Southwest Michigan’s largest nonprofit performing arts venue has unveiled its 26th season lineup of national and international touring artists and performances.

The Mendel Center Mainstage 2017– 2018 season begins Friday, Sept. 8, with a special co-presentation of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra performing with The Texas Tenors.

“This season’s strong mix of performances has a number of well-known names our audiences have been requesting,” said Mike Nadolski, executive director of The Mendel Center. “Equally exciting are the new performances and artists we are introducing to southwest Michigan including ‘B – The Underwater Bubble Show’ from Latvia, and ‘Vitaly,’ a brilliant young illusionist from Canada. The season extends our ongoing commitment of presenting events that bring families, friends, and neighbors together and create community connections.”

The Mendel Center Mainstage 2017-2018 season lineup is:

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

The Texas Tenors with the Southwest Michigan
Symphony Orchestra

8 p.m.

Cost: $40 to $85

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

Jay & the Americans with Gary Lewis & the Playboys

8 p.m. 

Cost: $35 to $65

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

B – The Underwater Bubble Show

7 p.m.

Cost: $26 to $48

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Howie Mandel

8 p.m.

Cost: $40 to $85

TUESDAY, NOV. 28

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

7:30 p.m.

Cost: $52 to $72

TUESDAY, DEC. 19

Bryan Lubeck hosts Rejoice 2017 – A Tapestry of Holiday Music

7:30 p.m.

Cost: $24 to $48

FRIDAY, JAN. 19

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!

7 p.m.

Tickets start at $25

FRIDAY, JAN. 26

Art Garfunkel –
In ClosetoUp

8 p.m.

Cost: $38 to $80

 

FRIDAY, FEB. 16

Vitaly: An Evening
of Wonders

8 p.m.

Cost: $20 to $32

 

THURSDAY, FEB. 22

Riverdance

7:30 p.m.

Cost: $45 to $65

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Rockin’ Road to Dublin

8 p.m.

Cost: $30 to $55

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

Mutts Gone Nuts

11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Cost: $14 to $18

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

1964 The Tribute

8 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 1

Cabaret

7 p.m.

Cost: $45 to $85

Tickets for The Mendel Center Mainstage 2017-2018 season are available:

• Now through June 7 – Presale for renewing series members who purchase three or more shows.

• June 8 to 13 – Presale for new and renewing Mainstage Series members who purchase three or more shows.

• June 14 – Individual shows go on sale to the public at 10 am. Series member ticket packages are available throughout the season.

Mainstage Series member ticket packages are available by purchasing three or more shows, and come with a number of benefits including ticket pretosale opportunities, discounts, exclusive services, and advance notice of ongoing additions to the season.

To purchase tickets or get more information visit TheMendelCenter.com or contact The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-8700 option 1, 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.