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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 2008

January 25, 2008 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Mike and Band.  They're calling it the NEW!/IMPROVED? show.  Mike will be reading material from the new book he is working on, and then he'll be joined onstage by the Long Beds (and their "One New Song" guarantee).  Tickets are $8 at the door.  NOTE: 15% of ticket sales will be donated to Angelspace, a local provider of end-of-life care of the terminally ill.  8 p.m., The Nucleus/Racy D'Lene's Coffee Lounge, 404 Riverside Avenue.  (715) 834-0000.

January 30, 2008 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Eau Claire Lions Club Game Feed.  St. Olaf Community Center, 2407 North Lane.  Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:30.  As I recall, this event is loaded with door prizes.

January 31, 2008 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Chippewa Valley Chapter of the Red Cross Real Heroes Awards Dinner.  Schedule of events here, reservations required, (715) 834-4182 for more info.

February 1 - Duluth, Minnesota.  Mike and Band.  Mike will read/yap and then be joined onstage with his band the Long Beds. Yessir.  It's always fun.  7 p.m., Duluth Depot, 122 W. Michigan.  Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door (advance tickets available at Perry Framing and Northern Lights Books & Gifts).  Also, please bring a gently used/new children's book to donate for preschool literacy efforts in the Twin Ports area.  More info/advance tickets: (218) 722-5267.

February 2 - Cable, Wisconsin.  In-store signing at Redbery Books, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.  Mike will hang out, visit and sign books for an hour.  42785 Hwy 63.  (715) 798-5014

February 2 - Hayward, Wisconsin.  Mike will be making a brief appearance at the Pavilion Wine Cave.  My longtime friend Molly owns this funky place.  I'll read or yap a little, and then I'll introduce Molly's mother Laurie Otis, who will read from her book The Amarantha Stories.  I believe this is happening around 5 p.m., but you should call (715) 634-3923 for specific times and details.

February 2, 2008 - Hayward, Wisconsin.  Mike and Band.  7:30 p.m. Mike will read/yap and then be joined onstage with his band the Long Beds. Expect sensitive twang.  And chicken banter.  This will be in the very cool Park Theater.  Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door.  Here's a link to the theater info. Please note: We inadvertently told some folks that tickets were $10 in advance (they're $12) and that the show started at 7:00 p.m. (it starts at 7:30). We apologize for any confusion(s).  This is not the first time we (Mike) has come up two dollars and half an hour short.

February 9, 2008 - Tomah, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, The Wisconsin Weekend for Hoof Trimmers and Families.  Cow hooves, that is.  I never trimmed a cow hoof.  Sheep hooves, you betcha.  Evening event, Cranberry County Lodge and Waterpark.

March 1, 2008 - Flintstone, Maryland.  Guest speaker, Miltenberger Emergency Services Seminar.

March 7, 2008 - Mundelein, Illinois.  Keynote speaker, 2008 Midwest Land Conservation Conference.  More info at (269) 324-1683.

March 8, 2008 - Mineral Point, Wisconsin.  Mike and Band.

2 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Writers Workshop with Mike (location TBA).  This will be an informal Q&A and discussion.  Mike will talk about freelance writing, take yer questions, and sign books after the session.  Cost is $25; maximum enrollment is 35. To register for the workshop, call 608.987.3292 or register on-line.

7:00 p.m. - Reading and concert, Alley Stage. Mike will yap, perform humorous interpretations of his scribbling and strain for literary relevance for about 45 minutes.  Then Mike and his band the Long Beds will take the stage for a 50-60 minute music set.  Danger: Billy is threatening to bring his banjo.  After the show books and CDs will be available for sale (Mike will sign and shoot the breeze) and the Mineral Point Rescue Squad will serve dessert and coffee.    Admission is $15 per person, with net proceeds going to Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts and the Mineral Point Rescue Squad. Tickets will be available at Shake Rag Alley, Berget’s Jewelry, and other venues in Mineral Point. Tickets will also be available on-line at www.shakeragalley.com or by calling (800) 838-3006.  Some tickets will be available at the door.
          

March 22, 2008 - Amery, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7:30 p.m. The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 113 Elm St.  (715) 268-6811.  Tickets $5 adults, $1 children.  Coffee and refreshments after.

March 28, 2008 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Guest speaker, WITC Leadership Conference.  Registration required, info here.  The keynote speaker is Pepper Burrus, head trainer of the Green Bay Packers.  Yessir!

March 29, 2008 - Menomonie, Wisconsin.  SOLD OUT Band Performance.  Mike and the Long Beds take the stage of the gorgeous Mabel Tainter Theater for a full-length concert.  This is a beautiful venue.  Maybe we'll do a laser show.  7:30 p.m.  Tickets $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors, $6 for kids.  205 Main Street.  (715) 235-0001 ext. 100 SOLD OUT

March 31, 2008 - Buffalo, Minnesota.  This is a "Community Read" program to be held at Buffalo High School.  There will be a reception from 5-6 p.m.  At 6 p.m., several Buffalo High School students will lead a discussion of "Population 485".  Mike will speak at 7 p.m.  Buffalo High School, 877 Bison Blvd.  More info: Bob Driver at (763) 682-8105.

April 1, 2008 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, private event.

April 7, 2008 - Mondovi, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7:00 p.m., Roger Marten Community Center.  More info: (715) 926-4403.

April 10, 2008 - Menomonie, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker.  6:30 p.m., West Wisconsin Land Trust Annual Member Meeting at the Mabel Tainter Theater, 205 Main Street.  (715) 235-8850.

April 14, 2008 - Whitewater, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7:00 p.m., in the Summers Auditorium of the James R. Connor University Center.  Open to the public, more details here.  

April 15, 2008 - Lake Mills, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  6:30 p.m., L.D. Fargo Public Library. (920) 648-2166.

April 16, 2008 - Chilton, Wisconsin.  CHILTON EVENT SOLD OUT  Reading, signing, discussion.  6:30 p.m. at the Chilton Public Library, 221 Park Street.  (920) 849-4414.  Mike will also be speaking at a local school.  This is part of the Fox Cities Book Festival.  Man, look at some of those names. CHILTON EVENT SOLD OUT

April 26-27, 2008 - Port Huron, Michigan.  This will be a two-day event in conjunction with St. Clair Community College featuring Pulitzer-winning poet Franz Wright and my friend Mike Magnuson.  Public event will be a reception and reading in the college's Fine Arts Theatre.  For more information call (810) 989-5500.  Updated information here.

April 29, 2008 - Traverse City, Michigan.  Reading, discussion, signing.  Osterlin Library, Northwestern Michigan College.  (231) 995-1019. This event is actually at the Hagerty Center on NMC's Great Lakes campus.  7 p.m.  

May 7, 2008 - Monroe, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing as time allows (must be in Beloit by 4:45 p.m.).  Monroe Senior Center.  more info: (608) 325-3173.

May 7, 2008 - Beloit, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m., Rotary River Center, 1100 Riverside Drive. (608) 364-2915.

May 8, 2008 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Keynote speaker, Wisconsin Literacy's 6th Annual Celebration of Literacy.  Among other things, this is a fundraiser for Wisconsin Literacy.  Tickets required, more information here or call (608) 257-1655.

June 26-29, 2008 - Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  Jackson Hole Writers Conference.

June 27, 2008 - Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  Guest speaker, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS banquet. 6 p.m. at the Teton Pines.  

July 18, 2008 - Green Bay, Wisconsin.  8 a.m., Guest speaker, Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute.  Hotel Sierra.  Registration required.

July 24, 2008 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Band Performance.  6:30 p.m.  The Long Beds and Billy Krause will be playing down by the river at Phoenix Park as part of the Sounds Like Summer concert series sponsored by Volume One.  We had a wonderful time here last year, young and old, hip and square, bald and not bald.  Bring a blanket or a camp chair.  This is an open air concert, so if you're concerned about the weather, check Volume One - they are good at last-minute updates.  

August 13, 2008 - Durand, Wisconsin.  Band Performance.  6 p.m.  Memorial Park.  This Long Beds show will feature extra music by our chief marble carver Billy Krause.  These shows include a lot of other goings-on in the park - last word we had was that it will be a "Sportsman's Paradise" theme night, with an eagle and handler, a fish tank, a taxidermy display, a petting zoo, fishing contest results, and so on.  I may have to wear my camo cap.   Thank you sponsors. NOTE: IN CASE OF RAIN, SHOW GOES ON...IN THE DURAND HIGH SCHOOL GYM.

September 6, 2008 - Washburn, Wisconsin.  7 p.m., Big Top Chautauqua.  "Old Last Night" with Blue Canvas Orchestra, comedian C. Willi Myles, author and humorist Michael Perry, lunatic Tomas Kubinek, and other special guests.  Tickets $32/$26/$18.

October 7, 2008 - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.  1:15 p.m., Keynote speaker, Partners of WHA State Convention.  Registration required.  Kalahari Resort Convention Center.

October 7, 2008 - Waunakee, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m., Waunakee Public Library, 710 South St.  (608) 849-4217

October 8, 2008 - Middleton, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m., Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave.  (608) 831-5564

October 9, 2008 - Muskego, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m., Muskego Public Library, S73 W16663 Janesville Road. (262) 971-2100

October 13, 2008 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Luncheon Speaker, Missouri Valley Ice Manufacturer's Association.  Private event.

October 15, 2008 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Speaker/Guest, Director's Circle event.  Private engagement.

October 16, 2008 - Verona, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m., Verona Public Library, 500 Silent Street. (608) 845-7180

October 19, 2008 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Panel discussion.  2 p.m., Wisconsin Book Festival.  Event description here, main book festival site here.  One of the three authors on this panel just had his book chosen by Oprah...hint: it wasn't me, and it wasn't C.J.!  It'll be a pleasure to meet Mr. Wroblewski - he got northern 'Sconsin right.

October 20, 2008 - Jefferson City, Missouri.  Guest speaker, 45th Annual Missouri Betterment Conference.  Noon, Capitol Plaza Hotel.  Registration required.

October 23, 2008 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  "An Evening of Storytelling with Michael Perry"  7 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital Rotunda, 900 W Clairemont.  Sponsored by The Healing Place. Call first, limited seating (715) 717-4121

October 29, 2008 - Menomonie, Wisconsin.  As part of the University of Wisconsin-Stout "Into the Book" series, Mike will be visiting with several classes, and then giving a reading and discussion at 7 p.m. in the evening in the upper level of the Memorial Student Center.  The reading is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Emily Ascher at aschere@uwstout.edu or 715-232-4051.

November 5, 2008 - Morris, Minnesota.  7:30 p.m., Reading, discussion and signing, University of Minnesota-Morris.  This event is sponsored by Briggs Library Associates and the University of Minnesota/Morris.  Mike will be meeting with students, then reading at 7:30 p.m. at Imholte Hall 109, better known as "The Cow Palace."

November 10, 2008 - Cameron and Barron, Wisconsin.  Kickoff for Book Swap week.  8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Mike will speak to Cameron students; 10:00 a.m. - noon, Mike will speak to Barron students.   

November 14, 2008 - Spencer, Wisconsin.  Mike will be visiting with high school students.

November 18, 2008 - Fall Creek, Wisconsin.  6:30 p.m., Reading, discussion, signing, Fall Creek Public Library...right there on Main Street.  You can find it, you bet. PLEASE NOTE - Pre-registration required, call 715 877 3334.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 2007

(previous engagements/clients/references here)

January 12-13 - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Mike will be giving two workshops at a memoir festival held at the Loft Literary Center.  This event features my Bread Loaf mentor Patricia Hampl and featured speaker Katherine Lanpher.  Registration required: More info here or call (612) 379-8999.

January 17 - Boulder, Colorado.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7:30 p.m., Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl Street.  (303) 447-2074.

January 18 - Fort Collins, Colorado.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7:30 p.m., Matter Bookstore, 144 North College.  Directions here.  (970) 472-4284.

January 19 - Denver (Highlands Ranch), Colorado.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7:30 p.m., Tattered Cover Bookstore 9315 Dorchester Street (note this is Highlands Ranch Tattered Cover, click for directions) (303) 322-1965.

January 26 - Red Wing, Minnesota.  Guest speaker, Midwest Value Added Agriculture Conference.  A great bunch of folks, perhaps I can gain some chicken-raising insight.  Registration required.  This'll be held at the Treasure Island Resort & Casino.  Baby needs new shoes... 

February 3 - Onalaska, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Wisconsin Farmers Union Annual State Convention.  Registration required.  Note to self: do cow jokes.

February 10 - Tomah, Wisconsin.  Luncheon speaker, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Convention.  Registration required.  Note to self: Again, cow jokes.

February 10 - Monroe, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Monroe County EMS Christmas party and awards ceremony.  Private event.  Man, there's gonna be door prizes.  Always a sign of a quality event.

February 28 - Black Earth/Mazomanie, Wisconsin.  Mike will be speaking to students during the day.  At 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. reception) he will speak at the Black Earth Public Library.  More info here.  A special thank you to sponsors!

March 1 - Viroqua, Wisconsin.  7 p.m.  Reading, discussion, signing.  Western Technical College, 220 South Main Street.  Sponsored by Bramble Bookstore.

March 2 - Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  2:00 p.m., Guest speaker, Heart of the Farm Women in Agriculture Conference.  PDF of registration brochure here.  Event is at LaSure’s Hall, located on Washburn St. South of Hwy 44 near the 44/41 overpass. It is on the same frontage road as the Prime Outlet Mall.

March 10 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  11 a.m.  Mike will be down at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library to participate in the Kick Off Event for Eau Claire Community's Big Read.  Mike will be speaking for about 20 minutes at one point, but he is especially excited about the part where big shiny fire trucks are gonna roll up and unload free copies of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.

March 17 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Mike will be participating with a number of other writers, poets, musicians and artists as part the L.E. Phillips Library Fundraiser.  This event takes place at legendary music club The Stones Throw.  Show includes jazz from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., readings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and then live music from 9 p.m. to close.  The lineup is jampacked.  Details at www.thestonesthrow.com.  

May 3 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Mike will be a guest on WHYS at approximately 9:00 a.m.  I get to bring some of my favorite music and have it played.  Plus shoot the breeze.

