GIGANTIC THANKS to everyone who came to our open-house last weekend! It was wonderful to see so many, many people who wanted to celebrate this special day with us. Sure, we were tired by the end of the day, but we were also invigorated by your company. And it’s not over yet!!
We continue the celebration for the rest of the year, with a City Lights at 60 events series centering around our mission, our history, and our future. The City Lights Foundation will also sponsor a summer series of events Sundays in Kerouac Alley, hosted by a rotating roster of local, literary luminaries. Check here for the schedule of our special events.
And ’til the next fete, we’re treasuring these party photos from friends on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
There goes the man in the black hat and red scarf. Mr. Jack Hirschman, our Jack.
Co-owners of City Lights, Nancy Peters & Lawrence Ferlinghetti greeted guests in the publishing office. Lawrence co-founded City Lights, and Nancy was our publisher and executive director for 27 years.
Lawrence’s son Lorenzo (right) and grandson (left) Leonardo.
Our 50th anniversary pin next to the new 60th, both designed by Lawrence.
Scott, a 33-year veteran at City Lights, hangs with the chief.
Peter Maravelis (right) hosted a phenomenal series of flash readings in the cellar.
Daphne Gottlieb preparing to take over the basement.
THE Cassie Sneider.
The Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco was amazing!
The sign above the window: another Lawrence special.
Down in the room with the black & white tiles, one guest spotted another sign painted by Lawrence.
City Lights executive director & publisher Elaine Katzenberger with Stacey Lewis, director of marketing & publicity.
Michelle Tea! Editor of the City Lights/Sister Spit series.
V. Vale, publisher of RE/Search and former City Lights-er.
Layla’s on it. Restocking Howl.
Our manager, Andy Bellows.
There will always be a book that saves you.
Your mandate.
