at Drexel Hall. Guests will enjoy a buffet supper, a silent auction featuring original art by area artists, the creation of art live for auction, and entertainment. Andrea and Steve Bough are the honorary chairmen, and Skyler Phelps is serving as the […]

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30th Annual Hollywood Holiday Gala

December 5th is the date for Ozanam’s 30th Annual Hollywood Holiday Gala to be held at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Guests will enjoy live and silent auctions, an elegant dinner and performances by the Ozanam children. Rita and Lamar Hunt, Jr. are the honorary chairmen, and Karen and Chuck Peters are serving as the chairmen. […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Lauren McCarthy

Lauren McCarthy has been a dedicated volunteer at Young Variety for three years. Lauren has coordinated fundraising events to support children with developmental disabilities, helped create Young Variety’s mission video and was featured onstage at the Variety Show 2012. Thank you, Lauren, for your commitment to Young Variety!  Also featured in the September 7th issue […]

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Paint the Town

Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Paint the Town will be a lively South American fete on September 21st at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The event will be held poolside and overlook the Plaza Art Fair for the fifth year. Brazil Academy members will perform and guests will enjoy three bands during the evening, beginning with Bossa Nova, followed by Brazilian […]

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In the Spotlight – Susan and Jon Cassat

Urban Rendezvous IV will be held on October 25th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Susan and Jon Cassat are the honorary chairmen, and Bryan Busby will serve as the emcee. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a delicious dinner and a live auction with the Nigro Brothers. Proceeds from the event will support the Urban Ranger Corps’ […]

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Renovation Sensation

Renovation Sensation, a benefit for the SHARE program at Shawnee Mission East, will be held on September 18th. Tourgoers will view four beautifully-renovated homes. Sheryl Kaplan and Deb Schneider are the Tour co-chairmen, and a Patrons’ Party will be held the evening prior at the home of Lynn and Joe Poskin. For more details on […]

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart Happenings

The 26th Annual Holiday Mart, hosted by The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will celebrate the League’s 100th anniversary. This year, the shopping extravaganza will take place at Bartle Hall from October 17th through 20th. Kat DeLeon is the transportation and security chairman and Erin Lambert is the administrative chairman. In addition to these […]

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Kemper Gala! All Dressed Up

Exhibit your personal style and creativity at Kemper Gala! All Dressed Up, which will be held on October 12th at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. A Patrons’ Party will take place on September 26th at Kemper East.  Also featured in the August 24th issue of The Independent  Clark and Tavia Hunt, honorary chairmen  

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In the Spotlight – Paint the Town

September 21st is the date for the Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Paint the Town event. The fete will be held poolside at the InterContinental Kansas City Hotel overlooking the Plaza Art Fair and will feature a “Brazilian Carnival” theme. Guests will enjoy listening to wonderful musicians and watching some of Our Town’s best artists create and […]

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In the Spotlight – Benefit Concert for Arts Education

Five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald is the featured performer at Kansas City Young Audiences’ Benefit Concert for Arts Education. The event will be held on November 16th at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. Julie and Mike Kirk and Debby and Gary Ballard are the honorary co-chairmen, and Qiana Thomason is serving as the […]

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In the Spotlight – Nutcracker Ball

December 6th is the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Ball to be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, ballet, and dancing to the tunes of the Michael Beers Band. Ginger and Dr. Michael Frost are the honorary chairmen and Susan Bubb and […]

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Holiday Mart 2013

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will host the 26th annual Holiday Mart October 17th through October 20th at Bartle Hall. The fabulous shopping event will celebrate the JLKCMO’s 100th anniversary. Since its inception in 1988, Holiday Mart has raised nearly $9 million for community projects. Lisa Kalell and Julie Stoner are serving as […]

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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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Cheers to Volunteers! – Brent Thompson

Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care volunteer extraordinaire, Brent Thompson, has been the coordinator of the FHC Men’s Group and co-chairman, host committee member and volunteer coordinator for Tacos and Beer on the Boulevard. Brent has recruited dozens of additional volunteers to serve the clinic as well. Thank you, Brent, for your extraordinary loyalty to Southwest […]

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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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The Whole Person – Celebration Awards Luncheon

On August 16th, The Whole Person’s Celebration Awards Luncheon will be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Michael Hingson, best-selling author; is the featured speaker. Joseph Matovu will receive The Paul H. Levy Founders Award, Centric Projects and 360 Architecture will receive Corporate Awards, David Jones will receive the Individual Award, and […]

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