Garrison Keillor Coming To The Raue In September

From Raue Center: Raue Center is excited to welcome beloved radio host and acclaimed humorist Garrison Keillor to the stage at 8 p.m. on September 24, 2017. Offering insight and stories from his journey as one of America’s greatest storytellers, Keillor captivates his audience with his unique blend of comedy, charisma and wisdom.

“While I miss ‘Prairie Home Companion,’ I am sure that Keillor will have some incredible tales and wonderful insight to share,” says Raue Center Executive Director, Richard Kuranda.

One of the most prolific American storytellers of all time, Keillor is a writer and humorist best known as the former host of the popular live radio variety show, “A Prairie Home Companion.” From July 6, 1974 – July 1, 2016, Keillor entertained an average 4 million listeners on more than 600 public radio stations each week with celebrity guests and stories about the fictional town of Lake Wobegon.

After over 40 years with “A Prairie Home Companion,” Keillor is now the host of the daily radio and online program, “The Writer’s Almanac.” A best-selling author, Keillor has published more than two-dozen books, including “Lake Wobegon Days,” “The Book of Guys,” “Pilgrims,” “Guy Noir and the Straight Skinny” and “Homegrown Democrat.” He is also the editor of several anthologies of poetry, including “Good Poems: American Places.”

Keillor has lent his distinctive North-Central accent to a number of voice-over roles and in 2006 Keillor portrayed himself alongside Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin and Kevin Kline in the critically acclaimed film adaptation of “A Prairie Home Companion,” directed by Robert Altman.

Keillor has earned a number of accolades throughout his extensive career, including a Grammy Award, two CableACE Awards and a George Foster Peabody Award. He has also been honored with a National Humanities Medal and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Tickets start at $63 and are available for purchase online at rauecenter.org or via the Box Office at 815.356.9212 or 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake.

Upcoming Events

• 8/19 @ 8 pm: Cabaret Series featuring Jeff Jacobs
• 8/21 @ 7:30 pm: WSRep LAB Series presents “Another Girl”
• 9/9 @ 2 pm: 4th Annual Rauetoberfest
• 9/14 @ 8 pm: Dueling Pianos featuring Felix and Fingers
• 9/15 @ 8:30 pm: Lucy’s Comedy Cafe
• 9/22 @ 8 pm: Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy
• 10/6 - 10/29: WSRep presents “Little Shop of Horrors”

Photo courtesy of Raue Center