Step into a celebration of excellence, legacy, and artistic brilliance.

The 18th & Vine Honors Awards 2025 is Kansas City’s premier awards showcase dedicated to honoring the city’s most impactful creatives in music, theater, visual arts, dance, poetry, fashion, and film.

Hosted in the iconic Gem Theater, this red-carpet experience brings together community, culture, and creativity for one incredible night of tributes, performances, and celebration.

🎭 2025 Theme:
A Renaissance on Vine – Celebrating Black Film, Television & Dandyism

🎤 Hosted by: Quez Beasley & Kimology
🎶 Live Performances by:
Tobbi & Tommi, Kim Keys, Carlton Rashad, Houston Smith, Scheeze, Vaughan Harrison, Shon Ruffin, Sheri Purpose Hall, Brandon Amayzn, and more!

🏆 Honoring 12 KC Legends in:

• Gospel – Chrystal Rucker

• Jazz – Gerald Dunn

• Hip Hop – The Popper

• Visual Arts – Harold Smith

• Theater – Black Rep Theatre KC

• R&B – Darcus Gates, Lee Langston

• Poetry – Glenn North

• Dance – Danny Hinds

• Afro Beats – Elisha Israel & AZ-One

• Latin Music – La Mafia Norteña

🎤 Sing along to tribute songs:
“I’m Going Down,” “Melodies from Heaven,” and “Angel” – led by our all-star crowd performers.

🎟 Tickets

• Presale: $15

• At the Door: $30

• VIP Seating (Optional): $50 (Limited)

📲 Buy now and avoid the line!
💻 www.18thandvineartsfestival.com/honor-awards

📌 Why Attend?

• Celebrate Kansas City’s artistic heritage

• Support Black creatives and storytellers

• Experience an elegant evening of live performance, culture, and tribute

• Network with KC’s most powerful artists, leaders, and influencers

🏛 Venue Details

Gem Theater – 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO
Located in the heart of the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District
Street & lot parking available | Accessible venue