GARRISON KEILLOR tickets go on sale Oct. 9

Sep 28, 2009 /

AN EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR
Belk Theater – Sunday, November 22 at 7 p.m.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, OCT. 9

“Like Mark Twain, Keillor takes time to spell out details and, in so doing,
converts the base metal of small-town tedium to the gold of comedy.”
– David Kirby, NY Times


Charlotte, NC – Spend an evening with GARRISON KEILLOR, author and host of "A Prairie Home Companion" when he visits Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Belk Theater Sunday, November 22 at 7 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 9 and can be purchased online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000, or from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Box Office located in the Tryon Street lobby of the Belk Theater.

If you’ve ever heard of A Prairie Home Companion, then there is no doubt that you are familiar with the brilliant storytelling of its host, Garrison Keillor. The American author, humorist, columnist, musician, satirist and radio personality is best known for creating the groundbreaking radio drama in 1974. Keillor captivated audiences during the two-hour variety show with his striking presence, tongue-in-cheek delivery and humorous tales of life in the Midwest.

Garrison Keillor is the author of eight books for adults, and three for children. In addition to his books, he has written poetry and is a consummate storyteller whose voice can be heard on numerous recordings.

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