Located in Burnsville, Minnesota, the Ames Center has been the premier arts, culture, and entertainment destination in the Minneapolis/St. Paul South Metropolitan area since 2009. Home to the 1,014-seat Masquerade Dance Theater and 150-seat Black Box Theater, the Ames Center hosts cultural events, dramas, comedies, dance, and musical acts from local arts organizations and national touring artists.
The Ames Center also features a 4,000 square foot atrium that can host up to 250 guests. This space, coupled with an art gallery and meeting rooms, enables the Ames Center to host business meetings and banquets.
12600 Nicollet Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55337
Burnsville, MN 55337
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Brian Luther
(952) 895-4685
(952) 895-4685
MARKET INFORMATION
MSA DEMOGRAPHICS
| TOTAL POPULATION | 3,424,786 |
|---|---|
| MEDIAN AGE | 36.4 |
| UNDER 5 YEARS | 6.72% |
| 5-14 YEARS | 13.69% |
| 15-24 YEARS | 12.99% |
| 25-34 YEARS | 14.69% |
| 35-44 YEARS | 13.40% |
| 45-54 YEARS | 14.97% |
| 55-64 YEARS | 12.02% |
| 65-74 YEARS | 6.42% |
| OVER 74 YEARS | 5.10% |
TELEVISION & RADIO
TELEVISION
CBS Broadcast – WCCONBC Broadcast – KARE
ABC Broadcast – KSTP
FOX Broadcast – KMSP
Cable Provider: Comcast
RADIO
KQRS – Classic RockKDWB – Top 40
KTCZ “Cities 97” – Adult Alternative
KEEY “K102” – Country
KTWIN – Pop, Rock, Alternative
KCMP – Local Alternative/Contemporary Artists
KNOW – Minnesota Public Radio
KSTP– Adult Contemporary
KTLK – Adult Talk Radio
WLTE – Adult Contemporary
WGVZ – Adult Contemporary
KTMY – Talk Radio
KQQL – Classic Hits
WCCO-AM – CBS News Radio
KFAN-AM – Sports
KDIZ – Disney Radio
MARKETING RESOURCES
Venue Marketing Resources
- Flyer distribution
- Email blasts
- Marquee
- In-house publications
- Email database of 22,000
- Season guide (30,000 printed and mailed to residents and businesses)
- Digital Billboard on Interstate 35W (both North & South bound)
EMPLOYERS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
MAJOR AREA EMPLOYERS
FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITALUTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
NORTHER TOOL & EQUIPMENT
PEPSI
BEST BUY
TARGET
3M
US BANCORP
UNITED HEALTH GROUP
LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities 34,449 studentsUniversity of St Thomas 6,350 students
Minnesota State University 13,467 students
St Catherine University 3,559 students
Bethel University 3,280 students
St Olaf College 3,125 students
| THEATRE | SEATING CAPACITY |
|---|---|
| MAIN PROSCENIUM THEATRE | 1,014 |
| BLACK BOX THEATRE | 150 |
| EVENT AREA | SQUARE FEET |
| ART GALLERY | 2,000 |
| REHEARSAL ROOM | 1,800 |
| OPEN LOBBY SPACE | 4,000 |
| TICKETING SYSTEM | TICKETMASTER |
| TAX RATE | 7.125% |
| TICKET BUYER DATABASE | 916,290 |
