The Ames Center opened in 2009 as the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. It has two theaters--the cozy Black Box Theater and the more expansive Masquerade Dance Theater. There is also a 2,000 square-foot art gallery, plus rooms that can be used for banquets and other special occasions. There is also a large rehearsal space and there are meeting rooms. There are performances here throughout the year by local performers and out-of-state performers as well.