A Night of Celebration, Culture, and Creativity

Promotional poster for the 18th & Vine Arts Festival Honors Awards on May 25, 2025, at 6 PM. Event location is the Gem Theater, 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108. The design features gold and black art deco elements with event details and sponsor logos, including Harrah's Kansas City and the American Jazz Museum.

Join us on May 25, 2025, at the historic Gem Theater in Kansas City, MO, for an unforgettable evening as we honor the legends, trailblazers, and rising stars in Kansas City’s visual and performing arts scene. This highly anticipated event recognizes 12 outstanding honorees across multiple artistic disciplines, highlighting their contributions to the city’s vibrant culture.

📍 Location: Gem Theater, 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
🎟 Tickets: $15 Pre-Sale | $30 at the Door
🎤 Performances & Special Tributes

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$15.00

Why Attend?

Promotional poster for the 18th & Vine Arts Festival 2025, featuring the Honors Awards at the Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Includes tributes to honorees by community leaders, ticket prices, and sponsors. Location: 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108.

  • Celebrate Kansas City’s artistic excellence across visual arts, music, dance, theater, poetry, and more.

  • Witness live performances from some of the city's best talents.

  • Connect with Kansas City's creative and cultural leaders.

  • Enjoy a powerful night of tributes and honors.

  • Support local artists and performers while experiencing a world-class event.

Meet the 2025 Honorees

  • Art-deco inspired award event poster featuring a person in front of a decorative frame, announcing the "Honors Awards" at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. The person pictured is listed as an honoree, with the name "Harold Smith."

    Visual Arts – Harold Smith

  • Honors Awards invitation featuring honoree Chrystal Rucker with a gold ornate frame, scheduled at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM.

    Gospel – Chrystal Rucker

  • Elegant awards event poster with a central image of a man sitting cross-legged in a white shirt. The text reads: "Honors Awards, The Historic Gem Theater, May 25, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM, Honoree." Decorative gold and blue design elements frame the poster. The name "Danny Hinds" is displayed at the bottom.

    Dance – Danny Hinds

  • Award announcement poster featuring gold and blue art deco design. Text reads "Honors Awards, The Historic Gem Theater, May 25, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM, Honoree: Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City." Bottom text: "The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City (BRTKC)."

    Theater Arts – Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City

  • Elegant invitation for the Honors Awards at the Historic Gem Theater, May 25, 2025, 6 PM to 9 PM, featuring an honoree with the name Gerald D. Dunn.

    Jazz – Gerald Dun

  • Honor's Awards poster featuring an event at the Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM, with a person labeled as an honoree.

    Spoken Word – Glenn North

  • Honors Awards event poster featuring an ornate design and photo of honoree Lee Langston, scheduled for May 25, 2025, at The Historic Gem Theater from 6 PM to 9 PM.

    R&B (Male) – Lee Langston

  • Honors Awards event poster with ornate gold design, featuring a smiling woman with curly hair. Text details event information: "The Historic Gem Theater, May 25, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM." The name "Darcus Gates" and "Honoree" are prominently displayed.

    R&B (Female) – Darcus Gates

  • Decorative poster for an Honors Awards event at the Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, featuring an honoree holding a colorful flag. The bottom section includes the names Elisha Isreal & AZ-One.

    Afro Beats & Reggae – Elisha Israel & AZ-One

  • Honor Awards poster with honoree displayed at the Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM, featuring a person wearing a "Prospect Ave" shirt and a cap, framed by ornate gold decorations.

    Hip Hop & Rap – The Popper

  • Poster for Honors Awards featuring a group photo of six men in blue and gold suits and cowboy hats. Event details: "The Historic Gem Theater, May 25, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM." Honoree named "La Mafia Norteña." Ornate gold border.

    Latin Music – La Mafia Norteña

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Performances by

  • Elegant event poster featuring two women for the Honors Awards at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. The poster highlights "Tobbi and Tommi" as performers.

    Tobbi & Tommi White – Gospel Sensations

  • Poster for the Honors Awards at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, featuring a performer holding a saxophone, surrounded by ornate gold decorations.

    Houston Smith – Jazz Master

  • Elegant event poster for "Honors Awards" featuring a performer, decorated with gold accents and announcing the event at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Name "Carlton Rashad" displayed at the bottom.

    Carlton Rashad – R&B Performer

  • Art Deco style promotion for Honors Awards at the Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, featuring a performer holding a microphone.

