Patti Smith celebrated at Westport Library, denounced outside

Patti Smith Controversy: From “No” To A Nova Tribute

It would be easy to reduce the controversy over Patti Smith’s VersoFest appearance to a few contentious sentences: A group protested the National Book Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s invitation to the 4th annual music/media and more event. Citing her Instagram account, which included (among other things) a reposted flyer saying “Palestine belongs to Palestinians,” they called Smith antisemitic, and demanded the Library cance…

'The Hippest Damn Library in the Country'

A library in Connecticut has become one of the most rockin’ places in the United States. Dubbed “the hippest damn library in the country” by Talking Heads drummer Chris Franz and “the coolest damn library, ever” by The Doors drummer John Densmore, Westport Library has embraced rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, and contemporary music to create vibrant programming. The post ‘The Hippest Damn Library in the Country’ appeared first on I Love Libraries.

Patti Smith celebrated at Westport Library, denounced outside

Appearance by the singer, writer and artist, who was featured guest at VersoFest opener Thursday, protested by group saying she made antisemitic comments. The post Patti Smith celebrated at Westport Library, denounced outside appeared first on Westport Journal.