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The Bauer Machine Works building is located at 115 W 18th Street, in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, Missouri.
Tours are scheduled by-appointment-only. Drop-in tours are unavailable, so please call or email to schedule your tour.
Our event space capacity is 220 seated and 250 cocktail.
The main event space is 2920 sq. ft. with 10.5’ - 11’ tall ceilings. There is also a 1000 sq. ft. auxiliary space called “The Parlour” with another great view – additionally available for rent to use for small ceremonies, cocktail hours, party transitions, additional bar space, etc. There are also fully-equipped Bride’s and Groom’s Rooms/Green Rooms included in your rental rate.
The space is accessible to you from noon to midnight on the day of your event! This flexible 12-hour period includes your set-up, event and clean-up times and allows you to schedule the details of your day however works best for you. Additional hours are available to rent. Entertainment/event must end and clean-up must begin by 11PM (unless additional hours have been rented in advance). A freight elevator is available for vendors. Our facility is handicap accessible.
We offer an open catering policy for private events. You may bring in your own caterer and/or food. (If your event is open to the public, your food must be provided by a licensed caterer.) We have several bar packages ranging from $20-$32 per person to fit your budget. We can also create signature drinks for you, and we provide non-alcoholic options, as well. All alcohol must be purchased through The Bauer. *Please see the last page of this packet for more information regarding our Bar Packages.
There is a fully-equipped catering kitchen connected to the event space to accommodate your and your vendors’ needs, including features such as: a double, industrial refrigerator; an industrial freezer; a sixburner gas range/oven; an industrial coffee maker; stainless steel surfaces; a dishwashing sink; etc.
There is private lot-parking available on evenings and weekends, as well as over 170 unmetered street parking spots in a two-block radius. You’ll also be provided with a thoughtfully-designed map to share directions and parking information with your guests.
There are ample outlets evenly placed throughout the space to accommodate your electrical needs, and you’ll have plenty of power with our four designated 20-amp receptacles distributed along the dance floor area. There are professional-grade sound systems installed in both the main event space and the auxiliary space. These sound systems are provided to accommodate sound in the event that you would like to connect to your own device to play music. A band/DJ must bring in their own sound system. Both sound systems also include an auxiliary cord and two wireless microphones. A 72” wide pull-down projection screen (with 6X9 aspect ratio) is installed in the East wall of the event space. And we offer event Photographers/Videographers a locked docking station for their charging, storage and workspace needs.
Security is provided by an off-duty KCMO police officer (scheduled and procured by Bauer staff) and is required for all events. Security is charged at $45/hour, beginning 30 minutes before your guests are scheduled to arrive, until your last event-affiliate has left the building.
Our Event Coordinators will work with you throughout the planning of your entire event – available for questions, assistance, meetings, let-ins, etc. On the day of your event, there will be an Event Staff Person onsite for your event rental period. Additionally, there will be an Elevator Attendant present throughout the duration of the guest portion of your event hours. The staffers are included in the rental fee.
All renters must provide proof of General Liability Insurance for the event rental date. A COI (Certificate of Insurance) must be completed and submitted prior to the event. (A licensed caterer should be able to provide a General Liability Insurance Certificate at little or no charge to you.) Guidelines and requirements on how to easily procure liability insurance will be provided upon your booking.
The rental deposit is due at the time of booking. The deposit is 50% of the rental rate. The remaining balance (remaining rental balance + desired bar package) will be due one week before the event date.
The rental deposit is due at the time of booking. The deposit is 50% of the rental rate. The remaining balance (remaining rental balance + desired bar package) will be due one week before the event date.
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