    Shon Ruffin - Theater Arts

  • Art deco-style promotional poster for the "Honors Awards" event at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM, featuring a black-and-white portrait of a performer. Name displayed: Vaughan Harrison.

    Vaughan Harrison - Theater Arts

  • Poster for 'Honors Awards' event featuring La Mafia Norteña, taking place at the Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. The background has ornate gold and black decorations, showing six band members wearing matching outfits.

    La Mafia Norteña – Latin Music Tribute

  • Poster for the Honors Awards featuring a performer named Scheeze taking place at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM.

    Scheeze – Hip Hop Artist

  • Poster for the Honors Awards featuring a performer at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM, with ornate gold and black design elements. Name "John Lewis" is highlighted.

    John Lewis - Spoken Word

  • Honors Awards event poster featuring a smiling person with black and green hair wearing a blue denim jacket. The event is at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Text includes "Performer" and the name "Sheri Purpose Hall." The design includes ornate gold and blue decorative borders.

    Sheri Purpose Hall - Spoken Word

  • Honors Awards invitation featuring a performer in a red sports jersey. The event is at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Decorative gold and blue background.

    Brandon Amayzn - Spoken Word

  • Stylish poster for the Honors Awards at the Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM, featuring a singer performing. The background is ornate with gold accents. Text reads "Performer" and "Kimberly Keys."

    Kim Keys - R&B

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Presenters of Awards by

  • Honor's Awards invitation poster featuring details about the event. It includes ornate gold and dark blue design elements, a photo of a woman identified as a presenter below the word 'Presenter,' and event information such as location at the Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. The name at the bottom reads Vivian Wilson Bluett.

    Visual Arts Presenter – Vivian Wilson Bluett

  • Honor's Awards event poster featuring a presenter with ornate gold and blue design. Event date: May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM at The Historic Gem Theater. Name displayed: Carmen Simmons.

    Gospel Presenter – Carmen Simmons

  • Honors Awards event poster featuring a woman in a gold outfit, scheduled for May 25, 2025, at the Historic Gem Theater, from 6 PM to 9 PM. The title "PRESENTER" and name "LEIGH ADAMS" are displayed prominently.

    R&B (Male) Presenter – Leigh Adams

  • Promotional poster for the Honor's Awards at the Historic Gem Theater. Date: May 25, 2025, 6 PM to 9 PM. Features presenter and a portrait of a person on a gold and blue ornate background with the name Eartha Byrd at the bottom.

    R&B (Female) Presenter – Eartha Byrd

  • Promotional poster for an event titled "Honor's Awards" at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. The presenters are Hustle & Shyne from Hot 103.3 Jamz, depicted in the center. The design features ornate golden elements.

    Afro Beats & Reggae Presenter – Hot 103.3

  • Ornate invitation for the Honors Awards featuring Fuego Urbano Radio as the presenter, scheduled for May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Historic Gem Theater.

    Latin Music Presenter – Fuego Urbano

  • Promotional poster for the Honors Awards at the Historic Gem Theater featuring presenter DJ Fresh. Event date is May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Design includes ornate gold and blue elements with DJ Fresh in the center.

    Hip Hop & Rap Presenter – DJ Fresh

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Hosted by

  • Promotional poster for the Honors Awards hosted by Marquez 'Quez' Beasley at The Historic Gem Theater on May 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Features ornate gold and blue design with a photo of the host in a patterned suit.

    Quez Beasley

  • Honors Awards event poster with art deco design featuring a host in a one-shoulder dress. Event details: May 25, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM at The Historic Gem Theater. Name "Kimology" at the bottom.

    Kimology (Kim Newsome)

Sponsorship & Partnerships

Honors Awards Vendors Table
$75.00
🌟 Platinum Sponsor - $1,000
$1,000.00

✔ Premier logo placement on event materials & signage
✔ Recognition in press releases & social media
✔ Full-page ad in the event program
✔ On-stage acknowledgment during the event
✔ 4 VIP tickets with reserved seating

🌟 Gold Sponsor - $500
$500.00

✔ Logo placement on event materials & signage
✔ Half-page ad in the event program
✔ Recognition on social media
✔ 2 VIP tickets with reserved seating

🌟 Silver Sponsor - $250
$250.00

✔ Logo placement in the event program
✔ Recognition on social media
✔ 2 general admission tickets

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