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July 26 - 6:45 PM

Mr. Stinky Feet at Kid’s Bash – Grandview, Missouri

Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove brings his special energy to Kid's Bash in Grandview!

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July 26 - 11:00 AM

Summer Lit Fest at Kansas City International Airport

Stop by Turn the Page KC as they host local authors at its location in in Kansas City International Airport from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

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July 27 - 10:00 AM

Scheels Summer Fest Welcomes Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove!

Mr. Stinky Feet will perform at Scheels Summer Fest in Overland Park, Kansas.

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July 27 - 9:15 AM

Story Time at Rainy Day Books

John Martucci will read his new book PEANUT AND JELLY: THE SEARCH FOR BUTTER.

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August 3 - 2:00 PM

Mr. Stinky Feet’s Tail Rockin’ Tales at MCPL – North Independnence

Mr. Stinky Feet - aka Jim Cosgrove - LIVE at Mid-Continent Public Library!

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August 9 - 10:30 AM

Toby Rowland at Kidoodles

Toby Rowland will be signing his new book "Put The Ponies In The Barn: Boomer and Sooner Pull Their Wagon to the SEC"

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August 8 - 11:00 AM

Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove at Missouri State Fair

Mr. Stinky Feet will be at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Missouri

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August 14 - 12:00 PM

Toby Rowland at Campus Corner Store!

Campus Corner Store will host Toby Rowland and his new children's book "Put The Ponies In The Barn"

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August 23 - 6:00 PM

Fourth Fridays in Olathe will present Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet’ Cosgrove

Join author and award-winning kid rocker Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove for musical tall tales about dinosaurs, dancing bugs, and a slimy western outlaw named Sammy

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August 24 - 12:00 PM

Paola Roots Festival – Mr. Stinky Feet

Jim Cosgrove - Mr. Stinky Feet - will be performing at Paola Roots Festival in Paola Kansas.

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September 12 - 6:30 PM

Kiwanis Club of Lawrence, Kansas hosts Marian E. Washington

Marian E. Washington will speak at the Kiwanis Club of Lawrence, KS about her new autobiography, "FIERCE."

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July 25, 2024

Mr. Stinky Feet at Olathe Kid’s Bash

Mr. Stinky Feet (aka Jim Cosgrove) will be live in Downtown Olathe, KS

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July 24, 2024

Mr. Stinky Feet at Bartlesville Public Library

Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove brings his special energy to Bartlesville Public Library.

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July 23, 2024

Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove in Tulsa, Oklahoma!

Join "Mr. Stinky Feet" at Hardesty Regional Library - Connor's Cove Children's Theater, Tulsa for morning or afternoon show.

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July 20, 2024

Are You A Baseball Guy?

Meet Author and Kansas City Royals Broadcaster Rex Hudler at Made in Kansas City, Prairiefire Shopping Center, Overland Park, KS.

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July 15, 2024

Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

This is your opportunity to see one of Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove's amazing children's shows during his Albuquerque Public Library Tour!

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July 13, 2024

Occasions Paper Hosts Toby Rowland

Toby Rowland will be signing his new book "Put The Ponies In The Barn: Boomer and Sooner Pull Their Wagon to the SEC"

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June 25, 2024

Storypalooza at the Learning Tree

Author Julie Snodgrass will join other local authors at The Learning Tree in Prairie Village for a morning of FREE activities for children and book readings.

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June 16, 2024

World Sea Turtle Day

Join Peanut, Jelly and Butter to learn about the importance of ocean conservation and the dangers facing sea turtles.

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May 6, 2024

Children’s Book Week

Join the celebration for the 105th anniversary of Children's Book Week.

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April 20, 2024

The Search For Your Best Furever Friend

Storywalk at Mid-Continent Public Library, 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157. Phone: 816.883.4900.

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March 24, 2024

Jim Cosgrove All Grown Up – AGES 18 AND UP!

Aztec Theater, 11119 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. A benefit for Band of Angels.

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Happening Now!

Mid-Continent Public Library StoryWalk®

Four Ascend Books titles are being featured at different locations for Mid-Continent Public Library StoryWalk®.

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December 16, 2023

Holiday Concert with Mr. Stinky Feet and Dino O’Dell

Mr. Stinky Feet and Dino O’Dell will be at the library together to help you with the holiday spirit with feet-stomping, hand-clapping, dancing fun.

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December 8, 2023

Mr. Stinky Feet’s Winter Jam

Enjoy a fun-filled morning at the library with Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove performing his greatest hits.

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December 2, 2023

Mr. Stinky Feet’s Winter Jam

Embrace the winter season singing and dancing with Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove at the library for the afternoon.

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November 24, 2023

Bright Light Friday and Diaper Drive for Happy Bottoms

Join Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove to sing, dance, and share your inner light

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October 21, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Maple Leaf Arts Fest, Baldwin City, KS

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September 16, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Art in the Park, Lawrence, KS

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September 8, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Art Westport, Kansas City, MO

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September 2, 2023

Cy’s Perfect Day The Iowa State Way

John Walters. Iowa State University Bookstore

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September 1, 2023

Cy’s Perfect Day The Iowa State Way

John Walters. Rally House in Ames Iowa

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August 26, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Featured Artist at LV Arts at the Park, Leavenworth, KS

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August 10, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Missouri State Fair

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August 5, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Mid-Continent Public Library

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July 28, 2023

Merry Menagerie

BAM Arts Fair, Bellevue, WA

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July 29, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Lansing Library

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July 28, 2023

Children’s LitFest

Meet authors Sly James, Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove, Julie Snodgrass, and Chris Meggs at Turn the Page Book Store!

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July 8, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Art Fair on the Square, Madison, WI

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July 8, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Carroll County Fair, Carrollton, MO.

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July 6, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Lawrence Public Library

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July 4, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Village Fest

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July 1, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Mid-Continent Public Library - Weston Branch

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July 1, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Mid-Continent Public Library, Claycomo Branch

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June 29, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Mid-Continent Public Library

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June 28, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Atchison Library

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June 27, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Louisburg Library

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June 2, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Iowa Arts Fest, Iowa City, IA

June 3, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Ward Parkway Center Restaurant Pavilion

June 3, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Ward Parkway Center Restaurant Pavilion

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June 2, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Meadowbrook Park Concert Series

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June 2, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Meadowbrook Park Concert Series

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May 31, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

25th Anniversary CD Release Party!

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May 26, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Downtown Olathe Fourth Friday Concerts

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May 26, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

La Cygne Library Block Party, 209 N Broadway, La Cygne, KS, 66040.

Free showing of Minions: The Rise of Gru

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