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Bridge View Center

Name: Bridge View Center
Address: 102 Church Street, Ottumwa, IA, 52501, US
Telephone: +16416847000
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

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Bridge View Center is nestled on the banks of the Des Moines River and is the crown jewel of Ottumwa. Delivering Outstanding Experiences! ft.
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The entertainment and events center features a 664-seat theater, 3,000 person event space, and 30,000 sf expo hall. Whether you are planning an entertainment event, convention or conference, corporate meeting, special banquet or fundraiser, wedding reception, Quinceañera, trade show, or any special event, you can feel confident the Bridge View Center is the perfect gathering place. We will Deliver

Outstanding Experiences to you and your guests! The beautiful 92,000 sq. entertainment and events center is located in the heartland of Iowa. Featuring a 664-seat theater, multiple meeting rooms, a 30,000 sq. multi-purpose exposition hall, and an entertainment/event space with seating up to 3,000. Located along the banks of the Des Moines River, Bridge View Center provides a comfortable and picturesque location for your event. When it comes to event planning, you have enough to think about, so leave the details to our knowledgeable, professional team. We are dedicated to helping you create a memorable event. Bridge View Center offers an exceptional menu created by our very own in-house chef. The friendly in-house catering team strives to give each customer an enjoyable and worry-free experience. We are here to serve!

07/17/2024

Come out to the CPKC Hiring Fair TODAY until 4pm!

07/15/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED! | Country Music Star and Army Reserve Soldier Craig Morgan is coming to Ottumwa's Bridge View Center November 10 @ 6pm! Tickets start at $35 and go on sale this Friday, July 19 @ 10am at the BVC Box Office or online below.

Buy Craig Morgan tickets at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, IA for Nov 10, 2024 at Ticketmaster.

07/12/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED! | Country Music Artist & Comedian Cledus T Judd is bringing his G.O.A.T. (Goofiest of All Time) Tour to Ottumwa's Bridge View Center Saturday, August 24 @ 7:30pm!

Tickets start at $19.75 and go on sale Friday, July 19 @ 10am. Pre Sale will start Wednesday, July 17 at 10am for our email subscribers. Not a subscriber? Sign up now to receive this special offer on Wednesday>>https://engage.ticketmaster.net/BridgeViewCenter/

Bridge View Center is nestled on the banks of the Des Moines River and is the crown jewel of Ottumwa.

07/10/2024

Come out to the CPKC Hiring Fair Wednesday, July 17 from 8:30am-4pm at Bridge View Center!

CPKC is hiring track laborers to join their dynamic team. Paid training and comprehensive benefits available. To register, click the SIGN UP button below.

07/09/2024

Iowa Children's Justice will be hosting a FREE full day training Wednesday, July 25. This specialized clinic will be for children who have been exposed to substances either prenatally or environmentally.

To register please click here >>https://bit.ly/3xPIZ5D

If you have questions please email [email protected]

07/05/2024

Come check out the SEIKC 2024 Annual AKC All-Breed Dog Show this Saturday and Sunday! Only $2 admission!

Entries from all over the USA will compete for Best in Show each day.

07/03/2024

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

06/28/2024

Acoustic Fridays on the Riverfront with Ted Stockton is TODAY from 5pm-7:30pm! Due to the uncertain weather conditions at event time, the stage has been moved indoors to the main lobby. All ages are welcome!

This free event is brought to you by our friends at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

No outside coolers and/or food and beverage permitted. We will be serving up delicious burgers, brats and dogs, along with ice cold drinks, so we'll have dinner covered! See you then!

06/27/2024

TOMORROW NIGHT RAIN OR SHINE! Acoustic Fridays on the Riverfront with Ted Stockton from 5pm-7:30pm! In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the main lobby. All ages are welcome!

This free event is brought to you by our friends at Ottumwa Regional Health Center!

Chairs and tables will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own lawn chair, please feel free to do so.

No outside coolers and/or food and beverage permitted. We will be serving up delicious burgers, brats and dogs, along with ice cold drinks, so we'll have you covered!

