We attended a corporate event that was hosted here, and found it to be pretty standard fare for a…read morelarge event center! Arriving from the northwest, we found many of the parking entrances blocked for our event, with no signage as to where to proceed to. This led us the long way around the entire center, and out to College Boulevard. As there was some open parking there, we settled for that, but I would have been much, much happier in a standard parking space in a lot or garage. Once inside, the space was well prepared for our event - plenty of seating, tables, food, and space to move about! The event was very, very large (headcount-wise), so having a space large enough to accommodate, which this did, was very. nice. I'm assuming all the food at our event was prepared on site. It was all tasty, relatively fresh, and much of it was visually appealing! Restrooms were aplenty, and mostly clean. I did find a couple paper towel dispensers empty throughout the evening, though. Access was good, with escalators and elevators around for ADA accessibility. All in all, I'd say everything here was a "meets expectations", except for parking and/or parking guidance. Nothing stood out as outstanding, and nothing (outside parking) was sub-par.

I went to the Just for Her event Sunday. $5 entry fee--not bad to see what's available, make some…read morepurchases, etc. Not too crowded as I heard it was for Saturday. I arrived when it had been open for a bit. Parking was reasonable for the time/day. I purchased a "mocktail" called Island Gal--mango drink with 0% proof rum I think they said and pretty sweet! A bit pricey at $7 for a non-alcoholic beverage. Oh well. #JustForHer

The Reel Moment at great time photographing Lecrae while he was performing live at The Truman in…read moreKansas City, MO on 10/19/25! Incredible venue, staff and show! Would definitely recommend! -TRM

We had a great time at a show this week! There is plenty of street parking nearby and they made the…read moreentrance process easy. The bartender was friendly and they have a full bar plus several options for draft beer. The space is well maintained and while there wasn't a huge crowd at our show, there was plenty of room to space out, or be as close to the stage as you wanted. (there was also a small snack bar - could be a nice treat after a long night of dancing!)

First of all, when the client contacted me and asked me to help with her daughter's wedding, I…read morereadily agreed. The Loose Mansion managers, Abbey and Loren, seemed to have an attitude issue. I wanted the wedding event to be just as memorable for the client as they... but they seemed to want to make things unnecessarily difficult. When I arrived at the scheduled time, neither Abbey nor Loren were there. No one else knew anything about any of the A/V equipment that Loose Mansion provides. Awhile later, Loren arrived. I introduced myself and was as pleasant as I could possibly be. Again, I received a "not so warm" reception. There was just a prevailing attitude of arrogance, entitlement and an unfriendliness. Because Loose Mansion was providing the video projector for the event, I asked Loren if we could plug my computer into the projector prior to the arrival of guests to make sure everything operated correctly. She told me that she probably wouldn't have time to allow me to test the hook-up because she was "so busy". I thought to myself "had you arrived at the time we had agreed upon, perhaps you would have had time to check important components like making sure the A/V would work." I was told that I would need to bring my own sound system and mics because they don't allow any "outsiders" to touch their equipment. So I came prepared with speakers, speaker stands, mixer, mics, and audio playback. As I was setting up the computer, I couldn't get the "Loose Mansion" WiFi network to work. I said something to Loren and she told me that I would have to connect to the "office network". The WiFi network was so ridiculously slow that no webpage would even load up. I thought that something must be wrong... so I connected to the network with my phone to check the speed there. Again, practically non-existent speed... so bad that nothing would work (see the screen caps from both my computer and my phone). I was afraid to say anything to Loren or ask her to reset her router for fear that I'd get another harsh response. So I just set up my own hotspot and used that. I finally did mention it to Loren and she said "Yes, it's very slow... we just tell people to download everything they need in advance." It seems ridiculous that a professional "event space" facility would have WiFi that is virtually of no use whatsoever. As the set-up for this very nice wedding event proceeded, I noticed that Loren was wearing a black skirt for the event, but with old green sneakers. I thought that she was just wearing these old green sneakers because they were comfortable during the set-up process, but surely she'd change into something more presentable for the wedding once guests started to arrive. Wrong! Later during the event, I overheard one guest mention her appearance to another guest... they were also surprised that management would allow an onsite manager to dress like this for a client's wedding event. They forgot to turn on the speakers for the ceremony, so if you were sitting in the room used for the ceremony, it sounded like all of the sound/music was coming from the room behind you (there were speakers in other rooms of the house). After the ceremony, as guests went for cocktails, we started to set up our gear for the after-dinner event. The "unused" Loose Mansion speakers were still sitting on the small stage... and when I asked Loren if we could move them aside so we could have room for our speakers, she said "No, we'll leave them right where they are!" Unbelievable! Another thing noticed was the fact that in order to lower the projection screen from the ceiling mount, Loren had to get a tall staffer who stood on top of a bucket or something and then used a plastic coat hanger to try to reach the bottom of the screen and pull it down. Tacky! My review is directed to other vendors/event planners. I've never had to deal with event space management who was NOT a team-player with the goal of wanting to create a stellar event by working TOGETHER with vendors. Instead, there was noticeable resistance. It's really too bad!

