News across Greater Kansas City
MOCSA – Community Luncheon
On May 1st, MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault) welcomed nearly 1,000 guests to its annual Community Luncheon, which was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott […]
Rachel’s Reads – Soccer Reads For The World Cup
As Kansas City gears up for a historic moment on the global stage, with matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be played right around the corner, the […]
Spire Chamber Ensemble – Voices InSpire
The inaugural gala for the Spire Chamber Ensemble, Voices InSpire, was held on April 24th at Mission Hills Country Club. Barbara Haviland, Angela Walker, and Karen Yungmeyer served as co-chairs, […]
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 […]
Congratulations On Your Engagement, Gabrielle And Carter!
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aaron Clemente of Mission Woods, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Gabrielle Grace Clemente, to Carter Evan Cramsey, the son of Mr. […]
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 […]
Health Partnership Clinic – Opening Doors Luncheon
Health Partnership Clinic’s Opening Doors Luncheon, held on April 22nd at the Overland Park Convention Center, brought guests together for a benefit event featuring moving anecdotes from Dr. Tiffany Swanson […]