BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SneezingCow.com - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SneezingCow.com X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sneezingcow.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SneezingCow.com REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T005615Z CREATED:20260521T214452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T005615Z UID:36206-1781288100-1781294400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry & Nicholas Gulig: An Eaux Claires Preview at Dotters Books DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry & Nicholas Gulig: An Eaux Claires Preview at Dotters Books \nYears ago\, Michael Perry and Nicholas Gulig met in an Eau Claire\, Wisconsin\, coffee shop. They talked prose and poetry. Then they went on to spend decades and miles apart as writers. In a preview of Gulig’s appearance at the literary portion of the Eaux Claires Festival (July 24-25\, 2026) please join us on Friday\, June 12\, 2026\, at Dotters Books in Eau Claire\, WI\, as Mike and Nick discuss Nick’s life of travel and poetry\, his time as Wisconsin’s poet laureate\, the intersection of pragmatism and punk\, and their shared love of language. \nFor more background on Nicholas Gulig\, see this post and video. \nThis event is FREE to the public. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-nicholas-gulig-an-eaux-claires-preview-at-dotters-books/ LOCATION:Dotters Books\, 307 S Barstow Street\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260501T043440Z CREATED:20260501T025648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T043440Z UID:36112-1778266800-1778277600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry & Benjamin Percy: Freelancing Across Genres at The Local Store DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry & Benjamin Percy: Freelancing Across Genres \nFriday\, May 8\, 2026 at 7PM\, come join Michael Perry and Benjamin Percy for a conversation about surviving — and thriving — as freelance writers by working across genres. Perry’s latest book is Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents; his book Population 485 has been optioned as a musical; he records the weekly Voice Mail podcast; and he performs voiceover work for the Milwaukee Brewers. Percy writes literary fiction and screenplays\, contributes to Marvel (Wolverine\, Ghost Rider\, The Punisher) and DC Comics (Green Arrow\, Batman)\, and collaborates with Stephen King on the End Times series. This discussion serves as a preview of the literary programming at the upcoming Eaux Claires festival. \nFor more event details\, click here: https://volumeone.org/events/2026/05/08/605406-michael-perry-benjamin-percy-freelancing-across URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-benjamin-percy-freelancing-across-genres-at-the-local-store/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260312T035913Z CREATED:20260311T052839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T035913Z UID:35872-1777748400-1777759200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Jensen Community Center with The Long Beds DESCRIPTION:Drawing on his experiences as a Wisconsin dairy farm kid\, Wyoming ranch hand\, and bestselling author who still lives in rural Wisconsin\, humorist Michael Perry will open the show with the hilarious and heartfelt stories that have entertained thousands (as featured on the PBS special Michael Perry: On the Road). Whether it’s the one about the sneezing cow\, the one about poison ivy\, or a simple observation about the quiet comforts of the countryside\, Perry will leave you laughing and reconnected (or introduced) to the roughneck goofiness of rural life. \nFollowing intermission\, Perry will retake the stage with his popular band the Long Beds and knock out a truckload of roughneck ballads and freight train rockers interspersed while keeping your toes and hearts fulfilled. \nSaturday\, May 2nd\, 2026\n7 p.m. show\, doors open at 6 p.m.\nTickets: $35/advance and $40 at the door.\nGrab your tickets here: https://jensencommunitycenter.ticketspice.com/mp \nJensen Community Center Theater\n487 N Main St\, Amherst\, WI 54406 \nCome early for a cash bar and snacks for sale before the show\, during intermission and stay for a meet & greet/book signing with Michael after the show! \nMichael Perry’s books include Population 485\, Truck: A Love Story\, Forty Acres Deep\, and Peaceful Persistence. Perry’s latest title is Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents: How firefighters and poets\, truckers and nurses\, soldiers and singers\, and other improbable individuals can show you the way in business and creativity. \n \nMichael Perry returns to the Jensen Community Center with The Long Beds. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-jensen-community-center-with-the-long-beds/ LOCATION:Jensen Community Center\, 487 N Main Street\, Amherst\, WI\, 54406\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T041333Z CREATED:20260311T042327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T041333Z UID:35893-1776972600-1776981600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Stoughton Opera House DESCRIPTION:Update: the event will also be live-streamed. You can purchase streaming access HERE. \nMichael Perry returns to the Stoughton Opera House with fresh stories\, a few favorites\, and the same relaxed roughneck vibe that has steadily grown his fanbase for two decades. If you’ve ever seen Perry live\, you know to expect an evening of laughter punctuated with soulful moments\, hilarious tangents\, and a work boots approach. “The Stoughton Opera House has come to feel like a home away from home\,” says Perry. “It’s the perfect setting for a gathering of real people in real time\, with no screens between us. Just a good old get-together. And I’ll have some new tales to tell.” \nThursday\, April 23\, 2026\nShow starts at 7:30 PM.