May 3 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest luncheon speaker, Wisconsin Library Association.  Private event, registration required.

May 12 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Music Event Mike and the Long Beds will be playing a set at the Volume One 5-Year Anniversary party.  There is a reading beforehand, we will take the stage at approximately 10 p.m. and play for about an hour.  It is our pleasure to open for The Daredevil Christopher Wright and Laarks.  $5 at the door, comprehensive info here.

June 16 - Radio  Today, Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know? will be a re-broadcast of the show in which I discussed my kidney stone problems.  It got quite intimate.  For a minute there I thought Michael was going to unplug my microphone.  Locate a station here.

June 17 - Radio  Three songs from "Headwinded" will be featured on KMSU's "Listen to Your Folks". Show airs at 9 a.m. CST. You can catch the live stream here (you'll want to click on "Listen Live").  You can sample "Headwinded" here.I'm told there were technical difficulties, they're going to try a rebroadcast next week.

June 20 - Appleton, Wisconsin.  Keynote speaker, Community Development Society and National Rural Development Partnership Annual Conference.  Registration required.

June 20 - Appleton, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  6 p.m. Conkey's Bookstore, 226 East College Avenue. (LATE NEWS - this event will actually take place a couple of doors down the sidewalk at the 1910 Sausage Company, 204 E. College Ave.  Yes.  That's right.  Sausage company.  It's a cool venue.)

June 24 - Radio  Three songs from "Headwinded" will be featured on KMSU's "Listen to Your Folks". Show airs at 9 a.m. CST. You can catch the live stream here (you'll want to click on "Listen Live").  You can sample "Headwinded" here

June 25 - Washington Island, Wisconsin.  (A great excuse for a boat ride!)  Music Event 7:30 p.m., The Red Barn.  Located in the Red Barn Park along South Shore Drive.  Can't find it?  Just ask someone.  Anyone.  The island ain't that big, folks.  Unless we grab someone at the last minute, this will be Mike solo. So be prepared to hum your own guitar solo while Mike chonks away in straight 4/4 time.  Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.  5 years and under admitted free, $20 for a family if that's cheaper.  Two sets with an intermission for coffee and lemonade.

June 26 - Washington Island, Wisconsin.  (A great excuse for a boat ride!)

11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - book signing, Islandtime Books.
2:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. - book groups Q&A, Islandtime Books. info: 920 847-2565
7:30 p.m. - Reading, humor, discussion, signing.  Trueblood Performing Arts Center.
Call (920) 847-3355 for more information about the Trueblood event, including ticket prices.

July 19 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  CANCELLED FOR FAMILY FUNERAL.6:30 p.m. in Phoenix Park ampitheater.  Volume One Sounds Like Summer Concert Series.  Mike and the Long Beds featuring an opening show by Billy Krause and other members of the Long Beds - set free from Mike's iron fist and allowed to romp freely a bit until he takes the stage and squashes their fun. Hey, Phoenix Park is a wonderful space at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers.  Admission: Free. PLEASE NOTE: There will be a hot dog man and ice cream vendor. YES!  CANCELLED FOR FAMILY FUNERAL.

July 29 - LaFarge, Wisconsin.  Kickapoo County Fair.  Mike will be performing in the spoken word tent from 3:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m. and will sign books after.

August 11-12 - TELEVISION APPEARANCE A while back I spent one hot day trying to catch some sunfish with Dave Carlson, host of Northland Adventures.  The outing was documented by videographer Dave Roll, and the finished product (including some Long Beds music, I'm told) will be airing in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Illinois, Michigan, and Nebraska) on these stations this weekend.

August 14 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Official TRUCK paperback release event.  United Presbyterian Church, 20 W. Messenger Street.  At 6:00 p.m. Pastor Dave Butler will open with his guitar and some original tunes.  At 6:30 I'll do a reading, shoot the breeze, maybe play a song or two myself.  This'll be a relaxed event.  Not that any of my events are high-tension.  For more information contact Blakeley at ThymeWorn Treasures gift shop (or just stop in, they're at 30 N Main), (715) 736-0233.

August 15 - Excelsior, Minnesota.  Mike will be appearing as part of the One Book, One Community event.

4:30 p.m. - Mike will tour the local fire station, this tour is open to the public.

5:30 p.m. - Mike will be at Badger Park for the community picnic (bring your own blanket, food and drink).

7:00 p.m. - Reading, discussion, signing at Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN.  

 More info here.

 

August 17 - Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  7 p.m., Reading, Discussion, Signing (and maybe a song or two) at LaDeDa Books & Beans, 1624 New York Avenue.  More info (920) 682-9140.

August 18 - Grand Haven, Michigan.  2 p.m., Mike will be appearing at the Grand Haven Book Festival across from 407 Columbus Avenue.  

August 19 - Grand Haven, Michigan.  11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mike will be at the Bookman book store, 715 Washington Ave.  More info: (616) 846-3520

August 20 - Montague, Michigan.  6 p.m.  Reading, discussion, signing, Book Nook & Java Shop, 8726 Ferry Street. (231) 894-5333.

August 24 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  Music event.  7 p.m. - Mike will be appearing in concert with his band The Long Beds at the amazing John Michael Kohler Arts Center Library Sculpture Garden.  The show will precede a magic lantern presentation designed by Molly Ross and community members.  Admission free. More info here.  Directions to Arts Center here.  NOTE: If it rains, we'll be playing inside.

August 25 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  "Sheboygan Reads"

10 a.m. - Writers workshop presentation/discussion by Mike in the James Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden in Black River.  Open to writers age 16 and over; pre-registration required (limited attendance), call 458-6144 beginning July 2.

7 p.m. - "An Evening with Michael Perry," reading/talk/book signing at Mead Public Library, 7 p.m, followed by reception and refreshments. More info here.

August 30 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Music event.  6:30 p.m. in Phoenix Park ampitheater.  Volume One Sounds Like Summer Concert Series.  Mike and the Long Beds featuring an opening show by Billy Krause and other members of the Long Beds - set free from Mike's iron fist and allowed to romp freely a bit until he takes the stage and squashes their fun. Hey, Phoenix Park is a wonderful space at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers.  Admission: Free. PLEASE NOTE: There will be a hot dog man and ice cream vendor. YES!

September 7&8 - Spring Green, Wisconsin.  Spring Green Literary Festival.  This wonderful festival incorporates the landscape of Frank Lloyd Wright and the events take place in Wright's own Hillside School and Theater on the grounds of Taliesin.  The featured authors include two Pulitzer Prize winners and one muddling freelance chicken farmer.  The author photos are instructive.  Registration info here.

September 10 - Brookfield, Wisconsin.  7 p.m.  Reading, discussion, signing.  Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, 17145 W Bluemound Rd.  1-800-689-9902

September 18 - Seattle, Washington.  Reading, discussion, signing. 6:30 p.m, Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch/Secret Garden Bookshop, 5614 22nd Ave NW.  (206) 684-4089

September 20 - Seattle, Washington.  Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association.  Author Breakfast participant.  Registration required.

September 21 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  Reading/Music event - 7 p.m. Mike will read and then be joined onstage with his band the Long Beds.  Yessir.  At the beautiful Heyde Center for the Arts.  Admission: adults-$10, seniors-$9, students-$6, family of four-$30, children under 5 free, season pass.The Heyde Center for the Arts is located at 3 South High Street.  For more information, please call 715-726-9000.

September 24 & 25 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Mike will be doing several events at the University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire for the One Book program.  (There will be a public reading Monday, September 24 in Schofield Hall at 7:30 p.m.).

September 28 - Viroqua, Wisconsin.  Viroqua Writers Workshop...details to follow.  This event includes Ben Logan, author of The Land Remembers.  One of my very favorite books.  Still remember curling up in a chair with that one when I was young.

September 29 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Music event.  Mike and Billy Krause and Squeeze This! will be playing at The Nucleus/Racy D'Lene's Coffee Lounge.  This is part of the Big Sh-Bang! Music Festival.  Ticket information here.  Squeeze This! plays at 8 p.m., Billy Krause plays at 9 p.m., Mike and the Long Beds play at 10 p.m.  All-ages, smoke-free event.  This is the coffee shop where I've written for years.  Love the place.

October 3 - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  2 p.m. Reading, discussion, signing.  University of Minnesota Bookstore, 300 Washington Avenue SE.. (612) 624-9200

October 3 - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  7:30 p.m. Reading, discussion, signing. Magers and Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Avenue. (612) 822-4611  Details and map here.  This is the uptown store.

October 4 - Roseville, Minnesota.  7:00 p.m. Reading, discussion, signing.  Barnes & Noble, 2100 North Snelling.  (651) 639-9256

October 5 - Telluride, Colorado.  Mike will be appearing at the Writers in the Sky festival.  Registration info here.

October 11 - Madison, Wisconsin.  LIVE RADIO APPEARANCE 11:06 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST, Wisconsin Public Radio, Mike will be on air with Larry Meiller.

October 11 - Madison, Wisconsin.  7 p.m. Borders Books & Music, 3750 University Avenue.  (608) 232-2600.  This is part of the Wisconsin Book Festival.

October 21 - Neillsville, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  Contact Neillsville public library for information regarding time and place (will probably be held offsite at the Middle School). (715) 743-2558.

October 22 - Mequon, Wisconsin.  7 p.m. Frank L. Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville.  Reading, discussion and signing as part of Community Reads event.  Details here. (262) 242-2593.

October 23 - Mequon, Wisconsin.  Mike will be shooting the writing breeze with students at Homestead High School.

November 1 - Grand Rapids, Michigan.  11:30 a.m.  Reading and signing, Schuler Books & Music (brand new downtown store).  44 Fountain NW. (Call Main Number at (517) 349-8840 for more information).

November 1 - Okemos, Michigan.  7:30 p.m.  Reading, discussion and signing, Schuler Books & Music (NOTE: this is the Okemos store at 1982 Grand River Ave).  (517) 349-8840.

November 2 - Ann Arbor, Michigan.  7:00 p.m.  Reading, discussion and signing, Nicola's Books.  2513 Jackson Ave.  (734) 662-0600.

November 6 - Middleton, Wisconsin.  NO EVENT Sorry, I got my wires crossed...we're working on coming to Middleton in 2008 but I'm not sure where I came up with this date.  I think I wasn't paying attention during a meeting.  Since I hardly ever have meetings so there is no excuse.

November 7 - Waukesha, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, 5:30 p.m., Waukesha County Federated Library System Celebration honoring Library Trustees and Friends.  Merrill Hills Country Club, W270 S3425 Merrill Hills Road.  $15, Reservations required, call (262) 896-8080 for information.

November 8 - Janesville, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m., Hedberg Public Library, 316 Main Street.  Membership Drive Kickoff.  More information, (608) 758-6588.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 2006 
(previous engagements/clients/references here)

December-January-February (through the 24th) - No Events.

February 25 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest Speaker, Indianhead Track Club.  Westgate Sportsman Club (private engagement).

March 2 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest Speaker, Heart of the Farm Conference.  Registration information here.  Mike will be speaking at approximately 2:30 p.m.  The event is taking place at the Chippewa Valley Museum. (registration required, as this is part of a conference).  (715) 272-5214.

March 7 & 8 - St. Peter, Minnesota.  As part of "St. Peter Reads", Mike will be speaking at a number of classroom and public events.  The main public reading, talk and signing will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church.  More information here.  (507) 933-6017.

March 20 - Birchwood, Wisconsin.  Live television remote appearance with Birchwood High School students (Mike will not actually be in Birchwood, but his electronic avatar will!).

March 22 - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.  Radio Interview Mike will be doing a live phone-in interview with Greg Stenland on WFDL 97.7 at approximately 9:30 a.m.

March 22 - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.  Radio Interview Mike will be doing a live phone-in interview with Bob Hoffmaster on KFIZ AM 1450 at approximately 11:08 a.m.

March 22 - Fox Lake, Wisconsin.  Mike will be speaking to the Creative Writing class at the Fox Lake Correctional Institution.

March 23 - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.  As part of the "Fond du Lac Reads" program, Mike will be making two appearances:

- Writers Workshop for students, teachers and others, 3 p.m. in the Eugene G. McLane Meeting Room, Fond du Lac Public Library.  Admission is free.

- Reading, signing, talk, 7:00 p.m. Windhover Center for the Arts.  Admission free, refreshments served.

For complete information on a particular event, please go to www.fdlpl.org, call the Fond du Lac Public LIbrary Help Desk at 929-7080, ext. 131

March 31 - Wisconsin.  TELEVISION APPEARANCE  7 p.m.  Wisconsin Public Television re-airs "Shoes" on Here and Now.

April 1 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Speaker, Farm Life Mini-Conference and Workshop, Chippewa Valley Museum.  (The museum's new Farm Life exhibit is fascinating, even if you've only ever seen cows on television).  While this event (it runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) is designed for educators and historical society leaders, family members and others are welcome.  Admission is $8 and includes the museum's gallery exhibit, the panel exhibit available for travel, the complete teacher's guide, school kits, admission to the new object theater production This Day, and the Farm Life book publications. A special collections/curatorial workshop about preserving and interpreting rural history will also be held.  For information, call (715) 834-7871.

April 5 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Keynote speaker, Fifth Annual Wisconsin Statewide National Service Conference, Concourse Hotel and Conference Center.  Registration required.  608-267-2359 or 608-266-5116.

April 17 - Baraboo, Wisconsin.  Mike will be doing two events:

- 1-4 p.m. UW-Baraboo/Sauk County Campus discussion "Becoming a Writer"  This will be in the Rodems Room.  Information here.

- 7:30 p.m. Reading, talk, signing. AAUW Baraboo West Square Building (I'm not completely clear on where this will be...last I heard it will be in the cafeteria room).  Call the number below for more info.

More info: (608) 356-8351 ext 234 or (608) 355-5220

April 24 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  On behalf of Chippewa Valley Literacy Volunteers, Mike will be discussing writing at the County Jail.

April 26 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Keynote speaker, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.  Registration required, see www.wiscls.org.

