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:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T123000 DTSTAMP:20220429T180722Z CREATED:20220429T180721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T180722Z UID:29400-1651921200-1651926600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry at the River Prairie Festival DESCRIPTION:Come watch Michael speak at the River Prairie Festival – Celebration of Art at River Prairie Park in Altoona\, WI at 11 am on Saturday May 7th.\n\nRiver Prairie Festival is a community event that celebrates the 2022 season of programming in River Prairie Park and art in the Chippewa Valley! River Prairie Festival will take place on Mother’s Day weekend\, attracting visitors to River Prairie with events the whole family can enjoy.\n \nConfirmed activities at the River Prairie Festival include live music\, artist market\, food trucks\, family dance party\, yoga in the park\, cover song contest\, bird walk\, face painting\, chalk art\, live mural painting\, Mother’s Day plant giveaway\, giant pumpkin growing seminar/plant giveaway\, rubber ducky race and Keynote Address by Michael Perry. \nThis event is free and open to all ages. \nDate/Time: Saturday\, May 7\, 2022 from 10AM – 4 PM \n  \n  \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-at-the-river-prairie-festival/ LOCATION:River Prairie Park\, 1445 Front Porch Place\, Altoona\, WI\, 54720 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T220000 DTSTAMP:20220217T005320Z CREATED:20220217T005320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T005320Z UID:29264-1651258800-1651269600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry live at the Jensen Community Center DESCRIPTION:The Jensen Community Center presents Michael Perry – New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, singer/songwriter\, playwright\, radio show host\, and intermittent pig farmer. Join us for an evening of stories and laughter. \nFriday\, April 29\, 2022\n7 p.m. show\, doors open at 6 p.m.\nTickets: $20\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 (recently adapted for the stage)\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, Million Billion\, and Peaceful Persistence. Among his other dozen titles are The Scavengers (for young readers) and his novel\, The Jesus Cow. \nThe Jensen Community Center is dedicated to the safety of all community members\, especially our most vulnerable neighbors. Face masks are required at this event regardless of vaccination status\, per the Jensen Center Board of Directors. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-live-at-the-jensen-community-center/ LOCATION:Jensen Community Center\, 487 N Main Street\, Amherst\, WI\, 54406\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T220000 DTSTAMP:20220309T012405Z CREATED:20210808T004457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T012405Z UID:28584-1650742200-1650751200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry and the Long Beds at the Schauer Arts Center DESCRIPTION:On Saturday April 23\, 2022 at 8:00pm\, Michael Perry and his band\, the Long Beds\, will roll in Hartford\, WI for one night only at the Schauer Arts Center. Come join us for a night of memorable stories and song\, including recent releases ‘Little Bird’ and ‘Forty Acres Deep.’ \nTicket prices vary as follows: \nTicket Prices:\nTier 1 — $26.00\nTier 2 — $23.00 \nPurchase your tickets here: https://www.schauercenter.org/events_and_tickets/event_internal.php?seid=4335 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-at-the-schauer-arts-center/ LOCATION:Schauer Arts Center\, 147 N. Rural Street\, Hartford\, WI\, 53027\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T220000 DTSTAMP:20220225T005555Z CREATED:20220211T072204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T005555Z UID:29249-1650655800-1650664800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry and the Long Beds at the Stoughton Opera House DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 22\, 2022\, Wisconsin’s favorite bestselling humorist and author Michael Perry returns with his band the Long Beds for a night of music\, storytelling\, and laughter\, including recent releases ‘Little Bird’ and ‘Forty Acres Deep.’ Perry began writing songs in the early 1990s during long nights when he was struggling to survive on prose. Often 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!” \nPerry has co-written or collaborated with musicians including Phil Cook\, Justin Vernon\, Sean Carey\, Mary Cutrufello\, and Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Geoffrey Keezer\, but not until he met producer (and Long Beds musical director) Evan Middlesworth did he learn to play a “cheater” B minor. In the fall of 2019\, Michael Perry & The Long Beds released Long Road to You\, an EP featuring five freshly-recorded songs and a spoken word piece from the Long Beds headlining stint on 2019’s Wisconsin Vinyl Collective tour. The set list will also include solid favorites\, along with recent releases ‘Little Bird’ and ‘Forty Acres Deep’\, and—between songs—easygoing humor and tangential tales arising directly from Michael Perry’s other gig as a humorist and New York Times bestselling author. \nTickets are $25 and can be purchased here: https://stoughtonoperahouse.showare.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=518 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-at-the-stoughton-opera-house/ LOCATION:Stoughton Opera House\, 381 East Main Street\, Stoughton\, WI\, 53589\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T220000 DTSTAMP:20220217T012645Z CREATED:20220211T070243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T012645Z UID:29135-1650567600-1650578400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Winona House Concerts present Michael Perry & the Long Beds DESCRIPTION:On Thursday April 21\, 2022 at 7:00pm\, New York Times Bestselling Author\, Humorist\, Singer/Songwriter\, and playwright along with a contingent of his band\, the Long Beds\, are sure to deliver a delightful night of songs\, memorable stories\, and Mike’s special blend of humor\, including recent releases ‘Little Bird’ and ‘Forty Acres Deep.’ \nWinona House Concerts have been fans of Michael’s music and writing for many years and have had so many requests to bring them back. They are thrilled to have Mike and the band perform again. \nTickets are $20 and can be purchased here: www.winonahouseconcerts.com/store/p8/Michael_Perry_%26_the_Long_Beds.html \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/winona-house-concerts-present-michael-perry-the-long-beds/ CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T160000 DTSTAMP:20220302T203815Z CREATED:20220302T203815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T203815Z UID:29287-1649946600-1649952000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Dancers & Demolition Derbies: an event with author Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry\, humorist\, best-selling author\, and the man responsible for the phrase\, “Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow\,” will be at the Augusta High School.  Book signing and sales to follow. Doors will open at 2:00 PM. \nThe tickets are FREE and can be reserved online at https://bit.ly/mp41422 or by contacting the Augusta Public Library at (715) 286-2070.  Bring your printed ticket or show your reservation on your phone. \nKnown most widely as the author of “Population 485\,” the story of a volunteer firefighter and EMT in a small Wisconsin town\, Perry’s heartfelt brand of humorous storytelling has made him a popular speaker and performer for audiences of all backgrounds. \nRaised on a small Wisconsin dairy farm\, Perry put himself through nursing school while working as a cowboy in Wyoming\, then unexpectedly wound up writing for a living. These days when he’s not on the road performing or hosting “Tent Show Radio\,” he lives on a small farm with his wife and two daughters where he writes books\, a weekly “Roughneck Grace” column for the Wisconsin State Journal\, and develops music projects with Grammy-winning musicians. \nThis program is sponsored by the Augusta School District\, Augusta Area Foundation\, Friends of the Augusta Library\, Augusta Senior and Community Center\, and Friends of the Cadott Library. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/dancers-demolition-derbies-an-event-with-author-michael-perry/ LOCATION:Augusta High School\, E19320 Bartig Road\, Augusta\, WI\, 54722\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T120000 DTSTAMP:20220131T181200Z CREATED:20220131T181200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T181200Z UID:29197-1648720800-1648728000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Private Event. Want Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Click “Learn More.”\n\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n NameThis 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-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T203000 DTSTAMP:20220301T020223Z CREATED:20220301T020223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T020223Z UID:29305-1646854200-1646857800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Private Event. Want Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Click “Learn More.”\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n PhoneThis 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-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T220000 DTSTAMP:20211208T000829Z CREATED:20211208T000828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T000829Z UID:28959-1645903800-1645912800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:PBS Wisconsin presents: The Sneezing Cow Stories with Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 26\, 2022\, Michael Perry returns to the Mabel Tainter Theater to perform his most beloved and time-tested stories (“The Beer Tent\,” “Pickup Truck Love\,” “The Guinea Pig\,” “Gonna Hafta Puller\,” and others) on the “Sneezing Cow Stories” Tour\, which is being filmed for PBS Wisconsin Television for a future special. \n“The guinea pig story\, the beer tent story\, the kidney stone story…folks still enjoy hearing those\, and I never tire of telling them\,” says Perry. “It’s like we’re sharing a favorite song. But it’s also fun to be mid-show\, trigger some memory or recollection\, and just chase after it. See what we wander into together. That’s where some of the biggest laughs or most powerful moments are born.” Perry has often said he’s a farm kid who accidentally made a career out of going off on tangents\, so expect fresh stories and unexpected laughs. \n\nSaturday\, February 26\, 2022\n7:30 PM 10:00 PM\nTickets are $23 and can be purchased by clicking this link.\nThe Mabel Tainter Theater’s health and safety guidelines can be found on their website here. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/pbs-wisconsin-presents-the-sneezing-cow-stories-with-michael-perry/ LOCATION:Mabel Tainter Theater\, 205 Main Street\, Menomonie\, WI\, 54751\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T170000 DTSTAMP:20211228T035658Z CREATED:20211228T035658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T035658Z UID:29071-1645538400-1645549200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n NameThis 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-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T210000 DTSTAMP:20220126T193210Z CREATED:20220126T191007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T193210Z UID:29138-1645124400-1645131600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:The Fall Creek Public Library presents Michael Perry at the Fall Creek Village Hall DESCRIPTION:The Fall Creek Public Library presents author Michael Perry on Thursday\, February 17\, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Fall Creek Village Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required for this event. Please register online here or contact the library at 715-877-3334. \nMichael Perry is a New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, playwright\, and radio show host from New Auburn\, Wisconsin. Perry’s bestselling memoirs include Population: 485 (recently adapted for the stage)\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, Million Billion\, and Peaceful Persistence. Among his other dozen titles are The Scavengers (for young readers) and his novel The Jesus Cow. 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 serves on the local volunteer fire and rescue service and has a few chickens. He hosts the nationally-syndicated “Tent Show Radio\,” performs widely as a humorist\, and tours with his band the Long Beds. His three live humor albums include Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow and The Clodhopper Monologues. He can be found online at www.sneezingcow.com. Michael also hosts a subscription audio newsletter at www.michaelperry.substack.com. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/the-fall-creek-public-library-presents-michael-perry-at-the-fall-creek-village-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T213000 DTSTAMP:20220209T034845Z CREATED:20220124T011911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T034845Z UID:29080-1644607800-1644615000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Flambeau Valley Arts Association presents Michael Perry at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church DESCRIPTION:NOTE: DUE TO HEATING PROBLEMS AT THE LADYSMITH HIGH SCHOOL\, THE VENUE FOR THE MICHAEL PERRY PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE OUR LADY OF SORROWS CATHOLIC CHURCH @ 120 E Corbett Ave\, Ladysmith. We apologize for the inconvenience. \nOn Friday\, February 11th\, 2022\, at 7:30pm\, Flambeau Valley Arts Association presents Michael Perry at the Ladysmith High School Auditorium. Michael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and playwright from New Auburn\, Wisconsin. He also produces the popular audio newsletter “Michael Perry’s Voice Mail.” He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin\, where he serves on the local volunteer fire and rescue service and has long raised chickens. He hosts the nationally-syndicated “Tent Show Radio\,” 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. \nTickets are $15 in advance or at the door. Children are free accompanied by an adult. To reserve tickets call 715.532.0223 or 715.532.6338. \nOur Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door. Children are free accompanied by an adult. To reserve tickets call 715 532-0223 or 715 532-6338 or online at https://fvaa.weebly.com/. \nFor more event details\, go here. \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/flambeau-valley-arts-association-presents-michael-perry-at-the-ladysmith-middle-and-high-school-auditorium/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church\, 120 E Corbett Avenue\, Ladysmith\, WI\, 54848 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T140000 DTSTAMP:20211111T212404Z CREATED:20211111T212404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T212404Z UID:28931-1644490800-1644501600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Private Event. Want Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Click “Learn More.”\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n X/TwitterThis 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-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T220000 DTSTAMP:20220204T054117Z CREATED:20211231T231442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T054117Z UID:29083-1644429600-1644444000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Michael Perry hosts a Wisconsin feast at Crawfish Junction on Wednesday\, February 9th -- stories\, humor\, and food. DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, February 9th\, join Bia Food Company\, Crawfish Junction\, and Lake Mills Veterinary Clinic for an evening of feasting\, fellowship\, storytelling and a celebration of all things wonderful from Wisconsin. \nTHE LOCATION\nCrawfish Junction: A true Wisconsin establishment on the shores of the The Crawfish River\, between Milford Motors and Jerry’s Stump Grinding and Sawmill Services\, in the burb of Milford\, Wisconsin. (For GPS location – W6376 County Road A\, Johnson Creek\, WI). \nTHE FEAST\nBia Food Company and Crawfish Junction will present a Wisconsin Surf and Turf buffet–complete with Wisconsin appetizers\, dinner and dessert. To accompany the meal\, the full bar will include Wisconsin beer and requisite Old Fashioneds (all in moderation\, of course). \nTHE FELLOWSHIP\nYou and the folks you’re sitting with will be encouraged to share\, laugh and enjoy each other’s company. Your host Dr. Bill Stork will provide welcoming remarks\, introductions\, thank yous\, and an inevitable tangent or two. Dr. Stork is a veterinarian\, music aficionado\, author\, farmer\, foodie and husband in Lake Mills\, WI. \nTHE STORYTELLING\nMichael Perry has a knack for sharing his humorous\, heartfelt stories as if he and the audience were shooting the breeze through a pickup truck window out by the mailbox. Born in rural Wisconsin\, Mike is a New York Times Best Selling Author\, humorist\, songwriter\, volunteer firefighter\, husband\, and father to two daughters. True to his roots\, he and his family still reside in rural WI. Mike says: “If I had to sum up my ‘career’ in one word\, it would be gratitude. I get to write and tell stories all around the country\, then come home to be with my family and occasionally hang out at the fire hall. It’s a good life and I’m lucky to have it.” \nTHE LOGISTICS\nTHIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. Ticket will include the appearance by Michael Perry\, dinner buffet\, and two drinks. Door open at 6 PM\, followed by social time\, dinner buffet and program.  If you are attending the event with others\, please buy the tickets as a group. That will help with seating arrangements. Cost: $60/ticket. You can buy your tickets here: https://biafoodcompany.simpletix.com/ \nTHE ITINERARY\n6:00 PM Doors open at 6 PM\, check in\, and appetizers.\n6:30 PM Dr. Stork welcomes all and announces dinner.\n6:45 PM Dinner buffet served.\n7:00 PM Michael performs.\n8:00 PM Intermission\, dessert served.\n8:15  PM Michael Closes out the evening. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-hosts-a-wisconsin-feast-at-crawfish-junction-on-wednesday-february-9th-stories-humor-and-food/ LOCATION:Crawfish Junction\, W6376 County Road A\, Johnson Creek\, WI\, 53038\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T160000 DTSTAMP:20220131T191745Z CREATED:20211208T002903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T191745Z UID:28986-1644069600-1644076800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Door County Reads: Author Talk DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 5th\, 2022\, at 2pm\, featured author Michael Perry will discuss his career as a writer and life in the Midwest via Facebook Live and Zoom (Meeting ID: 883 8660 2911\, Passcode: 892489). Find out more at DoorCountyReads.org. \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and playwright from New Auburn\, Wisconsin. He also produces the popular audio newsletter “Michael Perry’s Voice Mail.” \nTo read more about the event and an interview with Michael\, click here. \nAll events are listed below and free and open to the public. Events are a variety of in-person\, virtual\, and a hybrid of the two. More details for each event are located at https://doorcountyreads.org/calendar \nDoor County Reads 2022 Events \nFree and open to the public\, Door County Reads events are sponsored by the Door County Library Foundation. The Friends of Door County Libraries provide the books\, and participants may choose one title for free from the library while supplies last. Events are subject to change\, so confirm the most up-to-date information on DoorCountyReads.org.  \nThursday\, Jan. 27\, 2022  \n2022 Book Discussion\n10:30 am\, Egg Harbor Library\, 7845 Church St.\nJeanine Brennan will facilitate the conversation. Get the Zoom ID and passcode at DoorCountyReads.org. \nMovie and Discussion\n2 pm\, Sturgeon Bay Library\, Jane Greene Room\, 107 S. 4th Ave.\nWatch Where I Come From\, and engage in a discussion afterward\, facilitated by Laura Kayacan. \nSunday\, Jan. 30 \nVirtual Kickoff\n1 pm\, virtual event\nJoin a retrospective of Door County Reads’ 15 years. Hear from those who brought this festival to life in the county\, including video cameos from the Wisconsin author community. The kickoff will be held live on Facebook\, or watch it via Zoom. Find details at DoorCountyReads.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 31\n\n\nVIRTUAL PLAY READING: Infancy and\nThe Rivers Under the Earth by Thornton Wilder  7:00 pm \nVirtual from Door Shakespeare\nWatch via Zoom.\nThis zoom link opens at 6:30 on Monday\, January 31 for a 7:00 curtain time:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83213053516?pwd=NytQQ0lxZ2NSeXNFajBiaFRtWUpWUT09\n–> Click for more details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 1\n\n\nVIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: Population: 485   10:30 am \nVirtual from Ephraim Library\nFacebook Live | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 876 9693 9736\, Passcode: 495270\nFacilitated by Mary Sawyer. A recording will be made available after the event.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 1\n\nVIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: Truck: A Love Story   1:00 pm \nVirtual from Sturgeon Bay Library\nFacebook Live |Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 874 6448 5493\, Passcode: 775069\nFacilitated by Laura Kayacan. A recording will be made available after the event.\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 1\n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL MOVIE: How Ya Doin’   4:00 pm \n\n\n\nVirtual from Egg Harbor Library / Kress Pavilion\nZoom Link | Meeting ID: 849 4254 4897\, Passcode: 390618\nJoin us in watching a “How Ya Doin’\,” where celebrated Wisconsin author and humorist\, Michael Perry\, as he looks back on his “Clodhopper” tales of life in Wisconsin with an eye toward how his stories of the past connect us to the future. Perry muses on woodpiles and farm auctions\, chicken sheds and picking rock. Discussion afterward facilitated by Jeanine Brennan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 2\n\n\nVIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: Population: 485   11:00 am \nVirtual from Washington Island Library\nZoom Link | Meeting ID: 864 8448 0542\, Passcode: 001198\nFacilitated by Laura Hale.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 2\n\n\nVIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: Truck: A Love Story   7:00 pm \nVirtual from Baileys Harbor Library\nFacebook Live | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 891 9884 5988\, Passcode: 473177\nFacilitated by Tracy Opper. A recording will be made available after the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 3\n\n\nVIRTUAL BADGER TALK:\nEnglish in Wisconsin   5:30 pm \nFacebook Live\nZoom Link | Meeting ID: 829 1592 7599\, Passcode: 990535\n–> Click for more details\nJoe Salmons\, the Lester W.J. “Smoky” Seifert Professor of Language Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison\, will be exploring the kinds of English spoken in our state including pronunciation\, words and word forms and grammar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 3\n\n\nBOOK DISCUSSION: Population: 485   7:00 pm \nNovel Bay Booksellers (44 N 3rd Ave\, Sturgeon Bay)\nIn-person\nFacilitated by John Berns\, owner of Novel Bay Booksellers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 4\n\n\nVIRTUAL PLAY READING at TAP   7:00 pm \nThird Avenue PlayWorks (239 N 3rd Ave)\nVirtual\nParticipants can register here: Dairyland Play Reading \n—> Click for more details\n\n  • DAIRYLAND by Heidi Armbruster\n  • Director: Jacob Janssen\n\nAllie\, a food writer in NYC is determined to find authenticity in a world of internet dating\, baby shower crafting\, and journalistic in-fighting. But when she takes on the Local Food Movement\, she finds herself on the wrong side of an epic food fight. She escapes the city for her father’s dairy farm and discovers that she is waging a battle far more personal than she imagined. Directed by Jacob Janssen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 5\n\nVIRTUAL FIREFIGHTER PANEL   11:00 am \nPopulation 30\,066: Door County Fire and Rescue Workers Panel\nFacebook Live | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 895 5410 7376\, Passcode: 750131\nPanelists include volunteer firefighters from across Door County including Ann Jensen\, Paul Swanson\, Helen Hecht\, Chris Hecht\, Erika DeFere\, Mark Dekeyser\, and Richard Olson.\n\nModerated by David Siegel\, author of “Forces of Change\, Events That Led to the Development of the Green Bay Fire Department.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 5\n\n\nVIRTUAL AUTHOR KEYNOTE   2:00 pm \nFacebook Live\nZoom Link | Meeting ID: 883 8660 2911\, Passcode: 892489\nJoin us for a live keynote with the author\, Michael Perry.\n\nMichael Perry is a New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, playwright\, and radio show host from New Auburn\, Wisconsin. Perry’s bestselling memoirs include Population: 485(recently adapted for the stage)\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, Million Billion\, and Peaceful Persistence. Among his other dozen titles are The Scavengers (for young readers) and his novel The Jesus Cow.\n\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 and has a few chickens.\n\nHe hosts the nationally-syndicated “Tent Show Radio\,” performs widely as a humorist\, and tours with his band the Long Beds. He has three live humor albums including Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow and The Clodhopper Monologues. He can be found online at www.sneezingcow.