Boone Theater
‘Dead ain’t dead’: KC’s resurrected Black Wall Street, cultural corridor raises the curtain on $8.7M renovation
Relaunching the Boone Theater runs parallel to the rebirth of 18th and Vine itself, said Emanuel Cleaver II, joining a chorus of community leaders to celebrate the renovation of both the venue and the surrounding jazz district. “This is a resurrection,” Cleaver said. “We have a story to tell.”
$20M project expected to remove key barrier to unlocking 18th & Vine vibrancy: parking
It’s more than just a parking garage, said Pat Jordan, revealing a plan to develop a state-of-the-art, transit-oriented parking facility in the heart of the historic 18th & Vine District is about opening a gateway to the entertainment and cultural hub. “Limited parking has historically been a barrier for visitors, especially during peak hours and…
Theater’s $8.7M rehab set to bring Black Movie Hall of Fame, Black Rep to KC’s ‘cultural corridor’
A century after the storied structure’s construction, an $8.7 million redevelopment project at the Boone Theater in Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine Jazz District aims to recapture the space’s potential as a cultural hub for the community — and a bridge to the city’s history. The long-awaited project at 1701 E. 18th St. is…