May 2 - New Richmond, Wisconsin.  Speaker, St. Croix Valley Reading Council.  Susannah's Restaurant.  Info: Judy Bender, (715) 565-7362.

May 4 - Wisconsin.  Speaker, Wisconsin Retired Educators Association.  EVENT CANCELLED.

June 15 - Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Speaker, Workshop Leader, Educators for Community Engagement National Gathering.  More information here.  Registration required.  Mike will be leading a workshop during the day and delivering a reading and talk during dinner in the evening.For updates on the program, registration, and scholarships, please contact Dan Neumann, 262-595-2002, or Heather Vallejos, 262-595-2637. EVENT CANCELLED.

June 24 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Reading/Musical Performance.  8 p.m., Racy d'Lene's Coffee Lounge.  Mike will be reading excerpts from his forthcoming book Truck: A Love Story (to be released by HarperCollins in October), followed by a performance of original songs with the help of singer/songwriter Billy Krause.  Reading portion to be recorded for possible audio release.  More information: (715) 834-0000. Racy's is located one block off Water Street at 404 Riverside Ave.  Directions here.  PLEASE NOTE: TRUCK THE BOOK WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL OCTOBER...THE BOOK HASN'T BEEN PRINTED YET AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THIS EVENT.  I'LL JUST BE READING SOME EARLY EXCERPTS. DON'T WANT ANYONE GETTING CRANKY ON ME.

July 23 - Alma, Wisconsin.  Guest appearance (by telephone) on the Big River Radio Wave show.  Two shows, one recorded at 4 p.m., one at 6 p.m.  Each show is recorded live at the funky Big River Theatre in beautiful Alma, Wisconsin.  Mike is a roving/raving correspondent and thus calls in by phone, but the rest of the stage show is live and features writer/naturalist and all-around storyteller Kenny Salwey, comedian Mary Mack, the RiverBenders band featuring B Squat Woody, and announcer Al Ross (He of the Velvet Pipes).  Times, location, ticket prices here, or call 507-450-9888.  Directions here.

July 23 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Dinner speaker, Annual Midwest Association of State Departments of Agriculture.  (Registration required)

July 30 - Alma, Wisconsin.  Guest appearance (by telephone) on the Big River Radio Wave show.  Two shows, one recorded at 4 p.m., one at 6 p.m.  Each show is recorded live at the funky Big River Theatre in beautiful Alma, Wisconsin.  Mike is a roving/raving correspondent and thus calls in by phone, but the rest of the stage show is live and features writer/naturalist and all-around storyteller Kenny Salwey, comedian Mary Mack, the RiverBenders band featuring B Squat Woody, and announcer Al Ross (He of the Velvet Pipes).  Times, location, ticket prices here, or call 507-450-9888.  Directions here.

August 6 - Alma, Wisconsin.  Guest appearance (by telephone) on the Big River Radio Wave show.  Two shows, one recorded at 4 p.m., one at 6 p.m.  Each show is recorded live at the funky Big River Theatre in beautiful Alma, Wisconsin.  Mike is a roving/raving correspondent and thus calls in by phone, but the rest of the stage show is live and features writer/naturalist and all-around storyteller Kenny Salwey, comedian Mary Mack, the RiverBenders band featuring B Squat Woody, and announcer Al Ross (He of the Velvet Pipes).  Times, location, ticket prices here, or call 507-450-9888.  Directions here.

August 12 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Show starts at 9:30 p.m., Mike expected to be onstage from approximately 10:50 p.m. to 11:20 p.m....Mike will be doing a few numbers as an opening act for the Jaggernauts and the Space Rangers.  Farewell Phineas is also playing.  $5 cover charge, over 21 to enter.  House of Rock, 422 Water Street. (715) 838-0158.

August 13 - Alma, Wisconsin.  Guest appearance (for this one Mike will actually be at the theater and part of the show) on the Big River Radio Wave show.  Two shows, one recorded at 4 p.m., one at 6 p.m.  Each show is recorded live at the funky Big River Theatre in beautiful Alma, Wisconsin.  Mike is a roving/raving correspondent and thus calls in by phone (NOT THIS TIME, HE'LL BE IN THE HOUSE "LIVE" WITH STORIES AND GUITAR), but the rest of the stage show is live and features writer/naturalist and all-around storyteller Kenny Salwey, comedian Mary Mack, the RiverBenders band featuring B Squat Woody, and announcer Al Ross (He of the Velvet Pipes).  Times, location, ticket prices here, or call 507-450-9888.  Directions here.

August 20 - Alma, Wisconsin.  Guest appearance (by telephone) on the Big River Radio Wave show.  Two shows, one recorded at 4 p.m., one at 6 p.m.  Each show is recorded live at the funky Big River Theatre in beautiful Alma, Wisconsin.  Mike is a roving/raving correspondent and thus calls in by phone, but the rest of the stage show is live and features writer/naturalist and all-around storyteller Kenny Salwey, comedian Mary Mack, the RiverBenders band featuring B Squat Woody, and announcer Al Ross (He of the Velvet Pipes).  Times, location, ticket prices here, or call 507-450-9888.  Directions here.

August 23 - New Auburn, Wisconsin.  MUSIC EVENT 7 p.m., New Auburn High School band room [NOTE: venue changed to the old gym].  Fundraiser concert for the New Auburn Village Park community building.  This building will replace the old tin shed.  Mike and his band the Long Beds will play all original material...mostly country/folk, although occasionally the spirit of Waylon Jennings will be present.  Admission is $3 for adults, under 18 free.  $2 of each admission will be donated to the building fund.  $1 of each ticket will go to buy gas for my band guys, who live in big faraway cities like Eau Claire and St. Paul.  Food and refreshments will be on sale, and yes, you betcha, keep yer ticket stub, because there will be door prizes.

September 6 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  School event with Billy Krause.

September 13 - Elroy, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.  7 p.m., Elroy Public Library, 501 2nd Main Street.  (608) 462-2407.

September 14 - Madison, Wisconsin.  After-dinner speaker, Wisconsin Public Power annual meeting.

September 16 - Denver, Colorado.  Speaker, Author Breakfast for Literacy, Mountain and Plains Booksellers Association.  Other speakers include: Robin Chotzinoff, Hampton Sides, and Jane Hamilton.

September 17-18 - Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.  Keynote speaker and workshop leader, Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education conference.  Information at http://www.wahceinc.org/.  

September 29 - St. Paul, Minnesota.  Books & Author dinner, Midwest Booksellers Association Trade Show, RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard.  (Registration required)

September 29 - St. Paul, Minnesota.  Book signing.  Noon, Midwest Booksellers Association Trade Show, RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard.  (Registration required)

September 30 - Menomonie, Wisconsin.  7 p.m.  Live Appearance/Radio Interview Mike will be appearing on a special edition of Wisconsin Public Radio's Higher Ground with Jonathan Overby broadcasting from the amazing Mabel Tainter Theater. More info: (715) 235-0001.

October 6-8 - Dearborn, Michigan.  Great Lakes Booksellers Association trade show.  (Registration required)

October 12 -   If yer within range of the antenna antlers of Moose 106.7, I'll be on with Jay Moore this morning.  The Moose is in Truck: A Love Story.

October 13 - TELEVISION APPEARANCE The History Channel airs "Into the Fire", a firefighting documentary shot by Academy Award-winning director Bill Couturie.  Mike is one of the firefighters interviewed (and there is rumored to be footage of the One-Eyed Beagle).  Air time is 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central.  Check your local listings, or the History Channel itself.

October 15 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Truck: A Love Story early release event (book may not yet be available in stores, but will be available at venue) - Here's the deal on what we know so far (NOTE: If you can come early to get your book signed, that would be great, it helps us get to the music portion of the presentation in a timely manner):

Venue: The very cool auditorium of the Masonic Temple at 616 Graham Avenue (click for map).

Schedule
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Mike will sign books (books will be available for sale at the venue)
3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Mike reads from and discusses "Truck: A Love Story"
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Mike will sign books (available for sale at the venue)
                  4:00 p.m. Singer Billy Krause will play while Mike finishes signing
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Mike and his band the Long Beds will perform.

October 16 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Truck: A Love Story early release event (book may not yet be available in stores, but will be available at venue) - Mike will be reading and signing from the new book.  Copies will be available at the venue.  This will be part of the Milwaukee Book Festival.  Event will be at  Marquette University ’s Weasler
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 2005
(previous engagements/clients/references here)

January 1 - February 18 - Hiding out.  Mike has for dang sure got to sit still and do a whole bunch of typing, or the banker will be coming for his house.  The banker will have to get in line behind several editors.

February 4 - Duluth, Minnesota.  Guest speaker, 25th Annual Arrowhead EMS Conference.   Mike will be the luncheon speaker and will also sign books at noon and 5 p.m.  Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center.

February 12 - Washington Island, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.  7:30 p.m., Red Cup Coffee House.   Near the Post Office.  If you can't find it, ask.  If the person you ask doesn't know where it is, they are either lying or not from there.

February 19 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Dane County EMS Banquet.  7:00 p.m., West Side Club, 437 County Road M.

February 23-24 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Madison Area Technical College Reading Together program.  I'll be speaking with students and instructors, and several of these events are open to the public.  You can find more information here.  The following events are open to the public:

February 23 (Wednesday) - 9 a.m. Reading and discussion with EMS/Fire students in Mitby auditorium.  This is on the Truax campus, 3550 Anderson St., directions here.

February 23 (Wednesday) - 12 - 1 p.m. Open mic discussion in the Student Lounge.   This is on the Truax campus, 3550 Anderson St., directions here.

February 23 (Wednesday) - 6 p.m. Reception, Downtown Education Center, 211 N Carroll St.  This is on the Downtown campus, directions here.

February 23 (Wednesday) - 7 p.m. Reading, talk and discussion.  Downtown Education Center, 211 N Carroll St.  This is on the Downtown campus, directions here.

February 24 (Thursday) - 12-1 p.m. Open mic discussion in the Student Lounge.   This is on the Truax campus, 3550 Anderson St., directions here.

March 4 - Boyceville, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Boyceville school.

March 10 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  CANCELLED Guest speaker, Heart of the Farm - Women in Agriculture Conference.  Conference information page is here.  Eau Claire information was not posted when this site was updated, but contact information is available on the site. 

March 12 - Bloomington, Illinois.  Guest speaker, Corn Belt Energy 67th Annual Meeting.  Directions here.

March 17-18 - Walker, Minnesota.  Guest speaker, several events, see below.

March 17

5 p.m. Walker Public Library.  Book signing, visit with writing and book clubs.  Directions and contact information here.

6:30 p.m.  Potluck and informal discussion down at the Fire Hall.

March 18

1:30-3:15 p.m. Workshops with students and teachers.

7:00 p.m. Community-wide presentation (Reading, discussion, signing).  Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School Auditorium. (218) 547-4208

March 26 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  [musical event, not a reading]  Mike Perry and the Long Beds will be opening for Chippewa Falls band Elliston at the Acoustic Cafe, 505 South Barstow.  More info call (715) 832-9090.   Mike and the Long Beds will play from roughly 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  More info here.

March 29 - Rhinelander, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Nicolet Area Technical College Arts & Speakers Series.  7:30 p.m., Nicolet Theatre.  More information here.  Driving directions here.  For more information call (715) 365-4646 or (800) 544-3039, ext. 4646.

April 12-May 12 - On tour for Off Main Street.  From "Nobbern" to Memphis!

April 8 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  [radio interview] WJMC 1240 AM.  Mike will be on at approximately 8:35 a.m.

April 12 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.   6:30 p.m., Thyme Worn Treasures, 30 North Main Street.  (715) 736-0233 

April 14 - Blytheville, Arkansas.  Reading, talk, signing.  Noon, Rotary Club.

April 14 - Blytheville, Arkansas.  Reading, talk, signing.  6:00 p.m. That Bookstore in Blytheville, 316 West Main Street.  (870) 763-3333 bookstbly@missconet.com

April 15 - Memphis, Tennessee.  Signing only.  Time approximately noon - 1 p.m., but this depends on Mike's travel schedule.  Davis-Kidd bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended, (901) 683-9801.

April 15 - Little Rock, Arkansas.  Arkansas Literary Festival.  Mike will be at the Wine, Dine & Sign: Party with the Authors event.  He is hoping there will be cheese curds and Lil' Smokies.

April 16 - Little Rock, Arkansas.  Arkansas Literary Festival.  3:00 p.m., Mike will be reading, yapping (under the careful guidance of my professional moderator, Carol Ann Fitzgerald of The Oxford American) and signing, this for a panel called The Wide World of Nonfiction (check the schedule here).

April 17 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Guest lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Spring Writers Festival.  12:30 p.m.   Information at http://cfprod.imt.uwm.edu/sce/course.cfm?id=6774.   (414) 227-3200 or (800) 222-3263.  Registration deadline April 15.

April 18 - Grand Haven, Michigan.  [radio interview]. Morning show on WGHN with Rob Willey.

April 18 - Milwaukee (Brookfield), Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7:00 p.m., Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop.  17145 West Bluemount Road, Brookfield.   (262) 797-6140 (Please note this is the Brookfield store...there are others.)

April 19-21 - Muncie, Indiana.  Guest lecturer, Ball State University's Lilly II Visiting Writers Series.

April 20 - Muncie, Indiana.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m., Bracken Library 225.  More information here.

April 18 - Grand Rapids, Michigan.  [radio interview]. WGVU FM/AM morning show.

April 21 - Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m., Shaman Drum Bookshop, 313 South State Street.  (734) 662-7407.  publicity@shamandrum.com

April 22 - Flatrock, Michigan.  Cable television appearance, "The Read Program" with Jackie Hull.

April 22 - Kalamazoo, Michigan.  [radio interview] WKZO with Lori Moore.  I think I'll be on around 9:30 a.m.

April 22 - Lansing, Michigan.  Signing only.  1 p.m., Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Town Center Boulevard.  (517) 316-7801

April 22 - Montague, Michigan.  Brief talk and signing (Mike has to do another event this evening, so this will be a quick stop, but a heartfelt one!).  5 p.m., Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry Street.  (231) 894-5333.  info@thebooknookjavashop.com

April 22 - Grand Haven, Michigan.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7:30 p.m., Bookman bookstore, 715 Washington Street.  (616) 846-3520.

