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VenuWorks VenuWorks We are very proud of what we have accomplished in our first 10 years as Compass.

VenuWorks, formerly known as Compass Facility Management, was formed in 1996 for the purpose of serving the unique management and operational challenges of arenas, theatres, and convention centers. Our new name gives us a strong individual identity and allows us to re-dedicate our efforts to providing quality services to our locations.

We are thrilled to announce Rich Thompson as the new executive director of the Capital Region Amphitheater in Jefferson ...
02/13/2025

We are thrilled to announce Rich Thompson as the new executive director of the Capital Region Amphitheater in Jefferson City, MO!

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The Bridge View Center in Ottumwa masterfully transformed their space for Bullriders of America this weekend!
02/07/2025

The Bridge View Center in Ottumwa masterfully transformed their space for Bullriders of America this weekend!

Day 4 of setup for tomorrow and Saturday's Bullriders of America 2024 Finals! Do you have your tickets yet??

If not, get them now at the BVC Box Office or online below! Remember day of show prices increase $6, so get yours in advance! Otherwise, you can pick them up at the door.

Friday, Feb 7: https://bit.ly/4g8msB4
Saturday, Feb 8: https://bit.ly/42dSSXC

Happy 25th Anniversary to ImOn Ice - Cedar Rapids! An awesome facility for the Cedar Rapids community that we are proud ...
01/29/2025

Happy 25th Anniversary to ImOn Ice - Cedar Rapids! An awesome facility for the Cedar Rapids community that we are proud to manage.

How about this for a fun fact? The Adler Theatre had one of the earliest examples of air conditioning in the 1930s! We l...
01/24/2025

How about this for a fun fact? The Adler Theatre had one of the earliest examples of air conditioning in the 1930s! We love the history in our beautiful venues.

It’s Fun Fact Friday! Did you know we had one of the earliest examples of air conditioning in the 1930’s? Many Tri-City (we weren’t the Quad-Cities until later) residents experienced air conditioning for the first time in our theatre.

*Photo is of 3rd Street, looking east from Brady Street, February 11, 1938 via Steve Larrick*

You’ll always find a great variety of events in our venues! Last week the RiverCenter hosted the 2025 American CueSports...
01/22/2025

You’ll always find a great variety of events in our venues! Last week the RiverCenter hosted the 2025 American CueSports Midwest 8-Ball Championships!

We would like to welcome Darren Stearns as our Executive Director in Cedar Rapids! Alliant Energy PowerHouseMcGrath Amph...
01/16/2025

We would like to welcome Darren Stearns as our Executive Director in Cedar Rapids!

Alliant Energy PowerHouse
McGrath Amphitheatre
Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids
ImOn Ice - Cedar Rapids

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The McGrath Amphitheatre still has a ton to offer this holiday season with the beautiful Five Seasons Lights display – a...
12/19/2024

The McGrath Amphitheatre still has a ton to offer this holiday season with the beautiful Five Seasons Lights display – an enchanting wonderland of holiday lights, music, and more!

Congratulations to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie for being nominated for Chicago’s Best Subur...
12/11/2024

Congratulations to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie for being nominated for Chicago’s Best Suburban Music Venue by Chicago Reader! Click here to vote for them: https://bit.ly/4fgEFMp

We are thrilled to have been nominated by Chicago Reader for Best Suburban Music Venue! We hope we have your vote! ☺️

Click the link in the comments to vote!

The Adler Theatre is kicking off the holiday season with A Charlie Brown Christmas tonight! What holiday shows are you g...
11/20/2024

The Adler Theatre is kicking off the holiday season with A Charlie Brown Christmas tonight! What holiday shows are you going to see this year?

Great first event for Venuworks at Oshkosh Arena over the weekend! Looking forward to a great season for the Herd!
11/18/2024

Great first event for Venuworks at Oshkosh Arena over the weekend! Looking forward to a great season for the Herd!

They tell FOX 11 they're glad the team is back for another season.

Can’t beat nights like this! Always an honor to host the great REO Speedwagon at our venues.
11/14/2024

Can’t beat nights like this! Always an honor to host the great REO Speedwagon at our venues.

We are grateful to the Oshkosh community for embracing VenuWorks and for the excellent media coverage as excitement buil...
11/08/2024

We are grateful to the Oshkosh community for embracing VenuWorks and for the excellent media coverage as excitement builds for the new programming and improvements we are bringing to Oshkosh Arena.

Interview with Maino and the Mayor: https://civicmedia.us/shows/maino-and-the-mayor/2024/11/07/electrical-safety-new-management

Story in the Oshkosh Herald (page 4): https://oshkoshherald.com/2024/11/05/november-6-2024-oshkosh-herald/

Friend of the show and licensed electrician Chris Nejedlo joins this morning to discuss safety and fire safety in electrical work. From smoke alarms to a few things to look for when buying a home, the information is worth sharing. Then Maria Turner and Andy Linton with the Oshkosh Arena join from...

11/07/2024

Celebrating 28 Years of VenuWorks: Innovation, Impact, and Community First.

The VenuWorks family continues to grow! This time in Grand Island, Nebraska. Read more:
10/22/2024

The VenuWorks family continues to grow! This time in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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Excited to get to work in Rochester, New York! Read more:
10/11/2024

Excited to get to work in Rochester, New York!

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10/08/2024

Another great season of shows is in the books for the McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids!

The RiverCenter always creates a beautiful environment for weddings and banquets in the Quad Cities!
09/27/2024

The RiverCenter always creates a beautiful environment for weddings and banquets in the Quad Cities!

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Ames, IA
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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Celebrating 28 Years of VenuWorks: Innovation, Impact, and Community First.

The incredible Beyond Van Gogh exhibit at the RiverCenter in the Quad Cities wraps up this week! It's been a fantastic 2 month run!

Three Rivers Campus Food Distribution
Three Rivers Campus Food Distribution

Our team at the Three Rivers Campus in Kennewick, WA worked with the Washington State Potato Commission, the National Guard, Toyota of the Tri-Cities, Retter & Company, Sotheby's International Realty, and Second Harvest Tri Cities to distribute more than 180,000 pounds of food to 1,000+ families in the Tri-Cities. Thank you to our supporters and volunteers! #TheVenuWorksImpact #ourcommunity

Check out the transformation from turf to stage at The Sanford Center in Bemidji, MN.

#WednesdayWord today's industry term - POINT OF SALE: The location where a purchase is made. Here is Chef Chris Carton from the RiverCenter to tell you about their newest POS system.

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VenuWorks was formed in 1996 for the purpose of serving the unique management and operational challenges of arenas, theatres, and convention centers. We are very proud of what we have accomplished in our first 10 years as Compass. Our new name gives us a strong individual identity and allows us to re-dedicate our efforts to providing quality services to our locations.