\nTickets are $30.63 ($25 ticket + $5.63 taxes and fees). You can order your by clicking HERE. \nStoughton Opera House\n381 E. Main Street\nStoughton\, WI 53589 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-stoughton-opera-house-5/ ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T005312Z CREATED:20260409T005312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T005312Z UID:36070-1776880800-1776886200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Country Heart and Humor with Michael Perry at The Boyceville Public Library DESCRIPTION:Country Heart and Humor with Michael Perry at The Boyceville Public Library \nRaised on stories swapped in the barn\, between loads of hay\, and from the wooden end of a pitchfork\, Michael Perry has parlayed his rural cheesehead roots into a career as a nationally bestselling author\, screenwriter\, and humorist who still lives in rural Wisconsin. For proof that logging boots and literature can walk the same path and share a laugh\, we invite you to enjoy an evening with Michael Perry at The Boyceville Public Library. You’ll laugh\, you’ll nod along with neighbors and strangers\, and you’ll leave with a full heart. \nDATE: Wednesday April 22\, 2026 \nTIME: 6PM \nCOST: Free event (registration required\, please register here: https://boycevillelibrary.org/michael-perry/) \nBoyceville Public Library\n903 Main Street\nBoyceville\, WI 54725 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/country-heart-and-humor-with-michael-perry-at-the-boyceville-public-library/ LOCATION:Boyceville Public Library\, 903 Main Street\, Boyceville\, WI\, 54725\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260308T015755Z CREATED:20260308T015755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T015755Z UID:35988-1773504000-1773507600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Tucson Festival of Books DESCRIPTION:Mike will be a presenting author at this year’s Tucson Festival of Books\, (Saturday and Sunday\, March 14 & 15\, 2026). As well as his usual entertaining presentation\, He Did It His Way … and Theirs\, he’ll be discussing his two latest books\, Forty Acres Deep and Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents . \nOver the years\, “T-fob” has raised and donated over $2 million to support local literacy programs. It has also grown into one of the largest book festivals in the United States. Admission is free\, but some venues are space-limited\, so you’ll want to plan ahead. All the information you’ll need is right here. \nHe Did It His Way … and Theirs\n\nFor 30 years\, author and humorist Michael Perry has been his own boss\, working with a wide range of bright and creative people. Not long ago\, he realized some of them had actually served as mentors\, even if he didn’t know it at the time. If this is a leadership model\, count us in. \nArizona Daily Star Stage (Seats 250)  \nSat\, Mar 14\, 4:00 pm – 4:55 pm \n\nMultigenre\nSigning area: Signing – Arizona Daily Star (following presentation)\nPanelist: Michael Perry\nModerator: John Humenik\nSponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Arizona Daily Star\n\nLink to Mike’s presentation can be found here: https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/?action=display_event&id=10702 \n \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-tucson-festival-of-books/ LOCATION:The University of Arizona\, 1200 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T153000 DTSTAMP:20260227T000314Z CREATED:20260226T224210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T000314Z UID:35916-1772629200-1772638200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Humor\, Heart\, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:“Humor\, Heart\, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry” \n\nThe Virtual Author Talk series is hosted on a third-party website. The event is free and you can register here: https://libraryc.org/tolibrary/115319/register \nJoin us Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026 at 1pm (CT) in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry\, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. \nIn Michael Perry’s memoir\, Population: 485\, the local vigilante is a farmer’s wife armed with a pistol and a Bible\, the most senior member of the volunteer fire department is a cross-eyed butcher with one kidney and two ex-wives\, and the back roads are haunted by the ghosts of children and farmers. Against a backdrop of fires and tangled wrecks\, bar fights and smelt feeds\, Perry tells a frequently comic tale leavened with moments of heartbreaking delicacy and searing tragedy. \nJesus Cow\, Perry’s fiction debut\, is a hilarious yet sincere exploration of faith and the foibles of modern life. Low-key Harley Jackson finds himself entangled in drama from all corners: A woman in a big red pickup has stolen his bachelor’s heart\, a Hummer-driving predatory developer is threatening to pave the last vestiges of his family