April 23 - Allegan, Michigan.  Reading, discussion, signing.  2:00 p.m, Books, Coffee and Friends bookstore, 111 Locust Street.   (269) 686-2348.  Lock up your cats.

April 23 - Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7:00 p.m., Athena Book Shop, 154 S. Kalamazoo Mall. (269) 342-4508.

April 25 - Chicago, Illinois.  Reading, discussion, signing.  4:00 p.m., The University of Chicago Bookstore, corner of Ellis and 58th. Details here.   (773) 702-7712. (NOTE: PLEASE CALL TO CHECK TIME...WE HAD 3 p.m. POSTED FOR A WHILE)

April 26 - Wisconsin Public Radio.  [statewide radio interview] 11:45 a.m., Larry Meiller radio show.

April 26 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  6 p.m., University Bookstore, 711 State Street.  (608) 257-3784.

April 28 - Colchester, Vermont.  [radio interview] The "Charlie and Ernie" show, WVMT-AM.

April 28 - Montreal, Canada.  [radio interview] 7:05 p.m. Wisconsin time, 8:05 p.m. Montreal time.   Interview on CJAD with Peter Anthony Holder, Holder Overnight, Here's the show schedule.

April 29 - Grand Marais, Minnesota.  [radio interview] 6 p.m. air time, WTIP.   With Bob Carter.  This was fun.  Many chuckles.  Vis-a-vis, yep.

April 29 - Wisconsin [statewide public television] 7 p.m. Mike will be interviewed on "Here and Now" tonight.   He forgot to shave, and apologizes to host Frederica Freyberg, as she is classy and shouldn't be forced to interview a guy wearing such a ratty shirt.  Mike also needed a haircut, but had been on the road for 14 days.  And frankly, haircuts are becoming less and less relevant where Mike's head is concerned.

May 3 - Wisconsin - Moose Country 106.7.  [radio interview] 9:00 p.m. or so.  I always have a good time on the Moose with host Jay Moore.  The Moose plays country music that doesn't feel the need to shake its butt or wax its chest.  Boys or girls.

May 5 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  [television interview] 5:00 p.m., guest, NewsCenter 13 at Five, WEAU TV-13.

May 5 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  7:00 p.m., Borders #138, 4030 Commonwealth Avenue.  (715) 832-5783.

May 6 - Alma, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing by Mike, followed with a concert by Mike and his band, The Long Beds.

  - Tickets are $7.00.  Available at the door or reserve seats (this is a 72-seat theater) by calling (608) 685-4859.

- 6 p.m. Reading, discussion and humor drawn from Mike's various titles including Off Main Street, Population 485, I Got it From the Cows, and Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow.  Also included, glamorous book tour stories.

- 7 p.m. (roughly) until 8 p.m. Mike will sign books and visit.

- 8 p.m.  Mike and his band The Long Beds will perform.  Some call it roughneck folk.  Some acoustic, some electric, some picking, some greasy slide, some trucking songs, some busted heart songs, a song about a lumpy little dog, and at least one banjo sighting.

May 9 - Mitchell, South Dakota.  [radio interview] 8:40 a.m. Central Time, KORN 1490 AM.

May 13 - Wisconsin [statewide public television] 7 p.m. A new "End Insight" video essay is scheduled to air on "Here and Now" tonight.   We filmed it in and around a culvert.  A culvert of my youth.

May 15 - Lodi, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker (will sign books, also), Lodi EMS 35th Anniversary Open House.  Open house is 1-3 p.m., Mike will speak at 3 p.m.  Station is on Main Street.

May 16 - Baraboo, Wisconsin.  Postponed.

May 19 - Barron, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Wisconsin Sheriff's Administrative Professionals.  Private afternoon event.

May 19 - Chetek, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.   7 p.m., Calhoun Memorial Library, 321 Moore Street.  (715) 924-3195.  This is where I got my first-ever library card.

May 21 - Nationwide.  [radio interview] Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?  10 a.m. Central Time.  To find the broadcast times and stations near you, click here.  To get tickets to the live broadcast, click here.

May 27 - Milwaukee area.  [radio interview] Interview with Jane Hampden on WUWM's "At Ten," which airs 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.

June 11 - Bloomer, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Bloomer Historical Society.  1 p.m.

June 18 - LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  Signing event at Waldenbooks in Valley View Mall.  1-3 p.m.  This is a special fund-raising event, with a percentage of all Mike's books and recordings sold this day donated to local fire departments.  Members of the Holmen and Shelby fire departments will be on hand in uniform, and there may be special handouts for children.  Please contact the store for details:  (608) 781-5222

June 27 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Wisconsin County Clerks 100th Anniversary.  Private event.

July 8 - Grand Marais, Minnesota.  [radio interview]  Sometime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. WTIP with Bob Carter on "The Roadhouse".

July 11 - Hayward area, Wisconsin.  [radio interview]  8:30 a.m., WOJB. (online audio available)

July 12 - Duluth, Minnesota.  [radio interview]  8:15 a.m., KUMD. (online audio available)

July 13 - Denver, Colorado.  [radio interview]  Somewhere between 7 a.m and 9 a.m. Mountain Time.   KQMT. (online audio available)

July 14 - Cable, Wisconsin.  6 p.m.  Mike will sneak into Redbery Books to sign books for half an hour before roaring back down to the Moose Lips coffee shop in Seeley for the music event below.  Redbery Books is at 42785 Highway 63, (715) 798-5014.

July 14 - Seeley, Wisconsin.  MUSICAL EVENT  7 p.m.  The Cable-Hayward Area Arts Council has invited Mike to the featured artists for CHARAC's monthly singer/songwriter showcase at Moose Lips Java Joint.  Mike and some members of his band The Long Beds will play original material for one hour, followed by an open mic for other singer/songwriters.   Information about and directions to Moose Lips here.  Information about CHARAC here.   Moose Lips phone: (715) 634-5660; CHARAC phone: (715) 634-2433.

July 15 - Grand Marais, Minnesota.  READING/CONCERT  7 p.m.  Suggested donation, $8.00 (partial proceeds go to Friends of Grand Marais Library).  Mike will read and perform humor, take a short break to sign books, and then join some members of his band The Long Beds back onstage to play original material for one hour.  Some acoustic, some electric, some picking, some greasy slide, some trucking songs, some busted heart songs, a song about a lumpy little dog, and at least one banjo sighting.  Information about and directions to Arrowhead Center for the Arts here.  For more information about the event or tickets, call Bob Carter at (866) 645-5536.

July 21 - Sioux City, Iowa.  [radio interview]  10:10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m CST.  KSCJ.

July 29 - Beaumont, Texas.  [radio interview]  3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m CST.  KOLE-AM with Dan Gresham.

August 15 - Washburn, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.   7:00 p.m.  Washburn Public Library, 307 Washington Avenue.  (715) 373-6172.

September 9 - Wisconsin [statewide public television] (NOTE: POSTPONED)  A new "End Insight" video essay is scheduled to air on "Here and Now" tonight.   We filmed it in a graveyard.

September 12 - Menomonie, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.   7 p.m., Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road.  (715) 232-2164

September 15 - Waupaca, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.   7 p.m.  Waupaca Area Public Library.  107 South Main Street.  (715) 258-4414.

September 16 - Washington Island, Wisconsin.  MUSICAL EVENT 7:30 p.m.  Concert with Michael Perry and Billy Krause.  Red Barn Theater, South Shore Drive in Red Barn Park.   Tickets $5 at the door. (920) 847-3064

September 17 - Washington Island, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.   3 p.m.   Red Barn Theater, South Shore Drive in Red Barn Park.   (This will be a fundraiser for the "Friends" campaign to build a new gym and renovate the library - suggested donation of $5 at the door. (920) 847-3064

September 19 - Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  Signing, discussion.   1-3 p.m., Passtimes Books, 527 Bayshore Drive (main drag).  (920) 854-2127.

September 19 - Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7-9 p.m.  LaDeDa Books & Beans, 1624 New York Avenue.  (920) 682-7040.  (Postponed until a future date...I respectfully suggest you go see Larry Watson at the Manitowoc Public Library, he'll be there tonight.)

September 20 - Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Guest Speaker, Wisconsin Health Care Engineering Association.

September 20 - Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m.  Barnes & Noble bookstore, 2498 South Oneida.  (920) 490-1770.

September 21 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  5 p.m.  Voss Books, 229 N Water Street.  (414) 278-1260.

September 22 - Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m.  Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Avenue.  (920) 236-5205.

September 23 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion, signing. 6 p.m.  Wonderful World Coffee House.  1022 Michigan Avenue.  (920) 694-0300.

October 1 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest Speaker, Chippewa Valley Museum "Farm Life" event, Plaza Hotel and Suites on Clairemont Avenue.  Info: (715) 834-7871.

October 5 - Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.  Guest Speaker, Emergency Nurses Association.

October 8 - Shell Lake, Wisconsin.  READING/CONCERT  7 p.m.  Mike will read and perform humor, take a short break to sign books, then return to the stage to play and sing original material for about an hour.  Because Mike's regular band The Long Beds are out of town, tonight he'll be backed by a very able crew called The Bed Liners.  Singer/songwriter Billy Krause may join us also.  This event will be held at the Erika Quam Memorial Theater, 605 First Street.  Go to http://www.titw.org/map.html for a map.  More info available through the Shell Lake Library (715) 468-2074 and the Spooner Memorial Library (715) 635-2792.  They're the sponsors - thank you!

October 18-28 - Germany.  Mike will be doing a reading and speaking tour in Germany for the release of the German translation of Population 485.  Here are the details, as best we can tell (our German language abilities are limited to a phonetic pronounciation of "That tastes good."):

NOTE: There will be some other appearances, but we're not 100 percent clear on all that.

October 20 - Reading, Weinstube im Hinterhof, 60316 Frankfurt am Main, Egnolffstrasse 17.  8 p.m.  This is part of the Harper Perennial World Tour.

October 25 - Reading with poet Paula Sergi.  Ministry for Sciences and Arts, Wiesbaden. 7:30 p.m.

October 26 - Reading, Schlachthof, 7 p.m. (I think).  Details (including a photo of Lemmy) here.  More (!?) details here.

October 27 - In the morning I will be reading at a school in Frankfurt.  I will be at the Frankfurt Book Fair in the afternoon.  Then, a public reading in the evening: Stadtbücherei Frankfurt, Zeil 17-21, 60313 Frankfurt am Main.  7:30 p.m.  Entrance: € 6 / reduced € 4 (Information Tel. 069-212-38353)  Details here (scroll down).

November 5 - Spencer, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.   7:30 p.m. Lucille Tack Center for the Arts.  (715) 659-4499.

November 7 - Verona, Wisconsin.  Verona High School, presenting to writing groups and classes.

November 7 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.  7 p.m.  Barnes & Noble, West Towne Mall, 7433 Mineral Point Road.  (608) 827-0809.

November 8 - Hudson, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, signing.   Here are the details as I understand them:  From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. I will be at the Hudson Area Joint Library.  Books will be for sale and I will sign from 6 p.m. to 6:30, then I'll read and shoot the breeze for a while, then sign books again.  At 8 p.m. the shindig moves three doors down the street to Back to Books bookstore where there will be a reception and I'll keep signing books. (715) 386-3101.

November 12 - Alma, Wisconsin.  TWO SHOWS combining HUMOR and MUSIC  6 p.m and 8 p.m., Big River Theatre, right there on the main drag.  Tickets are $8.00 and $6.00 for seniors and students, available at the door or reserve seats (this is a 72-seat theater) by calling (608) 685-4859.   During each show Mike will read and perform humor, then be joined by singer/songwriter Billy Krause to perform original music by Mike (and a few by Billy...it is Mike's dream to be Billy's Raylette, but this makes Billy nervous).

December-January - No Events.

(2004)

January/February - As part of the HarperCollins "Invite the Author" program, Mike will be doing a number of phone visits with book groups.

January 29-31 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Book signing only.  Working Together EMS Conference, Midwest Airlines Center and Hilton Milwaukee City Center.  Mike will be signing books at the Wisconsin EMS booth near the main door to to the exhibit hall.  Signing times: January 29 5-7 p.m.; January 30, 31 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m.

January 30 - Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  Author workshop.  7 p.m., Little Read Book, 7605 West State Street, (414) 774-2665.

February 2 - Cornell, Wisconsin.  Cornell/Lake Holcombe "Family Night", 6 p.m.  Elementary school, Fifth Street entrance.  CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW

February 3 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  Daytime, Chippewa Falls High School.  All-day writing discussion and workshop with students.

February 3 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing.  7 p.m., Chippewa Falls Library, 105 West Central Street, (715) 723-1146.

February 4 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, 7 p.m. Lions Club Game Feed.

February 16 - Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing. 7 p.m., Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay Street, (920) 683-4863.

February 18 - Barron, Wisconsin.  Public school engagement.

February 19 - Waunakee, Wisconsin.  Rotary, High School, Library.

February 27 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m. "Sledding: The Sequel" a short humorous video essay by Mike airs on "Here and Now".  Details and additional air times at http://www.wpt.org/npa/.

March 3 - Cornell, Wisconsin.  Cornell/Lake Holcombe "Family Night", 6:30 p.m.  Elementary school, Fifth Street entrance.

March 12 - Sioux City, Iowa.  Keynote speaker, Emergency 2004 Conference.  Details here, or search www.stlukes.org.

March 17 - Menomonie, Wisconsin.  12 p.m., Guest lecture, University of Wisconsin-Stout, for Senior Lecturer Viola Krostag Jones' "Where We Live" unit.  3 p.m., faculty reading, Furlong Gallery.  Furlong Gallery directions and information here.

March 17 - Menomonie, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing, 6:30 p.m., Bookends Book Store, 214 East Main.  (715) 233-6252.

