Samuel Clemens Returns on July 2 Through the Words of Ray Carver

Stay informed, stay empowered: invest in the journalism that invests in you. DECORAH — "Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates." So said Mark Twain in his Life on the Mississippi. If you are an aspiring pirate or if you enjoy the wit and wisdom of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (aka Mark Twain), on Wednesday, July 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., professional actor Ray Carver will perform "Life on the Mississippi: An Evening with Mark Twain" at T-Bock's Upstairs, 206 W. Water St. The Des Moines Register, in reviewing Carver's performance as Twain, said, "A wonderful evening…To read the words written by Samuel Langhorne Clemens is a pleasure. To hear them spoken by a talented performer like Carver is a special joy." Those who attended Carver's Dec. 7 performance as Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol can attest to his skill as an actor and can look forward to another superb performance. For those who haven't seen him perform, you are in for a treat. Carver has a long history of work in the theatre, from acting, to founding theatres, directing plays, designing sets, working with young people in after-school theatre programs, and authoring many plays. Tickets for this one-night-only performance are $15 per person and are available at the following Decorah locations during regular business hours: Kanpai Soda Shop, 404 W. Water St. Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, 507 W. Water St. Dragonfly Books, 112 W. Water St. Winneshiek County Historical Society, 302 S. Mill St. Seating is limited, and the public is encouraged to purchase tickets early. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Chairlift access to the second floor is available for those requiring assistance. The event is presented by the Winneshiek County Historical Society and co-sponsored by the Oneota Valley Literary Foundation. Stay informed, stay inspired! Newsletter sign up is free and join hundreds of free subscribers who rely on DecorahNews.com for trusted information and fresh perspectives.