Events

Join Kinky at the Sienna Sip & Stroll on Saturday, April 26th! Kinky will be at Cigar! Cigar! and Olive's Martini Tent showcasing his new line of Kinky Friedman Cigars. From 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Kinky will meet guests, sign cigar boxes-and virtually anything else! The Sienna Sip & Stroll is hosted by The Grand Food and Wine Affair and will be held in front of the Sienna Plantation Golf Club and Grille. The Sienna Plantation Golf Club and Grille is located at One Waters Lake Boulevard in Missouri City, Texas. For more info or for tickets visit www.thegrandwineandfoodaffair.com or 713-SIP-WINE

Kinky Friedman and Steven Fromholz are joining talents in rare and intimate performances, singing songs and telling tales, all for the benefit of the Kinkster's favorite cause, the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, a 501(c)3 organization that rescues abandoned and/or abused dogs, nurtures them and places them with loving families.!Kinky Friedman, humorist, author, songwriter and musician, is also an animal lover and the founder of Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. Kinky's latest ventures include his new Kinky Friedman Cigar Company and a book about his recent run for governor of Texas, "You Can Lead a Politician to Water, but You Can't Make Him Think."

Kinky Friedman and Steven Fromholz are joining talents in rare and intimate performances, singing songs and telling tales, all for the benefit of the Kinkster's favorite cause, the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, a 501(c)3 organization that rescues abandoned and/or abused dogs, nurtures them and places them with loving families.!Kinky Friedman, humorist, author, songwriter and musician, is also an animal lover and the founder of Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. Kinky's latest ventures include his new Kinky Friedman Cigar Company and a book about his recent run for governor of Texas, "You Can Lead a Politician to Water, but You Can't Make Him Think."

Kinky Friedman and Steven Fromholz are joining talents in rare and intimate performances, singing songs and telling tales, all for the benefit of the Kinkster's favorite cause, the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, a 501(c)3 organization that rescues abandoned and/or abused dogs, nurtures them and places them with loving families.!Kinky Friedman, humorist, author, songwriter and musician, is also an animal lover and the founder of Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. Kinky's latest ventures include his new Kinky Friedman Cigar Company and a book about his recent run for governor of Texas, "You Can Lead a Politician to Water, but You Can't Make Him Think."

Kinky will speak at the May Festival of the Arts in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on May 10th. His lecture will focus on his latest book, You Can Lead A Politician To Water But You Can't Make Him Think; Ten Commandments For Texas Politics. (Simon & Schuster) It chronicles Kinky Friedman's adventures along the campaign trail and shares his uncensored thoughts on what's wrong with our government and how it needs to be fixed. Kinky's lecture will begin at 8:00 and will also include a musical showcase with Little Jewford accompanying. The Eureka Springs City Auditorium is located at 36 S. Main Street in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. For more information, please visit www.eurekasprings.org or www.theaud.org

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. Paard van Troje is located at Prinsegracht 12, Den Haag. For more information, please call 070-360-1838 or visit http://www.paard.nlTickets are also available at http://www.ticketmaster.nl/html/home.htmI

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. Paradiso is located at Weteringschans 6-8 1017 SG Amsterdam. For more information, please call 020-626 45 21 or visit http://www.paradiso.nlTickets are also available at http://www.ticketmaster.nl/html/home.htmI

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. Burgerweeshuis is located at Bagijnenstraat 9 7411 PT Deventer. For more information, please call 31(0)570619198 or visit http://www.burgerweeshuis.nl/site/index.m

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. Wheelans is located at 25 Wexford Street in Dublin 2. For more information, please call 01 478 0766 or visit http://www.whelanslive.com/

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. The Errigle Inn is located at 312 - 320 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 2GE. For more information, please call 028 9064 1410 or visit www.errigle.com

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. McGrory's of Culdaff is located at Culdaff, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland. For more information, please call (074) 937 9104 or visit www.mcgrorys.ie

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. The Cork Opera House is located at Emmet Place, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland. For more information, please call (021) 4270022 or visit www.corkoperahouse.ie

On Monday May 26, 2008 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, join Kinky Friedman, international best selling author, musician and political commentator, for an exclusive visit at the Richard Goodall Gallery in Manchester. This visit is to promote Kinky's musical performance in at the University of Manchester on June 1st. Kinky will meet guests in this intimate setting, sign posters, special Kinky Friedman merchandise-and virtually anything else; including a new, limited edition, five color letter pressed poster featuring Kinky Friedman, never before available in the UK. Richard Goodall Gallery, 103 High st, Manchester, m4 1hq www.richardgoodallgallery.com.

