Saturday May 17 –  7:10 pm at the Garden District Bookshop

Panel: “Stories from the Daughters of Gonzo”—with & without Hunter.

Come, hear women connected to the Gonzo world discuss and tell stories about Hunter S. Thompson, their fathers, and the world of Gonzo.

The PANELISTS: Pia and Hilary Hinckle (Warren’s daughters), Carlota Acosta (Oscar Zeta Acosta’s niece), Holly Krassner Dawson (Paul Krassner’s daughter), Katie and Claire Clancy (daughters of John Clancy)

MODERATOR: Christopher Tidmore

Who Are the Daughters of Gonzo?

Pia Hinckle is a San Francisco writer, editor, small business owner, and open water swimmer. Currently at work on Sorry For The F*ck You: A Daughter-Father Memoir of Drink, Ink, and Catholicism about growing up with her gonzo editor father Warren Hinckle. Learn more at piahinckle.com.

Hilary Hinckle is a consultant, coach, teacher, and speaker who trains leaders and teams to perform, adapt, and communicate exceptionally under extreme pressure. A founder of the Tony Award-winning Atlantic Theater Company and Acting School, her background is in non-profit leadership, theater, and Depth Psychology. Learn more at redefineradical.com.

Carlota Acosta (Oscar Zeta Acosta’s niece) calls herself “a modernday Robin Hood.” She is a staunch supporter of her uncle, about whom she has vivid memories. Stephanie Carlota Acosta – Oscar Zeta Acosta’s Niece | LinkedIn

Katie Clancy is a second-generation child of Gonzo. Her father, the attorney John Clancy, was HST’s roommate in NYC and later represented Hunter, most notably becoming involved in the legalities of the run for Pitkin County Sheriff. Katie has published dozens of articles. After graduation in 2007 from NYU, she worked at Rolling Stone and Time Out NYC, and her freelance writing credits include The Village Voice, The Brooklyn Rail, and The Durango Telegraph. Bio Katie Clancy — Hunter-Gatherers (hunter-gathererspodcast.com)

Holly Krassner Dawson serves as the Deputy County Executive Officer – Communications for Napa County, California, where she directs the county’s community and intergovernmental communications and strategic initiatives. Previously, Holly led public affairs at Napa Valley College and was the executive director of Leadership Napa Valley. Her experience spans roles in nonprofit, business, and government sectors, complemented by a decade as an independent consultant. Holly almost wrote a book about her father in her twenties but decided he had already told all the stories there were to tell.

Claire Clancy, “A Child of Gonzo” grew up in Durango, CO. She graduated from Whittier College (yes, the Nixon one) with a degree in Music Business and has spent the better half of a decade navigating the industry as an independent singer/songwriter. Now based in Bushwick, NYC Claire fronts her own 90’s inspired indie rock band called CLANCY.