Upcoming Appearances
For all event information, please follow John on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and LinkedIn at @JohnSchlimm.
Past Appearances
Thursday, October 13, 2022
John will deliver the keynote address — titled “Gen-Zers Are Natural-Born Leaders” — at the Youth Leadership Summit 2022. This will be followed by John’s three interactive workshops titled “Why Gen-Z Leaders ROCK!”.
LOCATION: The Royal, 17089 Boot Jack Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853
TIME: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
CONTACT: Amy Goode, CEC Program Manager, amy@communityedcenter.com, 814-781-3437
Friday, October 7, 2022
Creation and installation of the participatory and interactive sculpture titled Smiles to the Sky: THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours) 3-D.
At this free interactive drop-in event, each participant of any age will be invited to create their unique smile on a die-cut disk that will then be incorporated into a larger 3-D art piece representing how a smile can change the world for each one of us. Each person will then be given a self-affirmation word art piece to take home with them that reads: “The smile that changed the world is mine!”
Since 2014, John has installed THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours) as a participatory and interactive mural around the country, inviting thousands of people of all ages and walks of life to add their smiles. “Smiles to the Sky” at Laughing Owl Press will be the first 3-D edition of the project.
LOCATION: Laughing Owl Press, 59 N. Fraley Street, Kane, PA
TIME: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Nikki Reeger, Laughing Owl Press, 814-591-1191
Monday, September 12, 2022
Reading and discussion of The Star Jumped Over the Moon, followed by fun Participatory Art activities.
LOCATION: Ridgway Public Library, 329 Center Street, Ridgway, PA
TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Tia DeShong, Children’s Librarian, 814-773-7573
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, John will be spending the day at South St. Marys Elementary School, visiting with every grade, K-5th. He will be discussing The Star Jumped Over the Moon and doing activities from The Star Jumped Over the Moon Activity Zine and The Imagination Generation Activity Zine.
LOCATION: South St. Marys Elementary School, 370 South St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA
TIME: 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Chrissy Kuhar, Principal, ckuhar@smasd.org, 814-834-3021
Saturday, May 21, 2022
John will deliver the Commencement Address for Northern Pennsylvania Regional College.
LOCATION: The Damn Inn, 3205 Glen Hazel Rd., Wilcox, PA
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Abbi Petrosky, Director of Marketing & PR for NPRC, apetrosky@rrcnpa.org, 814-230-9010, Ext. 419
Saturday, May 14, 2022
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, John will be at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library for a reading of The Star Jumped Over the Moon and fun activities.
***FREE AND OPEN TO ALL KIDS***
LOCATION: Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 27 West 4th Street, Emporium, PA
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Yelena Kisler, Head Librarian, librarian@barbaramoscatolibrary.org, 814-486-8011
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, John will be hosting The Kind Kid Event at the Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys. The event will feature activities for kids and teens, including The Kindness Rocks & Smiles Community Project Art Mural.
***FREE & OPEN TO ALL KIDS AND TEENS***
LOCATION: Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, 25 North St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA
TIME: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Tracy Snyder, Program Director for Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, tsnyder@smboysandgirlsclub.com, 814-781-1910
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
John will be the keynote speaker for The Gen-Z Community Service Summit.
LOCATION: Ridgway Area Middle/High School, 1403 Hill Street, Ridgway, PA
TIME: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Amy Goode, CEC Program Manager, amy@communityedcenter.com, 814-781-3437
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Family Night at Straub Tap Room to celebrate the release of The Star Jumped Over the Moon. The event will feature a reading and activities for the kids, and signature cocktails for the adults.
***FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***
LOCATION: Straub Tap Room, 444 Brusselles Street, St. Marys, PA
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Cathy Lenze, Director of Sales, Marketing, & PR at Straub Brewery, clenze@straubbeer.com, 814-335-4004
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Hosted by Reynoldsville Public Library, The Star Jumped Over the Moon Party will feature a visit and booksigning with John, and family-friendly activities, including The Kindness Rocks & Smiles Community Project Art Mural.
***FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***Book Sales Benefit Reynoldsville Public Library***
LOCATION: Reynoldsville Fire Hall, Reynoldsville, PA
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Karl Rebon, Head Librarian, reylib@comcast.net, 814-653-9471
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
John will be leading a Gen-Z Roundtable Discussion for nonprofit leaders in preparation for The Gen-Z Community Service Summit on April 20.
