Darling Ducklings Debut at Beck Center!
Darling Ducklings Debut at Beck Center!
For the second year in a row, a mother mallard has nested in an inner courtyard at the Beck Center. Appropriately her eggs hatched on Mother’s Day, and 14 fuzzy little ducklings made their debut at Beck. Fondly named “Becky” by students at the arts center, the very protective mother duck guards her precious flock, and they obediently follow her wherever she goes. Beck staff has accommodated the new family by restricting access to the courtyard, installing a wading pool, and providing corn feed for the growing brood. There is always a crowd gathered at the courtyard windows as the ducks provide humorous entertainment for Beck patrons, students, and staff. They will remain safely in their courtyard haven until they are old enough to fly out on their own. Until then, visitors are welcome to come watch the ducks from the lobby at the Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Avenue, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call for weekend hours at 216.521.2540 x10.
Student Art Show at Beck Center
And while you are at the Beck visiting the ducks, take the time to walk through the lobby and enjoy the latest art exhibition featuring works created by talented students from Beck’s visual arts program during the winter/spring semester. The exhibition is free, open to the public, and on display June 2 through July 30 in the Jean Bulicek Galleria at the Beck Center. For a more information on the Beck Center and a complete catalog of summer camps and classes go to www.beckcenter.org.
Beck Café’s Red Stage Presents Free Summer Music Series
Stop by the Red Stage at the Beck Café every Friday and Saturday this summer for a unique outdoor concert series. An entourage of entertainers, including Two Men & A Campfire, Jim Shafer and Shawn Brewster, kicked off the series as part of the Beck Center’s Community Celebration of the Arts festivities on Sunday, May 16. Sit at a table or bring a blanket, sip a delicious beverage, and enjoy an eclectic mix of musical entertainment for all ages and tastes in the inviting front courtyard of the Beck. Concerts are free and open to the public. Future guest performers include local talents, such as Emerald Frequency, David Fox, Gary Nelson, Neil Jacobs, and many more. The series continues through the first Saturday in August to coincide with the Lakewood Arts Festival. Throughout the year, the Beck Café also offers Open Mic nights featuring Jim Snively every Wednesday at 7 p.m. For a complete calendar of Beck Café events, visit www.beckcafe.com. Winner of the 2009 Beautiful Business Award, the Beck Café offers a wide selection of gourmet coffees, teas, bubble teas, fresh-baked pastries, and lunch items in a beautiful art setting. Catering and small meeting services are also available. For café hours and more information, call 216.712.4746 or email at info@beckcafe.com.