March 18 - Mankato, Minnesota.  Good Thunder Reading Series, Minnesota State University.  3 p.m., Talk on Craft, CSU Ostrander Auditorium.    7:30 p.m., Reading and signing, CSU Ostrander Auditorium.  Times, information, directions here.    I will be teaming with writer Richard Terrill for both of these events.   I first met Terrill in a smoky little bar called the Joynt, at a corner table where poets and other writers hung out.  The Joynt was and still is run by Bill Nolte.  If you fancy yourself a bit of a literate raconteur, spend an hour with Nolte.  He will leave you cut to ribbons amongst the peanut shells.  As a nonsmoking teetotaler, I didn't contribute much to the Joynt's bottom line or haze, but over the years I learned more at that table about truth and technique than church or university might provide.  As I recall, Terrill was in town reading from his then newly-released Saturday Night in Baoding.  Lately he has released the poetry collection Coming Late to Rachmaninoff, which contains my current favorite wise line perfectly addressing the simultaneously overblown and underappreciated importance of art: and nothing changes by your music/except that I am changed.

March 19 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m.  Here and Now is scheduled to air a new Mike piece.  Check here to see actual show schedule, keeping in mind that the schedule may not be updated until late in the week, and is sometimes changed late in the game.

March 22 - Manawa, Wisconsin.  7 p.m., reading, talk and signing.  Sturm Memorial Library, 130 North Bridge Street.

March 25-28 - New Orleans, Louisiana.  Tennessee Williams Literary Festival.    Mike will be appearing on two panels on Saturday, March 27: "Let Me Tell You About Me: Male Memoirs" (with Eddy L. Harris, David Denby, Lewis Nordan and Randy Fertel); and "What Do Real Men Read?" (with Tom Piazza, Silas House and Kevin Allman).  Expect pithy asides.

April 2 - Northfield, Minnesota.  2 p.m., reading, guest lecture.  Advanced Creative Nonfiction class with Eliot Wilson, St. Olaf College.

April 2 - Northfield, Minnesota.  7 p.m., reading, talk and signing, First United Church of Christ, 300 Union Street.  Population 485 has been chosen for the "Northfield Reads" program.

April 2 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m. Unless there's a misprint on the website, it looks like Wisconsin Public Television will be re-airing (there are no re-runs in public television) my litter-picking expedition on Here and Now.  Check here to see actual show schedule, keeping in mind that the schedule may not be updated until late in the week.

April 3 - National Public Radio. I did an interview with Howard Berkes for National Public Radio's All Things Considered.  The interview is set to air on this date.  However, world events have a way of disrupting things, so it's best to check the webpage for air times and stations.

April 9 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m.  A new, previously un-aired Wisconsin Public Television video essay should air on Here and Now tonight..  Check here to see actual show schedule, keeping in mind that the schedule may not be updated until late in the week.

April 15 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  Private event.

April 16 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m.  A new, previously un-aired Wisconsin Public Television video essay should air on Here and Now tonight..  Check here to see actual show schedule, keeping in mind that the schedule may not be updated until late in the week.

April 16 - Port Washington, Wisconsin.  7 p.m.    "Everybody Reads" event, W.J. Niederkorn Library, 316 W Grand Avenue, (262) 284-5031.

April 17 - Saukville, Wisconsin.  11 a.m.  Reading, discussion and signing, Oscar Grady Public Library, 151 South Main Street.  (262) 284-6022.

April 18 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  UWM Spring Writers Festival.  9:15 a.m., Mike will be speaking on "Writing from Nowhere to Now."  Details here.

April 19 - Black River Falls, Wisconsin.  Guest lecture, writing class, Jackson Correctional Institution.

April 20 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  7 p.m.  Reading, discussion and signing, Rice Lake Public Library, 2 East Marshall Street, (715) 234-4861.

May 2 - Madison, Wisconsin.  10 a.m., Guest on WISC's "For the Record" with Neil Heinen.

May 19 - Marshfield, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, EMS banquet sponsored by St. Joseph's Hospital.  Information here.

May 20 - La Crosse, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, EMS banquet, Marycrest Auditorium, Franciscan-Skemp Medical Center.

May 23 - Sauk City, Wisconsin.  Keynote speaker for ceremony honoring the 150th anniversary of the Sauk City Fire Department, Wisconsin's oldest organized volunteer fire department.    Mike will speak sometime around noon, details here.

June 3 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Reading with John Hildebrand.  7:00 p.m., Acoustic Cafe, 505 South Barstow, (715) 832-9090.  John Hildebrand is one of my mentors...if not for his writing and teaching I wouldn't be typing the way I am today.    He taught me once in a classroom, many times in the Joynt, and over and over in his essays and books.  Here is his university web page.    Here is Reading the River.  Here is Mapping the Farm. Late add: Might do a little something with some musician friends after the reading.

June 9 - Appleton, Wisconsin.  2 p.m., Reading, discussion and signing.  Appleton Public Libary, 225 N Oneida Street.  Information here.

June 25 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m.  A new, previously un-aired Wisconsin Public Television video essay should air on Here and Now tonight.  Check here to see actual show schedule, keeping in mind that the schedule may not be updated until late in the week.

July 1 - Alma, Wisconsin.  7 p.m. Performance and signing, Big River Theater Company, 121 South Main, (608) 685-4859 or (608) 685-3151.   Admission $8.00, tickets available at the door.  Note: This reading will open and close with music by B. Squat and the Riverbenders.  B. Squat can play.

July 8 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Speaker, 9:00 a.m. Rice Lake Golden K.

July 8 - New Auburn, Wisconsin.  Speaker, 7:30 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church.

July 12-23 - Wisconsin Public Radio.  Jim Fleming reads Population 485 on Chapter A Day.  Broadcast times and details here.

July 26 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest, "Word Fountain" writing workshop for children.  YMCA Clubhouse across from the YMCA on Graham Avenue, 6:30 p.m.

August 13 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m.  A new, previously un-aired Wisconsin Public Television video essay should air on Here and Now tonight.  Check here to see actual show schedule, keeping in mind that the schedule may not be updated until late in the week.

August 17 - Wausau, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing. 7:00 p.m.  Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 North Twelfth Street, Franklin and Twelfth Streets, (715) 845-7010.  Details here.

September 10 - Grand Chute, Wisconsin. Reading, discussion and signing.  5:00-7:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4705 Grande Market Drive.    (920) 831 7880.  Grab something from the cafe and meet by the fireplace.

September 11 - Menasha, Wisconsin.  Keynote speaker, Aestival Festival Writer's Conference.  Details here.

September 12 - Rochester, Minnesota.  Reading, discussion and signing.  2:00 p.m.  Rochester Public Library, 101 Second Street SE.  (507) 287-1910.  Details here.

September 13 - Hammond, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing.  7:00 p.m.  Hammond Public Library, 850 Davis Street.   (715) 796-2281. NOTE: location has been switched to the high school, please call library for details.

September 18 - Spring Green, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing.  12:00 Noon, Forget Me Not Books, 114 E. Jefferson Street.  (608) 588-3771.

September 18 - Wisconsin Public Radio.  Guest, Higher Ground with Jonathan Overby.  Air time 7 p.m., broadcast details here.

September 19 - Madison, Wisconsin.  "Writers at Work".  2-5 p.m., Mike will be appearing to read and discuss writing with  Margaret George, C.J. Hribal, Mukoma Ngugi, and Tenaya Darlington.   Event will be moderated by Fabu Mogaka, and will be held in the Wisconsin Studio, next to the Wisconsin Academy's James Watrous Gallery on the top floor of the Overture Center.   Information and directions (608) 294 9000.

September 20 - Richland Center, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing.  Coppertop Theatre, University of Wisconsin-Richland "Shared Reading Experience" event, 7 p.m.  Admission free, open to students and public alike.  Directions here.    Mike will also be speaking to classes during the day.

September 21 - Chippewa County, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Farm Technology Days.    Mike will be in the Family Living Tent at 2:15 p.m., and will sign books and shoot the breeze in the Encore Tent immediately afterward.  Program will definitely include cow-related humor.

September 22 - LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, National Rural Electric Cooperative Associaton meeting.  Noon, LaCrosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza.  More info about the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association here.

September 22 - Monroe, Wisconsin. Reading, discussion, signing.    7 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave (608) 325-3016.

September 25 - Washington Island, Wisconsin. Signing, shooting the breeze.  Islandtime Books, Main Road.  (715) 842-9451.  Call for time and details.

September 26 - Washington Island, Wisconsin. Reading, discussion, signing.  1:30 p.m., Wilson & Carol Trueblood Performing Arts Center.

September 27 - Washington Island, Wisconsin. School assembly.

September 27 - Fish Creek, Wisconsin. School assembly, Gibraltar school..

September 27 - Fish Creek, Wisconsin. Reading, discussion, signing.  7 p.m., Gibraltar High School IMC, 3924 Highway 42.  (920) 868-3284

September 29 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, CESA Title 1 event emphasizing student writing and reading.

October 2 - St. Paul, Minnesota.  Book signing, Upper Midwest Booksellers Association Annual Trade Show.

October 7 - Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Southwest Wisconsin Association of Libraries.

October 8 - Dearborn, Michigan.  Guest, Great Lakes Booksellers Association.    Mike will be a part of the Moveable Feast, in which authors move from table to table to visit with booksellers.

October 18 - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, EMS for Children conference, Kalahari Resort.  3:15 p.m. 

October 19 - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.  Private engagement, speaking with German educators about writing, community and place-based literature.

October 21 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Rice Lake High School.

October 23 - Red Wing, Minnesota.  Keynote speaker, noon, Trauma Tactics EMS conference. 

October 26 - Clintonville, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing.  6:30 p.m., Clintonville Public Library, 75 Hemlock Street, (715) 823-4563.  Thank you for the parade float, Clintonville!

November 2 - Appleton, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) conference.  8:30 a.m.

November 2 - Chilton, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing.  6:30 p.m., Chilton Public Library, 221 Park Street.  (920) 849-4414. 

November 3 - Lake Mills, Wisconsin.  Reading, discussion and signing.  7:00 p.m., Library Hall, L.D. Fargo Public Library, 120 East Madison Street.  (920) 648-2166.  More details here.

November 6 - Marshfield, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, EMS conference.  Details to follow.

November 6 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Reading and musical performance, Destini Artworks, 120 Graham Avenue.  Mike will be reading with Patti See (links to her writing here), Frank Smoot (Frank's poetry is smart, strong, and finely wrought.  He can milk a goat.  And he helps run one of my favorite museums.), Jason Splichal and Megan Zabel (read her regularly in Volume One).    After the reading, Mike will hang out and play with the Town of Sampson band.    This is a fundraiser for radio station WHYS.   Things are supposed to kick off about 6:30 p.m.  A nice laid-back funky art event for a good cause -- suggested donation $2.

November 7 - Fall Creek, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Beaver Creek Reserve annual meeting.

November 15 - Cameron, Wisconsin.  School event.

November 19 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Singer/songwriter event.  Mike will be playing two songs, but your real treat will come with the other performers.  Mike knows how to whang away on a D-chord and sing about trailer houses, but the other artists on the bill, as the guitarist Andy Dee once said, can actually rove on down and play "the dusty parts" of the guitar.  Event will be held at the Stones Throw 304 Eau Claire Street.  Not sure when it starts, call (715) 552-5882 for details.

November 26 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m.  Here and Now is scheduled to air a new "End Insight" piece with Mike.  Check here to see actual show schedule, keeping in mind that the schedule may not be updated until late in the week, and is sometimes changed late in the game.  Also read November 25 "Latest News" entry for information related to this piece.

December 7 - Menomonie, Wisconsin.  Guest lecture, school event.

December 8 - Tilden, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, farmer appreciation event.  Details to follow.

December 9, 2004 - February 18, 2005 - Home.  Mike has for dang sure got to sit still and do a whole bunch of typing, or the banker will be coming for his house.  The banker will have to get in line behind several editors.

(2003)

January 2 - Nationwide.  10:15 a.m. CST, interview with Mike Adams of "AgriTalk."  This show airs on 107 affiliates.  A chance for Mike to explain his pitchfork metaphors.  Should be fun.  To find one near you, look here.

January 3 - Grand Marais, Minnesota.  5:20 p.m. CST, interview with Bob Carter on WTIP.

January 4 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Guest on "Higher Ground," the Wisconsin Public Radio show hosted by Jonathan Overby.  Airs Saturday night at 7 p.m. on The Ideas Network.  Station schedules and information here.  Listen online here.

January 8 - Nationwide.   "Cable Talk Nationwide" 8:00 a.m. CST interview with Mike Horn.

January 9 - Hayward, Wisconsin.  Reading and signing, 7 p.m., Madeline's, 10576 Kansas Avenue.  (715) 934-2525.  This is a cool coffee shop/restaurant/art/music joint run by Molly, a talented musician, long-time friend, and owner of a red-hot electric fiddle.

January 13 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Eau Claire Rotary (noon).

January 13 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  7 p.m., Friends of the Library, Rice Lake Public Library 2 East Marshall Street, (715) 234-4861.  carlapowers@ifls.lib.wi.us.  This is an annual meeting, but is also open to the public.  Mike will be speaking and reading.  Food treats on the agenda.

January 15 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, noon Kiwanis.

January 15 - Minnesota Public Radio interview.   10-11 a.m. CST, "Mid-Morning Show." RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 3.

January 16 - Columbus, Nebraska.   "Newsbreak 1050" interview with Susan Littlefield on KKOT.

January 17 - Wisconsin Public Television.  "Here and Now."  7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. CST, Mike is scheduled to appear on this show with a brief video essay.

January 18 - LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  1 p.m.-3 p.m.  Book signing (signing only, but Mike will be glad to shoot the breeze).  Waldenbooks, Valley View Mall, 3800 Hwy 16.  (608) 781-5222.

January 19 - Grand Haven, Michigan.  The Bookman.  Reading, talk and book signing.  4 p.m., 715 Washington, (616) 846-3520, bookman@netonecom.net.  This reading might take place in the restaurant next door, where we are told there will be "nice atmosphere and cakes."

January 19 - Wisconsin Public Television.  "Here and Now."  6 p.m. CST, Mike is scheduled to appear on this show with a brief video essay (rerun).

January 20 - Fort Wayne, Indiana.  WAJI radio.   Interview, 9 a.m. EST.  "Majic in the Morning."

