Beck Book Read Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?
Schedule
Wed Oct 22 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH, United States, Ohio 44107 | Lakewood, OH
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Join us for the Beck Book Read 2025. Wednesday, October 22 from 7:00-8:30 pm
Beck Center Studio Theater
Discussion with the author of
Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?
From the Projects to Prep School: A Memoir
by Charlise Lyles'
Beck Center for the Arts invites you to our Second Annual Beck Book Read, a powerful evening of community, reflection, and storytelling centered on Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?: From the Projects to Prep School: A Memoir, a
compelling narrative by journalist and Cleveland native Charlise Lyles.
Charlise will lead the group discussion, share her personal journey and offer insight into the broader themes of equity, access, and belonging in the Rust Belt Region. She will be joined in the conversation by Mary Frances Pipino, Ph.D. a Professor of English at Ursuline College, who will bring additional context and perspective to the evening’s dialogue. Audience Q&A will follow.
We encourage participants to read or become familiar with the book in advance to fully engage with the conversation. Pick up a free copy of Do I Dare Disturb the Universe? at the Madison Branch of the Lakewood Public Library (13229 Madison) while supplies last. The book is also available for check-out at both the Madison Branch and the Main Library (15425 Detroit), or for purchase at local and online booksellers.
Tickets are free but reservations are required. Reserve your seat by October 15.
The Beck Book Read is a community initiative presented by the Community
Belonging Committee at Beck Center for the Arts, in partnership with the
Lakewood Public Library, Ursuline College, and Hawken School.
RSVP for this FREE event at BeckCenter.org.
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