Italian Street Painting Marin has appointed Julie Jehly as its new program director. Jehly, of Rohnert Park, has a background in nonprofit fundraising, marketing and event planning. She will work with the nonprofit's existing staff and volunteers to grow and expand the organization and its annual street painting event in downtown San Rafael. &nbs...

On the opening day of last year's Italian Street Painting Marin, a heart attack hospitalized the founder of the popular downtown San Rafael event, and scorching temperatures knocked the featured artist out with heat stroke.   This year, founder and organizer Sue Carlomagno was all smiles as 22 artists participated in a down-sized street pain...

2014 marks the 38th year of the Italian Film Festival founded by director Lido Cantarutti.
This year's program showcases 8 critically acclaimed Italian films and adds two Sunday evening shows to its regular six Saturday schedule running through November.   
Mr. Cantarutti kicked off the Bay Area-beloved event on Saturday, September 27, with...