The Beck Center is please to present an exhibition by internationally acclaimed surrealist Natasha Turovsky through Sunday, November 13. Her collection can be seen throughout the Jean Bulicek Galleria, Beck Café and Skylight Walk.

If you've been to the Beck Center recently then you are familiar with Turovsky's work. In September, art dealer Paul Sykes and his wife Lorraine arranged for the installation of "A Night at the Opera", a 34’ x 17’ canvas art mural replica of her original work, to the west side of Beck Center’s Creative Arts Building. The mural "Beck Stage" was moved to front of the main building - making it what Sykes believes to be the largest outdoor public art canvases in the state.

You're invited to attend the closing reception on Sunday, November 13 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

As always, art exhibits at Beck Center are free and open to the public.

Mural photo courtesy of Lakewood Observer

Falling for the Arts!

Fall classes are currently underway at Beck, but it’s not too late to register. Sign up for the second session of visual arts classes which begin the week of November 9. There are a variety of classes to choose from including cartooning, drawing, painting, pottery, and watercolors – for all ages and abilities.

Don't forget - registration for private music lessons in all band and orchestral instruments is ongoing throughout the year. For a complete class schedule and descriptions or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10.

Shop for original, beautiful and unique gifts at the Beck the Halls Boutique on December 10, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the main lobby of the Beck Center.

Featuring extraordinary original artwork by talented artists and artisans, you will find an array of creative gifts including jewelry, pottery, prints, drawings, photography, and watercolors. Get started early on your holiday shopping! Buy a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone on your list - and support the arts in our community!

1ST ANNUAL HALLOWEEN WINDOW CRAWL!
C2B will judge the "Adult" category for the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Halloween Window Walk!

7:00 p.m. Friday October 28 – Eddy & Iggy’s 17900 Detroit Avenue

Join Connect to Beck (C2B) and the Pillars of Lakewood for the first annual bar crawl tour of the Halloween Window Painting Competition in the Westend of Lakewood. Cast your ballot for the “C2B Choice” in the Adult category and then enjoy beer samplers and appetizers with your C2B friends at Eddy & Iggy's!

• Cost: This event is FREE if you are already a C2B Member-  simply email your reservation to C2B@beckcenter.org
• A $20 donation for non-C2B Members can be made here (recommended) or you can purchase your tickets at the door for $25
• We’ll meet at Eddy & Iggy’s at 7pm - the walk and judging will begin promptly. There is free parking in the Beck Center lot
• Your ticket includes C2B Membership (with many more events to come!), beer samplers and appetizers @  Eddy and Iggy's (from 8:00 to 9:30; cash bar)
• Tarot card readings will be available that evening
• Costumes encouraged!
• The winner of the Adult category will receive a dinner and theater package for two at Eddy & Iggy's and tickets to the regional premiere of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Winners of the Window Painting Competition, including the C2B adult category, will be announced on Saturday October 29, 2011 @ 2pm at the Beck Center. All Window Crawl attendees are welcome.  Eddy & Iggy's is introducing their new children's menu on October 29 -  stop by before or after the winners are announced!

Connect to Beck, or C2B, is a group of young professionals, artists, and fellow “Beckheads” who support the arts in our community. C2B provides leadership, volunteer opportunities and invitations to social and insider events, with proceeds benefiting financial assistance to Beck Center arts education students.