UP Book Movie Tour--FREE EVENT

Both of their fathers taught mathematics at Westwood High School.

Both are graduates of Negaunee High School (1987 & 1991).

Both attended Northern Michigan University.

Both are working to turn the novel "U.P." into a film.

Ronald "R.A." Riekki is the author of "U.P." - the best-selling novel from Ghost Road Press published in 2008 that actor ("Into The Wild", "Milk") and producer Steven Wiig is working to bring to the big screen. The novel is "brutal coming of age story" about four boys set in Marquette County in 1989.

The two Negaunee-natives, who both attended Northern Michigan University, are currently setting up appearances throughout the Upper Peninsula for mid-September. All outlets - from high schools to libraries to book stores to radio stations to television news stations to newspapers to magazines - are being considered for the tour as the two spread the word on a grass roots campaign to give readings, gather support and hold discussions with "anyone interested in the world of literature and film." They also intend to scout locations and document the tour.

Monday September 13, 2010 at 7 pm Besse Center Theater

FREE EVENT

Special Accommodations: Hearing assistance devices are available by contacting the House Manager at the time of the production. Wheelchair seating is also available through the Box Office.