06/22/2024

Due to the uncertainty of the early evening weather conditions, the Jake McVey concert has been moved inside to the main lobby. Doors 5pm | Show 6pm.

Delicious foods and ice cold drinks will still be available, and AIR CONDITIONING is on, so beat the heat and get up here for this wonderful FREE SHOW brought to you by our friends at Mobile Locksmith!

06/22/2024

TONIGHT RAIN OR SHINE Jake McVey will be performing a FREE solo acoustic show on our Outdoor Riverside Plaza starting at 6pm, with special guest Chris Childress! In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the main lobby. All ages are welcome!

This free event is brought to you by our friends at Mobile Locksmith!

Chairs and tables will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own lawn chair, please feel free to do so.

No outside coolers and/or food and beverage permitted. We will be grilling burgers and other items, along with serving ice cold drinks, so we'll have you covered!

06/22/2024

Come out and see heavy-hitting rock legends Night Ranger perform live on the Ottumwa RAGBRAI 2024 main stage July 25! This outdoor show will be held in Bridge View Center's main parking lot, with main stage festivities starting at 5pm!

06/21/2024

Auditions for OCCP's Little Mermaid, Jr are coming up June 29th-30th from 2p-4p both days! Auditions are open for all children 5-15 yrs old. See below for more details!

OCCP auditions for Little Mermaid Jr. are coming soon!
Who: Any child between the ages of 5 and 15
When: June 29 and 30 from 2 to 4
Where: Bridge View Center
You will be asked to sing and do a cold read from the script.
Everyone that auditions gets a part.
Play dates are August 16, 17, and 18
Hope to see you there!

06/21/2024

Acoustic Fridays on the Riverfront with Ted Stockton is coming up Friday, June 28 from 5pm-7:30pm on Bridge View Center's Riverside Plaza!

Bike up, walk up, or drive up and enjoy the music and sunshine! Some exciting food options and ice cold drinks will be on hand for purchase (sorry, no outside coolers and food & beverage permitted). In case of inclement weather, the event will moved inside to our main lobby.

This FREE event is brought to you by our friends at Ottumwa Regional Health Center!

06/21/2024

JOIN US FOR A DAZZLING JOURNEY through the streets of 19th-century New York! Follow the unstoppable matchmaker Dolly Levi as she sets her sights on the grumpy “half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. With show-stopping musical numbers and hilarious shenanigans, this beloved classic celebrates love, laughter, and the joy of second chances.

Three great performances at the Bridge View Center beginning tonight!

Friday, June 21 7:30pm
Sunday, June 23 2:00pm
Monday, June 24 7:30pm

Tickets may be purchased through the American Gothic Performing Arts website below, the BVC Box Office, or at the door prior to show.

https://www.americangothicfest.org/hello-dolly

06/20/2024

Three chances to catch this wonderful performance this Friday, Sunday, and Monday! See below for more details!

JOIN US FOR A DAZZLING JOURNEY back to the bustling streets of 19th-century New York in Hello, Dolly! Follow the irrepressible matchmaker Dolly Levi as she sets her sights on the cantankerous “half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. With show-stopping musical numbers and uproarious hijinks, thi...

06/19/2024

THIS SATURDAY! Jake McVey will be performing a FREE solo acoustic show on our Outdoor Riverside Plaza starting at 6pm, with special guest Chris Childress! This free event is brought to you by our friends at Mobile Locksmith of Ottumwa!

Chairs and tables will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own lawn chair, please feel free to do so.

No outside coolers and/or food and beverage permitted. We will be grilling burgers and other items, along with serving ice cold drinks, so we'll have you covered!

In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors. All ages are welcome!

06/19/2024

Today we celebrate , a day that represents freedom, liberation, and inclusion. Support Ottumwa’s Juneteenth Celebration by attending the RIVER ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL at Railroad Park - Central Edition today from 5-9 with a fantastic music lineup including:

Ottumwa Community Choir
Voices of Des Moines
Deion Wyckoswki (Young Old Soul)
Kevin Burt
John-Paul Jones Group

06/18/2024

Our weekly Wednesday Lunch Buffets are being discontinued to give our staff a bit of a Summer break to spend time with their families and loved ones.

