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

Events

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.
MNU Improv 10/26
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
October 26, 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!
Nursing Interview Day 2024
Mabee Learning Commons
October 28, 2024 @ 9:00 am
Join us in the Mabee Learning Commons where there will be recruitment happening as well as mock interviews for our nursing students.
Educators Rising Conference
MidAmerica Nazarene University
November 6, 2024 @ 8:30 am
Educators Rising Kansas 11th Annual Northeast Regional Conference Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Hosted by MidAmerica Nazarene University
Summer Camp Recruitment Day 2024
Cunningham Center
November 7, 2024 @ 9:00 am
We are excited to invite you to our Summer Camp Recruitment Day in the Cunningham Center.
MNU Jazz Ensemble | Java Jazz
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
November 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Java Jazz! Come hear big band jazz music performed by the MNU Jazz Ensemble. Relax in a comfy chair and enjoy a warm beverage and dessert. You won’t want to miss this event!
Performing Arts Preview
Bell Cultural Events Center
November 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm
If you're interested in MNU band, theatre, choir, or worship arts, this preview day is for YOU! Take an in-depth tour of our Performing Arts facilities, sit on rehearsals, enjoy dinner with current performing arts students, and meet our faculty and directors.
Artist Talk, Tammy Brown
Mabee Learning Commons, 1st floor
November 14, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Tammy Brown is a worship artist who uses acrylics to paint Divinely inspired messages in live Worship Church and at Conferences.
MNU Improv 11/15
Bell Cultural Events Center - Sunderland Black Box Theatre
November 15, 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!
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.

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.