***FREE AND OPEN TO NONPROFITS***
LOCATION: Community Education Center, 4 Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA
TIME: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Amy Goode, CEC Program Manager, amy@communityedcenter.com, 814-781-3437
March 6 – 15, 2019
John will visit Iowa for an Artist/Author/Advocate Residency in his new role as Cultural Exchange Ambassador.
Below are the scheduled events and locations, and the contacts, for his visit.
In Des Moines, John’s events will include:
- Friday, March 6, _5:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Installation of John’s Participatory Art piece THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours) at the region’s premier open house First Friday at Mainframe Studios (900 Keo Way, Des Moines);
- Saturday, March 7, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Whiskey-tasting fundraiser at The Iowa Taproom (215 E. 3rd Street, Des Moines), benefitting the Puppy Jake Foundation;
- Monday, March 9: Roundtable discussion about mental health and wellness with the team at NAMI Iowa;
- Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.: Extraordinary Dogs Q&A and booksigning at Beaverdale Books (2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite 1, Des Moines);
- Tuesday, March 10: Roundtable discussion with students at Drake University to discuss the issues facing Generation Z; and
- Wednesday, March 11: Launch of John’s Participatory Art project titled City of Change with the youth artists at ArtForce Iowa.
CONTACT: For more information about John’s Des Moines visit, please contact John Busbee at The Culture Buzz at johntaylorbusbee@gmail.com or 515-707-1532.
In Dubuque, John’s events will include:
- Thursday, March 12, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Extraordinary Dogs Discussion and booksigning at Loras College (Loras College Ballroom, 1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque);
- Friday, March 13, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.: “Healing Through Animals” Presentation at Canticle of Creation Center (3390 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque);
- Friday, March 13: Roundtable discussion with Psychology students at Loras College; and
- Saturday, March 14, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.: “Dog (God) Moments That Heal” Presentation and debut of John’s Participatory Art project Planting PEACE at Canticle of Creation Center (3390 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque).
CONTACT: For more information about John’s Dubuque visit, please contact Mary Potter Kenyon at Shalom Spirituality Center at mkenyon@shalomretreats.org.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Extraordinary Dogs Pup-Up Meet & Greet and Booksigning at Vanderpump Dogs
Location: Vanderpump Dogs (8134 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA)
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please call Vanderpump Dogs at 323-852-3647.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
“An Evening with John Schlimm”
Benefitting Reynoldsville Public Library
Open to the Public: Tickets are $30.00 and include a copy of Extraordinary Dogs
Location: Reynoldsville Fire Hall (Reynoldsville, PA)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
For tickets or more information, please visit or contact Reynoldsville Public Library at 814-653-9471.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Booksigning for Extraordinary Dogs
Featuring author John Schlimm, photographer Liz Stavrinides, & the Comfort Dogs
***Open to the Public and Media***
Location: Anderson’s Bookshop – Downers Grove Location (5112 Main St., Downers Grove, IL)
Time: 2:00 p.m.
