(269) 927-8700 • TheMendelCenter.com
(269) 927-8700 • TheMendelCenter.com
The Mendel Center Experience The Mendel Center experience goes beyond the event or performance which brings you here. It starts with the welcoming way you are greeted by our staff, students, and volunteers when you arrive. It’s the personal attention and expert guidance you receive as you plan your meeting or celebration. It’s the attention to detail in the food, the surroundings, and the service you enjoy. It’s the feeling of community you share in as you learn, celebrate, and are entertained along with others from throughout our region. Whatever opportunity brings you to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College, our goal is to make your visit one in which great moments and memories are built. We hope you will visit us often and take full advantage of the events, learning opportunities, and amenities designed just for you.
Features
1,500-seat Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre 246-seat Hanson Theatre Grand Upton Hall with seating up to 1,600 Additional 10,000 square feet of event space Executive Board Room and adjoining seminar rooms Experienced Event Planners On premise full service catering with liquor license Professional Technical Staff Wireless Internet Capability Free Parking
Planning an Event
Find out how to host your event at The Mendel Center by calling 269-927-8700.
Ticket Purchasing & Information
Contact The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 Box Office hours are Monday - Friday, 2 pm - 6 pm All patrons entering theatre must have ticket including lap sitting infants. Purchase tickets online at TheMendelCenter.com
Website
Learn more about upcoming events at TheMendelCenter.com
Location
The Mendel Center is a short 30-minute drive from Niles and within 40-minutes of Kalamazoo and South Bend. It is located on the campus of Lake Michigan College Napier Avenue campus in Benton Township, Michigan, one mile east of I-94 (Exit 30), and one mile west of the US 31 Bypass (Exit 24). Address - 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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Venue Capacities Venue Grand Upton Hall F104 F101, F102 & F103 (2) Room Combination of F101, F102 or F103 F101, F102 or F103 F117 North Training F111 North or South Seminar Executive Board Room Mainstage North or South Lobby
Banquet Crescent Seminar Theatre Hollow U-Shape 10’ wide x 8’ Seating Style of 7 Style Style Square deep Booths 900 630 960 1600 N/A N/A 98 350 350
336 266
432 432
840 840
138 138
96 96
39 39
280
182
264
304
102
78
23
150
98
84
208
66
51
15
150 80 32 32
105 N/A N/A N/A
108 54 32 24
220 78 45 N/A
60 36 24 20
42 27 18 14
15 N/A N/A N/A
14
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
100
70
50
100
48
36
5
Upton F101, F102, F103 & F104 combine into the Grand Upton Hall *Room capacities are based on maximum event attendees and allow for limited audio/visual equipment without hospitality.
All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and applicable State of Michigan sales tax. Prices subject to change without notice.
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Wedding Ceremony Packages Choice of beautiful ceremony locations, indoor or outdoor. Package includes room or grounds rental. An experienced Wedding Coordinator is available to manage the ceremony rehearsal. For outdoor ceremonies, an indoor space will be reserved in case of rain at no additional cost. Use of a room or outdoor space for a ceremony rehearsal. Access to The Mendel Center may begin as early as 10 am the day of your wedding. Your Wedding Coordinator will organize and direct the Bridal Party, and associated vendors upon arrival to The Mendel Center on the day of your wedding. A spacious dressing room available for the Bride and Bridesmaids to do hair, make-up, change into gowns, and best of all to relax while our staff takes care of all the rest. Large dressing room available for the Groom and Groomsmen to get dressed, and relax beforehand. Wedding Coordinator available to manage the wedding ceremony. Lawn care service provided if an outdoor wedding is chosen.
Indoor Ceremony Package 100 chair minimum. $550.00 ceremony fee $2.00 per banquet chair
Outdoor Ceremony Package 100 chair minimum. $550.00 ceremony fee $3.00 per white folding chair
All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and applicable State of Michigan sales tax. Prices subject to change without notice.
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Wedding Reception Packages • China table service with white linen table cloths, and your choice of available colored linen napkins. • Use of event space for up to 6 hours including any necessary clean-up time. • Room access for decorating purposes may begin as early as 10 am the day of your event. • 2 bottles of domestic champagne for the bridal party. • Complimentary cake cutting. • Raised platform for the bridal party (up to 14 guests). • Includes tables, chairs, dance floor, registration table, gift table, cake table, guest book table, and microphone. • Booking a venue requires a $1,500.00 non-refundable deposit with signed contract. Deposit is applied to the per person remaining balance. • 100 person minimum on all packages.