January 20 - Bowling Green/Lexington.  WKCT radio.   Interview, 5 p.m. EST.  "Drive Time" with Roy Brassfield.

January 20 - Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Athena Book Shop.  Reading, talk and book signing.  7 p.m., 154 S. Kalamazoo Mall.  (629) 342-4508, athenabooks@athena-books.com.

January 21 - Northeast Indiana.  WBNI radio.  Interview, 11:15 a.m.

January 21 - Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Million Story Book Co.  Reading, talk and book signing.  7 p.m., 6360 W. Jefferson Blvd, Covington Plaza.  (260) 436-6844 davek@millionstorybuilding.com.

January 22 - Dayton, Ohio.  Books & Co.  Reading, talk and book signing.  7 p.m., 350 E. Stroop Road, (937) 298-6540 skroth@booksnco.com.

January 23 - Covington, Kentucky.  "Northern Kentucky Magazine"  Television interview (this is distributed via cable).

January 23 - Cincinnati, Ohio.  Recording interview for "Cover to Cover" for Radio Reading Service, which provides material for people unable to read standard print media.

January 23 - Cincinnati, Ohio.  Joseph-Beth Booksellers.  Reading, talk and book signing.  7 p.m., 2962 Madison Road Rockwood Pavilion, (513) 731-7770 mcannon@josephbet.com.

January 24 - Lexington, Kentucky.  Radio interview, 7:30 a.m. EST, WLAP-AM.

January 24 - Sterling, Kentucky.  Radio interview, 8:30 a.m. EST, "Tom and Judy's Mid-Morning Show", WMST-FM.

January 24 - Lexington, Kentucky.  Radio interview, 9:30 a.m. EST, "9 to 10 Show," WLVK FM-AM.

January 24 - Lexington, Kentucky.  Reading, talk and book signing.  7 p.m., 161 Lexington Green Circle, (859) 422-1424, rray@josephbeth.com.

January 27 - WFLA-Radio.   8:05 a.m. CST interview with Rhett Palmer.

January 27 - WBAA-Radio, "Let's Talk".  Note this is an interview taping, to find when show airs, please visit www.stellarwomen.com.

January 29 - Seattle, Washington, "Mountain Magazine Show."  KMTT.  More info on air time here.

February 1 - Private event.

February 3 - Minnesota Public Radio interview.   10-11 a.m. CST, "Mid-Morning Show."  POSTPONED DUE TO SHUTTLE DISASTER COVERAGE...will be rescheduled.

February 3 - KPCC-FM "Talk of the City" (Pasadena, California).  More info on air time here.

February 5 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Northstar Middle School.  Mike will be speaking with 5th and 6th graders about community service.

February 6 - Chetek, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Chetek Rotary Club DATE CHANGED TO MARCH 20.

February 7 - Wausau, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk and book signing.  7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3400 Rib Mountain Drive, (715) 241-6360.

February 8 - Hudson, Wisconsin.  Back to Books.  Reading, talk and book signing.  11 a.m., 520 Second Avenue, (715) 381-1188.  backtobooks@pressenter.com.

February 10 - Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Radio interview, 8:30 a.m. CST, WGVU morning show.

February 10 - Cleghorn, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, elementary school.  Will be speaking with the students about writing, writing humor, and writing as a means to adventure.

February 11 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Little Red elementary school.  With singer/songwriter Billy Krause.  Potluck at 6 p.m., music and words in the library at 6:30 p.m.  Mike will also sign books.

February 13 - Holcombe/Cornell Wisconsin.   Learning center (children's event) To be rescheduled for next year.

February 15 - Palm Desert, California.  Radio interview, Norman Mark Show, KNWZ.

February 15 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Chippewa Valley Writers Series, Chippewa Valley Museum.  The program begins at 2:00 p.m. and is included with regular Museum admission, which is $4 for adults, $1.50 for children, and free for Museum members. (715) 834-7871.  More information, directions, etc., at http://www.cvmuseum.com.  Mike will read, talk, sign books and visit.  Books will be for sale at the museum.

February 19 - Wisconsin Public Radio.  11 a.m., CST.  Mike will be live in the studio with Larry Meiller.  More information here.

February 19 - Madison, Wisconsin.  5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7433 Mineral Point Road.  (608) 827-0809.  This is a signing only, but Mike will also be glad to shoot the breeze, and will stay as long as folks are in line.  He does have to get back home sometime before midnight so he can put his recycling bin on the curb.

March 13 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Radio interview, Murphy in the Morning, WAYY AM 790.  Approximately 8:30 a.m.

March 13 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College front line supervisor seminar.  3 p.m.

March 14 - Wisconsin Public Television.  Humorous commentary, final segment of "Here and Now." Broadcast schedule here.

March 17 - Minnesota Public Radio interview.   10-11 a.m. CST, "Mid-Morning Show." 

March 17 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Farm City Banquet.  8 p.m. , Moose Lodge.

March 18 - Chetek, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Chetek Area Book Club.  7 p.m., Calhoun Memorial Library, 321 Moore, (715) 924 3195.   Open to the public.

March 20 - Chetek, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Chetek Rotary Club.  6 p.m., Pokegama Inn.

March 28 - Wisconsin Public Television.  Humorous commentary, final segment of "Here and Now." Broadcast schedule here.  This is an hour-long version of the show.

March 29 - Fall Creek, Wisconsin.  5 p.m. Reading as part of a library fundraiser, with other guests, including singer/songwriter Billy Krause.  Fall Creek Library, 122 East Lincoln Avenue. For details on other performers and the day's event schedule, call (715) 877 3334.

April 5 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education Spring Writers' Festival.  Details here.

April 10 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Guest lecture, Women's Studies class and composition/creative writing class, University of Wisconsin Barron County Center.

April 12 - Eagan, Minnesota.  10 a.m., Wal-Mart, 1360 Town Centre Drive.  Mike will be reading for approximately 20 minutes.   This is part of Wal-Mart Literacy day.  For directions, go to www.walmart.com and enter zip code 55123 (bottom lefthand side of homepage).

April 12 - Eagan, Minnesota.  2 p.m., Sam's Club, 3035 Denmark Avenue.  Mike will be reading for approximately 20 minutes.   This is part of Wal-Mart Literacy day.  For directions, go to www.walmart.com and enter zip code 55121 (bottom lefthand side of homepage).

April 12 - Bloomington, Minnesota.  4 p.m., Wal-Mart, 715 East 78th Street.  Mike will be reading for approximately 20 minutes.   This is part of Wal-Mart Literacy day.  For directions, go to www.walmart.com and enter zip code 55420 (bottom lefthand side of homepage).

April 23 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Delong Middle School and Memorial High School.  In conjunction with author Chris Crutcher.

April 24 - Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk and book signing.  7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Book Store, 2498 Oneida Street.   (920) 490-1770.

April 25 - Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Wisconsin Business Education Association.  Guest speaker, state conference.  Details here.

April 26 - Private event.

May 6 - St. Paul, Minnesota.  Guest lecturer, Hamline University.

May 9 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m. CST.  Humorous commentary, final segment of "Here and Now." Broadcast schedule here.  (rebroadcasts 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11).

May 22 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Annual Eau Claire Regional EMS Banquet.  5 p.m., The Plaza Hotel (formerly Ramada Inn).  Contact: Robin Schultz 715 839 4014 rschultz@shec.hshs.org.

May 24 - Private event.

May 28 - June 1 - Los Angeles, California.  Reading, signing and speaking at various events associated with Book Expo America.

June 17 - Middleton, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Middleton Adult Summer Reading Program.  Mike will also be signing books.  7 p.m., Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Avenue.  Free and open to the public, but the library requests that you call (608) 831 5564 to pre-register.  Online information right here.

June 19 - St. Paul, Minnesota.  Guest lecturer, Hamline University.

June 23 - Cable, Wisconsin.  Cable-Hayward Area Arts Council.

July 5 - Private event.

July 18 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association.

July 21 - Oak Brook, Illinois.  Guest speaker, Follett Higher Education Group.  11:30 a.m., Wyndham Drake, 2301 York Road.

July 25 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m. CST.  Humorous commentary, final segment of "Here and Now." Broadcast schedule here.   Show rebroadcasts on Sunday.

August 12-22 - Middlebury, Vermont.  Mike will be participating in the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference as the Katherine Bakeless Nason Fellow in Nonfiction.  He will be assisting Patricia Hampl.

September 6 - Austin, Texas.  Reading and signing, Mid-South Independent Booksellers Association Trade Show.  4 p.m., Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759.  (512) 343-2626.  More specific information at http://www.msiba.org/trade_show.htm#Author.

September 12 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m. CST.  Humorous commentary, final segment of "Here and Now." Broadcast schedule here.   Show rebroadcasts on Sunday.

September 20 - Jekyll Island, Georgia.  Signing, 3 p.m., Southeast Booksellers Association.  More information at http://www.sebaweb.org/Tradeshow/showsched.htm.   Specific signing information at http://www.sebaweb.org/Tradeshow/autographsched.htm.

September 25 - Private event, Learning in Retirement program.

September 30 - Rapid City, South Dakota [not a personal appearance] Radio interview, KOTA AM 1380, interview should be at about 9:15 mountain time. 

October 1 - Berkeley, California.  7:30 p.m., Reading and signing, Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph Avenue, (510) 845-0837.

October 2 - Capitola, California.  7:30 p.m., Reading and signing, Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Ave, (831) 462-6297.

October 4 - San Mateo, California.  11:30 a.m.   Reading and signing, M is for Mystery bookstore, 86 East Third Avenue, (650) 401-8077.  More information at www.MforMystery.com.

October 4 - Oakland, California.  7 p.m., Northern California Booksellers Association.  Mike will be one of several authors involved in the Moveable Feast event.  More information at http://www.nciba.com/.

October 6 - Springfield, Missouri [not a personal appearance] Radio interview, 7:30 a.m. KWTO.

October 6 - Birmingham, Alabama [not a personal appearance] Radio interview, WERC.  Pretty sure this will air during the Glenn Beck Show, waiting for confirmation.  Correction: this was recorded with host J. Holland, not sure when it will air.

October 6 - Lake Forest Park, Washington.  7:00 p.m., Reading and signing, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, (206) 366-3320.

October 7 - Seattle, Washington [not a personal appearance].  Recording interview with Megan Sukys, host of "In Person".  Note: show airs at 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.

October 7 - Bellingham, Washington.  7:30 p.m., Reading and signing, Village Books, 1210 11th St, (800) 392-2665.

October 8 - Kirkland, Washington.  7:00 p.m., Reading and signing, Park Place Book Co., 348 Park Place Court, (425) 828-6546.

October 9 - Portland, Oregon.  Television interview.   8:30 a.m., KATU TV "AM Northwest".

October 9 - Portland, Oregon.  7:30 p.m., Reading and signing, Twenty-Third Avenue Books, 1015 23rd Ave, (503) 224-5097.

October 10 - North Conway, New Hampshire [not a personal appearance].  Radio interview, 5:05 p.m. EST, WMWV with Mark Johnson.  Click here for schedule information.

October 10 - Denver, Colorado.  7:30 p.m., Reading and signing, Tattered Cover, Cherry Creek Store, 2955 East First Avenue, (303) 322-1965 ext. 2745.

October 11 - St. Paul, Minnesota.  2:30 p.m., signing, Upper Midwest Booksellers Association, Roy Wilkins Auditorium at RiverCenter, 175 West Kellogg Blvd.

October 13 - Washington, Missouri [not a personal appearance].  Radio interview.  8:40 a.m., KLPW, The Greg Marshall Show.

October 13 - Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Tour of HarperCollins warehouse, meet with telesales adn Scranton employees.  This will be great.  A chance to thank the people who literally get the books out the door and on the trucks.

October 13 - Brockport, New York.  7:30 p.m., Reading and signing, Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main Street, (585) 637-8354..

October 14 - Albany, New York.  7:00 p.m., Reading and signing, Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza.  NOTE: this event may be off-site, check first, (518) 489-4761.

October 15 - Manchester Center, Vermont.  7:00 p.m., Reading and signing, Northshire Bookstore, 4869 Main Street, (802) 362-3565 ext 219.  Thanks, Bill Hudgins.

October 15 - Wenatcheee, WA [not a personal appearance].  2 p.m. PST, radio interview, "The Two O'Clock Show" with Ken Johannesen.

October 16 - Bristol, Vermont. 8 a.m., live radio interview at Deer Leap Bookstore, 25 Main Street.  (802) 453-5684.

October 16 - Nashua, New Hampshire.  7:00 p.m., Reading and signing, Barnes & Noble #2791, 235 Daniel Webster Highway, (603) 888-0533.

October 17 - North Conway, New Hampshire.  6:30 p.m., Reading and signing, White Birch Bookstore, 2568 Main Street, (603) 356-3200.

October 18 - Bartlett, New Hampshire.  7:00 p.m., Banquet speaker, North Country New Hampshire EMS Conference.

October 19 - Bartlett, New Hampshire.  10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Signing, North Country New Hampshire EMS Conference.

October 21 - Ann Arbor, Michigan.  8:00 p.m., Reading and signing, Shaman Drum, 313 South State Street, (734) 662-7407.

October 22 - Okemos, Michigan.  7:30 p.m., Reading and signing, Schuler Books, 1982 Grand River Avenue, (517) 316-7495.

October 23 - Allegan, Michigan.  7:00 p.m., Reading and signing, Books, Coffee and Friends, 130 Hubbard Street, (269) 686-2348.

October 24 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Wisconsin Book Festival.  Mike will be reading at the Madison Public Library with Jonis Agee and Karen Karbo.  Reading begins at 3:30 p.m.

October 24 - Wisconsin Public Television.  7 p.m. CST.  Humorous commentary, final segment of "Here and Now." Broadcast schedule here.   NOTE: If scheduling works out, Mike will introduce the piece live during the broadcast.

October 25 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Wisconsin Book Festival.  Mike will be part of a panel discussion on "Sense of Place."  The panel will commence at 10:30 a.m. in the Red Gym "On Wisconsin Room."  Other panelists include Jonis Agee, Jerry Apps, and Larry Watson.

