Howard Theatre

Constructed in 1910, No less extravagant was the exterior, which combined elements of the Beaux-Arts, Italian Renaissance, and neoclassical styles. In 1931, as part of the venue's return to its original purpose, Duke Ellington appeared with his band at "the Howard", helping also to cement the theater's reputation as an entertainment hotspot. This rebirth was helped along by Shep Allen, the building's new manager. The 1968 riots, which followed the April 4 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., caused the venue a great deal of harm. The riots, coupled with desegregation, contributed to the theater's difficulty in attracting patrons, and the theater closed in 1970. Redd Foxx and Melba Moore were among the acts featured at the theater's reopening. ==Reopening==

In 2006, the Howard Theatre was returned to private ownership when Ellis Development was selected to renovate and restore the theatre. In September 2010, groundbreaking for extensive renovations of the theater was held. The grand opening event was held on April 10. Acts Since its reopening, it has hosted a diverse lineup of well-known acts, including Vic Mensa, Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn, Chrisette Michele, Tamia, Dianne Reeves, Gregory Porter, Esperanza Spalding, Pete Yorn, José James, The Roots, Slick Rick, Chaka Khan, Sizzla, Aaron Neville, Kendrick Lamar, Sheila E, Keke Wyatt, and Todrick Hall. ==External links==