As a kid, my parents made me listen to every installment of Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion on NPR (much to my chagrin). But despite by early disdain, the salt of the earth American poet, music lover, and captivating storyteller won me over in the end (along with a few millions other folks, too). Visit tbpac.org for tickets and info. Tues., Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m., Carol Morsani Hall, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa, $35.50-$59.50.
This article appears in Nov 18-24, 2009.