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09/04/2024

There is something for everyone on the upcoming slate of shows, including exotic destinations plus a mix of solo shows, trio shows with Heather Masse and Richard Dworsky, the final three 50th Anniversary Shows featuring the full cast plus all your favorites marking 50 years of A Prairie Home Companion, leading into a full-on production of A Prairie Home Christmas. We hope you can join us along the way for some great music, good stories, a few laughs, and many wonderful memories. Get tickets - https://www.garrisonkeillor.com/schedule/

09/01/2024

The Writer’s Almanac for September 1st (plus A Prairie Home Christmas in Galveston) -

The Writer's Almanac from Sunday, September 1, 2013

08/31/2024

Listen - https://www.prairiehome.org/shows/57009.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
This week on A Prairie Home Companion, we revisit a classic that was recorded at the Fitzgerald Theater. Nick Lowe sings “Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day” and “Lately I’ve Let Things Slide,” Martin Sheen joins our Royal Academy of Radio Actors for a little drama and comedy from the wireless Golden Age, BR549 play “The Devil and Me” and “Little Ramona,” and Maria Jette performs “September Song” and “Song of the Auvergne.” Plus: Pat Donohue leads The Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band on the “Milwaukee Blues,” the host sings a few Gene Autry songs with help from BR549, and our sound-effects man Tom Keith pays tribute to French mime Marcel Marceau. In Lake Wobegon, the Magendanzes add a concrete walleye to their menagerie of yard statuary

08/30/2024

Come see A Prairie Home Companion during its 50th anniversary tour, with stops this fall in Minnesota, North Dakota and Georgia. Get tickets - https://www.garrisonkeillor.com/schedule/

08/24/2024

Listen - https://www.prairiehome.org/shows/56941.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
This week on A Prairie Home Companion, we’re revisiting a classic show from The Town Hall in New York City from 2008. This week's special guests include the phenomenon in boots and a hat, Brad Paisley, American film actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, poet Ron Padgett, and the subject of more email inquiries at APHC than anyone else, legendary Scottish folk-singer Jean Redpath. Also, The Royal Academy of Radio Actors: Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Fred Newman, The Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band, and The News from Lake Wobegon. Join us this week from action-packed West 43rd & Broadway

08/20/2024

Georgia is such a lovely state where Garrison was welcomed on a front porch for a nice conversation that inspired this version of ‘Dixie.’

The old show returns to Atlanta, Georgia. On November 8th for a show at Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE. Join us (pre-sale for newsletter subscribers has begun). General On Sale Date is Aug 23rd- https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00610DDFC84841

https://youtu.be/-elVwsxKbwo?si=ZC74oUkEemcypEKS

Garrison Keillor recalls a bit of Georgia hospitality with a revised version of "Dixie" on our June 4, 2016 broadcasthttp://prairiehome.org/shows/june-4-2016/

08/20/2024

We've got 'Georgia on our Mind' . . . wonder why? Oh yeah, we've got a show coming up and Christine DiGiallonardo is one of our guests. Enjoy this song from a 2016 visit to the area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp85O2i79vM

50th Anniversary Show details:
November 8th
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta, GA
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00610DDFC84841

Christine DiGiallonardo (with Rich Dworsky and the band) sings a revised version of "Georgian On My Mind" on our June 4, 2016 showWebsite: https://www.facebo...

08/17/2024

Listen - https://www.prairiehome.org/shows/57111.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
This week on A Prairie Home Companion, we're carving blue-ribbon pumpkins and drinking hot spiced cider with assurances that the blues music from this classic show recorded at the Fitzgerald Theater will keep us warm. Very special guests: the queen of the blues renaissance Bonnie Raittand firecrackers of the Canadian prairie The Wailin' Jennys. Also with us, the Royal Academy of Radio Acting: Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Tom Keith. And sitting in with the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, the Manhattan maestro Andy Stein

08/11/2024

Listen - https://www.prairiehome.org/shows/57037.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
This week on A Prairie Home Companion, we'll revisit a past season finale broadcast that was performed live at Tanglewood, in Lenox, Massachusetts. With special guests, the unpretentious superstar James Taylor, conductor and violinist Jaime Laredo with cellist Sharon Robinson, and jazz singer Inga Swearingen. Also with us, the Royal Academy of Radio Acting (Tim Russell, Sue Scott, Fred Newman, and Erica Rhodes), The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band with maestro Richard Dworsky, and The News From Lake Wobegon.

