Arts & Entertainment

Beck Center is Celebrating the Arts

Organization sets its annual free open house for Sunday.

The wants to thank you.

Looking to give a nod to the community, the arts organization is hosting its fourth-annual 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

The free event — open to families of all ages — will feature entertainment provided by students and faculty from the Beck Center’s arts education programs.

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If you’re going, expect lots of hands-on art activities.

According to a news release, there’s also going to be musical and theatrical experiences including:

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  • Theater and backstage tours at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
  • “Try on an Instrument” by playing various band and orchestral instruments
  • Pottery demonstrations in the main lobby
  • Art sale featuring the works of local artisans
  • Create a new public art sculpture
  • Experience the art of dance with Beck’s talented students in the dance studio
  • Dress up in theater costumes and take your picture on stage in the Studio Theater
  • Learn drumming and music making with the early childhood music staff
  • Show off your sidewalk-chalk skills in Beck’s front courtyard
  • Create “spinner art” and a clay pinch pot

Students from Beck Center’s adult improv class will join members of the “” improv troupe to perform family-friendly comedy sketches in the Studio Theater at 12:15 p.m.

Following that show, guests are also encouraged to stop at the Mackey Stage where Suzuki violinists will put on a special performance at 1 p.m.

There’s also a couple of art exhibits on display.

According to a press release, the Beck Center is also encouraging folks to attend the 3 p.m. matinee performance of Roald Dahl’s "Willy Wonka," presented by Beck Youth Theater.

Tickets are $12 for adult/senior and $10 for children/student (18 and under) — the performance is expected to sell out quickly. 

Visit the Beck Center’s website for more information.


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