07/16/07

Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage
Group Tickets Now on Sale

BENTON TOWNSHIP, MI - The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre announced today that group ticket sales for 2007-08 season performances are on sale. This year's line-up is filled with star entertainers, Broadway shows, hilarious comedic acts and more.

Group tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate before individual tickets go on sale to the public. Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount. Groups can consist of friends, family, co-workers, classmates or anyone.

"We have planned a program of quality entertainment for our community," stated Cindy Kinney, Director of Mainstage Services. "We think that with the variety of attractions there is something for everyone's entertainment taste."

The Mainstage 2007-2008 roster of events is:

Weird Al Yankovic
Monday, September 24, at 7 pm

Glenn Miller Orchestra
Sunday, October 14, at 7 pm
Autumn Harvest buffet prior to the Glenn Miller concert

1964 the Tribute
Friday, November 16, at 8 pm
60's pre-show party prior to the 1964 the Tribute performance

The Vienna Boys Choir
Saturday, November 24, at 7 pm

Melissa Manchester Christmas
Friday, November 30, at 8 pm
Holiday Buffet prior to the Melissa Manchester performance

Chicago the Musical
Sunday, January 27, at 7 pm
Pre-show party prior to the performance

Late Nite Catechism
Saturday, February 2, at 3 pm and 8 pm

Buffalo Soldier
Friday, February 22, at 7 pm

Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra performing Swan Lake
Sunday, March 16, at 4 pm

America
Sunday, April 13, at 7 pm
70's pre-show party prior to the performance

Cinderella
Saturday, April 26, at 1 pm and 3 pm

Within the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, the conference and events service department can support group entertainment with a custom catered reception for 20 to 1,000 guests. A wide-range of services are available from cocktails before a performance to a buffet dinner or dessert reception after an event.

For information about booking a group event at the Mendel Center, contact Anne Vonk, Mendel Center Director of Sales & Marketing, at 269-927-8625 or groups@lakemichigancollege.edu.

In addition to the Mainstage theatre performances, the Mendel Center is offering two new events. These events are not associated with Mainstage performances.

Big Band Dance
Saturday, November 10
Foxtrot, waltz, swing and salsa dance the night away to live music.

Holiday Party
Friday, December 14
This is an opportunity to celebrate the holidays with your employees, family and friends and not worry about planning all the details.

"We encourage the community to get together with friends or family and come out to enjoy a special night at the Mendel Center," said Kinney. "Let our catering staff make the event easy for you and memorable for your group."

Also available at the Mendel Center box office: Series tickets go on sale Thursday, August 2, from 10 am - 5 pm and single performance tickets go on sale Thursday, August 16, from 10 am - 5 pm. Call the box office at 269-927-1221 or order tickets online at www.lmcmainstage.org on August 16.

The Mendel Center is located within 30 minutes of Niles and 40 minutes from Kalamazoo or South Bend. Located on the Napier Avenue campus of Lake Michigan College, the Mendel Center is one mile east of I-94 on Napier Avenue (Exit 30) in Benton Township, Michigan.