Our daughter and son-in-law recently had their wedding reception at Loose Mansion and we were…read moreextremely please with the event. We cannot recommend Loose Mansion highly enough. My wife and I were impressed and pleased with the professionalism of the staff and the preparation of the event space. The event manager, Loren, appeared to be everywhere and invisible at the same time, and the staff worked seamlessly with the outside vendors. Every guest that spoke to me about the venue mentioned how beautiful it is and how well everything ran. My wife and I also stayed in the Carriage House and that simplified and enhanced our experience. We love to take a morning walk, and the neighborhood was fun to explore too. One last item that I don't want to overlook is their process of event preparation. It seemed that every need, every eventuality, was anticipated and prepared for. On the front end, it seemed a little daunting, answering all those questions and choosing among so many options, but the payoff came at the reception. Everything ran smoothly and we were able to relax and enjoy our guests. The Loose Mansion team could not have been more thorough.

Went here for a recent show and I also been here for a wedding reception too. The stage and theater…read moreis very spacious and for the basement, it's pretty big too that could host an event here. You can tell the history of this place and how well keep it is too. Would come again for an event.

The crew at the Scottish Rite in KC has done some amazing renovation on this wonderful old…read morebuilding. New heating and cooling, solar panels breathing new life into the building. Facelifts everywhere. An industrial kitchen, dining hall, event space for the largest of weddings / gatherings and history everywhere. Private fenced in parking for your guests. State of the art sound and lighting. Worth checking out as a venue.

I held a wedding reception there many years ago. They were easy to work with. It was December so we…read morehung snowflakes from the ceiling. They provided the lift. Used their linens and bartenders. One of the best evenings we ever had. Such fun!

Martin City nails the small town vibe, and the Martin Event Space backs it up. It feels like the…read morekind of place for a small wedding reception outside the city. I've been here for a few events that are chef competitions, and it's the events have always been fun. The space itself is nice with parking all around, including some overflow in the nearby car wash. One time it was the middle of summer and the A/C was struggling in a big way, but largely because the event spilled outside so the doors were constantly coming open. It was easily 90 degrees in here. The past time was in mid-January, and it still felt like 90. Let's just say the furnace works better than the A/C. It's pretty basic with a little bar setup on one end, space for tables and to mill about, and then a little raised area on the opposite end which would be good for addressing a crowd. Not the most memorable or trendy event space, but a good overall spot if you're out in that end of town.

Very impressed with this venue for a small wedding!…read more Every detail was tastefully accommodated, professional, and comfortable. I highly recommend the Plaza Wedding Chapel for those seeking a stress-free ceremony on the Country Club Plaza at most affordable prices. They also perform vow renewals for those so in love they want to repeat their promises to each other!

Spent an evening here at the Abbott for the closing celebration of Kansas City corporate challenge…read moreevent. I have seen pictures of wedding at this event space before. It was good to finally attend an event here. This event space was spacious enough to fit 20+ tables and they also had a large multi tiered crystal chandelier featuring numerous candle lights. They looked so pretty. Bar area was a decent sized one too. Restrooms were clean and maintained well. There are plenty of options for parking near the venue.

We attended a wedding at The Abbott this weekend, and while I can't speak for the bride and groom,…read moreI was seriously impressed as a guest. The venue is huge, but it somehow still feels cozy. There was plenty of space for hundreds of us, and yet it never felt crowded. They pulled off the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and the after-party seamlessly. The rooftop and well-placed bars made everything flow effortlessly. At no point did we feel rushed, overwhelmed, or stuck waiting around--which is rare at big events. It was an incredibly fun night. If I ever had a large event to plan, The Abbott would be high on my list.

We recently attended a wedding at the Rumely Historic Event Space, and unfortunately, the night…read moreended on a terrible note due to the behavior of a man claiming to be the owner. While we were quietly walking through the space at the end of the night to ensure we hadn't left any personal belongings behind, this individual approached us completely unprovoked. He was clearly intoxicated, began aggressively cursing at us, told us to "get the fuck out," and threatened to call the police. It was entirely unprofessional, alarming, and completely uncalled for. A venue coordinator or owner should ensure a safe and welcoming environment, not host a hostile situation. I would highly recommend looking elsewhere if you want a stress-free event.

this place is a fire hazard. I am surprised the fire department has not closed it down. The one…read moreexit from the upper florr was not marked well. It was extremely hot and very crowded. There were 300 people on the second floor could not move around. Long lines at the bar and food was not very good. Again this is a fire hazard from my perspective.