For more event information, please click HERE.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Kathryn Hough Boutross
St. Martin’s Press
Phone: 646-600-7865
Email: kathryn.hough@stmartins.com
Saturday, October 19, 2019
National Launch Event for Extraordinary Dogs
Booksigning with author John Schlimm, photographer Liz Stavrinides, & the Comfort Dogs
***Open to the Public and Media***
Location: Lutheran Church Charities (3020 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Deb Baran
Lutheran Church Charities
Phone: 866-455-6466
Email: K9Comfort@LutheranChurchCharities.org
March 11 – 15, 2019
Author/Artist Residency in Dubuque, Iowa
Co-Sponsored by
Shalom Spirituality Center and Clarke University
Schedule of Events:
Monday, March 11, 2019
Dinner and discussion of John’s memoir Five Years in Heaven
Open to the Public — The offering is $25.00
Location: Shalom Spirituality Center (1001 Davis Street)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Shalom Spirituality Center at 563-582-3592 or email info@shalomretreats.org.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Join John to create 3 of his Participatory Art pieces:
***THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours)***
***Planting COMPASSION***
***The Garden of Gratitude***
Open to the Public — The offering is $15.00
Location: Shalom Spirituality Center (1001 Davis Street)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Shalom Spirituality Center at 563-582-3592 or email info@shalomretreats.org.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
“The Art of Doing It All: In Conversation with Author & Artist John Schlimm”
Free and Open to the Public
Location: Jansen Music Hall at Clarke University (1550 Clarke Drive)
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Shalom Spirituality Center at 563-582-3592 or email info@shalomretreats.org.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Book discussion about John’s memoir Five Years in Heaven
Open to the Public — The offering is $6.00
Location: Shalom Spirituality Center (1001 Davis Street)
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Shalom Spirituality Center at 563-582-3592 or email info@shalomretreats.org.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Plant-based discussion and cooking demo with John and the chefs at Convivium Urban Farmstead
Open to the Public — The offering is $15.00 for the demo and discussion, plus $15.00 for the dinner to follow
Location: Convivium Urban Farmstead (2811 Jackson Street)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Convivium Urban Farmstead at 563-557-2900.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Reynoldsville Public Library Moonlighting Event Featuring Moonshine
***Proceeds benefit the Reynoldsville Public Library***
***Ticket includes a copy of Moonshine and samplings of Blackbird Distillery Moonshine***
(I.D. Required for the samplings)
Location: Reynoldsville Fire Hall (411 Jackson Street, Reynoldsville, PA)
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Reynoldsville Public Library at 814-653-9471.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
The PA Wilds Launch for Moonshine at Straub Brewery’s Eternal Tap
***Includes free samplings of Straub Beer and Chicken Hill Distillery Moonshine***
(I.D. Required for the samplings)
Location: Straub Brewery (303 Sorg Street, St. Marys, PA 15857)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Ann Pryor at apryor@kensingtonbooks.com.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Appearance and Booksigning for Moonshine at “Cheers to Freadom”
Location: Flying Dog Brewery (4607 Wedgewood Boulevard, Frederick, MD 21701)
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Ann Pryor at apryor@kensingtonbooks.com.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Appearance and Booksigning for Moonshine
Parapalooza! at Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Discovery Show
Location: The Innisbrook Resort, Tampa, Florida
Time: 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
For more information, please contact Ann Pryor at apryor@kensingtonbooks.com.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Keynote Meet & Greet, Q&A, and Booksigning for Five Years in Heaven
Reynoldsville Public Library’s 5th Annual Library Luncheon
Location: The Foundry in Reynoldsville, PA
Time: 3:00 p.m.
For tickets and more information, please visit (460 E. Main St.) or call the Library at 814-653-9471.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Panelist for PA Wilds Creative Entrepreneur’s Conference
Location: The Pajama Factory (1307 Park Ave.) in Williamsport, PA
Time: 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. panel: “Marketing Across Digital Platforms & Within Four Walls”
For more information or to buy conference tickets, please click HERE.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Guest-Hosting & Emceeing “Kiss A Cow Day” Fundraiser at Asha Sanctuary
Location: Asha Sanctuary (2969 Coomer Road, Newfane, NY 14108)
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please click HERE.
ON EXHIBIT NOW THROUGH JULY 3, 2016
THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours) Participatory Art Installation
Location: Robertshaw Gallery at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
(221 N. Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601)
For more information, please click HERE.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Opening for THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours) Participatory Art Installation
Location: The Westmoreland Museum of American Art (221 N. Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601)
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information, please click HERE.
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Art Beat – In Conversation with Author and Artist John Schlimm
(Includes booksigning for Five Years in Heaven and pop-up exhibition of Sister Augustine’s Gussie’s Specials)
Location: The Westmoreland Museum of American Art (221 N. Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601)
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
For more information, please click HERE.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
The Christopher Awards, New York City
Accepting The Christopher Award in the “Books for Adults” category for Five Years in Heaven
For more information and media requests, please contact Jeanne Byington at jeanne@jmbyington.com
Friday, April 1, 2016
Guest-Curating and Co-Hosting “The Gussie Tribute Collection” Opening Event & Sale
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Location: Elk County Council on the Arts Gallery, 237 Main St., Ridgway, PA
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
For more information: Call Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) at 814-772-7051. Also, see sample pieces from “The Gussie Tribute Collection” HERE.
