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Arts/EntertainmentPage 12 • Aug. 12, 2015 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Mother of Parkersburg Bock: Master of the Human Form exhibit
coach’s killer will share opens Friday at MacNider Museum
book’s message at
CL Library Aug. 24 “Richard Bock: Master of the
Human Form” opens on Friday, Au-
Joan Becker, whose son, Mark, was convicted of kill- AUTHOR JOAN BECKER gust 14 in the Charles H. MacNider
ing Parkersburg Coach Ed Thomas in June 2009, will be Art Museum’s Center Space Gallery.
at the Clear Lake Public Library on Monday, Aug. 24, at This exhibition brings treasures from Richard Bock (left) is probably best known as the designer of “Mercury” (right).
6:30 p.m. Her book, “Sentenced to Life: The Mark Becker the Richard Bock Museum in Green-
Story – Mental Illness, Tragedy, and Transformation, 2015,” ville, Illinois to the Charles H. Mac-
chronicles the family’s struggle to find help for their son, face Nider Art Museum and tells the story
unspeakable tragedy, receive unexpected forgiveness, and of a professional artist and his devo-
deal with the aftermath of a child whose mental health issues tion to the perfect human form.
ended in calamity, and transformation. Bock was born in the small West
Becker’s personal family experience has served as the Prussian Town of Schloppe on July
catalyst for her to become an advocate and public speaker 16, 1865. At age four he immigrated
for individuals with mental illness. Her focus is to open the to the United States with his parents
doors and promote change in our mental health system. and other siblings. His father, an ar-
Their story offers hope, help, and heart-felt compassion. tisan woodcarver, worked on many of
Copies of “Sentenced to Life,” will be available for pur- the fixtures found in churches in the
chase. Chicago area.
After graduation from parochial
Summer Showcase lineup named school in the eighth grade he was ap- “Richard Bock: Master of the National Endowment for the Arts,
prenticed out to the woodworking Human Form” will be on display John K. & Luise V. Hanson Founda-
shop his father worked at. After work- through Nov. 14. Sponsored by the tion, Wright on the Park and the Da-
ing many odd jobs he was allowed to vid and Phyllis Murphy Foundation.
The historical Surf Ballroom and every Thursday at 7 p.m. throughout ties. learn the work of a wood carver.
Museum has announced the August the summer. For more information on the During his early years he became Secondary art market continues
and September lineup for its Summer The Summer Showcase Series, event, please contact Trevor Rayhons proficient in molding plaster casts,
Showcase Series, a live reoccurring which started in June, will be ending at 641-357-6151 or intern@surfball- which allowed him to find work with The Clear Lake Arts Center’s An- 17 S. 4th St. Hours of operation are
music event as part of their summer on Sept. 3. room.com. an interior decorating firm. This work nual Secondary Art Market will be Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m – 5 p.m.
educational programming. Artists who will be featured in The Surf Ballroom and Muse- eventually led him to connect with run through the end of August in the For more information call the Clear
As a way of showcasing excep- the months of August and September: um’s box office and museum hours are the famous Frank Lloyd Wright on a Stanton Gallery. Purchase original Lake Arts Center at 641 357-1998 or
tional talent to north Iowa, the Surf •Aug. 13 – Chad Elliott with Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. number of projects. North Iowa resi- works of art and slightly used decora- e-mail [email protected]
Ballroom & Museum is excited to special guest Zach Powers to 4 p.m. year round. The histori- dents will likely know him as the de- tor items and art supplies for pennies All proceeds from the Second-
provide incredible music free to the •Aug. 20 – Amber Hayes cal landmark is additionally open on signer of the now famous “Mercury” on the dollar. ary Art Market will support the Clear
public in the Surf Ballroom & Mu- •Aug. 27 – TBD Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and statues that once adorned the First The Clear Lake Arts Center is Lake Arts Center’s mission.
seum’s Cypress Room. New this sum- •Sept. 3 – Tyler Steele Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from National Bank, although this is just located in downtown Clear Lake at
mer, the Surf opens its doors for local Donations will be accepted at Memorial Day through Labor Day. one of his many, many works.
and regional up and coming artists the door to support future opportuni-

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