Libby Hanssen
CONTRIBUTOROriginally from Indiana, Libby Hanssen covers the performing arts in Kansas City. She's written for KCUR, KC Studio, The Kansas City Star, The Pitch, and KCMetropolis. Libby maintains the culture blog Proust Eats A Sandwich and writes poetry and children's books. Along with degrees in trombone performance, she was a Fellow for the NEA Arts Journalism Institute at Columbia University.
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Summer is the season of the butterfly, and you can spot them fluttering around a number of gardens in Kansas City. -
A new play draws on farce to commemorate the founding of Kansas City, the bicentennial of Missouri and the 400th anniversary of French playwright Molière.
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The West 18th Street Fashion Show is back Saturday after a pandemic hiatus. A film made in its place last year is winning national acclaim.
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In part one of our road trip series, we explore a place that combines beautiful landscapes, folk art and a whole lot of personality: central Kansas.
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"Worth Waiting For: Journey of a Musical," is a Kansas City story, a women's story, and a never-give-up story, on stage and off.
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From producers to choristers, a number of classical artists with Kansas City connections were nominated for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. During the virtual "Grammy Award Premiere Ceremony," one took home an individual award.
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Leia Barrett's musical children's book blends storytelling and classical music for young audiences
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Classical KC speaks with Fountain City Brass Band's Artistic Director Lee Harrelson, Conductor Joseph Parisi, and principal baritone Helen Harrelson.
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American Wild Ensemble will honor legendary pilots Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman in "American Aviatrix," premiering online starting Dec. 10.
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Pocket cemeteries are found in quiet neighborhoods or squeezed along city streets and byways. Some are on private property and others are public treasures. Each carries a unique story.
