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

Events

Late Night @ Mabee
Mabee Learning Commons, 1st floor
Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:00pm
to Dec 5, 2024 @ 11:00pm
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
Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:30pm
to Dec 5, 2024 @ 9:00pm
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
Dec 7, 2024 @ 6:00pm
to Dec 8, 2024 @ 5:00pm
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
Dec 14, 2024 @ 10:00am
to Dec 14, 2024 @ 11:00am
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
Dec 14, 2024 @ 7:30pm
to Dec 14, 2024 @ 9:00pm
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.
New Student Orientation (NSO)
MNU Campus
Jan 6, 2025 @ 8:30am
to Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:30pm
Students starting in the fall are encouraged to participate in New Student Orientation (NSO) on January 6, 2025. This event is for all incoming traditional students, including commuters and transfers under 25. Residence halls will open at noon on January 4, 2025.
January Virtual Financial Aid Seminar
Online
Jan 25, 2025 @ 10:00am
to Jan 25, 2025 @ 11:00am
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
Jan 31, 2025 @ 7:30pm
to Jan 31, 2025 @ 9:00pm
The MNU Improv team presents monthly shows on campus. Games and lines are made up on the spot based on your suggestions!
Innovation Academy Invitational
MidAmerica Nazarene University - Cunningham Student Center
Feb 15, 2025 @ 10:30am
to Feb 15, 2025 @ 3:00pm
MNU's Innovation Academy Invitational is for high-achieving juniors and seniors in high school. During the event, students
MNU Theatre | Our Town
Bell Cultural Events Center - Sunderland Black Box Theatre
Feb 20, 2025 @ 7:30pm
to Feb 23, 2025 @ 9:30pm
Our Town by Thornton Wilder is a classic among plays. Presented in three acts, we see the Webbs and the Gibbs over the years in their small town of Grovers Corner. Filled with laughter and tears, Our Town will make you appreciate all of life’s little moments.

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.