Mission Mission

I don’t write about books very often, mainly because I don’t read very many books, but I’m halfway through Fondly and it is a fucking trip. After reading it for a while, I’d be going about my day and suddenly have a thought like, “Trains probably don’t really exist,” and actually think this thought for like 10 seconds before realizing my error. This is a good book.

Here’s the deal on the party, which starts at 7:30pm on Tuesday:

I’m throwing this sweet book launch at The Booksmith (1644 Haight) for my new book, Fondly. Andi’s going to read a “book report,” Alice Kim is going to read some new fiction, there’ll be other readers, some weird music, free beers, and snacks, and everything you could hope for.

Sounds pretty good! Hopefully it’ll be as good as Colin’s reading of a mysterious note we found on a burnt-out dock near Port Costa:

Global warming, am I right?? Seven more glorious shots, plus credits, after the jump: (more…)

You know him, you love him. And in case you don’t, Mission local Meesha explains:

I really like this guy. Rolls by on his Segway daily blasting some of the best low rider oldie jams on the daily. Today was particularly special, as he had a poodle tucked under his arm whilst sucking on a lollipop! What a legend.

Read on for more striking visuals.

You might’ve sawrit at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass over the weekend. (Billy Bragg rules!) Hella tight, Amos!

[via Amos Goldbaum on Facebook]

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[via The Roxie on Tumblr]

(Pretty sure it’s unintentional.) (They call them “number plates” in Australia.) (For lots more Aussie, see my handy guide.)

[via @spraggster]

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[via Trevor Hill, Comedian]

Haçeteria is always a killer party, but tonight is extra special because it is our last chance to see the great Black Jeans live on stage!

Russell Butler has been recording and performing under the moniker Black Jeans for the past 4 years. His sound pulls from various elements of minimal synth, electro, and techno while retaining a cathartic emotional core. Russell will be hanging up the Black Jeans handle with one final techno-infused live hardware set at the Haceteria, which will give a sense of some of the post-Black Jeans directions he is planning on heading in.

RSVP and invite your friends!