Kevin Kling reads from his book “The Dog Says How” for Excelsior, MN One Book One Community Read.

Wednesday, August 13th, 7-9pm-FREE

SouthShore Center 5735 Country Club Road Shorewood

http://www.hclib.org/pub/events/AllEventsAction.cfm

Tickled Pink with Bad Jazz marks the 25th Year Anniversary celebrating three men playing to the best of their abilities.

In 1983, Kevin Kling, Michael Sommers and Loren Niemi met when they ran away with a circus. (Circle of Water Circus Tour, In the Heart of the Beast Theater) Limited run opening September 12 playing through Sept 28.

Show Times:

Fri , Sep 12, 2008 , 7:30pm
Sat , Sep 13, 2008 , 7:30pm
Sun , Sep 14, 2008 , 4:00pm
Fri , Sep 19, 2008 , 7:30pm
Sat , Sep 20, 2008 , 7:30pm
Sun , Sep 21, 2008 , 4:00pm
Mon , Sep 22, 2008 , 7:30pm
Thu , Sep 25, 2008 , 7:30pm
Fri , Sep 26, 2008 , 7:30pm
Sat , Sep 27, 2008 , 7:30pm
Sun , Sep 28, 2008 , 4:00pm
Sun , Sep 28, 2008 , 7:30pm

For Tickets and Info:
http://www.openeyetheatre.org

If you missed this show last year, don’t miss out again! A performance of light, shadow and imagery intertwined with poignant and humorous stories and song. Written and performed by Kevin Kling alongside friends Simone Perrin, Jacqueline Ultan-Ferrier, and Michael Sommers.
ONE WEEK ONLY August 6th-10th, 2008
Show Times:

Wed Aug 6, 7:30pm

Thurs Aug 7, 7:30pm

Fri Aug 8, 7:30pm

Sat Aug 9, 4pm

Sat Aug 9, 7:30pm

Sun Aug 10, 4pm

Sun Aug 10, 7:30pm

Reserve Now! TICKETS: 612-874-6338 or email openeye@bitstream.net Adults-$15 / Students-Seniors-$12 / Children 12 & under - $8. Performances at Open Eye Theatre at 506 East 24th Street in South Minneapolis - 2 Blocks south of Franklin Ave between 35W & Portland Ave. Free Parking in SE Corner surface lot at East 24th St & Portland. http://www.openeyetheatre.org

Join Kevin Kling and a host of storytellers from around the country at
Mt. Timpanogos Park in Orem, Utah: Home of the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

http://www.timpfest.org/

A Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, MN

Friday Evening, July 25th 2008

A special evening performence of stories and song from Kevin Kling featuring guest musician Simone Perrin.

http://www.fergusarts.org/

There’s no doubt that monologist and NPR contributor Kevin Kling knows how to spin a compelling story. And there’s no question that his life provides more than enough drama for a book. Still, the question remained: Could Kling turn his signature style into a compelling read? The Dog Says How not only proved that he could, but provided one of the best reads in recent years. Like his storytelling performances, The Dog Says How is somewhat elliptical, returning time and time again to the motorcycle accident that seriously injured Kling and to his long road to recovery. Yet this isn’t a schmaltzy “by your bootstraps” kind of book. Kling deals with the accident the same way he deals with his childhood, his life in Minneapolis, and his acting career—with pointed honesty and great humor. In one piece, the simple joy of a Minnesota snow day turns dark as Kling suffers a concussion. Kling’s grandmother comes to his rescue and shares stories with him all night to keep him from falling asleep. Not the usual pattern of a childhood memory, but one that is strikingly honest and warm. Just like the rest of Kling’s book.

http://bestof.citypages.com/2008/arts-entertainment/443633/

Watch One Minute with Kevin here

Simone Perrin sings Hank Williams here

Announcing Kevin Kling’s new book, The Dog Says How.

Published by Borealis Books - Order Yours Now!

“Captivating Stories of growing up, traveling the world, and relying on the strangeness of others will bring Kling fans to their feet and a fresh audience to its knees–bowled over by laughter.”

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