Cairo’s Historic Cavalier Club to Be Reborn as Cavalier Regional Arts and Events Center

Cairo’s Historic Cavalier Club to Be Reborn as Cavalier Regional Arts and Events Center

By - December 14, 2025

CAIRO, Ill. — Harold S. Jones has spent a lifetime blending creativity, mentorship, and community service into a legacy that has helped shape Cairo’s cultural and artistic identity. From launching modest after-school arts initiatives to cultivating spaces where expression and history converge, Jones’ work reflects the enduring power of vision, persistence, and community-centered leadership.

Under Jones’ new ownership, Cairo’s historic Cavalier Club, located at 2511 S. Commercial Avenue, is poised for a major transformation—one that represents a meaningful investment in the city’s cultural and artistic future.

The iconic venue will be renovated and reborn as the Cavalier Regional Arts and Events Center, a multipurpose facility designed to accommodate larger performances, cultural gatherings, and community-focused events. The center will serve as an extension of Cairo’s Fine Arts Center, expanding opportunities for regional artists, performers, and audiences while strengthening the city’s creative infrastructure.

More than a performance space, the revitalized Cavalier will stand as a living tribute to the rich legacy of Cairo’s African American community. For generations, the Cavalier Club functioned as a cornerstone of social life, music, and cultural sophistication. Its restoration is intended to honor that history while creating room for new artistic expression, intergenerational connection, and renewed community pride.

The project reflects a broader commitment to preserving Cairo’s historic cultural landmarks while reimagining them as engines for creativity, education, and economic revitalization. Once completed, the Cavalier Regional Arts and Events Center is expected to serve as a vibrant gathering place that honors the past, engages the present, and inspires future generations.

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