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 6\n\n\nVIRTUAL TRIVIA   11:00 am \nTrivia game on Kahoot.it\nZoom Link | Meeting ID: 870 5190 4076\, Passcode: 376495\nFeaturing questions about Wisconsin trivia with prizes from local businesses. Facilitated by Steven Rice utilizing Kahoot! We recommend using two devices during this event\, one for watching Zoom and the other for playing Kahoot. We all come into Zoom before the start of the game and help you feel comfortable. Watch last year’s trivia event to get a feel for how it works. A recording will be made available after the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 6\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL SONGWRITING WORKSHOP   3:00 – 4:30 pm \n\n\n\nVirtual\nZoom Link | Meeting ID: 861 9041 9601\, Passcode: 112347\nAs part of the Door County Reads program\, Write On is offering a free workshop on writing lyrics and music with award-winning blues singer and songwriter Cathy Grier.\n\nA professional musician since 1978\, Cathy Grier has opened for such acts as Laura Nyro\, The Band\, Dave Mason\, and Joan Armatrading. She won an MTV Basement Tape Award and has lived and written music in Key West\, Paris\, and New York City before making her home in Sturgeon Bay. She began song writing as a young guitarist and believes that the Blues is a feeling and a way of expressing life through music.\n\nThis workshop is geared for all levels of writing and musicianship. Exercises will include discussion of lyrics\, melody and compositional structures. Emphasis on how to allow wild creativity to flow\, while fine tuning specific areas into more meaningful songs. And for further consideration\, tips on how to get unstuck and liberate your muse.\n\nThe workshop will be followed by a live performance by Cathy.\n\nInstruments welcome but not necessary and a notebook encouraged.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 7\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL PLAY READING by Peninsula Players   7:00 pm \n\n\n\nVirtual from Peninsula Players\nWatch with us between FEB. 7 at 7 p.m. – FEB. 8 at 7 p.m.\nhttps://www.onthestage.tickets/peninsula-players-theatre\nPresenting “Kodachrome” by Adam Szymkowicz.  A play about love\, nostalgia\, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye performed by the Peninsula Players Theatre.\n\nA virtual\, pre-recorded audio version of the play reading will still be available to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Kodachrome can be watched between Monday\, February 7th at 7:00 p.m. ending at 7:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday February 8th. Please click here to register or the link above\, for the virtual reading of Kodachrome. Space is limited.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 8\n\n\nVIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: Population: 485   2:30 pm \nVirtual from Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library\nFacebook Live | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 810 0607 2906\, Passcode: 468480\nFacilitated by Christina Johnson. A recording will be made available after the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 8\n\n\nVIRTUAL WISCONSIN WRITES PANEL   7:00 pm \nFacebook Live | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 831 3480 6151\, Passcode: 822630\nA panel discussion including Kimberly Baeser\, Christina Clancy\, Andrew Graff\, John Hildebrand\, and Patricia Skalka who will discuss how being an author in Wisconsin influences their careers and work. Moderated by Rebecca Meacham. A recording will be made available after the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 9\n\nVIRTUAL: WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?   7:00 pm \nVirtual from Crossroads at Big Creek\nFacebook Live\nZoom Link | Meeting ID: 818 7921 1941\, Passcode: 188849\nIn the 1800s\, Door County  was settled by European immigrants with each village or neighborhood taking on an ethnic identity. What attracted these people to the Peninsula and how have these settlements retained their heritage?   Do Michael Perry’s reflections on rural Wisconsin rural community ring true in Door County. This illustrated lecture will include readings from the Perry’s books\, interspersed with local history.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 10\n\n\nVIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: Population: 485   1:00 pm \nVirtual from NWTC Learning and Innovation Center\nFacebook Live | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 857 7597 5997\, Passcode: 638250\nFacilitated by Lisa Tetzloff and Stephanie Pabich. A recording will be made available after the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 10\n\n\nVIRTUAL PANEL:\nSUPPORTING WISCONSIN WRITERS    7:00 pm \nFacebook Live | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 826 8757 8816\, Passcode: 513029\n–> Click for more details\n\n\nWhether you are an absolute beginner or an established writer or somewhere in between\, Wisconsin has many organizations devoted to helping you be the best you can be and offering you support along your writing journey.\n\nJoin us for a presentation by three statewide organizations dedicated to supporting writers: the Wisconsin chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators\, the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets\, and the Wisconsin Writers Association\, as well as four regional organizations for writers: Chippewa Valley Writers Guild\, Lake Superior Writers\, Woodland Pattern\, and Write On\, Door County.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 11\n\n\n\n\nPLAY READING by Rogue Theater   7:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrince of Peace Lutheran Church (1756 Michigan St\, Sturgeon Bay)\nFacebook: Rogue Theater\nRogue Theater will be performing “Population: 485” as a live read with a small\, socially distanced audience and as a live stream on their Facebook page. Those wishing to view the performance live at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\, must make a reservation by calling 920-818-0816 and wear a facial mask. The live event and Facebook stream are free to the public.\n—> Click for more details\n\nJoin us for a staged reading of Michael Perry’s “Population: 485” performed by Rogue Theater.\n\n\nThis dramatic and hilarious live reading of Michael Perry’s perennially bestselling book “Population: 485” goes on scene and behind the scenes of a small town fire department when a former resident returns as a green rookie.\n\nThrough a series of fire and ambulance calls\, the characters and audience travel together through history\, humor\, and the goofball woes of a man they call the One-Eyed Beagle to a place where neighborliness is a necessity–especially when hope and heartbreak collide.