farm\, and inside his barn is a calf bearing the image of Jesus Christ–a secret he wants to keep quiet\, until the truth slips right through the barn door. \nRegister here today to hear more about Perry’s expansive collection of stories! \nAbout the Author: Michael Perry is a New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, corporate speaker\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, and amateur snowplow driver. A lifelong resident of the rural Midwest\, his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in Middle America have left hundreds of thousands of readers and live audiences laughing\, nodding\, and sometimes misty. \nPerry\, a registered nurse who put himself through college working as a Wyoming cowboy and a roller-skating Snoopy produces the popular audio newsletter “Michael Perry’s Voice Mail\,” performs widely as a humorist and speaker\, tours with his band The Long Beds\, works as a script writer\, voiceover artist and audiobook narrator\, and still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. \nPerry lives in rural Wisconsin and can be found online at www.SneezingCow.com. \nThe event link is here: https://libraryc.org/tolibrary/115319 \n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026 at 1pm (CT)\nOnline: This is an online event.\nEvent URL: https://libraryc.org/tolibrary/115319\nAudience:  Adults (18+) URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/humor-heart-and-reflective-rural-stories-with-michael-perry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T223000 DTSTAMP:20260203T223545Z CREATED:20251209T210052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T223545Z UID:35645-1771097400-1771108200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry and the Long Beds New Music at the JAMF Theater DESCRIPTION:If you saw Mike and Evan Middlesworth on this TikTok video… \n\n@sneezingcow.485 Go pack go #gopackgo #football #music #wisconsin #snowstorm ♬ original sound – Michael Perry\n\n…then you know they’ve been working on some new Long Beds music. Mike and the band will be debuting at least one of those songs on Valentine’s Day\, Saturday\, February 14th\, 2026\, during their upcoming show the JAMF Theater at the Pablo Center. They’re also going to dig back into the catalog for a couple they haven’t played for years\, and Mike is going to walk offstage at some point just to let the band rip it up on their own–it’s a treat to turn them loose now and then. And of course in between the barn burners and ballads there’ll be stories and give-and-take and warm good humor…the sort of stuff you only get when you gather up with real folks in a real space in real time. We’d love to see y’there. \nTickets start at $39 before fees and taxes. \nTickets can be purchased here. \nDoors open: 6:30 PM\nShow starts: 7:30 PM \nAll ages welcome to attend. \nMike will meet and greet fans\, and sign merchandise after the show. \nJAMF Theater at Pablo Center\n128 Graham Avenue\nEau Claire\, WI 54701 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-new-music-at-the-jamf-theater/ LOCATION:JAMF Theater\, 128 Graham Avenue\, WI\, 54701\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T220000 DTSTAMP:20251215T235506Z CREATED:20251212T023554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T235506Z UID:35649-1771011000-1771020000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry and The Long Beds: Songs and Stories at the Newly Remodeled Mineral Point Opera House DESCRIPTION:One of the most requested artists is finally returning to the Mineral Point Opera House! Humorist\, bestselling author\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, singer/songwriter\, and amateur snow plow driver Michael Perry will be at the Opera House with his band The Long Beds on Friday\, February 13\, 2026\, at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $35 and you can grab yours HERE. \nKnown for their country-infused “roughneck folk” sound\, Perry and the Long Beds deliver a mix of freight train thumpers\, heartfelt ballads\, and songs reflecting Perry’s working class American background Between songs\, Perry is known for telling deadpan hilarious stories drawn from his books and lifelong cheesehead status. \nIf you saw Mike and his friend and bandleader Evan Middlesworth on this TikTok video… \n\n@sneezingcow.485 Go pack go #gopackgo #football #music #wisconsin #snowstorm ♬ original sound – Michael Perry\n\n \n…then you know they’ve been working on some new Long Beds music\, including at least one song they’ll include on the setlist for the Mineral Point show. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-songs-and-stories-at-the-newly-remodeled-mineral-point-theater/ LOCATION:Mineral Point Opera House\, 139 High Street\, Mineral Point\, WI\, 53565\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T140000 DTSTAMP:20251010T060420Z CREATED:20251010T060420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T060420Z UID:35185-1765364400-1765375200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event DESCRIPTION:PRIVATE EVENT \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n \n \n Population 485 script inquiry\n Comments* URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-at-a-private-event-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T220000 DTSTAMP:20251107T085352Z CREATED:20251107T074840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T085352Z UID:35486-1763146800-1763157600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Makes