Why Jack Still Matters with Steve Edington and Jami Cassady

TheHenry Miller Memorial Libraryis a public beneﬁt, non-proﬁt 501 (c) 3 organization championing the literary, artistic and cultural contributions of the late writer, artist, and Big Sur resident Henry Miller. The Library tries to do as little as possible since we are in Big Sur a place very well suited for doing nothing. It turns out to be difficult however because Henry Miller is egging us on to promote the things he believes make life worth living like good conversation, freedom of thought, good food, sex and art in all its forms; old, new, weird and varied! Welcome!

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An afternoon with Kerouac scholar Steve Edington discussing his work.  Special guest Jami Cassady. Audience is encouraged to participate!

What does Kerouac mean to you? How has he shaped your life? Is he still relevant today?<a href="https://ebsn.eu/about-ebsn/members/steve-edington/" title="https://ebsn.eu/about-ebsn/members/steve-edington/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Steve Edigton</a>, the convenor of the Jack Kerouac Centennial Group of Lowell, Massachusetts, will answer these questions and more on Friday, August 30 at the Henry. Miller Library at 4:00 pm. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726307/15597743" title="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726307/15597743" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Listen to A BIG SUR PODCAST with Steve Edington here!</a>This event is patterned after the <a href="https://mosaiclowell.org/event/talking-jack-new-routes-for-jack-kerouac/" title="https://mosaiclowell.org/event/talking-jack-new-routes-for-jack-kerouac/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">“Talking Jack”</a> gatherings that take place every October at the Kerouac Festivals in Lowell. A Kerouac themed idea is put out for discussion with all attendees invited to join in.SPECIAL GUEST: Neal Cassady's daughter Jami Cassady who will bring some of her Mother's paintings and books. (more below)Steve, who's also the author of two books on Kerouac’s life and literary legacy, will kickstart the conversation beginning with his own perspective, drawing on a chapter in his work in progress The Gospel According to Jack—Tracking Kerouac in My Life.After Steve offers some of his thoughts on the subject, those attending are invited to share their thoughts and ideas on how Kerouac’s works touch them, and how they may be tracking Kerouac in their own lives.&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;From Jamie Cassady: My Mother, Carolyn Cassady, is the "Queen of the Beats" and "The Muse." After marrying Neal she moved to San Francisco. Neal followed her, Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac followed Neal. Carolyn was a very accomplished portrait painter, costume and set designer and did many renditions of the colorful characters that were her and Neal's friends.My mother painted, sketched, traced and used many mediums to portray her friends (and lovers). She kept many, many years of her art. We will be bringing some of mom's original portraits to the wonderful event at the Henry Miller Library August 30th. We are so pleased to be with our friend and Kerouac scholar, Rev. Steve Edington. Please come and join us! Rcently published:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Joan-Anderson-Letter-Neal-Cassady/dp/1913606325/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CRCUZK9PQORM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M_69_dW5LQtnTIkgZmYhog._tUp8JhZlQL_k31T2pzSI8v18eqWbcArCuvbOYL-mFg&dib_tag=se&keywords=%E2%80%9CThe+Joan+Anderson+Letter%3A+The+Holy+Grail+of+the+Beat+Generation%2C%E2%80%9D&qid=1724425097&sprefix=the+joan+anderson+letter+the+holy+grail+of+the+beat+generation%2C+%2Caps%2C342&sr=8-1" title="https://“The Joan Anderson Letter: The Holy Grail of the Beat Generation,”" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> “The Joan Anderson Letter: The Holy Grail of the Beat Generation,”</a>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Wine and cheese will be available.There is no fee for this event, but donations are always accepted.Please RSVP if you think you can make it so we can prepare accordingly.Welcome!!

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