Last night was underground comic and book publisher Last Gasp’s annual “Burritos, Beer & Cheer” holiday party, which they have been hosting for over 30 years now. This legendary party is also a fundraiser for the Martin de Porres House of Hospitality, who’s volunteers feed thousands of people a week, without any kind of government funding.
As always, Baba Ron Turner and the gang threw another great party. Here are a few photos that I shot of the scene. The quote of the night came from a guy on his cell phone who I walked by as I was leaving: “Dude, this is an awesome party! I just spilled my beer on Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s shoes”.
Check out The Last Gasp Story for the history of how this wonderful organization came into existence.
UPDATE: Rudy Rucker was there as well and has a great write-up with photos on his blog.
Here Are A Few Related Posts You Might Enjoy:
- Last Gasp Holiday Party 2008, Burritos, Beer & Cheer
- Burritos, Beer & Cheer 2007, The Annual Last Gasp Holiday Party
- Photos of the Co-Ho-Holiday Party at Citizen Space
- The Stupendous Boiler Bar Holiday Party & Snail Car Benefit
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Really lovely photos. I actually felt envious that I hadn’t been invited which is unusual when I look at most party pictures.
Awesome pics! Sorry I didn’t meet you there. While our pics of the acutal party were hampered by merry making, we were lucky enough to wander around for a couple hours before the party snapping shots of the Hall of Oblivion.
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