Enjoy an intimate winter afternoon at a beautiful Point Reyes home with Herb Gold, benefiting the West Marin Review on Feb. 21. This “elder statesman of the Beat Generation,” distinguished novelist and journalist, and author of 28 books will read from his latest, a memoir, “Still Alive: A Temporary Condition.” In his words, the book is about “love and memory, [and] why both are blessings and sorrows and a form of immortality.”

One VIP ticket is available at $250, including the Herb Gold afternoon, dinner for two at Café Reyes, one night for two at Olema Cottages, a bottle of Point Reyes Vineyard Wines, an autographed copy of “Still Alive,” a voucher to redeem for one copy of West Marin Review, Vol. 2 when available.

Tickets are $30 for individuals, $50/couple. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets available online at West Marin Review and at Point Reyes Books. All tickets are tax deductible.