Follow: ECCOTA on Facebook
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Accept the “Lifetime Achievement Award” on behalf of Sister Augustine
Location: Elk County Council on the Arts Gala, The Highlands
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For more information: Call Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) at 814-772-7051.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Judge for 2016 Poetry Out Loud Contest Regional Competition
Location: St. Marys Area High School, St. Marys, PA
Time: 6:00 p.m
For more information: Call Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) at 814-772-7051.
Follow: ECCOTA on Facebook
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Q&A and Booksigning for Five Years in Heaven
Location: Bradley’s Book Outlet, DuBois Mall, DuBois, PA
Time: 1:00 p.m.
For more information, or to reserve a signed copy: Please call Bradley’s Book Outlet at 814-371-7500
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Opening Event for The Unfinished Works Collection By Sister Augustine
Location: Benedictine Gift Shop, 139 Church Street, St. Marys, PA
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information: Call Benedictine Gift Shop ℅ St. Mary’s Parish Office at 814-781-1019
To preview The Unfinished Works Collection, please click HERE.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
“In Conversation with John Schlimm”
Five Years in Heaven Discussion & Booksigning at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~ Hosted by The Friends of Hanley Library
Location: Harriett B. Wick Chapel, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Dr., Bradford, PA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Kimberly Marcott Weinberg, UPB Communications Office, (814)362-0248, kmw61@pitt.edu
Follow: Twitter @PittBradford ~ Facebook ~ Instagram @upittbradford
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
“Penn State Reads” Launch with Russell Gold, Author of The Boom
To bring the wider State College community into the conversation, the Pennsylvania Humanities Council produces an annual public event in partnership with the Penn State Reads Program, the Schlow Centre Region Library, and with Penn State’s Institute for the Arts and Humanities, Pennsylvania Center for the Book, and University Libraries.
EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Location: Days Inn Penn State, 240 South Pugh Street, State College, PA
Time: 7:30 p.m.
For more information: Email events@pahumanities.org, or call 800-462-0442 (PA Only) or 215-925-1005
Follow Pennsylvania Humanities Council: Twitter @PAHumCouncil and Facebook
Saturday, June 13, 2015
MC-ing the 2015 Rehoboth Beach VegFest
Location: Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Time: See Rehoboth Beach VegFest web site below
For more information, please visit www.RehobothVegFest.org
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Friday, June 5, 2015
Attending WJAC-TV’s “Your Town” series launch at Straub Brewery, benefiting the 2015 Elk County Firefighters Fund
Location: Straub Brewery, St. Marys, PA
Time: 4:30 to 7 p.m., Check presentation to firefighters live on-air at 5:55 p.m.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Guest Bartender at Straub Brewery’s Summer Kick-Off Party Benefitting the 2015 Elk County Firefighters Fund
Location: Wildwoods Bar & Grill, St. Marys, PA
Time: Event is from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Guest Bartending from 8 to 9 p.m.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Meet & Greet and Booksigning at The Straub Beer Lovers Happy Hour charity event in Scranton, PA
For details and ticket information, please click HERE.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Co-Hosting pub crawl launch of The Straub Beer Lovers Happy Hour Tour in Pittsburgh, PA
For details and schedule, please click HERE.
Saturday, September 20, 2014:
MC-ing the 2014 DC VegFest in Washington, D.C.
PLUS, the Washington, D.C. debut of my participatory art piece, THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours)
Location: Yards Park (Lot H/I [across from Nationals Park] Intersection of N St. SE and First St. SE)
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.dcvegfest.com
Follow: On Twitter ~ @DCVegFest and on Facebook — Hashtag: #DCVegFest14
Friday, September 19, 2014:
Debuting new BE COMPASSION AND COMPASSION WILL BE U painting at DC VegFest Kick-Off Party
Location: Sticky Fingers Sweets and Eats, 1370 Park Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20010
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
For tickets, click HERE.
