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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@puckvonk.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@puckvonk.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Events

Artist Talk, Bradford Athey
Mabee Learning Commons, 1st floor
September 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Bradford Athey has spent his life pursuing three things: music, art, and building things. Inspired by music and he draws what he hears
MNU Improv 9/20
Bell Cultural Events Center - Sunderland Black Box Theatre
September 20, 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!
September Virtual Financial Aid Seminar
Online
September 21, 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.
3rd Annual Persistence Summit
Cunningham, Tollefson A & B
September 25, 2024 @ 8:45 am
Trends and success strategies for today the future. Gather valuable academic practices from faculty, staff, MNU community members, and MORE!
MNU Theatre | Frankenstein
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
September 26, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
This production of Frankenstein is adapted by senior Theatre major William Gurley for his senior project. He is co-directing and playing the creature. MNU Theatre Presents: Frankenstein September 26 through 28th. This is Mary Shelley’s classic story of Dr. Frankenstein who attempts to create life from death and the complications that arise from his experiment.
PGS Open House
Bell Cultural Events Center
October 1, 2024 @ 5:45 pm
Learn about earning your associate's, bachelor's, or graduate degree, or advanced certificate. Designed specifically for the adult learner, explore our online, on-site, and blended degree options.
MNU Concert Band | Something Old, Something New
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
October 10, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Join the MNU Concert Band, sharing a wide array of music, both old and new. Enjoy classics by Holst and Grainger, as well as new works by living composers.
MNU Choirs and Chamber Orchestra | Grace and Peace
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
October 13, 2024 @ 3:30 pm
The MNU Heritage Choir, Symphonic Choir, and Chamber Orchestra present music from various periods reminding us of the grace and peace we have received and which we should give in return.
MNU Visit Day: Homecoming Edition
MidAmerica Nazarene University - Cunningham Student Center
October 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am
Experience life as an MNU college student during one of the most exciting times of the year – Homecoming!
October Virtual Financial Aid Seminar
Online
October 26, 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.

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.