We will return in the Fall with a reintroduction of our Wednesday Lunch with new seasonal offerings and menu and new and improved services.

Thank you!

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads out there!

06/14/2024

National country music recording artist Jake McVey will be performing a FREE solo acoustic show on Bridge View Center's Riverside Plaza Saturday, June 22 at 6pm! Special guest will be Chris Childress. We'll be grilling specialty burgers, dogs, and brats and serving ice cold drinks, so we have dinner covered!

Tables and chairs provided, but feel free to bring a lawn chair if you wish! No coolers and/or outside food and beverage permitted.

This event is brought to you by the wonderful folks at Mobile Locksmith of Ottumwa. Go check them out, and we'll see you on Saturday!

This FREE SHOW brought to you by our friends at Mobile Locksmith of Ottumwa!

06/14/2024

ON SALE NOW!! All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free are bringing their Crazy(er) Life Tour to the Bridge View Center September 12! Tickets start at $35 and available at the BVC Box Office or online below!

06/13/2024

Tonight and Tomorrow! Tickets available at the door or get yours online here>>https://www.americangothicfest.org/gianni-schicchi

INDULGE IN THE COMEDIC BRILLIANCE of Gianni Schicchi (Jahn-nee Skeek-kee), sung in English for a delightful twist on Puccini’s classic opera. Join the scheming Schicchi as he navigates a hilarious web of deception to secure his family’s fortune, all while weaving through a colorful cast of characters vying for their slice of the pie. With lively melodies and uproarious antics, this production promises laughter and lighthearted fun for all.

PRE-OPERA CHAT Dive into the enchanting and comical world of Gianni Schicchi with our conductor Elijah Schuh and friends! This pre-opera chat includes laughter, music and behind-the-scenes secrets that will make your opera experience even more enjoyable. 6:30p prior to each performance in the main lobby.

06/12/2024

This Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm! This is one you will not want to miss. Ticket information below or they can be purchased at the door.

The American Gothic Performing Arts Festival (AGPAF) is a cultural destination event for the Wapello

Address

102 Church Street
Ottumwa, IA
52501

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16416847000

Website

http://www.bridgeviewcenter.com/

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Thank you Adam Kulmatycki Music for another killer Acoustic Fridays on the Riverfront! The conga line was lit!

JUST 2 MORE DAYS until ALICE UNCHAINED - The Ultimate Alice in Chains Tribute Band with special guest Audiowaves - A Tribute to Audioslave takes the BVC Theater stage at 7:30pm this Friday! Tickets are $22.75 at the BVC Box Office (price goes up $5 on day of show) or you can pick them up online here>>https://bit.ly/3wX8RvM Get here early and catch Acoustic Fridays on the Riverfront with Marc Roe outside on the riverside plaza! We'll be grilling burgers, brats, etc and serving up ice cold drinks while you enjoy the weather and free live entertainment!

Commotion - A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival is coming up Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm! There will also be an optional Pre Show Dinner prior to the concert, so check out details here: https://bit.ly/3y1r5MU Concert tickets start at $19.75 and available at the BVC Box Office M-F 8:30-5:00 or online below! Tickets are going fast, so get yours today!

TOMORROW NIGHT! There's still time to get great seats for Gary Allan at the Bridge View Center with special guest Julie Eddy! Tickets start at only $25, so get yours today at the BVC Box Office or online here! >>https://bit.ly/49SXNNZ

2 MORE DAYS until Gary Allan at the Bridge View Center with special guest Julie Eddy! Tickets start at only $25, so get yours today at the BVC Box Office or online here! >>https://bit.ly/49SXNNZ

TONIGHT AT 7PM! | Ottumwa Civic Music Association presents ABBAFAB - The Premier ABBA Experience, in the Bridge View Center Theater. This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as "Waterloo", "Fernando", "Honey Honey", "Dancing Queen", and countless others! You are not going to want to miss this one! Adult tickets for single performance is $15 and Free for Students. Tickets will be available at the door. *Ottumwa Civic Music Association season passes are $35 for Adults & free for Students. Season passes allow attendance to 4 OCMA concerts at Bridge View Center and at 14 reciprocity concerts of their partners.