08/03/2024

Listen - https://www.prairiehome.org/shows/57053.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
This week on A Prairie Home Companion — a special springtime poetry show with Allen Ginsberg reading the words of Walt Whitman, Meryl Streep reading the words of Wendell Berry and Mary Oliver, and Billy Collins and Rita Dove reading their own words. The poetic Randy Newman is on, along with Gillian Welch, Greg Brown, and Bob Dorough. Plus, the story of another Bob: a younger, struggling artist with an iffy sense of meter and a tendency to slouch. Join us Saturday for all this and more on a special poetry home companion

08/02/2024

“During this tour, I will turn 82 and that’s why I’m hitting the road. I want to spend my birthday doing a show.”

“A man gets careless late in life and when you walk out into bright light and 400 people applaud, it focuses your mind.”

Aug 2 The Cabot in Beverly, MA
Aug 4 Bellows Falls Opera House in Bellows Falls, VT
Aug 6 Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro, MA
Aug 8, The Opera House in Boothbay ME
Aug 9 Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH
Aug 10 The Parkway Theater in Jaffrey, NH

Ticket info for ALL - https://www.garrisonkeillor.com/schedule/

07/31/2024

A nice profile on Garrison Keillor Tonight from the Provincetown Magazine on what one can expect from the 2 plus hour shows next week. Garrison hits the road for 8 shows during is birthday week.

July 31 The Suffolk in Riverhead, NY
Aug 1 The Vogel in Red Bank, NJ
Aug 2 The Cabot in Beverly, MA
Aug 4 Bellows Falls Opera House in Bellows Falls, VT
Aug 6 Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro, MA
Aug 8, The Opera House in Boothbay ME
Aug 9 Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH
Aug 10 The Parkway Theater in Jaffrey, NH

Ticket info for ALL - https://www.garrisonkeillor.com/schedule/

Read - https://provincetownmagazine.com/2024/07/31/garrison-keillor-telling-stories-with-friends/

by G.W. Mercure Garrison Keillor, an icon in American radio and storytelling, will perform at the Payomet Performing Arts Center […]

07/30/2024

I bet there might be Christmas merch. . .

St. Paul - New York - Galveston
For tickets: garrisonkeillor.com/schedule.com
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION CHRISTMAS Songs, Stories, Sketches, and our Same Old Sponsors
Some people believe the Creator of the Universe sent His Son to Earth in the form of an infant born to a virgin woman and her faithful husband, Joseph. Other people don’t believe this but enjoy being with those who do — and enjoy a party (parties being more fun if there’s a reason and what better than a birth?). Join Garrison, duet partner Christine DiGiallonardo or Heather Masse, along with Maria Jette, the Radio Acting Company (Sue Scott, Tim Russell, and Fred Newman), Richard Dworsky and the Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band for the Adventures of Guy Noir, Duane & His Mom, the News from Lake Wobegon, A Christmas Carolette, and an audience singing of five beloved carols.

07/23/2024

September in northern MN is beautiful! Only two 50th Anniversary shows remain

Garrison Keillor and Sarah Jarosz (with Rich Dworsky and The Fare Thee Well Band) sing Greg Brown's "Early" during our America the Beautiful Tour stop in Lan...

07/19/2024

Bob Newhart passed away yesterday at the age of 94. He had a legendary carreer in television, movies, radio and stand up. Little know fact is that he hosted a radio show called Comedy College, which was executive produced by Garrison Keillor. The series examined the works of legendary comedians. The entire series is available in the back room of our substack page but here is the episode dedicated to the comedy works of Bob Newhart. Listen -

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07/13/2024

Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our old show with Garrison Keillor & company via LIVESTREAM. Watch it LIVE or if you order before the 15th, you can begin your 48 hour listening window anytime from your library. Here are a few images from last night’s return to The Fitzgerald Theater courtesy of Kevan Olesen. Order - https://www.nugs.net/live-download-of-a-prairie-home-companion-fitzgerald-theater-st.-paul-mn-07-13-2024-mp3-flac-or-online-music-streaming/37653-WEBCAST.html?disablePopup=true&utm_source=artist-social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=prairie-social&utm_term=prairie-site-artistpage

07/13/2024

Join us tonight via the LIVESTREAM

Garrison Keillor, in his trademark red sneakers, looked upbeat, shared anecdotes and limericks, and serenaded classics he had performed with past guests at the “50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion.”

