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We’re so thrilled that Mark Bowden will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Mark a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. I am one of eight children,…

We’re so thrilled that Maaza Mengiste will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Maaza a few questions to help fans get to know her better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. I’m right-handed but I was born…

We’re so thrilled that Chris Pavone will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Chris a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. For nearly two decades I was…

We’re so thrilled that Kate Mulgrew will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives as emcee. In preparation for the big event, we asked Kate a few questions to help fans get to know her better. This is an #opusexclusive.  Tell us something that people might not know about you. People may not know…

July 14, 2019 – The Friends is thrilled to announce the 2019 author lineup for Opus & Olives, presented by RBC Wealth Management. The lineup includes Kate Mulgrew (emcee), Mark Bowden, Jennifer Chiaverini, Maaza Mengiste, and Chris Pavone. Kate Mulgrew, a native of Dubuque, Iowa, is an actress and author with an extensive career on stage…

It is summertime and that means summer reading! We asked our staff what they would recommend, and you are sure to find your next great summer read in this list. AlayneSeasonal Quartet by Ali Smith“I am loving the Seasonal Quartet by Ali Smith. I started with Autumn and just finished Winter (odd choice for a summer book, I…