The award-winning Pen Pals Author Lecture series is the longest running and one of the most highly regarded literary series in the Twin Cities. All proceeds benefit the Friends of HCL.

Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins

Season subscriptions are on sale now. Individual tickets go on sale June 25, 2012.

Individual tickets are $40 for balcony and $50 for main floor. Subscriptions for 5 lectures are $160 for balcony and $200 for main floor. Complimentary desserts and coffee served before the programs. A public book signing open to all attendees follows the Friday daytime lecture. An exclusive wine/appetizer post-lecture reception with the author can be purchased for an additional $25 for Thursday night lectures. Friends of HCL members can receive a discount of $5 per ticket and $10 per subscription. To receive your discount, please call 612.543.8112.

Link to the Pen Pals page to purchase season subscriptions, get parking directions, view past seasons, and for more details.

Sponsors: Comcast, GdB, Mpls.St.Paul, and Marquette Hotel.