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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 7h

Wednesday--Are you ready for Halloween?
Join me in looking look at the origins our of holiday celebration: From trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, the Halloween Capital of the US, to the folklore of bat and witches.
When: 10/15
Where: Oshkosh, WI Public Library
Time 6pm
Cost: Free

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 1d

I am still waiting for your great podcast to come back!

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 1d

Tuesday--Halloween is here in Wisconsin!
Join me a presentation on the history, folklore, and customs of Halloween!
Where: Middleton, WI Library
Time: 6pm
Cost: FREE

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Creepy Acres @creepyacres.bsky.social · 11d

The Van Meter Visitor week continues! Part 4
#vanmeter #vanmeteriowa #vanmetervistor #cryptids #cryptozoology #unknown #paranormal #weird #bizarre #scary #creepy #spookyseason #supernatural #livingdinosaur #mothman #illustration #art #cryptidart #creaturedesign #darkart #pterasaur #history #mystery

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 3d

WI--Are you ready for The History of Halloween!
This presentation covers everything from trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, the Halloween Capital of the US, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness.
10/13
5:30pm
Lodi, WI Library
FREE

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 4d

Can't wait to hear about pancakes.

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 4d

A fantastic place.

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Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · 6d

Tune in tonight at 9pm (Central) to the Monster Lounge podcast as I discuss dark folklore of the Northwoods.
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 11d

A William Shatner Coincidence?
Tonight, The Unexplained tv show airs the lake monster episode called Terrors of the Deep. Lake monsters happen to be one of my favorite legends to talk about---coincidence or something else--Tune in to find out.

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 12d

Friday--Halloween Folklore in Colfax, WI
FREE-From trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, the Halloween Capital of the US, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness.

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 12d

Nice work. It is always a highlight to put NPR on your list of media coverage!

Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 13d

Thursday--Halloween Comes to Shawano!
From trick-or-treating, scarecrows, jack- o'-lanterns, and the Halloween Capital of the US, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness.
When: 9/2 -- 6pm
Where: Public Library Shawano, WI
FREE

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 14d

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 14d

Tonight--Mondovi Gets Spooky!
Join me for some of the scariest legends and folklore from around Wisconsin as we begin the Halloween season.

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 15d

Tonight--Wisconsin Gets Weird!
Join me at the Waunakee Public Library for some of the scariest legends from our state.

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 17d

Today--I will see you in Iowa.

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 18d

The Van Meter Visitor's days are numbered!
Drop whatever you are doing and get to Van Meter, Iowa this weekend for the festival and help me try to capture this giant winged beast.

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 19d

I really like the well researched (scripted) ones like @astonishinglegends.bsky.social , @lyleblackburn.bsky.social 's Monstro Bizarro.

Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 19d

Newsom is brutal!

Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 19d

Saturday is coming-- I am getting scared!
It has been 12 years since our book about the Visitor came out, and every year we gather in Van Meter for the festival in hopes that we can capture this thing. Is this the year?

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 20d

Why is the Van Meter Visitor a Criminal?
Find out this Saturday at the Van Meter Visitor Festival in Van Meter, Iowa.

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 21d

If you survive the Rapture!
Join me Wednesday in Dodgeville, WI for legends of ghosts. mysterious creatures and UFOs.

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 22d

Schedule of events
11:30am Start
Noon- Collier & Star Wilmer-Bigfoot in Iowa
12:45 Jeff Craig -The Frogman
1:30- Tobias Wayland--The Shadow of the Mothman
2:30- 5 Nights of Terror Walking Tour Chad Lewis
3:45- Barnaby Jones --The History of Dogman
4:45- Chad Lewis & Kevin Nelson - Wendigo Lore

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 23d

The Visitor is Near!

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Chad Lewis @chadlewis.bsky.social · 24d

The Wendigo VS The Van Meter Visitor!
Get ready---In addition to all the other mazing speakers, Kevin Lee Nelson and I will be presenting Wendigo Lore at the Van Meter Visitor Festival. You have been warned!

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