A Cameo at West Cap's 60th Celebration at The Mabel Tainter DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time through West Cap’s past six decades with live music by The Home-Grown Tomatoes (HGT) Band and decade-themed special guest hosts from the Menomonie Theater Guild. The evening culminates with a short\, but special\, musical performance by New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and singer/songwriter – Michael Perry! \nDon’t miss your chance to be part of this lively fundraiser to help celebrate West CAP’s 60th Anniversary and to meet Michael Perry after the show for a book signing! Approximate show length is two hours. https://westcap.org/ \nThe event takes place at the historic Mabel Tainter in Menomonie\, WI on November 14\, 2025. Show starts at 7PM. Grab your tickets here. All proceeds will go to support West CAP’s food pantry network. \nThe HGT Band – HOME GROWN TOMATOES\, a true variety band and a local favorite! They are a 5-piece ensemble of former band directors and music teachers who love to entertain and engage with our audience leveraging our talents and experience to create a memorable and fun-filled event. \nThe Menomonie Theater Guild – The MTG has offered a rich variety of Main Stage productions; dramas\, comedies\, musicals\, and straight plays which have been lighting up the beautiful Mabel Tainter stage for over 60 years! \nMichael Perry’s bestselling memoirs include Population: 485\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, and Montaigne in Barn Boots\, along with his newest work\, Improbable Mentors. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm\, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming\, then detoured into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin\, where he still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-makes-a-cameo-at-west-caps-60th-celebration-at-the-mabel-tainter/ LOCATION:Mabel Tainter Theater\, 205 Main Street\, Menomonie\, WI\, 54751\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T200000 DTSTAMP:20251016T010858Z CREATED:20251013T012143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T010858Z UID:35250-1761760800-1761768000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry at the WAGS Annual Fall Fundraiser 2025 DESCRIPTION:On October 29\, 2025 enjoy a special presentation by Michael Perry at the WAGS Annual Fall Fundraiser 2025 as the Fluno Center. \nOctober 29\, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm \n\n6:00 pm                Dog Greetings & Cocktails\n7:00 pm                Dinner & Program\n8:00 pm                Raffle Drawing\n\nTicket Options\nIndividual – 1 seat – $75\nTable – 8 seats – $500 \nTickets can be purchased here: https://go.dojiggy.io/wagsff2025/Campaign/Details \nFluno Center \n601 University Avenue | Madison\, WI \n\nEvent details: https://wags.net/wags-annual-fall-fundraiser-2025/ \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-at-the-wags-annual-fall-fundraiser-2025/ LOCATION:Fluno Center\, 601 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T173000 DTSTAMP:20251001T000842Z CREATED:20251001T000842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T000842Z UID:35157-1761319800-1761327000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event DESCRIPTION:PRIVATE EVENT \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n \n \n Population 485 script inquiry\n Comments* URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-at-a-private-event-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T150000 DTSTAMP:20251008T062521Z CREATED:20251008T054600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T062521Z UID:35167-1760688000-1760713200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Age YOUR Way Conference DESCRIPTION:Some call him an author\, some call him a comedian\, but everyone loves Michael Perry‘s entertaining live appearances. A cheesehead born and raised\, he draws on his beloved books and offbeat life experiences as a farm kid\, volunteer firefighter/EMT\, Wyoming wannabe cowboy and common Wisconsin citizen to create a live show known for bringing folks of all backgrounds together for an evening of humor and storytelling that feels like shootin’ the breeze with a friendly but slightly befuddled neighbor. \nMichael Perry Returns to the Age YOUR Way Conference on Friday October 17\, 8AM-3PM. \nLearn to enhance your quality of life while having fun through:• Workshops• Keynote Speakers\, featuring Best Selling Author and humorist Michael Perry• Resource Booths and more! \nRegistration is required and begins October 1\, 2025 \nSpace is limited\, register early! \nCost of $30 per person includes lunch \nFor more information visit https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/cardinal or call 715.726.2416 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-age-your-way-conference/ LOCATION:Chippewa Valley Technical College (Chippewa Falls campus)\, 770 Scheidler Rd\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729-1255\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T110000 DTSTAMP:20250930T235403Z CREATED:20250930T235403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T235403Z UID:35154-1760605200-1760612400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event DESCRIPTION:PRIVATE EVENT \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n \n \n Population 485 script inquiry\n