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Population 485: On Stage
Opera House favorite Michael Perry is back-- in a whole new way! The author/humorist and guests present a staged adaptation of Perry’s sometimes comic, sometimes heartbreaking bestselling memoir of life, death and hilarity from the perspective of a small town fire department. The show includes musical collaboration with Sean Carey (of S. Carey and Bon Iver). Tickets are $22 and can be purchased here.
Reading Group Choices Event
Join us on Saturday, August 19th at 11am for a reading and discussion with Michael Perry, New York Times bestselling author, humorist, singer/songwriter, and intermittent pig farmer. Perry's new book DANGER, MAN WORKING draws on fifteen years of what he calls "shovel time" -- a writer going to work as the work is offered. The range of subjects is wide, from musky fishing, mountain-climbing, and Iraq War veterans to the frozen head of Ted Williams. Plus: All attendees…
Population 485: On Stage
Opera House favorite Michael Perry is back-- in a whole new way! The author/humorist and guests present a staged adaptation of Perry’s sometimes comic, sometimes heartbreaking bestselling memoir of life, death and hilarity from the perspective of a small town fire department. The show includes musical collaboration with Sean Carey (of S. Carey and Bon Iver). Tickets are $22 and can be purchased here.
Population 485: On Stage
Opera House favorite Michael Perry is back-- in a whole new way! The author/humorist and guests present a staged adaptation of Perry’s sometimes comic, sometimes heartbreaking bestselling memoir of life, death and hilarity from the perspective of a small town fire department. The show includes musical collaboration with Sean Carey (of S. Carey and Bon Iver). Tickets are $22 and can be purchased here.
Population: 485 On Stage
Michael Perry and guests present a staged adaptation of Perry's sometimes comic, sometimes heartbreaking bestselling memoir of life, death and hilarity from the perspective of a small town fire department. The show includes musical collaboration with Sean Carey (of S. Carey and Bon Iver). Tickets will be available here: $22 adult/$11 student. Blue Canvas Club ticket sales begin Tuesday, April 4th, 12noon. General Public ticket sales begin Tuesday, April 11th, 12noon.
Big Top Chautauqua: Old Last Night with Michael Perry & The Long Beds
Join us for our traditional closing night of the 2017 season. Old Last Night is always a mashed-up variety show featuring the music of our own BCO with special guests. Mike and The Long Beds help close out the season with his original country folk tunes that feature important lyrical themes such as mud, cheese and trucks. C. Willi Myles, “America’s Everyday Comedian,” is an old friend of the Big Top and a veteran of many an Old Last Night.…
Michael Perry and the Long Beds
Join Mike and the band at the Historic Mabel Tainter Center for an evening of humor and music. While the music made by Perry and the Long Beds has been variously described as 'country folk,' 'roughneck folk,' 'folk-twang,' and Americana, they prefer the description given by an audience member after a benefit concert in Perry's old high school gym: "You sound just like Gordon Lightfoot… only zippier!" Expect some new songs and new stories...Mike has two books coming out this…
Michael Perry and the Long Beds
Join Mike and the band for an evening of humor and music. While the music made by Perry and the Long Beds has been variously described as ‘country folk,’ ‘roughneck folk,’ ‘folk-twang,’ and Americana, they prefer the description given by an audience member after a benefit concert in Perry’s old high school gym: “You sound just like Gordon Lightfoot… only zippier!” Expect some new songs and new stories...Mike has two books coming out this fall. Tickets can be purchased at…
Speaking Event: Wisconsin Richland’s 50th Celebration
Mike will be the keynote speaker at Wisconsin Richland’s 50th Celebration. This event is free and open to the public.
An Evening with the Author
An Evening with the Author event hosted by the Pewaukee Library Foundation. Mike will give a humorous talk and book reading. Signing prior and following the event. Books will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available beginning July 28th. Visit www.pewaukeelibrary.org for more information. 5:45p.m. - 6:15p.m. First book signing 7:00p.m.- 8:00p.m. Keynote Final signing to follow