General Info

The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College is southwest Michigan’s premier location for performing arts, concerts, and events. Located on the LMC Benton Harbor Campus, the Mendel Center hosts more than 100,000 annual visitors. Patrons enjoy world-class touring performances in the 1,559-seat Mendel Center Mainstage, performances by LMC music and theater students in the intimate setting of the Hanson Theatre, and a wide range of trade shows, meetings, weddings, and events in the Grand Upton Hall and surrounding meeting rooms. This full-service venue provides onsite food preparation, full beverage and bar service, professional technical staff, and a team of experienced event planners.The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College is southwest Michigan’s premier location for performing arts, concerts, and events. Located on the LMC Benton Harbor Campus, the Mendel Center hosts more than 100,000 annual visitors. Patrons enjoy world-class touring performances in the 1,559-seat Mendel Center Mainstage, performances by LMC music and theater students in the intimate setting of the Hanson Theatre, and a wide range of trade shows, meetings, weddings, and events in the Grand Upton Hall and surrounding meeting rooms. This full-service venue provides onsite food preparation, full beverage and bar service, professional technical staff, and a team of experienced event planners.