Lake Michigan College Mendel Center

09/10/2026

RETURNING TO SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN!
Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets ==> www.TheMendelCenter.com/events

It's going to be an unforgettable night of classic rock music that helped define a generation when SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S HOTEL CALIFORNIA "A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES" returns to the LMC Mendel Center in Benton Harbor.

By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy Award-winning sounds of our generation's Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group has become the most successful and longest-running show of its kind.

Get your tickets today for best available seats!

Lake Michigan College Mendel Center is your place for concerts, receptions and events in southwestern Michigan.

09/03/2026

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S HOTEL CALIFORNIA: A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
Tickets ==> www.TheMendelCenter.com/events

A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence has taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists.

By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy Award-winning sounds of our generation's Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group has become the most successful and longest-running show of its kind.

So join us on a dark desert highway...
Feel the cool wind in your hair ...
It’s time to check into …
The Hotel California

Presented by SHOUT! Promotions

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07/23/2026

CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, 3 p.m.
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
Tickets ===> www.TheMendelCenter.com/events

Vegas cool meets holiday cheer at the LMC Mendel Center this December!

Step back into the golden age of swing, swagger, and holiday cheer with Christmas with the Rat Pack. Relive the glamour, laughter, and iconic music of Frank, Dean, and Sammy in their prime, complete with a special guest appearance by Marilyn Monroe.

You'll be transported to a smoky 1960's Copa Room at Christmastime where classic hits like "Fly Me to the Moon," "That's Amore," "Mr. Bojangles," and "New York, New York" blend seamlessly with festive favorites including "Let it Snow," "Jingle Bells," and "White Christmas." It's a performance filled with nostalgia, style, and holiday spirit.

Get your tickets today for the best available seats in the house!
Presented by Diamond Horseshoe Productions

07/16/2026

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S HOTEL CALIFORNIA: A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
Tickets ==> www.TheMendelCenter.com/events

Be here for a spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence that has taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists.

By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy Award-winning sounds of our generation's Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group has become the most successful and longest-running show of its kind.

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
Order today for best available seats!
Presented by Shout Productions

06/22/2026

TICKET ON SALE NOW!
Illusionist Rick Thomas
Saturday, April 17, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
LMC Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
Tickets ==> www.TheMendelCenter.com/events

Tickets for Rick Thomas: Mansion of Dreams are officially on sale, and the best seats in the house won't last long. This is the show that had the New York Times saying "Epic!" and Entertainment Weekly declaring "Wow! Wow! Wow!" Now it's coming to Southwest Michigan. Whether you're planning a date night, a family outing, or just looking for an evening that will amaze you, this is it. Don't let this one slip away.

06/16/2026

NEW SHOW ALERT!
Illusionist Rick Thomas
Saturday, April 17, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
LMC Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
Tickets go on sale Monday, June 22, at 8 a.m.

One of the most celebrated illusionist entertainers in the world is coming to Southwest Michigan. Rick Thomas: Mansion of Dreams is a full-scale theatrical spectacle with grand illusions that defy explanation, world-class dancers, sharp comedy, and an inspiring story woven together into something that has to be seen to be believed. Thomas has performed for millions across five world tours and more than 20,000 shows, and every single one delivers on its promise. Southwest Michigan, get ready.

06/15/2026

NEW SHOW ALERT!
The Disco Circus
Friday, March 5, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
LMC Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
Tickets available NOW! See link in comments.

Relive the era of bellbottoms, sparkles, and platforms when THE DISCO CIRCUS transforms the LMC Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre into a Boogie Wonderland. Think Studio 54 energy with live musicians, enough glitter to last a decade, and a playlist that will have you partying like it’s 1979.

Featuring powerhouse vocals, groovy beats, theatrical flair, and onstage shenanigans, the band invites audiences to dance, sing along, and relive the magic of disco in a bold, over-the-top show that’s equal parts nostalgia and spectacle.

06/08/2026

Summer Performing Arts Camps at LMC!
Registration is going on now for two performing arts camps being hosted at the LMC Mendel Center by the LMC Visual & Performing Arts Department.

Choose from the Recording Arts Camp happening July 6-8 and the Piano Camp scheduled for July 13-16. Camps are open to students entering grades 7-12 this fall.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information visit the links listed in the comments below.

06/05/2026

CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, 3 p.m.
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
Tickets ==> www.TheMendelCenter.com/events/ratpack26

Even though it's only June, it's not too early to make your plans for some Vegas cool Christmas entertainment.

Be transported to a smoky 1960s Copa Room at Christmastime, where classic hits like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “That’s Amore,” “Mr. Bojangles,” and “New York, New York” blend seamlessly with festive favorites including “Let It Snow,” “Jingle Bells,” and “White Christmas.”

Christmas with the Rat Pack captures the heart, humor, and effortless cool of the Rat Pack while delivering all the magic of the season. Experience vintage Las Vegas at its finest as three of the world’s premier tribute artists - Brian Duprey (Frank Sinatra), Joe Scalissi (Dean Martin), and Kenny Jones (Sammy Davis Jr.) - take the stage, backed by a sizzling six-piece live band.

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
Order early for best available seats!

05/18/2026

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
Southern California's Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles"
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
Tickets ==> www.TheMendelCenter.com/events/hotel2026

A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence has taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists.

By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy Award-winning sounds of our generation's Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group has become the most successful and longest-running show of its kind.

So join us on a dark desert highway...
Feel the cool wind in your hair ...
It’s time to check into …
The Hotel California

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
Order early for best available seats!
Presented by Shout Productions