Libby Hanssen

March 9, 2026

Concert to Come: Kansas City Ballet’s “Stars and Stripes” celebrates diverse views of America

The program features George Balanchine's 'Stars and Stripes' and Agnes de Mille;s 'Rodeo and a world premiere by Caili Quan.

January 27, 2026

Concert to Come: Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents ‘Porgy and Bess’

The production, part of 250th anniversary celebrations of the Declaration of Independence, marks the Lyric's first presentation of the iconic opera.

November 4, 2025

Concert to Come: Bach Aria Soloists join forces with Missouri Choral Artists

Get ready for an "expansive celebration of beautiful choral works and magnificent arias" at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

September 8, 2025

Concert to Come: Friends of Chamber Music celebrates 50 years

The season brings a full-spectrum experience of the richness and variety of chamber music.

September 3, 2025

Top 10 Classical Music and Dance Picks for Fall

This season reflects on beloved music that permeates the culture, celebrates many of our favorite composers and artists, presents new work and exciting collaborations and honors many significant milestones for artists and organizations.

August 25, 2025

Vice and Virtue: Kansas City Baroque Consortium celebrates Bach and friends

Kansas City Baroque Consortium (and friends) gave their audience a glimpse into the social life of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries with the last concert of their 9th summer series.

August 18, 2025

Arts Brief: 2025 Mary Atkins Lecture at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Art historian Richard Spear will deliver this year’s Mary Atkins Lecture, titled “Caravaggio and His ‘Cardsharps’ on Trial,” Sept. 4 in Atkins Auditorium.

July 30, 2025

Desire, drive and civic willpower get it done

UMKC Conservatory to expand Performing Arts Center

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July 22, 2025

Always growing

Long in demand as a talented dancer, Caroline Dahm gains success as a choreographer.

Author: Libby Hanssen