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Italian Street Painting Marin presents The Summer of Love: An Art and Music Experience!

What: Italian Street Painting Marin presents - The Summer of Love: An Art and Music Experience!

When: June 24, Saturday, 10am – 8pm, June 25, Sunday 10am – 6pm

Where: 5th and A Streets, downtown San Rafael

Tickets: Tickets prices are $10 general admission each day, 2-day passes are $15, kids 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets in advance or the event.

Join us June 24 and 25 as Italian Street Painting Marin invites you to share in the psychedelic flair and groovy vibe through captivating street painting, music and more at The Summer of Love: An Art and Music Experience!

Enjoy . . . 

Over 100 renowned Madonnari (street painters) from the United States, Canada and Mexico who will "Come together . . . over art", transforming the streets into an awe-inspiring quilt of talent, color and local history; 

A talented team of Madonnari that will create what may be the world's largest, chalk drawn Peace Sign;

Meet influential, iconic poster artist Stanley Mouse on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00-4:00! He will be signing posters with many to choose from. We will also have a gallery of his exceptional works. A portion of poster and gallery proceeds will be donated to ISPM, and credit cards are accepted; 

Everyone's favorite beagle, Snoopy, will be onsite Sunday to mingle, take photos and put his "happy feet" into motion on the dance floor; 

Get groovy to diverse bands performing Rhythm and Blues, Latin, Americana, and of course, Classic Rock! Dance to the tunes of your favorite artists including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Neil Young, Joe Cocker, Sly and the Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane and more! 

Saturday 
10:45-11:45 - The Sugarloafers
12:00-1:00 - Moonlight Rodeo
1:15-2:45 - Otilia Donaire and The Back Alley Boys
3:00-4:00 - San Francisco Airship
4:15-5:15 - David LeFlamme Presents the Music of It's a Beautiful Day
5:30-6:30 & 7:00-8:00 - Aquarius

Sunday 
11:00-1:00 - Shakey Zimmerman
1:15-3:15 - Rúckatan Latin Tribe
3:30-4:30 & 5:00-6:00 - Aquarius

DON'T MISS

🌻 Flower Children’s Avenue: this beloved kid focused feature encourages the next generation of artists. Children ages 2-12 can create their own 2’x 2’ street painting masterpiece. Price is $10 and includes a gift box of professional pastels to take home. Purchase 1 Flower Children's Avenue square and receive 50% off 1 Adult, 1-day admission.

🌼 EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases’ Rare Artist Gallery features entrant artworks from the Rare Artist Contest, open to those whose lives are touched by rare disease and promotes diversity in the arts. www.rareartist.org

🌸 The Rare Artist Gallery will also host our silent auction, including artwork from Italian Street Painting Marin artists Genna PanzarellaBruno Fabriani, Tia Whiteaker, and Joel Yau, as well as a signed Stanley Mouse poster.

💮 Meet Snoopy!  Everyone’s favorite beagle, Snoopy will be dressed for the occasion in some groovy garments and attending the event on Sunday afternoon, taking selfies with attendees.

🌹Raffle:  Choose from nine prize packages to enter your raffle tickets into for your chance to win!  Prize packages include items such as fine dining gift certificates to some of the best restaurants in Marin and Sonoma counties, tours and tastings, lodging, California Film Institute memberships, theater tickets and more!  Each prize package is valued at $700 or more.  Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the event, including wine, beer, Italian sodas, ice cream, and food truck fare.

All event proceeds benefit Italian Street Painting Marin and their dedication to supporting arts in the community.

For more information visit www.italianstreetpaintingmarin.org, Twitter, Facebook or call 415- 884-2423. 

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