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. City Varieties Music Hall is located at Swan Street, LeedsLS1 6LW. For more information, please call 08456 441 881 or visit https://tickets.cityvarieties.co.uk/public/default.asp

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. The Musician is located at Clyde Street, Leicester LE1 2DE. For more information, please call 0116 251 0080 or visit http://www.themusicianpub.co.uk/<

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. The Cluny is located at 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 2PQ. For more information, please call 0191 2304474. Tickets can be purchased here.

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. The Glenfarg Hotel is located at Main Street, Glen Farg, Perthshire, PH2 9NU. For more information, please call 01577 830 241 or visit http://www.glenfarghotel.co.uk/index.htm

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoMatinee - doors open at 1:30Evening - doors open at 7:30 This special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. The Tron Theatre is located at 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB. For more information, please call 0141 552 4267 or visit http://www.tron.co.uk/index.php

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. This event will take place at the Academy in the Student Union at Manchester University. For more information, please call 0161 275 2930 or visit https://secure.ticketline.co.uk/event/selectTickets/eventId/13221589

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. Jazz Café is located at 5 Parkway Camden Town London NW1 7PG. For more information, please call 020 7916 6060 or visit www.jazzcafe.co.uk

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. The Norwich Arts Centre is located at St. Benedict's Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG. For more information, please call 44 (0) 1603 660352 or visit http://www.norwichartscentre.co.uk/

A visit with Kinky Friedman and special guests Little Jewford and Washington RatsoThis special event features Kinky, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso performing classic Kinky Friedman songs. Also during the evening, Kinky will read from one of his books and entertain the audience with anecdotes and opinions about politics and his experience running for governor of Texas. Komedia is located at 44 Gardner Street in Brighton. For more information, please call 01273 647100 or visit http://www.komedia.co.uk/index.php

Come out to Ruta Maya on Friday, June 6 to support Kinky's Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch! Guests will be entertained by the "King of Tex-Mex Rock and Roll," Joe King Carrasco. For more information about the benefit, please visit www.myspace.com/utopiabenefitjoeking or e-mail concertbenefits@yahoo.com.Suggested donation is $10; please give generously. Ruta Maya is located at 3601 S. Congress in Austin, Texas.Kinky is not attending this event. Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch is a "never kill" rescue ranch for abused and abandoned animals. Utopia often rescues animals from pounds that are going to be euthanized. The animals are available for adoption, but even if they never leave the ranch they have a home for life. If an adoption does not work out, the adoption contract stipulates that the animal will be returned to the ranch. To find more information about how to support Utopia, visit www.utopiarescue.com.

Join Kinky Friedman at Centro Cigars in Lawrence, Kansas on Friday, June 20 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Kinky will be promoting and selling cigars from his new Kinky Friedman Cigar Company. He'll meet customers, light up his new cigars, autograph cigar boxes and discuss cigars, politics (and virtually anything else). The five sizes: The Governor, Kinkycristo, Texas Jewboy, Utopian and The Willie are made of beautiful hand rolled Habana wrappers grown in Honduras with a blended filler of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos and Costa Rican binders.Centro Cigars is located at 1520 Wakarus Dr, Suite E in Lawrence, KS. For more information, please call 785-856-7773 or visit www.centrocigars.com.

Kinky Friedman and Steven Fromholz are joining talents in rare and intimate performances, singing songs and telling tales, all for the benefit of the Kinkster's favorite cause, the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, a 501(c)3 organization that rescues abandoned and/or abused dogs, nurtures them and places them with loving families.! Kinky Friedman, humorist, author, songwriter and musician, is also an animal lover and the founder of Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. Kinky's latest ventures include his new Kinky Friedman Cigar Company and a book about his recent run for governor of Texas, "You Can Lead a Politician to Water, but You Can't Make Him Think."