Mission Mission

Mission Cycling, always on the forefront of fashion, brings us the district’s latest hair-style craze: helmet hair.

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We finally managed to get in touch with one of the artists behind the neighborhood’s hottest new mural. Ronnie gives us some background:

The space upstairs used to be my old office/art studio and we had the original mural on he side but it was defaced a few years back and we just never got around to fixing it. We had the min hero concept for quite some time but never had the appropriate wall for it and we finally had the time, materials and wall so we hooked up 19th. I also grew up on 19th and my father who was quite fond of comics had got me interested at a young age and so we thought how cool it would be if there could be a mural that would not only brighten up the neighborhood but also give children something to aspire to become. In this day and age in a neighborhood like that kids need something to keep them looking up and moving forward in a positive manner. The best part of painting the wall was the kids walking by and getting so excited and pointing out to there parents all the heroes and talking photos with them. We honestly do feel like we gave something to the community with this one.

Huzzah! Sounds good to me. And looks good:

Photos by Steven Weinberg (who did most of the legwork for this post). Lots more after the jump.  Thanks, Steven!

(Or check out WHAT IM SEEING for some serious professional-grade shots.)

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Intriguing exchange in the comments of another post, regarding an alleged increase in drug commerce in Dolores Park. Is it true?

Mikey says:

While passing the magic starry window wall at 19th and San Carlos today I looked to the right and was startled to see the familiar sleeping ogre princes suddenly besieged by an attack squad of impish cat demons. Yes, they’re applying old spice. The start of a graffiti turf war I’m not eager to get tangled up in.

A closer look:

Thanks, Mikey! Lots more after the jump:

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Chaos out in front of reader Ben N.’s place near 26th and Hampshire. Hear the whole story More here.

Previously:

Skateboarder 1, Mazda Miata 0

The Wordwide Vegan Bake Sale is happening this weekend.  Not to get all spammy about vegan pastries, but I’m hoping to score some free cupcakes for propping the event.  Besides, there is something inherently awesome about a wholesome bake sale happening on the same corner of Capp St. notorious for muggings and shootings.

Sunday.  11am-4pm.  24th and Capp.

Vegansaurus! has all the details.

Headline Shirts brings us a new t-shirt celebrating the Mission.  I love the completely unrelated product description:

The problem with ranting against “Mission hipsters” is that everyone is one, and nobody admits to being one. We, on the other hand, freely admit guilt. But if you’re still grappling with whether you qualify, here’s a quick test:

Do you sometimes call Ritual Roasters “the office?” (Add 1 point.)

Does your schnoodle also have an ironic sweater? (Add 2 points.)

Do you know what a Bicycle Music Festival is? (Add 2 points.)

Do you keep a journal of your Muni travels? (Add 1 point.) Are you looking for a publisher? (Add 3 points.)

Do you refer to anything east of Valencia as “the deep Mission”? (Add 1 point.)

Did your last “political rally” concern the opening of an American Apparel store? (Add 1 point.)

Were you wearing an American Apparel product at the time? (Add 2 points.) 

Do you know who Caesar Chavez was? (Subtract 2 points.)

If you totaled 7 or more points, welcome to the team! You’re officially part of the problem.

(Thanks Laura!)

Our good buddy Alexandra asked, and our good buddy Mike answered, “Michael-adas.”

We discussed and decided it’s just a michelada, but it must be consumed while wearing one glove.

Allison says:

Our UPS man, Bill, was crying on the sidewalk over Michael Jackson’s death. It’s a sad day on Capp Street.

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What typographic bliss! And a much nicer looking model, to boot.

Seriously, I’m loving this new loosey-goosey Sexpigeon. See the whole story, the 49 design, and maybe get in touch to request other lines you like, here.