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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You can find nods of acknowledgment to French influence throughout the Kansas City metro. -
Kansas City artist reclaims shine with new book he hopes brings 'a little joy and a little sunshine'Even before the pandemic, Kansas City illustrator Tad Carpenter needed a respite from the doldrums. Inspired by the shimmer and promise of dawn, he embarked on a new project, and it's landed him in a sweet place under the sun.
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From Bonner Springs to Powell Gardens and everywhere in between, the Kansas City metro is glowing this winter. Get lit with a holiday lights tour of the metro.
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Explore the unique tastes and aromas of our multicultural region with a tour of Kansas City's quintessential spice markets.
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With over 200 murals spanning the walls, sidewalks, streets and bridges of the metro, Kansas City is as much The City of Murals as it is The City of Fountains.
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The nominations for the 64th annual Grammy Awards include an album performed by Sandbox Percussion, a quartet that teaches at the UMKC Conservatory, and the duo 123 Andrés.
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Dig into the bedrock of our region with a look through Kansas City's geological history.
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The thrill of the chase and some good old-fashioned outdoor artistry have made field mazes a local favorite in recent years. Check out KCUR's guide to the most a-maze-ing challenges around.
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The culture, history and contributions of the Osage, Kaw, Otoe-Missouria, Shawnee, Wyandot and other Native American tribes can be found across the Kansas City region.
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Here's your must-do list of autumn events in Kansas City, plus scenic drives, Dia de Los Muertos celebrations and ghost tours to fill your fall.
