What a Day!

It's been a month since the event, and we're still all talking about it. If you weren't there, no worries, since the audio CD will be available December 12. Just check this website or www.zaac.org for more info. The double CD set will be $20.00.

October 11, 2009...

We'd heard Garrison Keillor was often late, and he didn't disappoint, rolling up to the theater nearly 40 minutes late. Of course, 'late' is our term...he managed to do exactly what he needed to do in the time left, so by his watch, he was right on time!



He made a beeline for the popcorn machine, then spent some time chatting with Ray Sands (of Ray Sands and the Polka Dots.)

We amateurs fluttered about, trying to get him to do a sound check, but Garrison knew that popcorn and chatting were more important






















At the last minute Garrison scuttled the Introduction---no need for that---and rewrote the Lone Ranger script so Tonto was the Lone Ranger's faithful Norwegian companion.

Right on time, he walked out on stage and the magic began.









































































At the end, Garrison got all the musicians back on stage, and everyone sang "You Are My Sunshine."











But he wasn't done yet. Off to the dinner, where Fermentations of Dundas served everyone an amazing meal. Then Garrison visited with everyone, led us in singing Lutheran hymns and college fight songs. A few more photos, and we let him go. Thanks, Garrison, for the gift of your storytelling and energy and humor. We laughed all afternoon and evening.