07/11/2024

We’ve got a LIVESTREAM on Saturday to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the old show. Order the stream - https://www.nugs.net/live-download-of-a-prairie-home-companion-fitzgerald-theater-st.-paul-mn-07-13-2024-mp3-flac-or-online-music-streaming/37653-WEBCAST.html?disablePopup=true&utm_source=artist-social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=prairie-social&utm_term=prairie-site-artistpage

A Prairie Home Companion 50th Anniversary at the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, MN for
3 sold out shows! There will be a LIVESTREAM on
July 13 7:30pm Central Time
Purchase your stream now nugs.net/aprairiehomecompanion
I'm so excited to be back at the Fitz with the gang!
https://www.garrisonkeillor.com/events/st-paul-mn-livestream/

07/06/2024

Listen - https://youtu.be/RNmFWl10RpA?si=1xrhU1EV3tcKE8Bh
A Prairie Home Companion’s first broadcast, from the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center on the campus of Macalester College. Special guests: Bill Hinkley and Judy Larson, Vern Sutton, Philip Brunelle, Bob DeHaven, Ernie Garven, and the Brescian String Quartet. Listen to the July 6, 1974, show.

07/02/2024

GREAT NEWS! We are able to make one of our SOLD OUT home stage shows (July 13, 7:30 p.m.) available to you as a LIVESTREAM. https://nugs.net/aprairiehomecompanion

Watch as many times as you like during the 48 hour window (July 13 - 15). If you aren't available to watch during that window, you can purchase anytime before July 15 and be able to watch ONE time outside the window.

06/12/2024

Gooseberry Falls State Park is a stone’s throw from our show in Visit Duluth, MN. Just one more reason to see A Prairie Home Companion within days of the actual 50th Anniversary! Join us for a great show. Get tickets to the July 19th show - https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-prairie-home-companion-duluth/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3CVgaNanZ5LvLKTHZYZC0ZiHc89Kz-pB8EdgzK6DbRXNIRX-v08W30hX8_aem_AZyFWfqqtPX6nPwiEvSMetlDAnSQKKCPAED_vNeBKTD-3HBBWftoS9CKpjrTXWQkLffz2FGlU6nUO0CCeuUP44O9

Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota 🇺🇲

06/09/2024

Come celebrate the show with us in Chicago! WBEZ was a great partner hosting many shows in the area (with a near tornado at Ravinia that almost shut the show down).

Buy 50th Anniversary of A Prairie Home Companion tickets at the The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL for Jul 21, 2024 at Ticketmaster.

06/06/2024

A great poem from our last live show written by our host

05/26/2024

Several new scripts, a couple new songs and some old favorites comprise tonight’s show at the Akron Civic Theater at 7pm. Join us for a great time.

Tickets for Akron - https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005F2FE1A4582F

The Kent Stage: On The Road. Akron, Ohio Events & Local Business Promotion Only

05/22/2024

Join us Friday night for a LIVE performance of the old radio show featuring our house band, acting company and a few musical guests. A perfect way to mark the 50th Anniversary of the show. Join the party! Ticket info - https://www.ticketmaster.com/garrison-keillor-a-prairie-home-companion-50th-anniversary-scranton-pa/event/02005F4CE3863D39?brand=scrantoncc&camefrom=CFC_SCC_ARTIST_APHC50

05/17/2024

Moorhead in September! A Prairie Home Companion’s 50th Anniversary Tour will visit to the Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN with our Special Guests: Christine DiGiallonardo, Rich Dworsky, Howard Levy, Chris Siebold, Larry Kohut,Tim Russell and Fred Newman. Ticket info -

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=974770127369446&id=100045094041760&mibextid=qC1gEa

Live from Here MPR News

05/01/2024

A poem from Brisk Verse. Send us a reading of your favorite poem from the book! Get the book - https://shop.garrisonkeillor.com/products/brisk-verse-by-garrison-keillor?_pos=1&_sid=c2f9d7169&_ss=r

04/30/2024

GK left a souvenir on the wall earlier this month.

07/26/2023

On the road again! The troupe is on its way to Lancaster, Pennsylvania for the first of several 50th Anniversary Shows! Sure hope you can join us along the way. Get tickets - https://boxoffice.amtshows.com/online/mapSelect.asp?doWork::WSmap::loadMap=Load&createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadMap::performance_ids=CCFFAD3E-CAA5-42FB-9455-E24545B1DB2C

07/10/2023

Yes, you can still read a great preview of the latest Lake Wobegon story 'Boom Town.' Read - https://news.yahoo.com/book-excerpt-boom-town-lake-221650974.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

Get the book from our store at a special price! https://shop.garrisonkeillor.com/collections/a-prairie-home-companion/products/copy-of-boom-town-a-lake-wobegon-novel-autographed-by-garrison-keillor

The humorist returns to his fictional Minnesota hometown (made famous by "A Prairie Home Companion"), which is now the setting for the funerals of childhood friends.