An Evening with Garrison Keillor & the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: A Symphony of Stories and Sound!

Arts enthusiasts can look forward to the 50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion, a 140-minute show that will celebrate the last live radio variety show. The evening will begin with a six-minute video detailing PHC’s origins in Minnesota, followed by Garrison Keillor’s humorous reflections on the beauty of being 80. The performance will feature comedy sketches such as Guy Noir, Private Eye; The Lives of the Cowboys; Duane’s Mom; Ruth Harrison, Reference Librarian, brought to life by the Royal Academy of Radio Acting alongside sound-effects wizard Fred Newman.

Expect an imaginative extended commercial for Powdermilk Biscuits, emphasizing the theme “Cheerfulness Is A Choice,” as well as contributions from the American Duct Tape Council, Real Hot Coffee, Guy’s Shoes, and the Ketchup Advisory Board. The event will also present musical performances with Rich Dworsky and the Guy’s Hot Shoe Band, including rags, stomps, and blues, along with duets featuring Heather Masse and Keillor, performing a medley of love poems and old jokes.

Patrons can engage in an audience sing-along during intermission, followed by the much-anticipated latest news from Lake Wobegon, where the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are all above average.