Located on the Benton Harbor campus of Lake Michigan College, the Mendel Center offers a rare combination of an ideal location, relaxed surroundings and excellent accommodations. Whether you are planning your wedding reception, entertaining clients from out of town or providing training for your staff, the Mendel Center is personally committed to ensure your utmost satisfaction.

Banquets:

• From relaxed and casual to elegant and formal, you'll agree, too, that the Mendel Center is the perfect location to hold your next event. All in a place that's centrally located and easy to travel to.
• Convenient location and parking
• Close to major shopping areas
• Within minutes to several major hotels
• 10 multi-function Rooms
• Executive board room
• 1,559-seat performing arts theatre
• 234-seat Hanson Theatre
• Over 20,000 square feet of meeting space
• Comprehensive conference support services
• On-premise, full-service catering operation with liquor license
• Expert wedding reception consultation and planning services
• Reunions
• Corporate meetings & conferences

Concert/Entertainment Venue:
Each season The Mendel Center offers a star-packed season loaded with spectacular entertainment. The Mainstage has thrilled and entertained the residents of Southwest Michigan for 33 seasons.

The list of stars that have performed at the Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre includes Peter Frampton, Jim Belushi, Lewis Black, Paula Poundstone, Willie Nelson, Kenny Loggins, Weird Al Yankovic, Wild Kratts LIVE!, Jack Hanna, Little River Band, Mannheim Steamroller, and many more. Performances have also included international touring companies such as the Russian National Ballet and the Vienna Boys Choir.

The real star however is the Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre. With 1,559 seats, Jenkins Theatre provides intimacy between performer and patron. Patrons sit comfortably with plenty of leg room and unobstructed viewing. The stage, with an adjustable acoustic orchestra shell, can accommodate everything from a 100-piece orchestra to the biggest assemblage or a spotlight on a soloist.

Each season presents a fabulous variety of entertainment opportunities. Jenkins Theatre is the heart of entertainment in Southwest Michigan.

Weddings:
Few days will be as momentous as your wedding. Whether you are planning an intimate affair or a huge gala, the Mendel Center is the perfect venue for your once-in-a-lifetime celebration. With our beautiful outdoor and indoor settings, we can help you make your wedding as elegant or as informal as you wish. Our wedding coordinator not only will listen to your wishes, but also, if asked, will offer ideas to make your day even better than you imagined.

At the Mendel Center, you will enjoy unparalleled service and deliciously catered food. No detail will go unattended. Our years of wedding experience will help ease your stress so you can enjoy your special day.

• On-site catering
• Off-site catering
• Full bar service
• Outdoor weddings
• On-stage theatre wedding packages
• Wedding reception packages
• Spacious dressing rooms
• Custom decorating
• Custom menus

Check the Mendel Center website for more information regarding menus and wedding packages at themendelcenter.com.

Located one mile east of I-94 on Napier Avenue (Exit 30)