Comments* URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-at-a-private-event-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T200000 DTSTAMP:20250917T013957Z CREATED:20250917T013957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T013957Z UID:35128-1758826800-1758830400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Central Wisconsin Book Festival: An Evening with Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Central Wisconsin Book Festival at the McMillan Memorial Library Fine Arts Center! Join us as we welcome Michael Perry. \nMichael Perry is a farm boy turned humorist\, New York Times bestselling author\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, corporate speaker\, and amateur snow plow driver from rural Wisconsin\, known for leaving audiences laughing (and nodding\, and sometimes getting misty) from his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in rural America. \nPerry’s bestselling books include the volunteer firefighter memoir Population: 485 (subsequently adapted for the stage)\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, and Montaigne in Barn Boots. Among his other twenty-plus titles are The Scavengers (for young readers)\, his novel The Jesus Cow\, the essay collections Peaceful Persistence\, Million Billion\, and Hunker\, and his most recent book\, the deeply powerful novella Forty Acres Deep. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm\, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming\, then detoured into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin\, where he still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. He performs widely as a humorist (his live humor albums include Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow and The Clodhopper Monologues)\, tours with his band The Long Beds\, and lives online at www.sneezingcow.com. To book Mike as a speaker visit https://sneezingcow.com/book-mike/. \nThis FREE event is open to adults and no registration is required. For more information\, please contact us at 715-422-5136. \nDate: September 25\, 2025\nTime: 7PM\nCost: FREE \nLocation:\nMcMillan Memorial Library\n490 East Grand Avenue\nWisconsin Rapids\, WI 54494 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/central-wisconsin-book-festival-an-evening-with-michael-perry/ LOCATION:McMillan Memorial Library\, 490 East Grand Avenue\, Wisconsin Rapids\, WI\, 54494\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T140000 DTSTAMP:20250701T010104Z CREATED:20250701T001822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T010104Z UID:34952-1754744400-1754748000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:The Friends of the Winona Public Library host a talk with Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Winona Public Library are hosting New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Perry on Saturday\, August 9th at 1PM in the Winona Public Library’s Central Exchange Room. The event is FREE and open to the public. \nPerry is a farm boy turned humorist\, New York Times bestselling author\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, corporate speaker\, and amateur snow plow driver from rural Wisconsin\, known for leaving audiences laughing (and nodding\, and sometimes getting misty) from his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in rural America\, Perry’s bestselling books include the volunteer firefighter memoir Population: 485 (subsequently adapted for the stage)\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, and Montaigne in Barn Boots. Among his other twenty-plus titles are The Scavengers (for young readers)\, his novel The Jesus Cow\, the essay collections Peaceful Persistence\, Million Billion\, and Hunker\, and his most recent book\, the deeply powerful novella Forty Acres Deep. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm\, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming\, then detoured into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin\, where he still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. He performs widely as a humorist (his live humor albums include Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow and The Clodhopper Monologues)\, tours with his band The Long Beds\, and lives online at www.sneezingcow.com. \nEvent Details here. \nAugust 9\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nFREE \nWinona Public Library: Central Exchange Room\n151 W 5th Street\nWinona\, MN 55987 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/the-friends-of-the-winona-public-library-host-a-talk-by-michael-perry/ LOCATION:Winona Public Library\, 151 W 5th Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T210000 DTSTAMP:20250731T011053Z CREATED:20250718T005507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T011053Z UID:34974-1754677800-1754686800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Friends of the Western Taylor County Public Library present Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:Some call him an author\, some call him a comedian\, but everyone loves Michael Perry‘s entertaining live appearances. A cheesehead born and raised\, he draws on his beloved books and offbeat life experiences as a farm kid\, volunteer firefighter/EMT\, Wyoming wannabe cowboy and common Wisconsin citizen to create a live show known for bringing folks of all backgrounds together for an evening of humor and storytelling that feels like shootin’ the breeze with a friendly but slightly befuddled neighbor.