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www.TheMendelCenter.com/events Box Office open weekdays, 10 AM - 6 PM & 1 hour before events.

The Mendel Center is generally open Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. It is available for rent seven days a week, with the exception of certain holidays.

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

05/17/2026

****UPDATE***
Good news! Our website is working again and ticket ordering is once again available. Thank you for your patience!

We are having technical issues with our website. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to get it back up as soon as possible.

05/14/2026

NEW SHOW ALERT!
Southern California's Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles"
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
LMC Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre

Tickets go on sale to the public Monday, May 18, at 8 a.m.

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 Productions

05/11/2026

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
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

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!

05/05/2026

NEW SHOW ALERT!
Christmas with the Rat Pack
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, 3 p.m.
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
Tickets go on sale to the public Monday, May 11, at 8 a.m.

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.

Presented by Diamond Horseshoe Productions

04/21/2026

A HISTORY OF JAZZ IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
Wednesday, April 22, 6 p.m.
LMC Mendel Center Hanson Theatre
Free admission; tickets not required

Southwest Michigan has a jazz story that most people have never heard, and it is time to tell it. The Stories We Tell is an intimate evening of live music and living history, weaving together the sounds and memories that shaped this region's extraordinary musical legacy. From the storied stages of Crystal Palace on Paw Paw Lake to the global stages of jazz's greatest era, Southwest Michigan was never just a place you passed through. It was a destination, home to world-class artists, untold legends, and a cultural richness that has waited far too long for its spotlight.

At the heart of the evening is the story of Gene Harris, Benton Harbor's own soul jazz giant, Blue Note recording artist, and one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century. His daughter, vocalist Beth Haire-Lewis, joins host and performer Andrew Fisher for an evening unlike anything this region has seen. Expect live jazz performances interspersed with firsthand stories, rare history, and surprising discoveries, from celebrated recording artists to the beloved local legends, including beloved LMC music department director, Ed Bagatini, and iconic landmarks that made Southwest Michigan a place where great music simply had to happen. From then to now, the story is richer than you know.

The Stories We Tell is Night One of the LMC Jazz Festival, and the beginning of something much larger, a community rediscovery of its own voice.

Jazz Fest events are supported in part by funding from Howard Youth Endowment Program Grant through the Berrien Community Foundation.

Address

2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI
49022

Website

http://www.TheMendelCenter.com/events

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