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Bell Cultural Events Center

Campus Facilities

About Us

The 40,000 square foot Bell Cultural Events Center is available for use by the surrounding community as well as the MNU campus community. This facility opened in 2007, and is used to showcase the talents of the MNU Fine and Performing Arts students and local artist and performing arts companies. You can rent many of the rooms within this state-of-the-art facility for events or performances. The menu below is included for your reference in planning your event at the Bell Cultural Events Center. To schedule your event, please contact the Bell Center at (913) 971-3640 or bellcenter@seo-red.com.

Ticketing

Students on stage performing a play

Tickets can be purchased online through the event listings, by calling the Box Office, or by visiting the Box Office one hour before the start of the performance.

To reserve tickets, payment must be received at the time of the order. We take cash, check and credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express). We do have ticketed spaces available that are wheelchair accessible and will work with those who need special accommodation. The box office is open one hour prior to the start of the performance.

Seating Chart: Download

Refunds and Exchanges

Tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges may be made for tickets of equal or lesser value for events within the current season, subject to availability. Guests wishing to exchange may do so either in person or by phone.

Questions?

Please call 913.971.3636 or email bellboxoffice@seo-red.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Events

November Virtual Financial Aid Seminar
Online
November 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Are you a parent or student wondering how best to navigate the college financial aid process? Join our admissions staff for our Virtual Financial Aid Seminar, where you will be provided with tools for college financial planning.
MNU Theatre | Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
November 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Based on the 1992 movie and inspired by a true story, Newsies is a musical theatre favorite! Set in early 1900s New York City, Newsies is the tale of the young children who sold papers for a living and the strike they undertook to force Pulitzer to provide them a living wage.
Newsies Backstage Experience
Bell Cultural Events Center - Gilmore Room
November 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Join the characters from Newsies for doughnuts and coffee followed by a guided tour of the backstage and set. Then, have the opportunity to learn fight choreography and a special newspaper choreography section from the show! Finish your morning up with a great photo op!
Late Night @ Mabee
Mabee Learning Commons, 1st floor
December 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Destress before finals with rock painting, therapy dogs, karaoke, FREE food, faculty/staff fellowship, and MORE!
MNU Improv 12/5
Bell Cultural Events Center - Sunderland Black Box Theatre
December 5, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
The MNU Improv team presents monthly shows on campus. Games and lines are made up on the spot based on your suggestions!
MNU Performing Arts | Festival of Christmas
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
December 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
An MNU tradition—the powerful forces of the MNU Concert Band, MNU Choirs, and MNU Chamber Orchestra with members of the community present a festival of best loved Christmas carols and selections from Handel’s Messiah including audience sing-along moments.
December Virtual Financial Aid Seminar
Online
December 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Are you a parent or student wondering how best to navigate the college financial aid process? Join our admissions staff for our Virtual Financial Aid Seminar, where you will be provided with tools for college financial planning.
Fountain City Brass Band | 'Twas the Night
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
December 14, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Get ready for a magical night filled with holiday spirit! Join us for ‘Twas the Night!, conducted by principal guest conductor Roger Oyster. With the stunning sounds of brass and the impeccable talent of the Fountain City Brass Band, this performance will surely leave you feeling merry and bright.
January Virtual Financial Aid Seminar
Online
January 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Are you a parent or student wondering how best to navigate the college financial aid process? Join our admissions staff for our Virtual Financial Aid Seminar, where you will be provided with tools for college financial planning.
MNU Improv 1/31
Bell Cultural Events Center - Sunderland Black Box Theatre
January 31, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
The MNU Improv team presents monthly shows on campus. Games and lines are made up on the spot based on your suggestions!

Directions

Bell Cultural Events Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is located in Olathe, Kansas, just east of I-35. Approaching Olathe from either the north or the south on I-35, take the second Olathe exit which is Highway 150 or Santa Fe. Go east on Santa Fe. Continue on Santa Fe to Mur-Len. Turn south (right) on Mur-Len. Continue on Mur-Len to 139th Street (aka Pioneer Blvd). Turn right on 139th Street into the MNU campus. Bell Cultural Events Center is at the top of the hill on the right side.

Parking is available on the east, west and south sides of the building. There is also parking available on the north, south and east sides of Dobson Hall, the building just to the east of the Bell Cultural Events Center. Handicap parking is available on the east side of the Bell Cultural Events Center building.

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