\n\n\n\n\nOn Friday\, August 8th\, Friends of the Western Taylor County Public Library present Michael Perry at Celebration Hall in Gilman\, WI.\n\n\nDate: 8/8/2025\nDoors at 6:00 pm\nAuthor presentation: 6:30 pm with book signing to follow.\nThis event is free to all ages.\n\nRegistration required. Please register here.\n\nCelebration Hall\n235 Main St.\nGilman\, WI 54433 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/friends-of-the-western-taylor-county-public-library-present-michael-perry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T200000 DTSTAMP:20250529T202213Z CREATED:20250529T194309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T202213Z UID:34862-1752948000-1752955200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry and the Long Beds Live at Witwen Summer Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Live music meets live laughs (and free for all to attend) in Sauk City\, Wisconsin\, Saturday July 19\, 2025\, when Michael Perry and the Long Beds pack the van and head south to share their original roughneck ballads and freight train rockers interspersed with Michael’s hilarious off-the-cuff tales drawn from his diverse experience as a Wisconsin farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned best selling author and humorist (as featured on the recent PBS special Michael Perry: On the Road). \nThe show starts at 6PM (CT) and is free for all to attend. \nGrounds and concessions (including pies and ice cream!!!) open 2 hours prior to the show at 4PM. \nBring your lawn chairs and don’t forget your corkscrew! \nWitwen Campground\nS9855 County Hwy E\nSauk City\, WI\n53583 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-live-at-witwen-summer-concert-series/ LOCATION:Witwen Park & Campground\, S9855 County Rd E\, Sauk City\, WI\, 53583\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000 DTSTAMP:20250328T233852Z CREATED:20250328T223943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T233852Z UID:34706-1750356000-1750363200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Michael Perry in Manitowoc\, WI DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, June 19\, at 6 PM\, the Manitowoc Public Library is delighted to invite you to join Michael Perry—New York Times bestselling author and Wisconsin Public Radio contributor—at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay\, Manitowoc Campus Theatre (705 Viebahn Street\, Manitowoc\, WI) for an evening of storytelling and laughter. \nMichael Perry is a farm boy turned humorist\, New York Times bestselling author\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, corporate speaker\, and amateur snow plow driver from rural Wisconsin\, known for leaving audiences laughing (and nodding\, and sometimes getting misty) from his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in rural America. \nPerry’s bestselling books include the volunteer firefighter memoir Population: 485\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, and Montaigne in Barn Boots. Among his other twenty-plus titles are The Scavengers (for young readers)\, his novel\, The Jesus Cow\, the essay collections Peaceful Persistence\, Million Billion\, and Hunker\, and his most recent book\, the deeply powerful novella\, Forty Acres Deep. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm\, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming\, then detoured into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin\, where he still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. He performs widely as a humorist (his live humor albums include Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow and The Clodhopper Monologues)\, tours with his band\, The Long Beds\, and lives online at www.sneezingcow.com. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. No advance seating reservations are required! More details here. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/an-evening-with-michael-perry-at-the-manitowoc-public-library/ LOCATION:University of Wisconsin – Manitowoc\, 705 Viebahn Street\, Manitowoc\, WI\, 54220\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T200000 DTSTAMP:20250516T212814Z CREATED:20250516T200801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T212814Z UID:34811-1749924000-1749931200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry and The Long Beds Performing at Mabel's Community Celebration 2025 DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 14th\, 2025\, come see The Long Beds perform live as part of the The Mabel Tainter’s 5th Annual Mabel Community Celebration! Enjoy a variety of delicious food from the food trucks\, listen to live music (including the Long Beds!)\, peruse their Artisan Market\, and have fun with the whole community. This event is open to everyone\, so bring your friends\, family\, and neighbors for a night of festivities. We hope to see you there! \nThe event starts at 2PM and The Long Beds play at 6PM just outside of The Mabel Tainter Theater in downtown Menomonie on 2nd street – between the Mabel Tainter Theater and Cobblestone Inn & Suites. \nThe event is free. