Mendel Center

The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, located at 1100 Yore Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, is a versatile venue for meetings, conferences, and events. Here is a detailed description of its facilities and services:

Meeting and Conference Facilities

• Meeting Spaces: The Mendel Center offers 12 meeting spaces, accommodating from 10 to 1,600 people. These spaces are designed to cater to various event needs, from small business gatherings to large trade shows and conferences[5].

• Grand Upton Hall: This is one of the largest indoor spaces in southwestern Michigan, with 14,400 square feet of open floor space. It is ideal for trade shows, festivals, and other large exhibitions. It can comfortably accommodate dinners for 1,000 guests and elegant wedding receptions[5].

• Performance Stages: The center features two performance stages: the 1,559-seat Mendel Center Mainstage and the 234-seat Hanson Theatre. These stages host world-class performances, adding to the venue's versatility[5].

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Grand Upton Hall: 14,400 square feet, accommodating up to 1,000 guests for dinners or wedding receptions.

• Meeting Rooms: Various capacities from 10 to 1,600 people, depending on the specific room.

• Jenkins Theatre: 1,559 seats for performances.

• Hanson Theatre: 234 seats for performances.

Services

• On-Site Catering: The Mendel Center provides a full selection of on-site catering services, including food and beverage options tailored to complement any event.

• Bar Services: Pre-show and intermission cash bars and concessions sales are available at most performances and select events.

• Assistive Services: The venue offers special seating for patrons with disabilities, including extra wide seats, slide-in seats, and wheelchair-accessible areas. Assistive Listening Systems are also available in all performance spaces.

• Wi-Fi Access: Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the center using the LMC-Guest network.

• Audio-Visual Equipment: The center provides HD projectors, screens, laptops, microphones, conference phones, and video recording services to support meetings and presentations.

• Parking: Ample, convenient, free parking is available adjacent to the building, with more than 20 hotels and bed and breakfasts within a 10-minute drive for out-of-town guests.

Additional Amenities

• Child Booster Seats: Available for Jenkins Theatre performances.

• Handicap Accessible Restrooms: Conveniently located throughout the building.

• Special Dietary Needs Accommodation: Catered events can accommodate special dietary needs with advance arrangements.

• Gift Cards: Mendel Center gift cards are available in any amount and can be used toward any ticket purchase through the box office.

The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center is well-equipped to handle a wide range of events, from intimate meetings to large-scale performances and conferences, ensuring a seamless and successful experience for all attendees.