VenuWorks

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 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!

We are on the ground in Oshkosh! Excited to bring VenuWorks to this great community.
09/20/2024

We are on the ground in Oshkosh! Excited to bring VenuWorks to this great community.

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09/17/2024

Hard to believe we’re under 100 days out from Christmas already! We can’t wait for all the great holiday shows coming to our venues this winter! ❄️

2024 CMA Nominees were just released and we’re lucky enough to have quite a few of them perform at our venues this year!...
09/10/2024

2024 CMA Nominees were just released and we’re lucky enough to have quite a few of them perform at our venues this year!

Congratulations to Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBride, and Maddie & Tae! Here’s to celebrating the incredible talent that continues to light up our stages!

CMA Announces Nominees For “The 58th Annual CMA Awards”

We’re always doing our best to preserve and improve our venues to ensure unforgettable event experiences!
08/29/2024

We’re always doing our best to preserve and improve our venues to ensure unforgettable event experiences!

We’ve had a busy summer with lots of projects to keep the Ames Center in tip top shape.
✔️Deep Cleaning
✔️Painting
✔️Steam cleaning every seat in the theater

Right now we’re working on refreshing the stage floor; getting all the paint off, a quick sand and ready for new paint.

We can’t wait to see in September to kick off our fabulous Fall line up!

Continuing development in Jefferson City during year 4 of the MU Health Care Capital Region Amphitheater.
08/21/2024

Continuing development in Jefferson City during year 4 of the MU Health Care Capital Region Amphitheater.

Cory W. MacNeil/News Tribune Shown is the Capital Region Amphitheater at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park. Venuworks, which manages the site, is looking to begin serving hamburgers and hot dogs during events. The Capital Region Amphitheater is looking into adding concessions.Lori Smith-Schollmeyer, gener...

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1615 Golden Aspen Drive, Ste. 107
Ames, IA
50010

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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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.