Saturday, September 13, 2014:
Hosting The Ultimate Vegan Summer Bash
Benefitting Asha Sanctuary
Location: Brio Pizzeria in Lewiston, NY
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Advance tickets only, available at AshaSanctuary.com/Events
Follow: On Twitter ~ @AshaSanctuary and Facebook
Saturday, June 14, 2014:
Reception for Debut of John’s 34 Compassion Paintings
from The Book of Compassion art series
~Tie-in Event to Rehoboth Beach VegFest and Rehoboth Beach Art Walk~
Location: Philip Morton Gallery, 47 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Time: 7 p.m. (The paintings will be on exhibit at the Gallery from Friday, June 13 – Sunday, June 15)
For more information, please visit www.PhilipMortonGallery.com or call 302-727-0905
Saturday, June 14, 2014:
MC-ing the 2014 Rehoboth Beach VegFest
AND
Exhibiting Two Participatory Art Pieces Onsite Titled:
THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours)
Planting Compassion
~ Presented by VegRehoboth.com ~
Location: Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Time: See Rehoboth Beach VegFest web site below
For more information, please visit www.RehobothVegFest.org
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Sunday, June 1, 2014:
MC-ing the 2014 Niagara VegFest
AND
Debuting Participatory Art Piece Onsite Titled:
THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours)
Location: Market Square (91 King Street), St. Catharines, Ontario
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.NiagaraVegFest.org
Follow on: Twitter @NiagaraVegFest and on Facebook
Tuesday, March 18 – Thursday, March 20, 2014:
3-Day Author In-Residence Series of Events
Location: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, February 8, 2014:
Hosting Niagara VegFest’s Sip & Savour Pop-Up Party
Location: Niagara Artists Centre, 354 St.Paul Street, St. Catharines, Ontario
Time: 6:30 pm for VIP admission, 7:30 pm for general admission
To purchase tickets, please click HERE.
Follow: On Twitter ~ @NiagaraVegFest and on Facebook
Sunday, January 26, 2014:
Hosting Cheesy Vegan and Straub Beer Pairing Party at American Library Association’s (ALA) Midwinter Conference
Location: Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Follow: On Twitter ~ @alamw and on Facebook
Also, to follow Straub Brewery: On Twitter ~ @StraubBeer and on Facebook at Facebook.com/StraubBeer
Thursday, November 7, 2013:
Delivering the Keynote Address at the Congressional Vegetarian Staff Association luncheon on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, November 5, 2012:
Serving as moderator and panelist for the Executive Speakers Series event featuring Straub Brewery at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Location: Mukaiyama University Room, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford, PA
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Follow: On Twitter ~ @PITTBradford and on Facebook at Facebook.com/PittBradford
Also, to follow Straub Brewery: On Twitter ~ @StraubBeer and on Facebook at Facebook.com/StraubBeer
Sunday, October 6, 2013:
“In Conversation with John Schlimm” event at Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)
Location: Washington, D.C.
For more information about PCRM, please visit www.pcrm.org
Friday, October 25, 2013:
Meeting with international youth activists at National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
Location: Washington, D.C.
For more information about NED, please visit www.ned.org
Follow: On Twitter ~ @NEDemocracy and on Facebook
Sunday, October 6, 2013:
To watch the speech, click HERE.
Delivering Keynote Address and signing books at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary’s 16th Annual Open House & Fundraiser
Location: Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, Poolesville, Maryland
Time: Keynote Address at 2:00 p.m. followed by book signing
For more information, please visit www.animalsanctuary.org or call 301-428-8128
Follow: On Facebook
Sunday, September 29, 2013:
Attending DC VegFest Celebrity Benefit Brunch
Location: Todd Gray’s Muse at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.dcvegfest.com
Follow: On Twitter ~ @DCVegFest and on Facebook
Saturday, September 28, 2013:
MC-ing the 2013 DC VegFest in Washington, D.C.
Location: Yards Parks (200 blk Water St., SE – between New Jersey Ave, SE and 3rd St, SE)
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.dcvegfest.com
Follow: On Twitter ~ @DCVegFest and on Facebook
Friday, September 27, 2013:
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats Presents: The Cheesy Vegan Pop-Up Party ~ A Tasting & Book Launch for The Cheesy Vegan
***Benefitting Compassion Over Killing & The Kindness Collective***
Location: The Cheesy Vegan Pop-Up next to Sticky Fingers, 1370 Park Road, NW, Washington, D.C.
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
To buy advance tickets (also available at the door that night), call Sticky Fingers at 202-299-9700
For more information, please click HERE.
Follow: On Twitter ~ @StickyFingersDC and on Facebook
Saturday, July 6, 2013:
To watch the speech, click HERE.
