# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Minnesota to Hollywood: Courtney Kocak (Girl Gone Wild) with Minnesota
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Memoir authors Courtney Kocak (Girl Gone Wild) and Kelly Foster Lundquist (Beard) in conversation, moderated by Deborah Copperud.About this EventJoin Minnesota native Courtney Kocak for a special homestate event celebrating her debut memoir Girl Gone Wild, an unwitting feminist coming-of-age story tracing her journey from small-town Minnesota to the underbelly of Hollywood.Courtney will be joined by Kelly Foster Lundquist—author of Beard and a 2026 Minnesota Book Award finalist for Memoir & Creative Nonfiction—in conversation, moderated by Deborah Copperud, host of Read Minnesota Books.Together, they’ll explore the complexities of writing personal truth, navigating ambition and identity, and what it means to tell stories that challenge cultural narratives around gender, power, and sexuality.From selling merchandise on the Girls Gone Wild tour to confronting the realities of the entertainment industry, Girl Gone Wild examines how easily empowerment and objectification can blur—and what it takes to reclaim your voice.✨ Expect:A dynamic author conversationInsights into memoir writing & publishingAudience Q&ABook signing🎟️ Reserve your spot—space may be limited.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-paul/from-minnesota-to-hollywood-courtney-kocak-girl-gone-wild-with-minnesota/100001988661687641
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Paul
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Acorn Bookshop
- **lat**: 44.98120189999999
- **long**: -93.19514439999999
- **full address**: Acorn Bookshop, 2238 Carter Avenue, Saint Paul, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is From Minnesota to Hollywood: Courtney Kocak (Girl Gone Wild) with Minnesota being held?
  - **A:** From Minnesota to Hollywood: Courtney Kocak (Girl Gone Wild) with Minnesota takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Acorn Bookshop, 2238 Carter Avenue, Saint Paul, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing From Minnesota to Hollywood: Courtney Kocak (Girl Gone Wild) with Minnesota?
  - **A:** From Minnesota to Hollywood: Courtney Kocak (Girl Gone Wild) with Minnesota is organized by Courtney Kocak.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** From Minnesota to Hollywood: Courtney Kocak (Girl Gone Wild) with Minnesota is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If From Minnesota to Hollywood: Courtney Kocak (Girl Gone Wild) with Minnesota sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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