Precita Eyes Mission Muralismo at Project Artaud

SAN FRANCISCO.- Susan Cervantes, Precita Eyes founder and master muralist during the creation of the new mural "Bean Soup" on  the 17th Street wall, between Aabama and Florida St. The Project Artaud 200 feet fence at the border of the Mission, SOMA and Potrero neighborhoods is displaying the literally mural "Bean Soup", a new piece of public art work inspired in the poem by the local author, Jorgue Argueta. The new mural is a work in collaboration by a docen of Precita Eyes experienced muralists, Project Artaud artists, and the SF community that invites the viewer to enjoy a bright, colorful and happy passage along this corridor.

Bay To Breakers START Line with Sarah Davis

On May 19, 2013 the 101-year-old traditional race, Bay to Breakers brought together thousands of runners that included serious athletes, runners wearing funny customs or no clothing, and others having fun.  Throughout the 12 kilometers race in beautiful San Francisco spectators and runners enjoyed the unique annual crazy race that starts from the Bay side of the city in the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach.  

The Start Line on Howard at Main St.

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Sarah Davis directs crew, 4:30AM

Spring Open Studios 2013 at Project Artaud

5 de Mayo - Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Dolores Park, on the corner of Dolores St. and 18th St., San Francisco

SF Cinco de Mayo en Dolores Park, ya una tradición!

Artwork ©Jonah Roll

San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Festival in Dolores Park, an event of Mission Neighborhood Centers is an annual old tradition that celebrates unity, freedom and diversity of all Latin American cultures by commemorating the Mexican anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Every year a lineup of standing performers bring their talent to hundreds, maybe thousands of viewers in the park. Politicians, television and radio hosts and community leaders express their words and entertrain to a crowd that identifies with the cause. Mariachi music, folklorico dancers, salsa bands, and latin jazz to name a few. Ethnic food, community resources, and nick knacks decorate the fair.

Ensambles Ballet, 2011 ©Katia Fuentes

Berta Olivia 2012  ©Katia Fuentes

Danzantes ©Katia Fuentes

Zapateado de Oro ©Katia Fuentes

Carlos Felix, MX Consul General; David Campos, Supervisor District  9; Santiago Ruiz, ED MNCSF; and Tom Ammiano. ©Katia Fuentes.

Mission Neighborhood Centers Celebra Aniversario de Oro

April 23rd, 2010. San Francisco City Hall. Photos by Katia Fuentes

Gavin Newsom & José Cisneros en Mission Neighborhood Centers

 

Fotos : Katia Fuentes