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1. Say-So: All Is Fine at 18th & Vine Say-So: All Is Fine at 18th & Vine September//1997 Article about the "nation's first African-American version of an ethnic neighborhood that's going to be a fun destination for people of every stripe," discussing the area's potential tourist draws.
2. Down Home--On the Vine Down Home--On the Vine July/August 2003 Article about the Peachtree Restaurant, a "soul food" restaurant located in the historic 18th and Vine district.
3. Preserving the Gem: Balancing Preservation and Economics Preserving the Gem: Balancing Preservation and Economics Spring//1994 Article about the restoration of the Gem Theater as part of the renewal of the 18th & Vine District, including considerations of economic gain.
4. Robert Graham's Charlie "Bird" Parker Memorial Robert Graham's Charlie "Bird" Parker Memorial April 2007 Article describes history and methodology of Charlie "Bird" Parker Memorial commissioned by Tony and Marti Oppenheimer and sculpted by Robert Graham.
5. The Jazz Disciple: Gerald Dunn The Jazz Disciple: Gerald Dunn June/July, 2004 Article describes the career of Gerald Dunn, the ''Jazz Disciple''. In addition to his own jazz radio show on community radio station KKFI (90.1 FM), Dunn works at the American Jazz Museum, performs, records,...
6. 18th & Vine's New, New, New, New Day 18th & Vine's New, New, New, New Day January 1, 2007 Article describing efforts to develop the 18th & Vine area, including a discussion of retail and restaurant opportunities, as well as residential properties in the neighborhood.
7. Communication and Support: The Keys to 18th and Vine Communication and Support: The Keys to 18th and Vine August/September, 1995 Article detailing the progress of the redevelopment of the 18th and Vine area as of Fall, 1995.
8. The Crossroads Heads East toward 18th and Vine The Crossroads Heads East toward 18th and Vine November-December//2002 Article discusses eastward movement of the arts district. The author hopes it might eventually join the 18th and Vine area. Profiles of several artists' studios are included.
9. 'Bird's Return to the Vine 'Bird's Return to the Vine February/March, 1999 Article previews the unveiling of the sculpture and tomb of Charlie "Bird" Parker at 17th and the Paseo in the historic 18th and Vine district. The monument to Parker, designed by artist Robert Graham,...
10. Town Topic: Let Kansas City Be Kansas City Town Topic: Let Kansas City Be Kansas City December 2000 Comprehensive article about the need for a more "organic" approach to urban planning in Kansas City, based on "things that people actually do in this town, instead of the 'build it and they will come,'...
11. Ground Breaking: Development Slated for Vine Street District Ground Breaking: Development Slated for Vine Street District May 2001 Illustrated map and article about the plans "for a 96-acre development project known as the Vine Street District," bounded "roughly by 19th and 25th Streets, The Paseo and Brooklyn Avenue" with "breathtaking...
12. Ground Breaking: The Vine Keeps Growing Ground Breaking: The Vine Keeps Growing December 2001 Illustration and article about "the multifamily development that will be part of the new Vine Street District, KC's single largest redevelopment project." Project made possible by the "collaboration between...
13. Great K. C. Jazz to Be Revived Great K. C. Jazz to Be Revived December//1977 Information about projects to revitalize business in the formerly successful business and social district.
14. Q & A with Juanita Moore Q & A with Juanita Moore June/July//2002 Interview with Juanita Moore, Interim Director of the Kansas City Jazz Museum in the Spring of 2002. Moore discusses the leadership of outgoing Director Rowena Stewart, and her vision for the future of...
15. John Bluford's Vision for 18th and Vine John Bluford's Vision for 18th and Vine June/July 2007 John Bluford, board chairman of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, discusses ideas for expanding and strengthening the 18th & Vine District. He emphasizes the need to consolidate the interests...
16. Where's the Promotion? Where's the Promotion? October/November, 2003 Lengthy letter to the editors of JAM (Jazz Ambassador Magazine) describing a perceived lack of promotion of the historic 18th and Vine area by Kansas City. The author describes his positive experiences...
17. Where's the Promotion? Where's the Promotion? October/November, 2003 Lengthy letter to the editors of JAM (Jazz Ambassador Magazine) describing a perceived lack of promotion of the historic 18th and Vine area by Kansas City. The author describes his positive experiences...
18. B.E.U. Gearing up for Self-Sufficiency B.E.U. Gearing up for Self-Sufficiency September 23, 1977 News article about the Black Economic Union in Kansas City, a private corporation, but for ten years "supported predominantly by federal funds." The union was included in or affected by revitalization...
19. Nation: Dressed for Success Nation: Dressed for Success July/13/1998 Photo and article about the "small but impressive welfare-to-work program" of Sprint Corporation (headquartered in Kansas City) "in one of Kansas City's poorest neighborhoods" in the 18th and Vine District....
20. Contributors to Missouri Culture: William "Count" Basie Contributors to Missouri Culture: William "Count" Basie July2000 Photo and biographical article about Count Basie (1904-1984), a famous black pianist and composer arriving in Kansas City in 1924, involved in the "Kansas City jazz" movement in the 18th and Vine district,...