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The Independent (Kansas City) Published August 04

Kansas City Ballet – Annual Meeting

The Bishop Hogan Center was the setting for the Kansas City Ballet Board of Directors’ Annual Meeting on June 10th. Father Paul Turner hosted the afternoon’s soiree, where guests celebrated […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 27

Alphapointe – 2026 C & C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament

The National Golf Club of Kansas City was packed recently as 36 teams and 146 golfers participated in Alphapointe’s annual C & C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament. The day included […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 27

Harriman-Jewell Series – Dinner

Celebrating its 61st season, The Harriman-Jewell Series hosted a Dinner for major donors on May 27th at the gorgeous home of Jackie and John Middelkamp. Prior to their sold-out performance […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 27

Life Unlimited – Hats Off to Mothers

The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center was the setting for Life Unlimited’s Hats Off to Mothers on May 8th. With the theme of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” the luncheon, chaired […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 27

Kansas City Symphony – Chairman’s Dinner

Held on May 27th at Farina, the Kansas City Symphony’s annual Chairman’s Dinner honored generous patrons. Hosted by Board Chair Linda Gill Taylor, the event included performances by the Symphony […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 26

CHARTING A COURSE: Longtime local arts champion to lead Friends of Chamber Music

Lisa Hickok’s career in the arts has been on a dynamic upward trajectory for five decades. She began, as many of the best arts leaders do, as a performing artist. […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 20

Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry

Nearly 900 guests, including President Truman’s grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, attended the 27th annual Wild About Harry event on April 23rd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 20

HappyBottoms – Wine Women & Shoes

HappyBottoms’ inaugural Wine Women & Shoes event, benefiting Kansas City’s only diaper bank, was held in May at Union Station Kansas City. The evening included wine tastings, fun shopping at […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 20

Congratulations On Your Engagement, Mimi And Brian!

Mr. and Mrs. Sam John Fotopoulos of Prairie Village, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mimi Elizabeth Fotopoulos, to Brian Andrew Toth, the son of Dr. […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 13

RAISING CANE: When musicality meets craftsmanship, magic ensues

If anyone ever gives an award for Best Performance by an Oboist in a Supporting Role, Alison Chung might just take home the prize. The Kansas City Symphony’s associate principal oboe […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 13

A Decade of Being The Best Backyard Ever: Chicken N Pickle

It all seemed very simple and straightforward: Dave Johnson, Kansas City entrepreneur, launched Chicken N Pickle in North Kansas City to create a place where people could connect through food, […]

The Independent (Kansas City) Published July 13

Friends of Chamber Music – Soirée

More than 200 guests joined Honorary Chairs Nancy Lee and Jonathan Kemper at the Hilton President Hotel on May 2nd for The Friends of Chamber Music’s annual Soirée, celebrating 50 […]

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