Frans Lanting, Photographer and Christine Eckstrom, Science Writer: Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Dates: 5/19/2026
📍 Theatre: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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Frans Lanting, a renowned photographer, and Christine Eckstrom, an accomplished science writer, will present Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Their discussion focuses on the transformation of California's Monterey Bay, once on the brink of ecological crisis, into a vibrant biodiversity hotspot. Through their storytelling and stunning imagery, Lanting and Eckstrom will illustrate how collaborative efforts can lead to the restoration of damaged ecosystems. The event includes a Q&A session, allowing the audience to engage directly with the presenters.
Cast and Creative Team for Frans Lanting, Photographer and Christine Eckstrom, Science Writer: Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Cast
Mattias Klum
Photographer
Frans Lanting
Photographer
Christine Eckstrom
Science Writer
Albert Lin
Explorer
Conor Knighton
CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent
Louise Leakey
Paleoanthropologist
Creative Team
Ellen McDonald
Publicist
Emily Lane
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Paul Schofer
President and CEO
Christine Eckstrom
Science Writer.
Teresa and Tom Walsh Family Foundation
Sponsor
John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
Sponsor
Saint Luke’s Health System
Sponsor
Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City
Sponsor
Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City South
Sponsor
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