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1 day ago · The Gem Theater and the American Jazz Museum at Kansas City's Historic 18th and Vine District. Two Kansas City musicians reflect on the significance of the 18th and Vine District, which celebrates ...
May 14, 2024 · A giant bronze head erected in 1999 near 18th and Vine streets depicts Charlie “Bird” Parker, jazz innovator and pioneer.
May 28, 2024 · The American Jazz Museum In the 1930s and ‘40s, Kansas City’s 18th & Vine Jazz District was a close cousin to New York’s 52nd Street and L.A.’s Central Avenue, a bustling hub for jazz, blues and African-American business and culture.
May 30, 2024 · Learn about musicians – including Kansas City native Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker – instruments and styles at the American Jazz Museum, which also has an after-hours jazz club called Blue Room for live performances.
May 31, 2024 · KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There are many must-sees when you head down to the 18th and Vine District in Kansas City. The district is about two miles from downtown and features Black history and culture...
May 31, 2024 · You can now see that history in the 18th and Vine district at the Negro Leagues Museum. From baseball to barbecue, bebop jazz, and more. There are many reasons for you to take a trip to...
May 10, 2024 · Get your tickets TODAY for a walking tour of one of Kansas City's most historic neighborhoods; 18th & Vine Jazz District! Celebrate Charlie Parker's birthday by touring Bird's old stomping grounds and feel his tunes run through you!
