Jami Cassady Ratto
This month I am going to tell you about some events that Randy and I will be participating in....
June 16th and 17th is the “La Honda Faire and Music Festival - A Day In The Redwoods!” It is held at The La Honda Gardens, in the California Redwoods at La Honda., California Proceeds benefit the La Honda Educational Foundation. It is a two day festival of music, celebration and community.
Randy and I only heard about it this year but it has been in existence for many years! The past posters are really cool. As many of you know, my dad had a great connection to La Honda
Randy and I will be there to meet and greet and support this wonderful venue. Thanks to Bonnie, Paula, Jeff, Charlie and all the others who make this event a success. We hope to see you there!
In July we are planning to join Al Hinkle and his daughter, Dawn, in Lowell, MA for the annual Jack Kerouac Festival. Randy and I have never been to this event but my brother, John and my mother, Carolyn, have been there before, and I’m hoping John can come this year as well. Hey, Cathy and George...wanna join us?
As this is the 50th anniversary of the publication of Jack’s groundbreaking book, “On The Road” we decided it is time that we go to see Jack’s home town and participate in the celebration. Our good friend, Stephen Edington will be doing an interview with Al Hinkle, (“Ed Dunkle”in “On The Road”) and has asked me to join in with some stories. Should be lots of fun. Please visit www.ontheroadinlowell.org
In September is the 40th annual “Summer of Love” celebration in San Francisco ..whew! Please visit www.summeroflove.org
And who knows what other “happenings” are afoot let us know stay tuned.
Jami Cassady-Ratto - May 26, 2007