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-performing-at-mabels-community-celebration-2025/ LOCATION:Mabel Tainter Theater\, 205 Main Street\, Menomonie\, WI\, 54751\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T032459Z CREATED:20250416T032459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T032459Z UID:34758-1749024000-1749056400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event DESCRIPTION:PRIVATE EVENT \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n \n \n Population 485 script inquiry\n Comments* URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-at-a-private-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T210000 DTSTAMP:20250507T191834Z CREATED:20250425T035448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T191834Z UID:34732-1747335600-1747342800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Joins Frank Bures in a Conversation at The Volume One Local Store DESCRIPTION:On Thursday May 15th\, 2025 at 7PM Michael Perry joins his friend\, award-winning writer Frank Bures\, for a night of conversation at The Volume One Local Store. Event details here. \nFrom Mike: \nI’ve known Frank Bures for years. He’s a brave and terrific writer. By brave\, I mean he’s gone after stories in places and ways I’d never dare. He also once nearly died in a canoeing incident and (barely) lived to tell (write) about it. I too once flipped a canoe\, but I just lost my tent (well\, it wasn’t my tent\, whoops) (also the canoe got bent) (it wasn’t my canoe\, whoops). I hope you can join us for this event–we’ll share the stories behind the stories in Frank’s new book\, reveal secrets behind the red-hot glory of the freelance writing life (we’ve both been at it for years)\, and take some questions we are likely under-qualified to answer. All in the cozy setting of the well-stocked Local Store. \nIn the thrilling new collection\, Pushing the River\, the award-winning writer Frank Bures tells true stories as varied as the waters\, weather\, and rhythms of a canoe trip. From the terror of two kayakers who barely escaped from the 2011 Pagami Creek Fire in the Boundary Waters to two young campers who had a supernatural scare in Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park in the 1970s to the author’s own incredible near-death rescue\, Bures narrates the full range of what it means to push the river. You can grab a copy here. \nThe heart of the book is a telling of the lost history of the Paul Bunyan Canoe Derby\, an annual 450-mile race run on the Upper Mississippi in the 1940s and 1950s that gave canoe-racing legend Gene Jensen his start—and which changed the course of modern canoeing. The tale includes the dominance of racers from the Leech Lake Indian Reservation\, including many members of the Tibbetts family\, and the unacknowledged contributions of Ojibwe canoe builders Jim and Bernie Smith\, whose design features are now part of contemporary canoe racing. \nPushing the River is essential reading for anyone who loves what legendary canoeist Bob O’Hara called “the sense of perpetual adventure” that comes in the seat of a canoe\, where you never quite know what you will encounter around the river’s next bend. \nFrank Bures is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Harper’s\, Outside\, The Atlantic\, and many other publications. His stories have been included in The Best American Travel Writing anthologies. He lives in Minneapolis. \n  \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-joins-frank-bures-in-a-conversation-at-the-volume-one-local-store/ LOCATION:Volume One | The Local Store\, 205 N. Dewey Street\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T170000 DTSTAMP:20250415T234019Z CREATED:20250415T234019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T234019Z UID:34755-1747209600-1747242000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker (Private Event) DESCRIPTION:PRIVATE EVENT \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n \n \n Population 485 script inquiry\n Comments* URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-private-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T193000 DTSTAMP:20250422T005618Z CREATED:20250422T005618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T005618Z UID:34751-1746725400-1746732600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Fall Creek Library "Beyond Words Campaign" Launch DESCRIPTION:In honor of his mother\, who started taking him to a small town library to check out books back when he could barely toddle\, and his own daughters\, who have benefited tremendously from the services of local libraries\, on Thursday\, May 8\, 2025\, Mike will join community leaders to share a few words at the launch of the Fall Creek Library’s “Beyond Words Campaign.” \nLearn more about the Fall Creek Public Library & Village Center from project leaders\, while enjoying appetizers\, soft drinks\, wine\, and beer. This event is free and open to the public\, but space is limited. Register here. \nTime: 5:30-7:30 PM (CT) \nLocation: Fall Creek Fire Station\, East Lincoln Avenue\, Fall Creek\, WI 54742 \nMore details can be found here. \n \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/fall-creek-library-beyond-words-campaign-launch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T170000 DTSTAMP:20250415T233948Z CREATED:20250415T215436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T233948Z UID:34746-1746518400-1746550800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker (Private Event) DESCRIPTION:PRIVATE EVENT \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n \n \n Population 485 script inquiry\n Comments* URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/keynote-speaker-private-event-47/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T213000 