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 12\n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL PANEL: Things Like Hope & Faith   10:30 am \n\n\n\nFacebook Live\nZoom Link | Meeting ID: 843 5199 2122\, Passcode: 078193\n—> Click for more details\nMichael Perry writes\, “To wallow in cynicism\, and to dismiss things like hope and faith\, is cowardly and unoriginal.” While his stories chronicle his struggles in life and love in rural Wisconsin\, they also brim with optimism. In short\, his stories make us feel good. How does he do this? Can reading Perry improve our mental health?\n\nJoin a psychologist\, a humorist\, a dramatist\, an idealist\, and a literature scholar in a discussion (moderated by a pragmatist) about the emotional impact and craft of Perry’s storytelling.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 12\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL GRIFFON STRING QUARTET   2:00 pm \n\n\n\nVirtual performance\nFacebook Live | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 816 3138 8776\, Passcode: 293075\nJoin us for a live performance from The Griffon Quartet of Midsummer’s Music.\n\nProgram:\n\n• Four Encores for Stan – John Harbison\n• Phantasy Quartet – Dave Utzinger\n— Intermission —\n• String Quartet No. 12 in F major\, Op. 96 “American” – Antonín Dvořák\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 14\n\n\nVIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: Michael Perry or any Wisconsin Author   7:00 pm \nFish Creek Library (4097 Hwy 42)\nFacebook Live | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 816 3138 8776\, Passcode: 703126\nFacilitated by Holly Somerhalder. A recording will be made available after the event. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/door-county-reads-2022/ LOCATION:Door Community Auditorium\, 3926 State Hwy 42\, Fish Creek\, WI\, 54212\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T110000 DTSTAMP:20211111T203717Z CREATED:20211111T203717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T203717Z UID:28929-1639040400-1639047600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Private Event. Want Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Click “Learn More.”\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-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T220000 DTSTAMP:20211110T230155Z CREATED:20210423T235659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T230155Z UID:26986-1637263800-1637272800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry's “Sneezing Cow Greatest Hits” at the Stoughton Opera House DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 18\, 2021\, Michael Perry returns to the Stoughton Opera House to perform his most beloved and time-tested stories (“The Beer Tent\,” “Pickup Truck Love\,” “The Guinea Pig\,” “Gonna Hafta Puller\,” and others) on the “Sneezing Cow Stories” Tour. \n\nThursday\, November 18\, 2021\n7:30 PM  10:00 PM\nTickets are $20 and can only be purchased by phone call only: 608-877-4400.\nThe Stoughton Opera House’s health and safety guidelines can be found here.\n\n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-stoughton-opera-house/ LOCATION:Stoughton Opera House\, 381 East Main Street\, Stoughton\, WI\, 53589\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T210000 DTSTAMP:20210424T000950Z CREATED:20210424T000950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T000950Z UID:28402-1636140600-1636146000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Here We Are Again with Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, November 5\, 2021\, humorist and author Michael Perry returns to the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls to perform his most popular hilarious and heartfelt stories. But Perry has often said he’s a farm kid who accidentally made a career out of going off on tangents\, so expect fresh stories and unexpected laughs as well. “The guinea pig story\, the beer tent story\, folks still enjoy hearing those\, and I never tire of telling them\,” says Perry. “It’s like we’re sharing a favorite song. But it’s also fun to be mid-show\, trigger some memory or recollection\, and just chase after it. See what we wander into together. That’s where some of the biggest laughs or most powerful moments are born.” \nFriday\, November 5\, 2021 at 7:30 PM \nTickets can be purchased here: Adults $18\, Seniors $17\, Youth $9 \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/here-we-are-again-with-michael-perry/ LOCATION:Heyde Center\, 3 South High Street\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T210000 DTSTAMP:20211015T205044Z CREATED:20211015T205044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T205044Z UID:25652-1634842800-1634850000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Live: Sneezing Cows and Love Songs DESCRIPTION:Long Road to YouGolden in the MorningAshes \n \n \n\n \nHowdy Folks\, \nOn Thursday\, October 21\, Mike will present a two-part show consisting of the side-splitting humorous stories that have brought him a second career as a speaker and humorist. After intermission\, he’ll bring out his band the The Long Beds and fill the joint with the songs that have led to his third career. \nTickets for this show are $25\, available here. \nMichael Perry is known for his hilarious and heartfelt live performances\, and this evening will be no different. A New York Times bestselling author\, humorist and musician\, Perry’s writing\, stories\, and music are drawn from his working class background (raised by Wisconsin farmers\, loggers and truckers)\, an accidental book and songwriting career\, and life on the road in a used van full of musicians. \nThe musical portion of the evening will include songs from the Long Beds’ newest release\, “Long Road to You\,” an EP featuring five freshly-recorded songs and a spoken word piece from the Long Beds headlining stint on 2019’s Wisconsin Vinyl Collective tour. \nPerry has co-written or collaborated with musicians including Phil Cook\, Justin Vernon\, Sean Carey\, Mary Cutrufello\, and Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Geoffrey Keezer\, but not until he met producer (and Long Beds musical director) Evan Middlesworth did he learn to play a “cheater” B minor. \nTickets for this show are $25\, available here. \nSee y’down the road\,\nSneezing Cow Crew URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-live-sneezing-cows-and-love-songs-2/ LOCATION:LuCille Tack Center for the Arts\, 400 North School Street\, Spencer\, WI\, 54479\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T210000 DTSTAMP:20210721T202306Z CREATED:20210721T202306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T202306Z UID:28575-1634061600-1634072400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Private Event. Want Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Click “Learn More.”