Delivering the opening “Embrace Compassion, Change the World” Keynote Address at VegFest Colorado Health and Environmental Fair
Location: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West 6th Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401
Time: 11:00 a.m. (booksigning to follow)
For more information, please visit www.VegFestColorado.org
Follow: On Twitter ~ @VegFestColorado and on Facebook
Sunday, June 2, 2013:
Attending the Rehoboth Beach VegFest Benefit Brunch
Location: Nage Restaurant, 19730 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets, please visit www.RehobothVegFest.org
Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RehobothBeachVegfest
Saturday, June 1, 2013:
To watch the speech, click HERE.
Speaking and signing cookbooks at the first Rehoboth Beach VegFest
~ Presented by Compassion Over Killing and VegRehoboth.com ~
Location: Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971
Time: 3:25 p.m. (booksigning to follow)
For more information, please visit www.RehobothVegFest.org
Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RehobothBeachVegfest
Saturday, February 9, 2013:
Accepting the “Heart in the Arts” Award at the Elk County Council on the Arts’ 2013 Annual Gala
Location: Aiello’s Cafe, 102 N. Broad St., Ridgway, PA 15853
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.eccota.com
Follow: On Twitter ~ @ECCOTA and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ECCOTA
Thursday, January 17, 2013:
*Sorry, this event is sold-out*
Hosting the Grubwithus Inauguration Kick-Off Vegan Dinner
Location: Mandu, 453 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.Grubwithus.com
Follow: On Twitter ~ @Grubwithus and on Facebook at Facebook.com/Grubwithus
Saturday, October 27, 2012:
To watch the speech, click HERE.
Delivering “The Tipsy Vegan Tells All” speech and signing books at Boston Vegetarian Food Festival
Location: Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Time: 3:45 p.m.
For more information, please visit: www.bostonveg.org or Speakers’ Schedule
Wednesday, October 10, 2012:
To watch “A Conversation with John Schlimm”, click HERE.
Meeting with students and appearing at Friends of Hanley Library book event at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Location: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford, PA
Time: Friends of Hanley Library book event begins at 7:00 with refreshments and sampling of recipes, followed by the author Q&A and booksigning at 7:30
Follow: On Twitter ~ @PITTBradford and on Facebook at Facebook.com/PittBradford
Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 6-10 p.m.:
Attending American Humane Association’s “Super Heroes Among Us” Fundraiser
Location: Gotham Hall, New York City
Follow: On Twitter ~ @AmericanHumane and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/americanhumane
For more information, please visit: www.AmericanHumane.org
Sunday, April 29, 2012 ~ 2:00 p.m.:
To watch the speech, click HERE.
Delivering the Commencement Address at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Location: KOA Arena of Sport and Fitness, Univ. of Pittsburgh at Bradford
For more information, please contact: Kimberly Marcott Weinberg at (814) 362-0248
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Saturday, April 28, 2012 ~ Doors Open 4:30 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m.:
Attending Elk County Humane Society’s 2012 PAWS Gala, which is featuring a buffet of dishes & cocktails from The Tipsy Vegan and The Ultimate Beer Lover’s Cookbook
Location: The Red Fern, St. Marys/Kersey, PA
For more information, please visit: ElkCountyHumaneSociety.org or CALL (814) 834-3247
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Friday, April 27, 2012:
Co-Hosting (with St. Marys Public Library) “A Night of Recollections of John F. Kennedy, Jr.” with RoseMarie Terenzio, New York Times Best Selling Author of Fairy Tale Interrupted and Former Personal Assistant & Confidante to JFK, Jr.
Location: St. Marys Public Library, 127 Center St., St. Marys, PA
Time: 7:00-7:30p.m.~Refreshments; 7:30-8:00p.m.~Author Q&A; 8:00p.m.~ Booksigning (Books will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Marys Public Library)
For more information, please visit: StMarysLibrary.org or CALL (814) 834-6141
Thursday, February 9, 2012 ~ 7:00 p.m.:
Appearance & Charity Booksigning at DC Vegan Drinks event at DC Meat-Free Week
Benefitting The Kindness Collective (www.kindnesscollective.org)
Location: Meridian Pint, 3400 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
For more information, please visit: DCVeganDrinks.org & DCVegan.org
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Saturday, January 28, 2012:
To watch the speech, click HERE.
Delivered “There Are No Limits” Keynote Address at “From Backpack to Briefcase” Conference
Location: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford, PA
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