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3951 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
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rental pricing

Photo credit: Twin Cities Public Television
weekday rentals
monday - thursday
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM OR 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$750.00
Photo credit: Twin Cities Public Television
weekend rentals
friday & Saturday
12:00 Noon – 3:30 PM (Friday and Saturday evenings are not available)
$750.00
weekend rentals
sunday
12 Noon – 3:30 PM: $750 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: $850
full week booking*
ONE WEEK 4 wall booking
Friday - Thursday *available only at certain times of the year.
$6000.00

additional expenses

projectionist fee* $100
*Only if film is projected.
classic film rental $350 - $500
marquee change $75
Organist: $100 for 30 minute pre show concert.
Audio or Lighting Technical Person - $100 per hour with a 2-hour minimum

DIGITAL AND FILM PROJECTION

We have full 2K Digital cinema projection capabilities for showing DCPs. If your format is a Blu-ray or DVD, for a fee we can convert it to a DCP. We also have full 70mm and 35mm changeover projection capabilities (please refer to our ABOUT US page for more details). No outside electronics or sound systems may be hooked up to our house sound system without prior approval.

box office

You are responsible for all ticket sales for your event, including checking people in the night of your event and providing a cash bank if needed. If you are not going to charge an admission you can do that, but the Heights does not allow general off the street free admission for any event without an advance check-in or reservation system in place. If this is a private invitation only event that is not open to the public, you are still responsible for checking your guests in. We staff and keep all proceeds from the concession stand.

CATERING, ALCOHOL and INTOXICANTS

A licensed and mutually agreed upon caterer, if arranged beforehand, may bring in food. There are strict parameters that need to be followed if you wish to serve alcoholic drinks, so you must inquire in advance; otherwise, alcohol and other intoxicants (including THC drinks and edibles) are not allowed on Heights’ property at any time.

weddings

With its grand velvet drape, hanging chandeliers, and classic atmosphere, The Heights is a popular venue for weddings. The rental for the auditorium is $800 on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 12 noon -- 3:30 PM. This is a basic hall rental. Due to space limitations, we do not host wedding receptions here. Please see additional expenses above if you require digital projection, stage lighting or a technician.

the stage at the heights theater

Unfortunately, the Heights stage is not available for any rental. The screen is permanently fixed and the space between it and the floodlights is extremely narrow. There are two small stage extensions that are in front of our main curtain that can accommodate up to three people of either side of our stage. These work great for a speakers, singers, or small music groups. We also have a house PA with a tech booth in the back of the theater as well as full stage lighting.

contracts and payment

When a rental date is decided upon, a contract will be drawn up between the Heights and the Rental party covering all costs and details of the event. At that time a down payment will be required to hold the date open. You may cancel your date up to 10 days before your scheduled rental, but deposits are non-refundable. We reserve the right to deny rental to anyone. For more information, please contact owner Tom Letness at tom_letness@minnesotatheatres.com
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