Cool Cleveland and Travel Art Gallery are celebrating the work of Elisa Vietri with her first solo show at the Beck Café. You're invited to the opening reception on Friday, July 29 beginning at 6pm. If you subscribe to Cool Cleveland you are not a stranger to Elisa's awe-inspiring, Cleveland-centric work.

The opening reception is free, but registration is requested.

One of Lakewood's newest restaurants, Jammy Buggars, is holding their monthly "Pay it Forward" event on Tuesday, July 12 and Beck Center will receive 15% of the proceeds. So grab your family, friends and neighbors, enjoy a night off from cooking - and support arts in our community.

Be sure to mention Beck Center upon payment. Jammy Buggars, located at 15625 Detroit Avenue. See you there!

The Nord Family Foundation has awarded Beck Center another challenge grant. By making a generous, tax-deductible donation today you will double your gift and double your impact on those we serve.

Every contribution received from individuals by August 31 will be matched dollar for dollar by The Nord Family Foundation – up to $15,000!

As a community, you have challenged us to continue to provide high-quality arts programming, but we can’t do it without your help. Please join us as we "rise to the challenge" of the Nord Family Foundation!

There are three easy ways to give. Click here, mail your payment to Beck Center for the Arts, attn: Nord Challenge, 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107, or call 216.521.2540 x19.

Thank you for your continued support of the Beck Center.