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River of Fire Returns to Light Up Columbia Park This 4th of July

One of the Tri-Cities’ brightest summer traditions, River of Fire presented by ICCU, returns to Columbia Park this Independence Day with more family fun, live music, food, and fireworks. This free… Read More
Photo of OTTUMWA ROTARY CLUB LEADERSHIP TRANSITION BRIDGE VIEW CENTER’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCOTT HALLGREN PASSES TORCH

OTTUMWA ROTARY CLUB LEADERSHIP TRANSITION BRIDGE VIEW CENTER’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCOTT HALLGREN PASSES TORCH

Ottumwa, Iowa (July 2, 2025) – Bridge View Center Executive Director Scott Hallgren is pleased to announce that he has completed his term as Ottumwa Rotary Club President for 2024-2025. Shea… Read More
Photo of Bankruptcy to Belly Laughs: Oshkosh Arena Gets New Life

Bankruptcy to Belly Laughs: Oshkosh Arena Gets New Life

By Teri Barr for Civic Media VenuWorks breathes fresh energy into the Oshkosh Arena with events ranging from comedy to roller derby – and even arm wrestling. The Oshkosh Arena has seen its share of… Read More
Photo of AMERKS, VENUWORKS ANNOUNCE FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT BEGINNING WITH 2025-26 SEASON

AMERKS, VENUWORKS ANNOUNCE FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT BEGINNING WITH 2025-26 SEASON

Multi-year agreement allows Amerks to continue to play at The Blue Cross Arena in Downtown Rochester JUN 23, 2025 The Rochester Americans announced today that the team has entered into a five-year lease… Read More
Photo of INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP AND BOLD VISION DRIVE INGERSOLL THEATER REVIVAL

INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP AND BOLD VISION DRIVE INGERSOLL THEATER REVIVAL

Set to reopen for the 2025 Holiday Season, the historic venue blends diverse programming with premier dining in the heart of Des Moines. The historic Ingersoll Theater is making significant strides toward… Read More
Photo of Ames Center posts record revenue

Ames Center posts record revenue

by John Gessner Sun Thisweek Dakota County Tribune Burnsville’s Ames Center posted record revenue last year and turned a projected operating deficit into a surplus, according to its annual report. The 2024 performance… Read More
Photo of Steve Peters Earns 2025 Drama League Nomination for Broadway Revival

Steve Peters Earns 2025 Drama League Nomination for Broadway Revival

VenuWorks proudly announces that its Founder and CEO, Steve Peters, has been honored with a nomination for the 2025 Drama League Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Peters co-produced the… Read More

2025 Friends of Victory Signed Poster Charity Auction

The 2025 Friends of Victory Signed Poster Charity Auction is here!! Over 190 items available including signed guitars by Koe Wetzel and Luke Bryan! Several Tour posters from Victory Theatre and… Read More
Photo of BLUE CROSS ARENA IN ROCHESTER, NY BEGINS A NEW ERA UNDER VENUWORKS LEADERSHIP

BLUE CROSS ARENA IN ROCHESTER, NY BEGINS A NEW ERA UNDER VENUWORKS LEADERSHIP

Starting May 1, 2025, the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial will officially begin a new chapter under the management of VenuWorks. Selected by the City of Rochester, NY, the… Read More
Photo of The Three Rivers Convention Center Expansion Begins

The Three Rivers Convention Center Expansion Begins

March 25th 2025 saw the groundbreaking for the expansion of the VenuWorks managed Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA, marking a monumental step forward for the entire community. This project is… Read More