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Marianne Faithful at the HML

What: Marianne Faithfull in concert at the Henry Miller Library
Where: Henry Miller Library, Highway One, Big Sur CA.
When: Friday, October 9th at 7.30 PM
Contact: Henry Miller Library, 831-667-2574, magnus@henrymiller.org

This is the Henry Miller Library yearly benefit concert. Following up on previous years benefit concerts with Patti Smith and her Band, Henry Rollins, Laurie Anderson and, last year, Philip Glass & Wendy Sutter, the benefit is in support of the important cultural contributions made by the HM Library as well as the ongoing work of preserving and making publicly available the significant archives under Library stewardship.

After a successful US promotional visit with media coverage including; NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and World Caf�, The Late Show with David Letterman, CBS Sunday Morning and a stellar performance at The City Winery in New York City, the iconic singer Marianne Faithfull returns for a major tour in support of her Decca debut ‘Easy Come, Easy Go.’ The tour includes this benefit performance in Big Sur at the Henry Miller Library on October 9 at 7.30 PM.

We are extremely grateful for Marianne’s generosity in coming to do this in support of the Library.

The evening will end by everyone joining together at the Big Sur Bakery for some of the best pizza and wine on the West coast!

Tickets are still available by calling 831-667-2574 or online at http://www.henrymiller.org

Sunday Night in Big Sur

The gates opened at 6 pm. Guests arrived as early as 5:30 pm. Parking is a challenge at the HML, but so many wanted to come to support the guest of honor, Don Case, and his family. So, we came early, got good spots to park, and waited, chatting among ourselves.

When the gates opened, the lights were already twinkling, even though it was not yet dark. The line wound down the lighted path, where our names were either checked off, or donations made, and we were offered a copy of a water color painted by Don Case of the grassy field and redwoods which surround the HML.

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The buffet, provided by the Big Sur Bakery and SLOW Foods Buffet, led by event orgainizer Mike Gilson, CPOA, provided wonderful food for our enjoyment.
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Also of CPOA, Jeannie Ford’s children, Emily and Joe performed beautifully on violin and cello for the attendees.
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Magnus Toren, curator of the HML, met and greeted all, as well as oversaw the venue and its preparation.

The number of attendees was astounding, and gratefully appreciated by Don and his family. It was so wonderful to see so many Big Surians in attendance, giving hope to Don and his family that replacement of his long-time home was truly a reality.

One of Don’s old friends came down from Sonoma, probably more old friends, but this gentleman I spoke with at dinner. He helped raise the roof on the original house 40 years ago.

I did not stay for the showing of Food, Inc. as it was dark and the road home requires significant attention, particularly as it was foggy, and I had a long way to go. Driving slowly to fit the conditions, I marveled at the community of which I have become a part. The love, joy, and sharing which permeated this gathering warmed me all the way down the coast.
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Don Case, you are well and truly loved, my friend.

And to bring this post to a close, a few words from Joyce Duffy: “I cannot put into words the tremendous jolt of love energy that we all got from last night.
Today when I left the Case home, Neva was resting in a lounge chair on the slab of the old house … Josh and Don were at a table in front of the old hearth trying to teach Oceana and Kiana to play dominoes … there is lightheartedness and peace and relaxation and a for-sure-now knowing that someday there will be a house around surrounding the family. We are all a bit speechless in reaction to the overwhelming shower of love and help.”