Were he not in a jail cell, cannabis liberation activist Rich Paul would certainly have a featured speaking role at Keenevention 2013. However, he would love it if Keenevention came to him, so consider this something for your to-do list while in Keene:
You can easily visit Rich Paul at the Cheshire “House of Corrections” or as some activists call it, the “Keene Spiritual Retreat“. Unlike many jails, the Keene jail allows visiting every day for several hours per day. You do need to plan your visit at least a day in advance and you can do that via this online system. Sign yourself up and bring friends – you’ll get 30 minutes with Rich. If you don’t already know him, go anyway! He’d appreciate the company and is always entertaining to talk to.
Here are several other things you can do outside-the-hotel while in Keene for Keenevention – no Keenevention ticket necessary. Though, if you’d like to attend Keenevention, tickets for the whole weekend are just $50 until 10/31 and $60 at the door (or you can buy a day pass for $25).
