Mission Mission

In case you haven’t seen it yourself, Telstar Logistics today takes an in-depth look at Lost Weekend’s “Internet Killed the Video Store” window display:

Lost Weekend soldiers on, for now, but when we spoke to the store’s proprietors, they were candid: Times are tough, they said. As an indication of that, in the window of their shop they posted the lyrics to a sing-along remake of a familiar song about an earlier generation technological change, specially modified to suit today’s circumstances:

Read on for more pictures, a transcription of the full lyrics, some facts about Netflix and its effects on video stores, and some personal musings from Team Telstar.

Previously:

The Death of Video Stores in the Mission

Neutral Unpretentious Places (Like Lost Weekend)

From Missed Connections:

Me=leaving Arizmendi, 930am, you=locking up bike – w4m (mission district)

I’ve never done this before, but what the heck. Today is Thursday, 11/11 in the AM. I was leaving Arizmendi’s on Valencia and passed you as you were locking up your bike. I’m the tall blonde girl. Now, sitting on the bus, I imagine the scenario where it’s not totally absurd for me to have approached you and asked for your number. Instead, I write a pathetic cyber post you probably won’t ever see. But if you do, and you remember this occasion–reply and lets get coffee. Maybe you’re as interesting as you are superficially debonair.

So, guys, if you were locking up your bike this morning, and looked pretty slick, have at it.

[Photo by Van Looy]

[Photo by Alissa]

Previously:

Four Loko Popular Among Elementary Schoolers

Today’s episode of Backseat Beat features local band Still Flyin’. They used to be a joke reggae band, and everybody loved it, but now they’re just a regular really good rock ‘n’ roll band. Hopefully everybody still loves it.

The video shows them playing some songs (at least one of which indeed sounds a bit like LCD Soundsystem) under a freeway, and then they ride around in the back of an old Volvo with the show’s host and sort of answer some questions. It’s fun. Watch it here.

Yum! And I thought the food at Coffee Bar was only good when Radio Africa was in the house.

Zoë Banks informs us that it’s quite weighty and takes forever to eat.

Last Whiskey Wednesday I was at, I heard two whole people complaining that their drinks had been bussed or stolen or knocked over while they were outside doing something. And I was like, “Hello: drink caddy.” And they were like, “Wha?”

This is the drink caddy, and we’re lucky to have it. Know it, use it.

City guides usually bum me out, but this one is “alternative,” so maybe it’ll fare a little better. Plus, Mike Giant may or may not be involved, and we all know his musings on San Francisco (and its women) can be pretty astute. Here’s the official invite:

We’re super excited about the launch of WRENCHED, our bi-annual alternative city guide. Since we proudly call San Francisco “home,” it was only natural that the first issue highlight the city we love and all of her hidden and often-forgotten gems as recommended by various SF artists and creative types. You definitely won’t find a guide like this anywhere else; something that both tourists and locals alike will appreciate for years to come.

In celebration of WRENCHED, we’ve planned an uber special launch party (Wednesday, 11/17 @ 111 Minna) featuring special guests, live performances and one-night-only art installations. And of course, guests can pick up their free copy of WRENCHED!

Shit, and they call it Frisco. Bold. I like it.

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Previously:

Scooter Hero

Tonight and tonight only, a long list of Mission restaurants will donate 25-50% of your total bill to Mission Graduates, an organization dedicated to sending neighborhood kids who might not go to college to college.

The event is called Food for Thought, and a TON of rad places are participating. I recommend Beretta and its Margherita with Burrata (pictured), but feel free to peruse the whole list here.

If you feel like staying in tonight, you can also support the cause by entering a raffle in which you could win a trip to Mexico, an iPad or gift certificates to Delfina or a bunch of other restaurants. Enter online here.

Here’s a short video about the program you’ll be helping:

[Photo of Beretta's Margherita with Burrata by thaumatrope]

So much has happened over the last two weeks, I never found a spare moment to post these pictures of some fun foolin’ around outside the ballpark two Wednesdays ago. Let’s take a look back:

More after the jump (including getting the upper deck into the action):

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