TOMORROW NIGHT! | Ottumwa Civic Music Association presents ABBAFAB - The Premier ABBA Experience, coming to Bridge View Center Theater Tuesday, April 23 at 7pm! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as "Waterloo", "Fernando", "Honey Honey", "Dancing Queen", and countless others! You are not going to want to miss this one! Adult tickets for single performance is $15 and Free for Students. Tickets will be available at the door. *Ottumwa Civic Music Association season passes are $35 for Adults & free for Students. Season passes allow attendance to 4 OCMA concerts at Bridge View Center and at 14 reciprocity concerts of their partners.

Some great seats just opened up for Gary Allan this Friday! Check them out here!!>>https://bit.ly/49My9ue

Girls Night: The Musical TONIGHT at 7:30! Great seats still available at the door or online here>>https://bit.ly/4aCXw2D

There's great seats still available for tomorrow night's Girls Night: The Musical at 7:30pm! This hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Tickets available at the door tomorrow, or you can pick them up online here>>https://bit.ly/4aCXw2D

There's great seats still available for tonight's Girls Night: The Musical at 7:30pm! This hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Tickets available at the door tonight, or you can pick them up online here>>https://bit.ly/4aCXw2D

There's still great seats available for Girls Night: The Musical tomorrow night (Saturday)! Get your girls together and come see this hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ musical taking audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends! Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/4aCXw2D

There's still some great seats available for Girls Night: The Musical this Saturday at 7:30pm! Don't miss this hilariously great time! Tix: https://bit.ly/4aCXw2D

Come get goofy with Lizet tonight at The Pork Tornadoes!! Doors to the lobby open at 5 with food, drinks, and music, and doors to the concert hall open at 6:30! Fresh Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute start at 7:30 so don't be late! Tickets available at the door!

🏰 GIVEAWAY ALERT | Here's your chance to WIN a 4-Pack of FRONT ROW tickets to Girls Night: The Musical Saturday, April 20!! Simply tag 3 friends you would like to take in the comments and SHARE this post on your feed! That's it! Contest runs through Tuesday, April 16 and winner will be announced Wednesday morning! Good Luck!!

The Pork Tornadoes are this Friday! Don't miss the party of the year! GA Tix start at only $20 at the BVC Box Office or get them online here>>https://bit.ly/3VNzfCw

Step into a virtual time machine and journey back to the glory days of the late 60s and early 70s with Commotion - A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm! Get your tickets today because this show is selling out fast! Tickets start at $19.75 and available at the BVC Box Office M-F 8:30-5:00 or online below!

2 WEEKS AWAY! | Ottumwa Civic Music Association presents ABBAFAB - The Premier ABBA Experience, coming to Bridge View Center Theater Tuesday, April 23 at 7pm! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as "Waterloo", "Fernando", "Honey Honey", "Dancing Queen", and countless others! You are not going to want to miss this one! Adult tickets for single performance is $15 and Free for Students. Tickets will be available at the door. *Ottumwa Civic Music Association season passes are $35 for Adults & free for Students. Season passes allow attendance to 4 OCMA concerts at Bridge View Center and at 14 reciprocity concerts of their partners.

Girls Night: The Musical is coming to the Bridge View Center Theater Saturday, April 20 at 7:30pm! Tickets available at the BVC Box Office M-F 8:30-5:00 or online below! Make sure to sign up for the Pre Show Dinner as well! Details here: https://www.bridgeviewcenter.com/events/girls_night_out_the_musical_pre_show_dinner_2024_04_20/ Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out … and you’ll recognize a bit yourselves in every one of them!

Commotion - Ottumwa, IA

Step into a virtual time machine and journey back to the glory days of the late 60s and early 70s with Commotion - the most electrifying and authentic Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band on the planet! Get your tickets today because this show is selling out fast! Tickets start at $19.75 and available at the BVC Box Office M-F 8:30-5:00 or online below!