October 28 - Fairway, Kansas.  7:00 p.m., Reading and signing, Rainy Day Books, 2706 West 53rd St, (913) 384-3126.

October 29 - St. Louis, Missouri.  7:00 p.m., Reading and signing, Left Bank Books, 399 North Euclid Street, (314) 367-6731.

November 5 - Lexington, Kentucky [radio interview, not appearing in person].  8:30 p.m. EST, WUKY with Nick Lawrence on "Curtains @ 8".

November 7 - Louisville, Kentucky [radio interview, not appearing in person].  Recording an interview for "Off the Cuff", WFPL-FM.  The interview will eventually be archived here - you can also check air times here.

November 7 - Frankfort, Kentucky.  6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Author Reception, Kentucky Book Fair, the Library and Archives, 300 Coffeetree Road.  (502) 564-8300.

November 8 - Frankfort, Kentucky.  9 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., signing, Kentucky Book Fair, Farnham Dudgeon Civic Center.  (502) 564-8300 ext 297.

November 9 - Oak Park, Illinois.  3:30 p.m. (note time/address change), Reading and signing, Barbara's Bookstore, 1100 Lake Street, (312) 642-4818.

November 11 - New Auburn, Wisconsin.  Mike will be joining other members of the community to participate in Young Readers Day at the local elementary school.

November 11 - River Falls, Wisconsin.  Reading, signing, River Falls Public Library.  7 p.m., refreshments during signing.  (715) 425-2807.

November 13 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Reading and signing.   The Blue Hills Bookseller In Partnership with Northern Star Center for the Arts presents "An Encore Evening with Michael Perry".  6:30 p.m., Note location is: Northern Star Center for the Arts, 104 S Main Street, (715) 234-5468.

November 17 - Ladysmith, Wisconsin.  Reading, Q&A, and signing.  7 p.m. Rusk County Community Library, 418 Corbett Ave W.  (715) 532-2604.

November 18 - Muskego, Wisconsin.  Reading, Q&A, and signing.  7 p.m. Muskego Public Library.  Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop will be selling books.  (262) 971-2105.

November 20 - Billings, Montana [radio interview, not appearing in person].  9:05 a.m. MST, "Newstalk" on KBUL-AM with Tommy B.

December 6 - LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  Signing.  1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Waldenbooks, Valley View Mall, 3800 Highway 16.  NOTE NEXT EVENT.

December 6 - LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  Reading and signing.  3 p.m., LaCrosse Public Library, 800 Main Street, (608) 789-7100.

December 8 - Bloomer, Wisconsin.  Reading and signing.  7 p.m., Bloomer Public Library, 
1519 17th Ave, (715) 568-2384.

December 10 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Keynote speaker, Wisconsin Veterinary Association [private event, heavy on cow humor].  7 p.m., Holiday Inn.

(2002)

January 6 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  "The Vision and the Word", a collaborative art exhibit teaming visual artists with writers, opens in the gallery of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center gallery, 316 Eau Claire Street, downtown Eau Claire Wisconsin.  Mike has been paired with artist Gene Leisz.  More information: 715-832-2787.

January 27 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Speaker/Performer "The Vision and the Word."  A collaborative art exhibit teaming visual artists with writers.  Mike has been paired with artist Gene Leisz and will be participating in a reading/discussion with other writers and artists at 1 p.m. in the gallery of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center gallery, 316 Eau Claire Street, downtown Eau Claire Wisconsin..  More information: 715-832-2787.

January 31 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association (WWOA).  Holiday Inn, 6 p.m.

February 14 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Performer, Laurie Bieze's 7th Annual Valentine's Day Literary Reading.  7 p.m., Backdoor Gallery, Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, 316 Eau Claire Street, downtown Eau Claire Wisconsin.  Poets Al Jenkins and Jim Larson on the roster also.  I will not be reading love poems.  Hallmark moments (upper case or lower case) likely to be few and far between.  Laurie Bieze is a cool woman of the world with a website here.

March 23 - Stoughton, Wisconsin (live radio event).  Guest on special live-remote edition of "Higher Ground," the Wisconsin Public Radio show hosted by Jonathan Overby.  Airs Saturday night at 7 p.m. on The Ideas Network.  Station schedules and information here.  Listen online here.

July 16 - Online Event.  Online chat with Michael Perry at www.portalwisconsin.org, moderated by Dean Bakopoulos, director of the Wisconsin Book Festival.  7 p.m., post online questions here.

August 16 - New Auburn School.  Guest speaker for the Blue Diamond Schoolers "Learning is an Adventure" program.

September 3 - Barron County Sunrise Rotary.  Guest speaker.  7:00 a.m., Norske Nook restaurant, Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Jiminy, 7 a.m.

September 7 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, American Massage Therapy Association.  Holiday Inn Convention Center, downtown Eau Claire.  Mike will be speaking and performing some of his humor at 7 p.m., and at 8:30, Poppy Moelter, a massage therapist in private practice for 15 years, will lead a 75-minute elemental movement session - exploring the vocabulary of movement to music as a form of meditation.  Any level of fitness or physical ability welcome.  This event is open to the general public.  For more information, please contact Poppy Moelter at POPPYMOELTER@hotmail.com. 

September 12 - Live radio interview on "Outside the Box" with Mitch Henck, WIBA (Madison, Wisconsin).

September 28 - St. Paul, Minnesota.  Upper Midwest Booksellers Association.  Speaking at author breakfast in support of "Population:485".  7:30 - 9 a.m., RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard.  Here's an article about the event, and you can get more info at http://www.abookaday.com/tswebpage.htm.

September 28-29 - Dearborn, Michigan.  Great Lakes Booksellers Association.  Speaking and signing, two days, details forthcoming.  More info at http://www.books-glba.org/tradeshow.php.

October 3 - WHWC.  Guest on "Spectrum West," public radio show broadcast from WHWC 88.3, Eau Claire/Menomonie.  Rescheduled to December 5.

October 5 - Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Young Adult Conference, Green Bay, Wisconsin.  St. Norbert College.  Mike will be delivering two speeches: "Poems in the Legion Hall: Unity and Civility in Unlikely Combinations" at 1:20 p.m., and "The Goose Went to Heaven: Hope, Courage, and the Healing Power of Place" at 2:35 p.m.

October 9 - USA Radio Network.  Guest, "DayBreak USA".

October 10 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Guest speaker, Noon Rotary.

October 10 - KMHL radio.  Guest, afternoon show.

October 11 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Guest on "Live at Five", television station WISC.

October 11 - Wisconsin, Statewide.  Guest on Wisconsin Public Television's "Weekend Interview".  Show begins at 7 p.m. CST.  Information here.

October 12 - Madison, Wisconsin.  8 p.m., Orpheum Stage Door Theatre, 216 State Street, Madison, Wisconsin.  Reading and signing with novelist Mike Magnuson, author of Lummox: The Evolution of a Man.  Reading is part of the Wisconsin Book Festival, and is presented by the Wisconsin Academy of Arts, Sciences, and Letters.

October 12 - Guest on Michael Feldman's cool public radio show Whad'Ya Know?  Note: Due to some scheduling doo-wa-diddies beyond anyone's control, this show had to be rescheduled, but stay tuned....

October 13 - Ventura County, California.  Radio interview, Talk of the Town with Evie, KVTA AM 1520.

October 14 - Willmar, Minnesota.  Radio interview, KWLM.  9:10 a.m. CST.

October 14 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Radio interview, WJMC, 11 a.m. CST.

October 14 - Champaign, Illinois.  Radio interview, Brant Hansen Show, WDWS, 4:10 p.m. CST.

October 14 - Nationwide.  Guest on "Don't Talk With Your Mouth Full," Food and Wine Radio Network, 11 p.m. CST, 9 p.m. PST.

October 15 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Reading, book signing.  6:30 p.m., Northern Star Center for the Arts, 104 S Main Street, (715) 736-4444 or (715) 234-5468.  In partnership with Bule Hills Bookseller, and thank you to Mark Berger, Edward D. Jones Investments.  Refreshments served. 

October 16 - Superior, Wisconsin.  Reading, book signing.  6:30 p.m., J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, (715) 394 2665.

October 16 - Radio interview, WOJB.  Cool station.  Eclectic and real.  Interview will be around 8:30-9:00 a.m., CST.

October 17 - Northfield, Minnesota.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  7:30 p.m. St. Olaf Bookstore, 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, (507) 646-3048.  Note: reading is in Viking Theater, located in Buntrock Commons.

October 17 - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.  11 a.m. Guest on "Write on Radio," KFAI.

October 17 - Todd Mundt Show.  Radio interview.  Not sure about air time/dates, but this show is syndicated on numerous stations, listed here.

October 19 - Duluth, Minnesota.  Book signing.  12-1 p.m., Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, (218) 722-5267. 

October 21 - Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  6:30 p.m.  Village Bookstore, N80 W 14928 Appleton Avenue, (262) 253-0883.  The owner of this store is a member of the Elmgrove Volunteer Firefighters, so perhaps we will debate the merits of fog stream vs. straight stream.

October 22 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  7 p.m.   Canterbury Books, 315 West Gorham at State Street, (608) 258-9911, (800) 838-3855.

October 22 - Prime Time Radio.  Radio interview.  American Association of Retired Persons, National Public Radio.  Air time information here.

October 22 - "To The Best of Our Knowledge."  National Public Radio.  Information about air time/dates here.

October 23 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Third Annual Festival of the Turning Leaves.  This one will be fun.  Mike will be giving the keynote reading to kick off the festival.  He'll be reading from the cool old stage of the State Theater, and singer/songwriter Billy Krause will be opening.  Fresh copies of "Population:485" will be available for sale, and Mike will shoot the breeze and sign books after.  The rest of the festival - including presentations by an array of writers and poets including David Haynes and Denise Sweet.

October 23 - Northwestern Wisconsin.  8 a.m.  Radio interview with Jay Moore on Moose Country 106.7 FM.  This is the radio station mentioned on page 115 of "Population: 485."

October 23 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Radio interview, WMSE "Milwaukee Midweek."

October 24 - Mequon, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  7 p.m. Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, 10976 N Port Washington Road, in the Pavilions Shopping Center, (262) 241-6220.  Directions here.

October 28 - St. Paul, Minnesota.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  7:30 p.m. Ruminator Books, 1648 Grand Avenue, (651) 699-0587.

October 28 - "All Things Considered."  Mike will be recording an interview for the NPR show.  Air date not yet set.

October 28 - "Ruth Koscielak Show."  Radio interview.

October 28 - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Television appearance, KSTP television's Midday News.

October 28 - Monterey, California.  Radio interview, The Karen Grant Show.

October 29 - Naperville, Illinois.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  7 p.m. Anderson's Books, 123 West Jefferson Avenue, (630) 355-2665.

October 29 - Chicago.  Radio interview, WGN-AM, John Williams Afternoon Show (taping to air on November 2).

October 30 - New York City.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  7 p.m. Borders Books Kips Bay #28, 550 Second Avenue, (212) 685-3938.

November 1 - New York City.  Radio interview, Leonard Lopate Show, WNYC.

November 2 - Chicago.  Pre-recorded radio interview, John Williams Show, WGN-AM.

November 5 - Fon du Lac, Wisconsin.  9:20 a.m., KFIZ-AM, "Back Stage Live."

November 5 - Minnesota.  Radio interview, "Take it for What It's Worth," KEYL-AM 1400.  Interesting story about KEYL right here.

November 7-9 - Carbondale, Illinois.  Southern Illinois University (home of the mighty Salukis).  Mike will be a member of the faculty for the Devil's Kitchen Writer's Festival.  Details here.

November 11 - Nashville, Tennessee.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  6 p.m.  Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 4007 Hillsboro Road, (615) 385-2645.  Directions here.  Information about the event here.

November 12 - Blytheville, Arkansas.  Mike will be addressing the Blytheville Lions Lunch, courtesy of That Bookstore In Blytheville.

November 12 - Memphis, Tennessee - Television appearance, details pending.

November 12 - Memphis, Tennessee.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  6:30 p.m. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 387 Perkins Road Extended, (901) 683-9801.  Directions here.  Information about the event here.

November 12 - Jackson, Tennessee.  Radio interview, "Prime Time Drive," 101.5 FM Newstalk Radio.  Air time is 4:15 P.M.

November 13 - Oxford, Mississippi.  Reading, talk, and book signing (NOTE: signing is at 5 p.m., reading/talk starts at 5:30 p.m.) Square Books.  160 Courthouse Square, (662) 236-2262, (800) 648-4001.  More information here.

November 13 - Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  Radio interview, WCUB-AM.

November 14 - Jackson, Mississippi.  Signing.  5 p.m. Lemuria Books.  202 Banner Hall, (601) 366-7619, (800) 366-7619.  Information here.

November 18 - Omaha, Nebraska.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  7 p.m., The Bookworm.  Countryside Village, 8702 Pacific Street, (402) 392-2877.

November 18 - Omaha, Nebraska.  Television appearance, KETV Midday News.

November 19 - Iowa City, Iowa.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  8 p.m. Prairie Lights Books.  15 S. Dubuque Street, (319) 337-2681, info@prairielights.com.  This reading will be broadcast on WSUI AM-910 and WOI AM-640.

November 20 - Des Moines, Iowa.  Book Store, Inc., 606 Locust Street, (515) 288-7267.

December 5 - WHWC.  Guest on "Spectrum West," public radio show broadcast from WHWC 88.3, Eau Claire/Menomonie.  Show airs at 5 p.m.

December 5 - Fall Creek, Wisconsin.  Guest of library book discussion group.

December 7 - Nationwide.  Mike will be a guest on Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?  This show is syndicated by Public Radio International.  The show is live at 10 a.m. CST, but you can find other show times, online access, and a nationwide station directory right here.

December 7 - Madison, Wisconsin.  Reading, talk, and book signing.  3 p.m., University Bookstore, 711 State Street, (608) 257-3784, jmalicsi@univbkstr.com.  Note: Please call bookstore in advance - the reading may be moved to another location.

December 11 - Wisconsin Public Radio.  Guest on "Larry Meiller Show".  Airs 11 a.m.  More information here.

