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The Symphony League – Symphony Ball
Plans for The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball continued to take shape recently as committee members gathered at Jackie Middelkamp’s home. The “Sentimental Journey”-themed event will be held on September 12th […]
Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory – Swing Into Spring Luncheon and Performance
Indian Hills Country Club hosted the Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory’s Swing Into Spring Luncheon and Performance event on April 15th. Chaired by Michele Hamlett-Weith, the event featured a […]
SIMPLY THE BEST: Self-governed company keeps us coming back
Kansas City Actors Theatre presents some of the most harrowing, engaging, and audacious theater you can see anywhere. This raucous group of local artists produces classics and hot new plays, […]
2026 Rising Star Willy Pegues IV
Military leadership and community leadership may seem like parallel paths. One requires structure, strategy, and decisive action. The other thrives on relationships, trust, and human connection. Throughout his career, Willy […]
Soccer Logistics
We are already in the first period of our FIFA World Cup 2026 extravaganza in Kansas City! Here are some last-minute tidbits of information, just in case we haven’t all […]
Soccer Need-to-Knows
Featured in the May 30, 2026 issue of The Independent. Kick off your World Cup countdown with Soccer Need-to-Knows, our recurring series designed to get you game-day ready! There are […]
Third Pine Collective
Third Pine Collective is a grassroots organization founded by Xiao Faria da Cunha and Chaneryna Thach. They aim to represent Asian American artists in Kansas City through a member and […]
Kansas City Ballet – BARRE KC Soirée
Inspired by the production of The Great Gatsby, Kansas City Ballet’s BARRE KC Soirée brought the 1920s to life on April 18th at Union Station Kansas City. Guests were wowed […]
KC Pet Project – KC Pet Project 5K
The KC Pet Project 5K was a great success with pups and humans running and walking the course at Swope Park on April 18th! Funds raised support the compassionate and […]
Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Celebration
On April 16th at the 1900 Building, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its third annual Spirit of Philanthropy Celebration, recognizing generous collaborators and donors.
Symphony League of Kansas City – Symphonic Insights
Symphonic Insights was recently launched by The Symphony League of Kansas City as a new quarterly learning series designed to give members further insight into the inner workings of the […]
Through Her Lens
Tranquility. A state of relaxation, peace of mind, and intention. That’s how photographer Tatia Patapearu-Ariki starts her mornings prior to a photo session. She listens to music, does some chores, […]