Marquee Unveiling Ceremony & Celebration
Please join us on October 24, 2026 from 6–9 p.m. at Intermissions Plaza for the Rivoli Theater Marquee Unveiling.
Rivoli Theater receives $850,000 in federal funding
In 2024, Congressman André Carson secured $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding for the Rivoli Building Rehabilitation project. The funds will be used for prioritized exterior renovations, aiming to complete as many high-priority items as possible. K.P. Meiring will be leading these renovations.
DLR Presentation Recap | 6 Potential Reuse Opportunities for The Rivoli
On September 23, 2019, DLR Group conducted a presentation for the community at the John Boner Neighborhood Center based on their findings from research, community conversations, and comparable historic theatre reuse concepts.
You're Invited | Rivoli Reuse Community Presentation + Input + Rivoli Tours
September 23 - 25, 2019, we're hosting a series of events that will help us shape the future of The Rivoli and we hope you'll join us!
Donate your Historic Rivoli Memorabilia and Artifacts
John Boner Neighborhood Centers recently acquired some important Rivoli memorabilia and artifacts. Included in these artifacts are the original interior neon signs from the historic Rivoli Theatre, concession stands signage, and a check register from when the venue was operational.
Eastside Scan-a-thon and Story Collection Recap
From August 1 - 3, John Boner Neighborhood Centers, hosted an eastside scan-a-thon and story collection session at Audrey's Thrift store on the near eastside.
Rivoli Reuse Community Visioning Event Recap
On June 22, 2019, John Boner Neighborhood Centers Hosted a Community Visioning Event for the Rivoli. Organizers wanted to hear directly from residents about their dreams and big ideas for the reuse of the Rivoli.
DLR Group to Lead Rivoli Reuse Study
Through a competitive Request for Proposal Process DLR Group was selected as the firm retained to lead the Rivoli Reuse Study. This work is funded by a grant that the John Boner Neighborhood Centers received from Lilly Endowment in December 2018.
Rivoli Reuse Study and Marquee Restoration Included in Lilly Endowment Grant
In December 2018, John Boner Neighborhood Centers received notification that they were awarded a $4,300,000 grant from Lilly Endowment as part of its Strengthening Indianapolis Through Arts and Culture Innovation Initiative.
It’s time to get a new roof over our head!
Restoration has been the plan and that included finishing the roof. The auditorium roof was replaced in 2014 and that section is dry and protected. The remaining roof section covers the front portion of the Rivoli facing 10th Street. That roof , upon finishing, will secure the building. The new roof will eventually feature terra cotta barrel tiles, just like the original roof.