December 30 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Guest on comedy/variety radio show "Hotel Milwaukee".  Details here.

(2001)

March 2, 2001 - Guest speaker, Owen-Withee School District.  Speaking in four 35-minute sessions to grades 7-12 about humor, writing and publishing.

March 3, 2001 - "Cow Logic" - solo spoken word performance by Mike.  From the flyer: "...an evening of acoustic prose taking a shot at enlightenment through the exploration of cows, trucks, and fish squeezin's...delivered via stories, poems and low-key logorrhea." Racy D'Lene's Very Coffee Lounge, 404 Riverside Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Saturday, March 3, 8 p.m.  Call 715-834-0000.   Admission free - coffee, tea, chocolate and other goodies available for sale.  This will be recorded live - with any luck it will result in a spoken word album for later production by Whistlers & Jugglers Audio.

March 23, 2001 - The Backdoor Gallery, Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 7 p.m.  "Country Boys Git Some" reading.  Works read and performed by Bryce Black, Michael Perry, Alan Jenkins and Archie Tate.  Hosted by Bill Wiese.

April 2, 2001 - L.E. Phillips Memorial Library, 5-7 p.m., appearance as part of National Library Week.   Call 715-839-5005 for details.

April 4, 2001 - Keynote speaker, Team Approach 2001: An EMS Odyssey.  Statewide paramedic/firefighter conference, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

April 9, 2001 - Guest speaker, Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library Annual Spring Meeting.  Monday, April 9, 7 p.m., at the Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Carson Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

April 12, 2001- Guest lecturer, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire English Department.  English 480 Capstone class for creative writing majors.  Thursday, April 12, 12:30 p.m. with Professor Bruce Taylor.

April 18, 2001 - Wriston Art Center Galleries of Lawrence University, 613 East College Avenue, Appleton, Wisconsin, 7 p.m.  Reading as part of the exhibition Three Pieces in Time Fragments by photographers J. Shimon and J. Lindemann.  Also reading, novelist Mike Magnuson, author of The Right Man for the Job, and The Fire Gospels; and writer Ann Sterzinger.  Call 920-832-6890.  Directions here.

May 12, 2001 - Mike will be a guest on "Higher Ground," the Wisconsin Public Radio show hosted by Jonathan Overby in Madison, Wisconsin.  Airs Saturday night at 7 p.m. on The Ideas Network.  Station schedules and information here.

May 15, 2001 - Guest speaker, American Legion meeting, at the Slining-Calkins Post Legion Hall, New Auburn, Wisconsin.  7 p.m.

June 30, 2001- Siren Tornado Relief Benefit Concert.  Writers, poets and musicians.  Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, 7 p.m..  More information here.

July 14, 2001 - Guest on on "Higher Ground," the Wisconsin Public Radio show hosted by Jonathan Overby in Madison, Wisconsin.  Airs Saturday night at 7 p.m. on The Ideas Network.  Station schedules and information here.  Listen online here.

September 22, 2001- Guest on on "Higher Ground," the Wisconsin Public Radio show hosted by Jonathan Overby in Madison, Wisconsin.  Airs Saturday night at 7 p.m. on The Ideas Network.  Station schedules and information here.  Listen online here.  RESCHEDULED

October 21, 2001 - Guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's variety show, "Hotel Milwaukee."   If you are interested in attending the live taping session at the William F. Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design, 208 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you'll find more information here.   You can also get more information from "Hotel Milwaukee" executive producer Pam Percy at (414) 352-3331.  Email Pam Percy at pampercy@aol.com.  Note: This is a taping only - the show itself will air on October 27.  Station listings here.

October 23, 2001 - Guest speaker, International Association of Administrative Professionals, Chippewa Valley Chapter.  (Private engagement.)

October 27, 2001 - Guest on "Higher Ground," the Wisconsin Public Radio show hosted by Jonathan Overby in Madison, Wisconsin.  Airs Saturday night at 7 p.m. on The Ideas Network.  Station schedules and information here.  Listen online here.

October 27, 2001- Guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's variety show, "Hotel Milwaukee."   Airs on most stations at 9 p.m.(4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on WHAD in Milwaukee).  Station listings here.   Information on how to listen online here.

November 9, 2001 - Performer, "Regional Writers Reading."  Part of the week-long Second Annual Literary Arts Festival of the Turning Leaves.  7 p.m., Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, 316 Eau Claire Street, downtown Eau Claire Wisconsin.  Other writers include Andrea Avery, Carrie Becker, Max Garland (more Max here), Jim Larson and Lars Nelson.  More information available from L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, (715) 839-5004 or email at librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us.

November 10, 2001 - Guest on special live-remote edition of "Higher Ground," the Wisconsin Public Radio show hosted by Jonathan Overby.  Airs Saturday night at 7 p.m. on The Ideas Network.  Station schedules and information here.  Listen online here.  This special road version of show will be broadcasting from Stoughton, Wisconsin.  More details to follow.

November 16, 2001 - Performer, poetry and prose reading.  Featuring poets Jayne Blodgett and Frank Smoot, poet/writer Bruce Taylor, poet/writer Patti See and essayist Michael Perry.  8:00 p.m., Racy D'Lene's Very Coffee Lounge, 404 Riverside Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (one block off Water Street, facing the river).  For directions to Racy's, call 715-834-0000.  Admission free as far as I know, coffee and tea and caffeine available.  Smoking allowed between sets.

November 27, 2001 - Guest speaker, Northwestern Bank Customer Appreciation Dinner.   Villa Inn, Tilden, Wisconsin. (Private engagement)

November 28, 2001 - Guest speaker, Mondovi Public Schools. Will be speaking about writing, poetry, and probably telling deer hunting stories.  Ted Nugent rolls through town a few weeks before I do, I can't imagine the folks will have recovered by then.

November 29, 2001 - Guest speaker, Northwestern Bank Customer Appreciation Dinner.   Legion Hall, Thorp, Wisconsin.  (Private engagement)

December 14, 2001 - Guest speaker, Hetzel Care Center Christmas Party, Pines Ballroom, Bloomer, Wisconsin. (Private engagement)

(2000)

February 12, 2000 - Bieze Valentine's Day reading.  7:30 p.m. (might be 8 p.m., but if you're early, have a coffee) at the Grand Avenue Cafe, 119 W Grand in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Call 1-715-831-1100 for more information.

April 7, 2000 - Career Day.  New Auburn High School, New Auburn, Wisconsin.

May 4, 2000 - Spectrum West Live.  7:00 p.m.  Live performance and public radio broadcast with an assortment of writers and musicians.  Fundraiser for WHWC.  Adults, $8; Children under 12, $5.  Masonic Center (very cool venue) 616 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

May 8-9, 2000 - Guest, WATQ 106.7 FM morning show with Jay Moore.

May 9, 2000 - Guest lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Creative Writing class.

May 10, 2000 - Guest lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Creative Writing class.

July 6, 2000 - Spectrum West, WHWC public radio, 8 p.m.   One-hour interview with professor and poet Bruce Taylor, professor and novelist Mike Magnuson, and writer Mike Perry, hosted by Jack Beaver.

July 19, 2000 - WATQ 106.7 FM, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 9 a.m.    One-hour live interview and breeze-shooting session with host Jay Moore.

July 20, 2000 - WLDY 1340 AM, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, 9:30 a.m.    Morning show live interview.

July 22, 2000 - Book signing, appearance, Barron County Fair.    Fairgrounds in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, booth will be in Senior Building, next to the Fair Time Chapel.

August 19, 2000 - Poetry Slam/Reading.   Cable, Wisconsin.  Outdoors, or indoors at the Old School Mall in case of rain.   For more info, contact davidemch@hotmail.com or have a look at the Cable Library website.

August 30, 2000 - Art Show/Reading.   Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m.  State Regional Arts Center gallery.   Numerous artists, poets, writers, and ethnic flautist Peter Phippen.  Call 1-715-832-2787.

November 7, 2000 - Guest speaker, Ladysmith Masonic Temple, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m.

November 13, 2000 - Guest lecturer, Cameron Middle School.    Speaking as part of "Book Swap 2000," will be speaking to groups of 5th through 8th graders on the importance of reading and writing here in the age of Pokemon.

December 12, 2000 - Guest speaker, Institute for Learning in Retirement, Olde Towne, Menomonie, Wisconsin, 11:30 a.m.

(1999)

February 8, 1999 - 3 p.m., Bloomer Senior Citizens; Senior Citizen's Building, Bloomer, Wisconsin (open to the public, potluck to follow).

February 14, 1999 - Invited Artist reading for "Second Sunday Poets" group. "Old School Mall," Cable, Wisconsin. For more information call (715) 798 4477 (open to public)

March 19, 1999 - Emergency Services Conference. "Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow" - Humorist Michael Perry takes us to Foggy Crossing, a town where Fire and EMS services are still...well...evolving.. For more information, call Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (715) 468 2815.

March 23, 1999 - New Richmond High School, New Richmond, Wisconsin (private engagement).

April 10, 1999 - Young Author's Conference, Northwest Wisconsin Reading Council. Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

April 29, 1999 - Spectrum West Live, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Fundraiser for public radio station WHWC. Show will be hosted by Spectrum West host Jack Beaver, and will include performances by multi-instrumentalist Peter Phippen, singing groups, poets, essayists and humorists. Visual arts exhibit opens at 6:30 p.m., live show begins at 7:30 p.m. Masonic Temple, 616 Graham Avenue, downtown Eau Claire. For more information and tickets call [after February 20, please] 1-800-228-5615.

May 4, 1999 - Almena and Turtle Lake schools, Almena and Turtle Lake, Wisconsin (private engagement).

August 26, 1999 - 9 a.m., West Cap Corn Roast, Glen Hills Park, Glenwood City, Wisconsin - (private engagement).

September 23, 1999 - 11 a.m., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, guest lecturer, Capstone class.

September 23, 1999 - 1 p.m., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, guest lecturer, Introduction to English Studies.

October 11, 1999 - 6:30 p.m., West Cap Board Meeting, Club 10, Durand, Wisconsin - (private engagement).

October 27, 1999 - 7 p.m., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, guest lecturer, Creative Nonfiction class.

November 4, 1999 - 8 p.m., guest on Spectrum West, public radio station WHWC 88.3 FM.

November 8, 1999 - 7 p.m., reading and book signing for Big Rigs, Elvis & the Grand Dragon Wayne, Borders Books, 4030 Commonwealth Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Call 1-715-832-2852 for more information.

November 11, 1999 - 7 p.m., reading and book signing for Big Rigs, Elvis & the Grand Dragon Wayne, Little Professor Book Center, 1033 W Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Call 1-800-371-1888 for more information.

November 12, 1999 - Chippewa Valley Writer's Group.  Writing Seminar, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Menomonie, Wisconsin.  For more information, contact Eva Mewes at emus@win.bright.net.

(1998)

February 21 - Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting, Cornell, Wisconsin (private engagement)

March 6 - Backroads Coffee & Tea, Hayward, Wisconsin, 7 pm (open to the public)

March 10 - Borders Books & Cafe, Madison, Wisconsin, 7 pm (open to the public)

March 13 - National Farmers Organization, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin (private engagement)

March 21 - Road Gang Radio Trucker's Breakfast, Mid-America Trucking Show, Louisville, Kentucky (private, open to show attendants)

March 27 - National Farmers Organization, Colby, Wisconsin (private engagement)

April 12 - 4 p.m.  Astor Hotel Grand Ballroom, 924 E. Juneau, Milwaukee.   Guest appearance on "Hotel Wisconsin," to be recorded for later broadcast on Wisconson Public Radio.

April 16 - 7:30 p.m.  Little Professor Bookstore, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.   Reading with poets Bruce Taylor (tentatively scheduled) and Jeff Lewis.    Reading is open to the public.  More information:  715 833-0065.

April 18 - National Farmers Organization, Benoit, Wisconsin (private engagement)

July 25 - Mankato Civic Center, Mankato, Minnesota (private engagement)

August 31 - 8 p.m., General Federation of Women's Clubs,  Masonic Lodge/Eastern Star building on 16th Avenue in Bloomer (across from Bloomer Hospital), Bloomer, Wisconsin (open to the public).

October 2 - 1 p.m. World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wisconsin.

November 19, 1998 - "He Said, She Said, He Said, She Said, He Said" Reading with poets Jayne Blodgett, Frank Smoot, Pattie See and Bruce Taylor. 8:00 p.m. Racy D'Lene's Very Coffee Lounge, 404 Riverside Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. For more information call (715) 834 0000. (open to the public)

December 3, 1998 - Baldwin Elementary School, Baldwin, Wisconsin (private engagement)

REFERENCES
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

If you have missed hearing Mr. Perry speak, you have missed something grand and -- ain't no other way to say it -- something purely Cheesehead and purely wonderful. He puts on no airs, just goes ahead talks to a crowd as if he might be sitting on a stump nearabouts to Foggy Crossing, extolling the virtues of sunny days and the proper rotation of crops in the fields.  But his manner, as in the best of country storyspinners, will deceive you.  What he's got to say will make you think, and think long and hard, about the world and the way we live in it. Find a stump, friends, and prepare to hear something you'll never forget.

- Professor Mike Magnuson, author of The Right Man for the Job (Harper Flamingo) and The Fire Gospels (Harper Flamingo)

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College:

"Thank you for making the 1999 WITC Emergency Conference a success with your presentation.  Most comments about the conference, both written and verbal, were very positive.  I believe this conference provides a service to our area emergency professionals and your participation is greatly appreciated.  I hope you will be willing to present at future conferences."

- Jeff Dodge, Dean, Continuing Education

Wisconsin Paramedic Seminar

(The following comments are from seminar evaluation forms)

"Very energetic, kept interest."
"Excellent way to start a seminar."
"Thoroughly enjoyed...appreciated the ending."
"Very creative!"
"I really enjoyed the death piece."
"Funny."
"Mike does a great job.  Have him back next year."

And then, in the interest of fairness, and because I can take it, there was this one apparently negative comment - not sure if it was about me or Mother Goose:

"I have never, even as a child, enjoyed being read to."

English School Children

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