Garrison Keillor Returns to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 9/20

Radio Hall of Famer and host of "A Prairie Home Companion®" Garrison Keillor returns to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. for a one-night solo engagement featuring his trademark wit and Midwestern sensibility. In March 2009, Garrison Keillor was featured in two performances at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, including a sold-out national broadcast of his popular public radio program. He also appeared with the Fox Valley Symphony in 2007.

"We are so pleased to welcome Garrison Keillor back to the Fox Cities P.A.C. to launch the 2011/12 Boldt Arts Alive! Series," said Maria Van Laanen, executive vice president of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. "His performances are so engaging with his unique mix of humor and storytelling making for a delightful evening of entertainment. His performances are one of a kind."

Tickets for An Evening with Garrison Keillor start at $35 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or the Center's ticket office at (920) 730-3760. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center's ticket office or online at foxcitiespac.com. Groups of 10 or more can order by calling (920) 730-3786. Additional fees may apply.

Garrison Keillor is the host and writer of "A Prairie Home Companion®" and "The Writer's Almanac" heard on public radio stations across the country and the author of more than a dozen books, including "Lake Wobegon Days," "The Book of Guys," "Love Me" and "Homegrown Democrat." He was born in Anoka, Minnesota in 1942 and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He lives in St. Paul with his wife and daughter. He has two grandsons. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Letters and the Episcopal church.

CR Meyer is the local community partner for for An Evening with Garrison Keillor, part of The Boldt Arts Alive! Series. The Boldt Arts Alive! Series is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. The series is also supported by the title sponsor, The Boldt Company.

ABOUT THE FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in downtown Appleton, provides a premier venue for live performing arts. The Center proudly serves as a gathering place for the community to engage in educational opportunities while enhancing a greater understanding and appreciation of the live performing arts. For more information on upcoming events, education programs and community involvement go to foxcitiespac.com. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center - Where the Arts Come Alive!

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