Laura Ingalls Wilder News Archives

The idea that I would look forward to anything involving the word ''pioneer'' should come as a surprise to many.

Emma is obsessed with Laura Ingalls Wilder. Every night, we read a chapter from "Little House in the Big Woods," and then she tucks the book under her pillow.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 25, 2009 CONTACT: Dorinda Daniel, 773-6006, Dorinda.Daniel@state.sd.us History book club to discuss Laura Ingalls Wilder PIERRE , S.D. -- One of South Dakota 's most beloved and well-known writers will be the subject of the October meeting of the History and Heritage Book Club.

Photo courtesy of Paper Mill Playhouse From left to right, Steve Blanchard , Melissa Gilbert and Carly Rose Sonenclar set out for the West in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of "Little House on the Prairie The Musical." "Little House on the Prairie: The Musical" might have been a nice retread of the popular book series and TV show about pioneer ...

"Little House on the Prairie: The Musical" might have been a nice retread of the popular book series and TV show about pioneer life in the wide-open spaces.

A Paper Mill Playhouse presentation of a musical in two acts with music by Rachel Portman, lyrics by Donna di Novelli, book by Rachel Sheinkin, based on the novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

The East Coast premiere of the new musical Little House on the Prairie , starring Melissa Gilbert as Ma, officially opens Sept.

FAMILY TIME Melissa Gilbert rehearsing as Ma in 'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical,' with Kara Lindsay, as Laura, and Steve Blanchard, as Pa.

Two full-scale theater productions, rock 'n' roll, and numerous gallery exhibitions make this weekend a feast for the eyes and ears for culture hounds who want to stay close to home.

It's been 142 years since Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in rural Pepin, but folks around here - especially young readers - have not forgotten the storyteller whose books still have a loyal following.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. and may be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call 745-3000. For a group discount or to become a subscriber and save up to 20% when purchasing ...

Today is International Literacy Day -- the perfect time to recall some of the books that hooked you as a reader -- the ones that opened new worlds or new ways of expression.

Residents of Laura Ingalls Wilder's birthplace in northwestern Wisconsin will be celebrating her life next weekend.

WHAT: "Little House on the Prairie a ' The Musical." WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with 1:30 p.m. matinees Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, through Oct.

West Branch, Ia. - The family packed up and moved from Minnesota to tiny Burr Oak, Ia., for one more try at prosperity and happiness.

It's still "Little House on the Prairie," but everything from the floorboards to the shingles is new.

Lock up your barns, surreys and livestock. The Bonnet Heads are preparing to invade New Jersey.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Remembered will be the theme of a free program at the Hoover Museum on Monday.