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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NEWS
RELEASE</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CONTACT:
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Missy
S. Toms, 216.521.2540 x22 or <a href="mailto:mtoms@beckcenter.org">mtoms@beckcenter.org</a><span
style='color:#1F497D'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
April 14, 2010</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Spring Fling!
Summer Socials! </span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Spectacular
House Parties Benefit the Beck Center</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Lakewood, OH—</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Warmer weather ushers
in the party season for Clevelanders, and what better way to celebrate the
season than the Beck Center for the Arts <i>Spring Fling! Summer Socials! 2010</i>,
<b>May through July 2010</b>. This collection of unique and art-focused events
is held in some of the Cleveland area’s most fabulous homes and hosted by
devoted fans of the Beck. All proceeds benefit the Beck Center, one of the
area’s most comprehensive performing arts and arts education centers.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Some Enchanted
Evening</span></i></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>,
Saturday, May 15 – Hosted by Jennifer and Hamp Howell. Partake of tropical
drinks and a dazzling array of exotic appetizers, and explore this gorgeous
Westlake home with its fabulous game room, stunning library, and eclectic art
collection. Twinkling tiki lights and fragrant orchids fill the air as our own
Nellie Forbush and Emile de Becque perform Rodgers and Hammerstein’s exquisite
music. Cost: $75 per person.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Music Man &
Sing-a-long</span></i></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>,
Saturday, June 19 – Hosted by Drs. Francis Gross and Jane Sembric Gross. A rare
opportunity to view a Shaker Heights Bloodgood Tuttle-designed Tudor Revival
manor—once the official residence of the Canadian Consulate—with its stunning
landscaped English gardens and architectural splendors, including an octagonal
foyer and the exotic wood-paneled adjoining rooms. Includes a magnificent
buffet and performers from the world of light opera sing Meredith Willson’s<i>
The</i> <i>Music Man</i>. Cost: $75 per person.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>June Is Bustin’ Out
All Over</span></i></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>,
Saturday, June 26 – Hosted by Steve McQuillin. Tour this charming renovated
1838 Greek Revival home, once the residence of U.S. Senator Theodore E. Burton,
with fantastic murals, stained glass windows, and winding passages that lead to
secret rooms. The expansive, lush grounds of Dover Farm are perfect for
strolling, friendly games of badminton and croquet, or casual dining on a scrumptious
gourmet barbeque. Plus a beer-tasting expert advises on beer epicure etiquette,
a DJ takes requests, and Beck previews its upcoming production of <i>The
Producers</i>. Cost: $45 per person.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Broadway by the Lake</span></i></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, Saturday, July 17 –
Hosted by Karen and Don Strang. Tour the home of these famous Cleveland
restaurateurs and note the stunning photographs and native art they’ve
collected from their travels. Take in the beautiful lakefront views, gardens,
and one of Cleveland’s most beautiful sunsets. Dine from show-stopping buffets
starring delectable dishes and seafood specialties while enjoying rousing
performances from some of Beck’s finest! Cost: $75 per person.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Music of the Night:
Phantom of the Opera</span></i></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>, Saturday, July 31 – Hosted by Linda and Bob Smigel.
Co-hosted by Paul and Lorraine Sykes. Explore this 24,000 sq. ft.<b> </b>majestic<b>
</b>home with gorgeous terraces, magnificent European interiors, crystal
chandeliers, a stunning art collection, movie and sports memorabilia, and
Hollywood screening room. Select a cocktail from one of the open bars, savor
the buffets, and applaud the guests of honor, the Phantom and Christine Daae<i>.</i>
Cost: $100 per person.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>All parties begin at 6 p.m. </span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A limited number of
spots are available. To purchase tickets, visit<span style='color:#1F497D'> <a
href="http://www.beckcenter.org">www.beckcenter.org</a></span> or call the Beck
Center at 216.521.2540 ext. 19. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Beck Center for the Arts is a
not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions
on two stages, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual
arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students,
and gallery exhibits featuring regional artists.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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