Just to let you know. I spoke to Carole Vanden Heuval a little while ago and she is willing to help out on Saturday April 16 at 11:30 for the Sandra Kring presentation. Cathy Van Gompel In a message dated 4/5/2011 3:19:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bcarpent@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Hello, I'm not sure if you had a chance to hear Michael Perry speak when he was the Fox Cities Reads author a few years ago, but if you did, you might enjoy this special event sponsored by the Fox Cities Book Festival. Just thought I'd send it your way in case you'd be interested. Have a great day, Beth Having trouble viewing this email? 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Oneida Street, Downtown Appleton $25/person Tickets available at _www.outeredgestage.com_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=me65ilcab&et=1105017527349&s=372&e=001mMKupnRAPy0MCIbcqTrCTV8Xr3gT-Q4MZser 4PQe4Io7bdtwqIqnlR9aC2_qPvk0O3w_rDYtqPbjhVQpujgtLwZRxH9VVrK58Pemso671KpxybEK MMtkc1eYdgnNDkA84S8TNWbAbPLAnbftqgverJDBirxZPTxtUUS7dkD6DeLWSPFE4LP6i-uAJpDT K-hw) *Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Fox Cities Book Festival and the Appleton Public Library through the Friends organization. This event is the Fox Cities Book Festival's only fundraiser this year. We are absolutely thrilled and fortunate to have someone of Michael Perry's prominence and popularity headlining for us! Michael Perry's music runs the gamut from straight-up twang to churchly harmonies and is populated by characters drawn straight from rural and small-town America. The music takes the listener from places like the overpass outside Perry's beloved hometown of New Auburn, Wisconsin (population currently 562), a gospel service in a granary, and the kitchen floor of a woman about to drop a world of hurt on her drunken husband. "I was raised by farmers and preachers and tough country women, and I suppose my songs reflect that," says Perry. "Then again, certain wisdoms are available only from whistlers, frauds, and sinners, so I try to slide them a line or two as well." Perry notes that his music has been described as country folk, roughneck folk, and folk-twang, but he also appreciates what one lady from New Auburn said: "You sound just like Gordon Lightfoot...only zippier!" Your support of the Fox Cities Book Festival is much appreciated. We hope to see you at the event for an evening of fun and entertainment! Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support and partnership. 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