

Sicily: A Heart's Journey
April 4, 2019
San Francisco Italian Athletic Club (SFIAC) A new book by author Mary Tolaro Noyes shares the dream of finding her Sicilian family and establishing a lasting connection with them. On a June day in 1989, together with her father and mother, she met members of that Sicilian family for the first time. Sicily: A Heart’s Journey chronicles not only that first whirlwind encounter, but also the 30 years of adventures (and misadventures) she has experienced along the w

Celebrate Lawrence Ferlinghetti's 100th birthday.
Events Sunday March 17 thru Sunday March 24 – see Citylights.com Main Event March 24, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
City Lights, 261 Columbus Ave The bookstore, at 261 Columbus Ave, will welcome the public from 1-5 p.m. Three other neighboring spots in North Beach — Canessa Gallery, Café Zoetrope and Vesuvio’s — will also take part in the festivities. Bay Area writers and artists will read Ferlinghetti’s poetry, photos will be on display, and video screenings will showcase his st