Ragdale’s 13th Annual Novel Affair brings together acclaimed authors and artists to Lake Forest for a weekend of creativity and conversation in support of Ragdale, the historic artists’ residency and its Ragdale in Schools programs.
 
The complete roster of distinguished artists and writers at the Novel Affair reception and dinners will be revealed at the preview party at the North Shore Distillery in Libertyville (Green Oaks) on Wednesday, March 13 beginning at 6:30pm.   
 
Enjoy a special presentation by award-winning author Rebecca Makkai in conversation with multimedia writer, professor, and dean Davis Schneiderman as they highlight Novel Affair’s featured guests. This will be your first chance to buy tickets and books for the Novel Affair dinner of your choice.
 
Preview tickets are $40 in advance and $50/person at the door and include one drink ticket.  Advance tickets can be purchased online at http://ragdale.org/programs/upcoming-events/   Attendees will also receive a $25 coupon discount for Novel Affair tickets.  North Shore Distillery is located at 13990 Rockland Road, Green Oaks, IL 60048   
 The 2019 Novel Affair reception and dinners with the featured artists takes place Saturday, April 27.  Complete details and tickets are available online at www.ragdale.org  or by calling Ragdale at 847.234.1063.