Mikel Rouse Book Event and Performance at Pygmalion Festival 2024

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Mikel Rouse will speak about his new memoir, THE WORLD GOT AWAY, and perform an acoustic set of songs spanning his 45 year career. This is the 20th Anniversary of the Pygmalion Festival. Mikel will be in conversation with Mike Ross, Director of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. The conversation will be moderated by Michael Roux, Assistant Director, Marketing and Sales Manager at University of Illinois Press. The book event will take place at Stage 5 of the Krannert Center at 5:30 PM. 

Following the book event, Mikel will perform at the Channing Murray Foundation at 7:30pm. Also on the bill is Matt Talbott and Six Organs of Admittance.