In celebration of its 47th anniversary, the Circus Arts camp Winnarainbow–founded by Hippie icon Wavy Gravy–has announced an online auction from April 28 through May 9 and a benefit concert to be held at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on Sept. 29.
The auction will feature one-of-a-kind items from rock-and-roll royalty, fine art photography, luxury vacation packages and masterclasses with "thought leaders." Highlights include virtual meetings with Allman Brothers/Dead & Company bassist Oteil Burbridge, Rolling Stones and John Mayer producer, Bob Weir and Wolfbros member and Blue Note Records President Don Was; NBA legend Bill Walton; and leading Buddhist teacher and founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Jack Kornfield. The benefit concert will be headlined by Steve Earle and special guests who will be announced at a later date.
In more Wavy Gravy and Camp Winnarainbow news, camp alum Thessaly Lerner also known as Rainbow Valentine, has recently released a podcast examining the life and far-reaching influence of the Grateful Dead's official clown titled American Prankster: Wavy Gravy's Life Story. The podcast is currently on its fourth episode and is walking through the life story of the man Paul Krassner once described as “the illegitimate son of Harpo Marx and Mother Teresa," and will continue releasing episodes until they reach 11 episodes. "This story goes to 11," said Lerner in a statement. Enjoy American Prankster: Wavy Gravy's Life Story here.
Wavy Gravy has authored Something Good for a Change: Random Notes on Peace Thru Living; he is a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor, the subject of the acclaimed 2009 film Saint Misbehavin’: The Wavy Gravy Movie. Of the camp, Wavy Gravy said, “Survival in the 21st century or how to duck with a sense of humor and a dollop of compassion. Kids from every walk of life come together and make a kind of a universal whole at Camp. Everybody gets something from each other, and we end up being a community together and filled with love. And wonder."
Registration for the auction is open now and will take place starting at 9:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, April 28, until Monday, May 9 at 9:55 p.m. PT. Register here.
Watch a video about the camp below:
