The Acorn

The Acorn, located approximately 70 miles from Chicago and 60 miles from Kalamazoo, is an intimate performance space featuring rock, folk, indie, jazz, opera, open mics, drama, and comedy. Housed in a turn-of-the-century former corset stay factory, this beautiful building is now a venue for performers of incomparable talent who delight patrons with audience proximity and outstanding acoustics. A funky-industrial-chic atmosphere complete with a full bar, The Acorn is within walking distance to Three Oaks eateries and boutiques.

ARS Gallery - Arts & Culture Center

Anna Russo-Sieber (ARS) Gallery Arts & Culture Center is a community art center offering cultural arts, applied arts, fine arts, and extensive outreach programming. The IATG program embraces our whole community and fosters personal growth through positive interaction and social development. Founder/executive director, Anna states, “You can say more through art than words alone!”

Box Factory For the Arts

The Box Factory for the Arts is a regionally significant multi-use center for the arts. The historic 55,000 square foot building houses artist studios, office space, galleries, a performance stage, classrooms, ArtMarket, meeting space and more. It is a welcoming hub for creativity, learning, sharing, socialization and fun for our members and the community at large.

Buchanan Art Center

Buchanan Art Center provides a place in our community dedicated to nurturing the arts, supporting local artists and enlisting the power of the arts in promoting positive social change.

Citadel Dance & Music Center

Citadel provides year-round dance & music instruction for infants to adults. Private music lessons, KIndermusik, Music Therapy, Ukulele, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Pointe, Creative Movement & more. Performances include "A Steamed Nutcracker" & Fly Me to the Moon. Take a class, lessons, attend a performance or stop in for a tour.

Chartreuse Art Gallery

Chartreuse Art Gallery is an artist-owned and operated art gallery located in downtown St Joseph. We offer handmade art by artists who call this area home. Come check out our locally-made gifts and one-of-a-kind souvenirs. We have something new every day!

The History Center at Courthouse Square

The Berrien County Historical Association invites you to explore the history of the cornerstone of Michigan at the History Center at Courthouse Square. Here, guests of all ages can dive deep into the past thanks to our exhibits, programs, and more!

The Gallery at Harbor Shores

The Gallery at Harbor Shores features a rotation of select Michigan Artists. Located on the mezzanine level of the resort, as well as select public spaces throughout The Inn. The Gallery is a thoughtful curation dedicated not only to supporting local artists but to enhancing your overall experience at The Inn. Art has been a large focus at The Inn from the very beginning. In addition to ditching the standard hotel prints and supporting the regional art community, we have also incorporated some of the local history of this area.

The GhostLight Theatre

The GhostLight Theatre, in the Benton Harbor Arts District, opened in June 2019. Our innovative playhouse has a diverse, creative, and socially conscious culture, with engaging and passionate performers. We provide storytelling education to audiences and performers of all ages and backgrounds to enlighten, inspire, and illuminate our region.

JLN Studio

JLN Studio is an art studio in downtown Stevensville. We offer art classes for kids and adults. Join one of our public classes or book a private group class. Our 1400 square foot space is perfect for birthday parties, bachelorette parties, team building event and more!

Krasl Art Center

Krasl Art Center provides southwest Michigan residents and visitors the opportunity to experience high-quality art exhibitions, installations and programs at no cost. Find one-of-a-kind gifts in The Shop at KAC, or give the gift of education through one of KAC’s studio classes, camps, or workshops all year long. Learn more at krasl.org.

The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College

World Class Entertainment

• The Mendel Center Mainstage season
• Nationally and internationally recognized speakers
• Living Room Concert Series
• LMC Performing Arts concerts and productions
• Special engagements

Our location is also welcoming and accessible for your guests. Removed from the crowds and tourist centers, the quiet setting of The Mendel Center is easy to find.

Silver Beach Carousel

You can’t help but smile when you enter the Silver Beach Carousel house in St. Joseph, Mich. The band organ music lifts your spirit as 48 hand-carved and brilliantly painted figures, plus two chariots (a rocking peacock and a sea serpent that welcomes wheelchairs), whirl merrily around. What fun to choose which ones to ride!

Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra

The SMSO has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of our community since 1951. We strive to cultivate and inspire a diverse audience through professional musical experiences. We offer innovative programming by harnessing live music’s transformational power to foster creativity, promote joy and unite our community.

Twin City Players

Formed in 1932, Twin City Players is a volunteer based nonprofit organization that strives to engage the community in quality theatre that changes lives and to be recognized for organizational excellence producing quality performances in southwest Michigan.

Water Street Glassworks

Water Street Glassworks is a public access studio, school and gallery dedicated to the ‘fire arts’ media of glass and metal. WSG’s mission offers community members opportunities to experience the fascinating, transformational mediums of glass and metal, with an emphasis on community renewal through the arts and reaching vulnerable and at-risk teen populations.