An Evening with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author T.J. Klune
Schedule
Wed Feb 04 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
City Opera House | Traverse City, MI
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Presented in Partnership with Interlochen Center for the Arts, the City Opera House, and the National Writers Series“It’s a witty, wholesome fantasy that’s likely to cause heart-swelling.”
~ The Washington Post
Three of Traverse City’s literary nonprofits have joined forces to bring TJ Klune to the City Opera House stage to talk about his #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today breakout, contemporary fantasy, "The House in the Cerulean Sea."
In this heartwarming fantasy, Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.
Born in Roseburg, Oregon, Travis John Klune was eight years old when he first began to write. His earliest published works included poetry and short stories. He has now emerged as one of the country’s most popular fantasy authors. "The House in the Cerulean Sea" topped the country’s major bestseller lists and won the Lambda Literary Award. As a queer author himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.
Guest host Brittany Cavallaro, Ph.D., teaches creative writing at Interlochen Arts Academy. She is the New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Charlotte, Muse, Sunrise Nights with Jeffrey Zentner, and two poetry collections. She also co-authored Hello Girls with bestselling author Emily Henry. She lives in Traverse City with her husband, cats, and golden retriever.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with live music, and the conversation begins at 7:00 p.m. This event includes a Q&A session and a photo line immediately following in the lobby.
Ticket Information
Additional City Opera House transaction fees are applied at checkout. Some fees may be waived if tickets are purchased over the phone or in-person at the City Opera House. Books are not included with a ticket purchase. If you would like to purchase a book you can do so with The Folded Leaf.
Tier One Ticket: $27
Tier One indicates premium seating options with the best views, available on the main floor closest to the stage along with premium sections of the balcony.
Tier Two Ticket: $17
Tier Two indicates standard seating options, available on the main floor and most of the balcony.
Student and Teacher Tickets: $12
No age restriction with a valid school ID, student and teacher tickets admit one person to the live event. Books are not included.
Virtual tickets available at nationalwritersseries.org
Content Rating
Unless otherwise noted, NWS events are designed for adult audiences and may not be suitable for children.
Group Tickets
For discounted rates on groups of 20 or more, please contact: [email protected]
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City Opera House, 108 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2509, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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