Year of the Monkey

the long version

Following a run of new year's concerts at san francisco's legendary fillmore, patti smith finds herself tramping the coast of santa cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland with no design, yet heeding signs--including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the cheshire cat. In february, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable so