Upcoming events!
Exhibition: Spooky Waters of the World
📍 Winona, Minnesota
Original illustrations from Spooky Lakes (2024) and from the forthcoming book Spooky Rivers (2026) on display at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum until February.
Find more info here: https://mmam.org/geo-rutherford
Mini Book Tour: Stop 1!
📍 Washington, DC
🎟️ Registration: The event is open to the public!
🚨 Important: To join the signing line, Politics & Prose requires proof of purchase of either Spooky Rivers or Spooky Lakes from Politics & Prose.
Mini Book Tour: Stop 2!
📍 Bentonville, AR
🎟️ Registration: Registration is not required, but attendance is limited to the capacity of the room.
📚 Books: Two Friends Books will be there with books available for purchase and signing.
Mini Book Tour: Stop 3!
📍 Portland, OR
🎟️ Registration: No registration required. This event is free and open to the public!
📚 Books: Copies of Spooky Rivers will be available for purchase and signing at Barnes & Noble.
Mini Book Tour: Stop 4!
📍 Kingston, WA
🎟️ Registration: Tickets are required for this event
✍️ Important: Registration is required can be FREE but you have an option of buying a book with the registration, too.
Mini Book Tour: Stop 5!
📍 Downers Grove, IL
🎟️ Registration: Tickets are required for this event and include a copy of Spooky Rivers.
Artist Talk at the MMAM
📍 Winona, Minnesota
Artist talk tickets do not include MMAM gallery admission.
LINK HERE: Geo Rutherford Artist Talk Tickets
Book Signing Event at the MMAM
📍 Winona, Minnesota
Let me sign your book! We will have books for sale or bring your book from home.
Saturday, October 3 | 2p - 3p
Free - in MMAM’s Atrium
Does not include gallery admission to MMAM.
Wisconsin Book Festival Talk
📍 Madison, WI
🎟️ No tickets or registration required!
🎤 In conversation with Anne Moser
📚 Book signing to follow, with books provided by Mystery To Me
Green Bay Public Library Event
Join author and illustrator Geo Rutherford for a deep dive into the weird world of water. Drawing from her bestselling book Spooky Lakes and the upcoming Spooky Rivers, Geo explores the science and stories behind some of the world’s most unusual bodies of water. From boiling rivers and disappearing lakes to waterways with unexpected dangers, these are real places that prove water can be far stranger than it seems. Featuring original artwork, fascinating science, and plenty of bizarre stories, this talk takes audiences beneath the surface of our planet’s most curious waters.
Waunakee Public Library Event
Join author and illustrator Geo Rutherford for a library talk exploring the strange and sometimes unsettling side of water. Drawing from her book Spooky Lakes and the upcoming Spooky Rivers, she shares real stories of unusual lakes and rivers, from places that boil, vanish, or turn deadly without warning. Blending art, science, and a bit of dark curiosity, this presentation explores just how strange and unsettling water can be.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Waunakee Public Library.
Waukesha Public Library Event
Um yes, hello! Join TikTok-famous hydrologist, artist, and educator Geo Rutherford as she discusses weird water phenomena and her new book, Spooky Rivers.
Ann Arbor Public Library Event
Ann Arbor Public Downtown Library: 4th Floor Program Room
Description
Join author, artist and educator Geo Rutherford for a deep dive into the strange science and stories behind the "Spooky Lakes" of Michigan! From unusual geological formations to surprising environmental phenomena, Geo blends research, art, and storytelling to reveal what makes these waters so captivating.
Geo Rutherford’s fascination with lakes, initially sparked by her artistic practice, gained widespread attention when she began sharing on TikTok. Her engaging videos, which delve into the science behind phenomena like unusual ice formations and drifting islands, quickly captivated a global audience. However, her account truly took off when she started her popular “Spooky Lakes” series in October of 2020.
Beyond "Spooky Lakes," Geo's artistic practice is centered on environmental issues related to the Great Lakes. She creates prints, artist’s books, and large-scale mixed media works that explore themes of invasiveness, impermanence, and the unseen aspects of the Great Lakes ecosystem. Geo holds a BFA from Eastern Michigan University and an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition to her academic role, she co-chairs the #whyyoumatter nonprofit in her spare time.
This event includes a signing with books for sale.
The Library will be providing a live stream of this event and we intend to make it available for future viewing. A video player will appear on this page 1 hour before the start of the event.
Event Three
Join the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, Wisconsin for a Saturday event showcasing Geo Rutherford and the new Spooky Lakes Coloring Book, the companion to her bestselling book Spooky Lakes. Presentation at 11am but walk in anytime between 10am and 2pm to meet the author and get a book signed! Museum Admission required for entry but that means you do get admission to the museum for the day!
Event Two
Join Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois for an author event with Geo Rutherford, the new Spooky Lakes Coloring Book, the companion to her bestselling book Spooky Lakes.
Event One
Join Boswell Books in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a fun evening featuring event showcasing Geo Rutherford and the new Spooky Lakes Coloring Book, the companion to her bestselling book Spooky Lakes.