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Garrison Keillor | Emcee | Musical Prelude | Ticket Information | Directions | Sponsors
 Garrison Keillor is the host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion, and the author of seventeen books, including the New York Times bestselling Lake Wobegon novels, Homegrown Democrat and Daddy’s Girl. He is the editor of two anthologies of poetry, Good Poems and Good Poems for Hard Times. He wrote and was part of an all-star ensemble cast for the feature film, A Prairie Home Companion, directed by Robert Altman. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota and New York City.
The bestselling author will share his insights during: BOOKMARKS Presents GARRISON KEILLOR, with Support from Wake Forest University, in one of only two North Carolina appearances on his national tour for Viking’s release of LIBERTY: A Novel of Lake Wobegon. The event will be held in Brendle Recital Hall and emceed by D. G Martin, host of UNC-TV’s NC Bookwatch. A booksigning will follow the program for all ticketholders. Books will be on sale at the event.
In LIBERTY: A Novel of Lake Wobegon renowned storyteller Garrison Keillor spins yet another tale that is fresh and funny and will further cement his reputation as a writer that makes “the ordinary extraordinary” (Chicago Tribune). LIBERTY is, in the author’s words, “Lake Wobegon as you imagined it – good loving people who drive each other crazy.” With his trained comic eye for the absurd and ear for small town dialogue, Keillor has once again brought Lake Wobegon to life. All the memorable characters that keep us returning to the beloved fictional Minnesota town are here: Pastor Ingqvist, the Sons of Knute, Sister Arvonne of Our Lady of Perpetual Responsibility and her ocarina band, the Norwegian bachelor farmers, Dorothy and the Chatterbox Café, Wally in the Sidetrack tap.
 D.G. Martin, host of UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Bookwatch” since 1999, is the event’s emcee and BOOKMARKS 2008 Honorary Chair. UNC-TV's "North Carolina Bookwatch" is the state's premier literary series, bringing the state's best and brightest writers to statewide public television. A graduate of Davidson College and Yale Law School graduate and a former Green Beret, Martin practiced law in Charlotte for 20 years before joining the University of North Carolina, where he served as Vice President for Public Affairs and chief legislative liaison. Since his retirement He has served in interim leadership positions at UNC-Pembroke, North Carolina Central University, Trust for Public Land, Triangle Land Conservancy, And North Carolina's Clean Water Management Trust Fund. About 40 North Carolina newspapers carry his weekly newspaper column that features books, politics, and related topics.
Musical Prelude
 Prior to Mr. Keillor’s reading and talk, Polecat Creek principals Laurelyn Dossett and Kari Sickenberger share selections of their music at 9:45 a.m. Polecat Creek started small, much like the piedmont North Carolina stream that bears its name. In the mid 1990’s Kari Sickenberger and Laurelyn Dossett, both natives of the south, were living in the Greensboro area. Through some mutual friends they ended up in a book club together. A guitar standing in the corner of Kari’s apartment led to an evening of harmony singing – Carter Family songs and some early Gillian Welch. They haven’t stopped singing since. Kari and Laurelyn started writing their own songs and eventually formed the roots duo known as Polecat Creek. Winners of the neo-traditional contest at the 2006 Appalachian String Band Festival, Polecat Creek has featured many fine musicians over the years.
Admission by ticket only. To reserve and/or charge (VISA, MASTER CARD) tickets, call the Wake Forest University College Book Store at 336-758-5145. Voice mail is available twenty-four hours a day. General Admission Tickets will be available at the door: $25; Students $15, Seniors (65+) $15. A free shuttle is available.
You may also drop by the College Bookstore to purchase a ticket. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm; and Sunday, 12:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m. (closed September 7, 2008 for Labor Day).
$95 – Premier Breakfast with Garrison Keillor This private reception with Mr. Keillor begins at 8:00 am. and features: a delicious breakfast buffet; a signed copy of Liberty: A Lake Wobegon Novel; reserved premier seating at the event; and limited VIP parking.
( $55 is tax deductible). All proceeds benefit BOOKMARKS Festival of Books, in presenting our annual book festival. Please note, tickets are non-refundable.
$25 – General Admission Doors open in Brendle Recital Hall at 9:00 a.m.; event begins at 10:00 a.m, and concludes at 11:15 p.m.
A booksigning with Mr. Keillor follows the program. Tickets are nonrefundable.
$15 – Student and Senior (65 and up) with ID, General Admission.
Presented with support from Wake Forest University
Brendle Recital Hall is located inside the Scales Fine Arts Center.
DIRECTIONS TO WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, Winston-Salem, NC
From I-40 Westbound to Winston-Salem, past Piedmont Triad International Airport; I-40 splits – bear right onto Business 40; In downtown Winston-Salem, exit onto Cherry Street; Cherry Street will turn into University Parkway; stay on University Pkwy, until you see the Wake Forest University entrance on your left. Continue on this road until stoplight at Wingate Road.
Overflow parking in First Assembly Lot: from right turn onto Wingate Road, bear right continuing on Wingate Road to stoplight at Polo Road. Continue through light, onto Long Road. Parking lot on left. Free shuttle available.
From I-40 Eastbound to Winston-Salem; I-40 splits into Business 40 and Interstate 40; bear left onto Business 40; exit at Silas Creek Parkway north towards Wake Forest; approximately 3 miles bear right to Wake Forest Road; go straight through the traffic light onto the Wake Forest campus; come to a three-way stop and turn right; at the top of hill, come to a three-way stop and turn left.
Overflow parking in First Assembly Lot: continue on this road through campus; at the Yield sign turn left onto Wingate Road; continue to stoplight at Polo Road. Continue through light, onto Long Road. Parking lot on left. Free shuttle available.
Click here for a map.
 
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