\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/keynote-speaker-private-event-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T120000 DTSTAMP:20210721T200825Z CREATED:20210721T200825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T200825Z UID:28573-1633170600-1633176000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Private Event. Want Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Click “Learn More.”\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n CommentsThis 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-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T100000 DTSTAMP:20210227T184314Z CREATED:20210227T183251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T184314Z UID:28224-1632556800-1632564000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Private Event. Want Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Click “Learn More.”\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/keynote-speaker-private-event-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T130000 DTSTAMP:20210915T173259Z CREATED:20210915T173140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T173259Z UID:28647-1632312000-1632315600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Journey Through Literacy featuring Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the closing Zoom event on September 22\, 2021 at 12:00pm: “Journey’s  End” with Michael Perry\, New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, playwright\, and radio show host from New Auburn\, Wisconsin. \nDate: September 22\, 2021 \nTime: 12:00pm \nAdmission: FREE (register here) \nJoin Wisconsin Literacy’s “Journey Through Literacy.” Listen to\, learn from\, and engage with the experiences of people who have improved their lives through literacy. \n\nRegister at https://wisconsinliteracy.org/take-the-journey\nChoose activities from the “Journey Through Literacy ” map\nTrack your progress on the map\nCollect your gift certificate – just submit your completed map with donation.\nEnter your local literacy program in a raffle to win $100\, $250\, or $500!\n\n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/journey-through-literacy-featuring-michael-perry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T200000 DTSTAMP:20210812T222121Z CREATED:20210812T222121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T222121Z UID:28656-1631901600-1631908800@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry at the Shawano County Library DESCRIPTION:Join the Shawano County Library as Michael Perry\, New York Times Bestselling Author of Population 485 and Truck: A Love Story shares how he became a writer\, his process\, and answers your general questions during a Q & A session. And if you’ve seen Perry before\, you know it’ll be an evening filled with laughter. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-at-the-shawano-county-library-2/ LOCATION:Shawano County Library\, 128 S Sawyer Street\, Shawano\, WI\, 54166\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T220000 DTSTAMP:20210808T002405Z CREATED:20210808T002405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T002405Z UID:28606-1631386800-1631397600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry hosts Old Last Night at Big Top Chautauqua DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 11\, 2021\, Big Top Chautauqua celebrates the end of the 35th season with the special talents of the Blue Canvas Orchestra and Michael Perry. Perry is Big Top’s favorite author\, comedian\, musician\, and host of our very own Tent Show Radio. He will host and entertain\, with the Blue Canvas Orchestra stepping up to play some of their favorite tunes of the season. \nSaturday\, September 11\, 2021 • 7:00 PM\nTickets*: $ 26 (youth half-price) can be purchased here. \n*Plus applicable taxes and fees: \n\n5.5% State and local sales tax\n$3 Facility Fee per ticket (facility fee is used for tent\, building\, and grounds needs)\n2% Handling Fee per order\, up to a maximum of $8\n“All-In Gate Pricing” Purchases at the gate (totaled with taxes and fees) will be rounded up to the nearest dollar to expedite the line\nNo refunds or exchanges for any shows\n\nBig Top will remain attentive to the most current recommendations of the CDC and other health experts\, and are very optimistic that with a sound safety plan in place\, we will be able to host shows this summer in a modified fashion.  This will include limiting the seating capacity both inside and outside of the tent.  Our safety plans include: \n\nA limited-capacity seating chart that keeps each ticketed group socially distanced from other ticket buyers and from the performer’s airfield\,\nA sanitization and cleaning plan for all areas of the tent\, grounds\, bathrooms\, etc.\,\nRules surrounding mask wearing for all areas\,\nThe addition of hand sanitizing stations throughout the grounds\,\nA Required agreement to adhere to our Covid-19 safety guidelines by all ticket buyers and performers\,\nMaximize natural ventilation with open sidewalls\, upward airflow\, and the shell structure’s electric ventilation roof fans\,\nTraffic patterns to keep crowds as dispersed as possible when entering\, exiting and walking about the tent grounds\, bathrooms & porta-pots\, venue footprint and parking lots\,\nA safe food & beverage plan from our partners at Mt. Ashwabay to keep people distanced and products sanitized.\n\nSee y’down the road\,\nSneezing Cow Crew \nP. S. Have you heard about Mike’s voicemail? Go to https://michaelperry.substack.com for more details. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-hosts-old-last-night-at-big-top-chautauqua/ LOCATION:Big Top Chautauqua\, 32535 Ski Hill Road\, Washburn\, WI\, 54891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T220000 DTSTAMP:20210805T024842Z CREATED:20210805T024842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T024842Z UID:28580-1629399600-1629410400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry at the Readers' Reunion presented by Valley Bookseller and The Zephyr Theatre DESCRIPTION:On August 19th\, 2021\, Valley Bookseller and The Zephyr Theatre Present: Readers’ Reunion celebrate the return to in-person events at their new event venue\, The Zephyr Theatre! \nMichael Perry will be speaking along with some of Valley Bookseller’s favorite regional authors: Allen Eskens\, Ben Percy\, Brian Freeman\, Carolyn Porter\, David Housewright\, Matt Goldman\, Mindy Mejia\, Spike Carlsen\, Thomas Maltman\, and Wendy Webb. \nThe event is free\, starts at 7PM and includes a cash bar. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-at-the-readers-reunion-presented-by-valley-bookseller-and-the-zephyr-theatre/ LOCATION:Zephyr Theater\, 601 Main Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T150000 DTSTAMP:20210423T232803Z CREATED:20210423T232803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T232803Z UID:28394-1627826400-1627830000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry at the Oneida County Fair DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, August 1\, 2021\, come to The Oneida County Fair to see Michael Perry as he shares some of his greatest hits\, including beloved and time-tested stories (“The Beer Tent\,” “Pickup Truck Love\,” “The Guinea Pig\,” “Gonna Hafta Puller\,” and others). \nSunday\, August 1\, 2021 at 2:00 pm on the Main Stage. \nCost: Free URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-at-the-oneida-county-fair/ LOCATION:Oneida County Fair\, 315 South Oneida Avenue\, Rhinelander\, WI\, 54501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T220000 DTSTAMP:20210227T184334Z CREATED:20191022T221951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T184334Z UID:25111-1624388400-1624399200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Private Event. Want Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Click “Learn More.”\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n URLThis 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-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T220000 DTSTAMP:20210424T002221Z CREATED:20210424T002221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T002221Z UID:28392-1624131000-1624140000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:New Second Night at Big Top Chautauqua hosted by Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 19\, 2021\, Big Top Chautauqua will present the Blue Canvas Orchestra featuring a slightly different cast of players will keep the music flowing for this second opening night of the 2021 season\, hosted by Michael Perry. \nSaturday\, June 19\, 2021 • 7:30 PM\nTickets*: $ 26 (youth half-price) can be purchased here. \n*Plus applicable taxes and fees: \n\n5.5% State and local sales tax\n$3 Facility Fee per ticket (facility fee is used for tent\, building\, and grounds needs)\n2% Handling Fee per order\, up to a maximum of $8\n“All-In Gate Pricing” Purchases at the gate (totaled with taxes and fees) will be rounded up to the nearest dollar to expedite the line\nNo refunds or exchanges for any shows\n\nBig Top will remain attentive to the most current recommendations of the CDC and other health experts\, and are very optimistic that with a sound safety plan in place\, we will be able to host shows this summer in a modified fashion.  This will include limiting the seating capacity both inside and outside of the tent.  Our safety plans include: \n\nA limited-capacity seating chart that keeps each ticketed group socially distanced from other ticket buyers and from the performer’s airfield\,\nA sanitization and cleaning plan for all areas of the tent\, grounds\, bathrooms\, etc.\,\nRules surrounding mask wearing for all areas\,\nThe addition of hand sanitizing stations throughout the grounds\,\nA Required agreement to adhere to our Covid-19 safety guidelines by all ticket buyers and performers\,\nMaximize natural ventilation with open sidewalls\, upward airflow\, and the shell structure’s electric ventilation roof fans\,\nTraffic patterns to keep crowds as dispersed as possible when entering\, exiting and walking about the tent grounds\, bathrooms & porta-pots\, venue footprint and parking lots\,\nA safe food & beverage plan from our partners at Mt. Ashwabay to keep people distanced and products sanitized. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/new-second-night-at-big-top-chautauqua-hosted-by-michael-perry/ LOCATION:Big Top Chautauqua\, 32535 Ski Hill Road\, Washburn\, WI\, 54891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T220000 DTSTAMP:20210423T235608Z CREATED:20210423T235608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T235608Z UID:28389-1624044600-1624053600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:New First Night at Big Top Chautauqua hosted by Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 18\, 2021\, Big Top Chautauqua will be back in action after more than a year! It will be a grand reunion with Big Top’s own Blue Canvas Orchestra and hosted by Michael Perry. Enjoy some of your favorite BCO songs\, plus a peek at some of the new works that will debut in 2021. Michael will weave his humor and his stories\, and may even join the band for a number or two. \nOpener: Blessing of the Tent\nFriday\, June 18\, 2021 • 7:30 PM\nTickets*: $ 26 (youth half-price) can be purchased here. \n*Plus applicable taxes and fees: \n\n5.5% State and local sales tax\n$3 Facility Fee per ticket (facility fee is used for tent\, building\, and grounds needs)\n2% Handling Fee per order\, up to a maximum of $8\n“All-In Gate Pricing” Purchases at the gate (totaled with taxes and fees) will be rounded up to the nearest dollar to expedite the line\nNo refunds or exchanges for any shows\n\nBig Top will remain attentive to the most current recommendations of the CDC and other health experts\, and are very optimistic that with a sound safety plan in place\, we will be able to host shows this summer in a modified fashion.  This will include limiting the seating capacity both inside and outside of the tent.  Our safety plans include: \n\nA limited-capacity seating chart that keeps each ticketed group socially distanced from other ticket buyers and from the performer’s airfield\,\nA sanitization and cleaning plan for all areas of the tent\, grounds\, bathrooms\, etc.\,\nRules surrounding mask wearing for all areas\,\nThe addition of hand sanitizing stations throughout the grounds\,\nA Required agreement to adhere to our Covid-19 safety guidelines by all ticket buyers and performers\,\nMaximize natural ventilation with open sidewalls\, upward airflow\, and the shell structure’s electric ventilation roof fans\,\nTraffic patterns to keep crowds as dispersed as possible when entering\, exiting and walking about the tent grounds\, bathrooms & porta-pots\, venue footprint and parking lots\,\nA safe food & beverage plan from our partners at Mt. Ashwabay to keep people distanced and products sanitized. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/new-first-night-at-big-top-chautauqua-hosted-by-michael-perry/ LOCATION:Big Top Chautauqua\, 32535 Ski Hill Road\, Washburn\, WI\, 54891\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR