Art
‘Maestrapeace’ Muralists Celebrate Restoration and Pass On Legacy
Meera Desai stands on the sunny side of Lapidge Street and stares up at the vibrant four-story “Maestrapeace” mural that graces the Women’s Building. ”I look at it and I see inspiration and I see beauty...
Mission High Principal Wins ‘Dreamcatcher’ Arts Award
Mission High School Principal Eric Guthertz has received the annual Dreamcatcher Award from the San Francisco Unified School District Arts Festival for his support of the arts in schools and in the community. The award...
Do You Know El Soñador?
This beautiful short documentary about Marcos “El Soñador” Alvarez, a blind street musician who plays at the 24th and Mission BART station, is well worth watching. The project was shot in 16mm and Super 8 film,...
Clean Water Mural Series Coming to the Mission
Clean drinking water is one of the most basic human needs. More than 1 billion people around the world lack access to this crucial resource; four out of every five who struggle to find water live in...
Art Teachers Art Show at Ruth’s Table
A collaborative exhibit of artwork by San Francisco Unified School District art teachers, artists-in-residence and art coordinators opened Thursday evening at Ruth’s Table. The exhibit comprises the personal works of school district instructors Robert Armstrong,...
Loco Bloco Hosts “Hella Loco Carnaval” Classes
Over 100 people gathered at John O’Connell High School Saturday to drum, dance and stilt-walk at Loco Bloco’s first “Hella Loco” day of carnaval classes. The group included people of all ages: adults, teenagers and children,...
The Mission Through the Eyes of Doctor Popular
He’s not a doctor and he’s not popular. The name is totally ironic. At least that’s what Brian Roberts, better known as Doctor Popular, will tell you if you ask. But the truth is that this...