DTSTAMP:20250316T055648Z CREATED:20250315T230709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T055648Z UID:34676-1745694000-1745703000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns the Historic Temple Theatre DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry returns to the Historic Temple Theatre on Saturday April 26\, 2025. Known for his hilarious and heartfelt live shows (“storytelling meets standup”)\, he is a New York Times bestselling author\, screenwriter\, playwright\, and radio show host from New Auburn\, Wisconsin. Among Perry’s twenty-plus books are the bestselling memoirs Population: 485\, Truck: A Love Story\, and Coop\, as well as his novel The Jesus Cow\, and the novella Forty Acres Deep. \nRaised on a small Midwestern dairy farm\, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming\, then detoured into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin\, where he serves on the local volunteer fire and rescue service. He also produces the popular audio newsletter “Michael Perry’s Voice Mail.” Don’t miss this chance to see him here at the Historic Temple Theatre. \nThe show starts at 7PM. \nTickets are $15.00 – $25.00 including fees. Get yours here. \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-the-historic-temple-theatre/ LOCATION:The Historic Temple Theatre\, 116 S. Main Street\, Viroqua\, WI\, 54665\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T220000 DTSTAMP:20250108T011339Z CREATED:20250108T011339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T011339Z UID:34446-1740771000-1740780000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Heyde Center For the Arts DESCRIPTION:Some call him an author\, some call him a comedian\, but everyone loves Michael Perry‘s entertaining live appearances. Raised in Chippewa County and still living just down the road\, Perry returns to the Heyde Center with a mix of new material and old favorites\, but above all\, with an ability to bring folks of all backgrounds together for an evening of humor and storytelling that feels like shootin’ the breeze with a neighbor. Join him Friday\, Feb 28\, 2025 7:30PM\, at the Heyde Center (a stone’s throw away from the where his memoir Population: 485 takes place). \nTickets: $25 non-members\, $20 members. Grab yours here. \nHeyde Center For the Arts\n3 South High Street\nChippewa Falls\, WI 54729 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-heyde-center-for-the-arts/ LOCATION:Heyde Center\, 3 South High Street\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T220000 DTSTAMP:20250207T220033Z CREATED:20250101T003104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T220033Z UID:34441-1740079800-1740088800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Stoughton Opera House DESCRIPTION:Some call him an author\, some call him a comedian\, but everyone loves Michael Perry‘s entertaining live appearances. A cheesehead born and raised\, he draws on his beloved books and offbeat life experiences as a farm kid\, volunteer firefighter/EMT\, Wyoming wannabe cowboy and common Wisconsin citizen to create a live show known for bringing folks of all backgrounds together for an evening of humor and storytelling that feels like shootin’ the breeze with a friendly but slightly befuddled neighbor. \nOn February 20\, 2025\, Perry returns to the Stoughton Opera House with a stack of stories and (if you’ve seen one of this previous sold-out shows\, you know this) a tendency to wander off into new material\, hilarious tangents\, and the occasional introspective heartfelt moment that make the opera house feel as if it’s a living room filled with family. \nShow starts at 7:30 PM.Tickets are $20. If you can’t make it\, there also is a streaming option on the ticketing page. Both in person and streaming tickets can be purchased here. \nStoughton Opera House\n381 E. Main Street\nStoughton\, WI 53589 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-stoughton-opera-house-4/ LOCATION:Stoughton Opera House\, 381 East Main Street\, Stoughton\, WI\, 53589\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T210000 DTSTAMP:20250116T233756Z CREATED:20250116T233756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T233756Z UID:34511-1739300400-1739307600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Great Midwest Book Group featuring Author Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:Want to zoom in for a live book discussion with Mike? If you’ve read Forty Acres Deep and were moved by it\, or if you’re wondering why this little book quietly continues to find a growing audience\, please consider joining Mike online for an upcoming episode of the Great Midwest Book Group. \nFrom their site: \nNew York Times best-selling memoirist and author Michael Perry will be our guest\, and we will talk about his gorgeous\, heartbreaking novella Forty Acres Deep\, which is the perfect winter book. (Bonus: at only 120 pages\, you can finish it in a few sittings.) \nTopic: Great Midwest Book Group | Michael Perry \nTime: Feb 11\, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/9390164395?pwd=ejcvQzBFc2VWQ3dqd2MzcjFGY25FUT09&omn=83923076458 \nMeeting ID: 939 016 4395\nPasscode: 3TxbH4 \nNote that all are welcome\, regardless of whether you read the book or not. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/great-midwest-book-group-featuring-author-michael-perry/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR