Sarah Vowell's Gonna Make You Laugh. Then She's Gonna Make You Think. Then Laugh Again.

One of our favorite authors, and national treasure, Sarah Vowell returns to Austin Friday night for a performance at the Paramount Theatre.

In addition to authoring several outstanding non-fiction books (Radio On, The Partly Cloudy Patriot, Assassination Vacation), the dry-witted Planes Stater-by-birth, New Yorker-by-choice has applied her substantial intellect and rapier wit to work for This American Life, McSweeney’s, Believer Magazine, Esquire, GQ, The Los Angeles Times, The Village Voice, Spin and The New York Times. Yep, she’s smarter, funnier and a better writer than you. And us. And most people we know.

Head to the Paramount Friday for a night of laughs and edification. You’re guaranteed to learn something new about American history, and probably rock n’ roll and other various and sundry things Americana, hopefully including some excerpts from her forthcoming book Puritan Nation.

Tickets start at $25, but with only a few remaining, you best hop to it, or your chances of seeing this hilarious talent will be deader than James Garfield.

Oh, and Ms. Vowell, (or any other sufferer of coeliac sprue), if you have time to grab a bite while in town, head over to Wildwood Art Café in Westlake for a gluten-free Meredith Club Sandwich. Deloosh. Tell ‘em we sent you. They probably won’t know what the hell you’re talking about, but tell ‘em anyways.

Sarah Vowell
Friday, November 10
The Paramount Theatre
Doors @ 7pm, Show @ 8 pm
Purchase Tickets Online (or call 866.443.8849)

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By matthewodam in Arts & Entertainment on November 9, 2006 10:19 AM 0 Comments

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Chris

it's not nonsense at all, she does in fact talk like a baby.

I like what she has to say, I just don't like the way she says it. So yes, I will read her work rather than listen to it.

say hey, where can I pick up my t-shirt please?

the A.L. Express service is too slow these days.

odam

that's some pretty short-sighted nonsense right there, chris. i hope you have at least read her work before you go disparaging her voice.

fingers in me lugholes

Sarah needs to hire the speech therapist who taught Cathy Ireland how to speak like a woman instead of a little girl. Until then, I'll stay far away and continue to switch off my radio whenever she comes on.