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Buffet Pricing
Your choice of one salad, two entrées, and three accompaniments $29.95 per person $16.25 per person (ages 3–12)
Plated Dinner Pricing
Your choice of one salad, one entrée, and two accompaniments $25.95 per person
Champagne
Local Michigan champagne $20/bottle, $0.25 glass
Beverage Packages
Service is for 5 consecutive hours. Michigan beer, Michigan wine, and Pepsi Products $14.00 per person Full bar with house brands, Michigan beer, Michigan wine, and Pepsi Products $19.00 per person
Professional DJ Services provided by AudioBahn Productions 5.5 hours $900
All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and applicable State of Michigan sales tax. Prices subject to change without notice.
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Wedding Reception Menu Includes Coffee, Bigelow Teas, Lemonade, water service, bread, and butter.
Salad Options
Mendel Center Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (add $1.00 per person) Fresh Garden Salad with your choice of Dressing Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons Baby Spinach, Fresh Strawberries, Hearts of Palm with Poppyseed Dressing (seasonal) Italian Penne Pasta Salad Mixed Greens Salad with Grilled Apples, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts with a Maple Dijon Dressing Chef Inspired Berry and Nut Salad with Mango Chardonnay Dressing
Entrées
Champagne Chicken with Golden Raisin Garnish Michigan Apple Feta Chicken Orange Picatta Chicken Chicken Marsala Buttermilk Baked Bone-In Roasted Chicken Lemon Mushroom Chicken Maple Mustard Glazed Pork Loin Chef Carved Michigan Turkey (All White Meat) Braised Beef Burgundy Chef Carved Beef with Rich Au Jus Chef Carved Ham Baked 4oz Salmon Filet with Dill Butter (Market Price) Great Lakes Michigan Deep Fried Perch (Market Price) Chef Inspired Vegetarian Entrées Available
Accompaniments
Roasted Red Skinned Potatoes Roasted Sweet Potatoes Smashed Red Skinned Potatoes with Garlic Wild Rice, Garden Rice or Rice Pilaf Pesto Tortellini Buttered Egg Noodles Lemon Butter Broccoli Chef ’s Choice of a Vegetable Medley Steamed Seasoned Green Beans
Buffet Pricing
Your choice of one salad, two entrées, and three accompaniments $29.95 per person $16.25 per person (ages 3–12)
Plated Dinner Pricing
Your choice of one salad, one entrée, and two accompaniments $25.95 per person All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and applicable State of Michigan sales tax. Prices subject to change without notice.
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Decorating Details Lighting
LED Uplighting $35.00 each LED Lighted Columns $75.00 each White Lights against black drape $100.00 (F-104 only) Specialty Lighting - quotes available upon request Commander Followspot $75.00 Par 64 Wash Fixtures $15.00 each Lekos for Specials $15.00 each Lekos with Gobos $20.00 each
Ceiling Accents
Black, White or Silver Hanging Fabric $300.00 White Lanterns with LED White Lights $25.00 each White Fabric and Lighted Canopy $600.00 White Tulle and Lighted Canopy $1,150.00 (F-104 only) Custom designs available. Ask for quote.
Decorated Tables
60” Round Skirted Table with White Lights $20.00 6’ Skirted Table with White Lights $20.00 Decorated Guest Book Table $25.00
Textiles
Linen Napkins $0.50 each Linen Overlays 52 x 52 $4.00 each Linen Tablecloths $5.00 each Custom linens and chair covers available. Ask for quote.
Additional Items
Votive Candles $1.00 each 15” Round Mirrors $3.00 each Cylinder Vases $3.00 each Glass Bubble Bowls $3.00 each 28” Eiffel Tower Vases $5.00 each Custom Designed Fresh Floral Centerpieces start at $8.00 6’ to 9’ Lighted Evergreen Trees from $40.00 to $125.00 20” Scotch Pine Wreaths $2.50 each
All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and applicable State of Michigan sales tax. Prices subject to change without notice.