GonzoFest NYC takes over Howl! Happening Friday through Sunday with a lineup of talks, live music, art, panel discussions and spoken-word performances exploring the influential writer's impact on journalism, politics and American culture.
The festival will focus on Thompson's political writing and activism, as well as his connections to the Beat Generation.
Featured guests include artist Ralph Steadman and his daughter, Sadie Williams; Thompson's son, Juan Thompson; grandson Will Thompson; Joe Iconis, who will present songs from his musical inspired by Thompson's life; plus Phoebe Legere, Puma Perl, Penny Arcade, and other writers, artists and poets.
Daily details here.
Howl! Happening is at 6 E. First St. between Second Avenue and the Bowery.
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