Harvey Milk Academy students take to the streets
Mar 4th, 10 in Community, The Castro by Mark
About a hundred students from the Castro’s Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy took to the streets today as part of a statewide “Day of Action.” The students and teachers were protesting the slashing of statewide education budgets.
See related SFGate article.
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Confirmed: Trader Joe’s coming to the Castro
Jan 12th, 10 in Community, Food & Drink, The Castro by Lotus
Set to open in about a year, the new Trader Joe’s will take over the former Tower Records space. Finally!
Castro Commons: Make it permanent!
Nov 28th, 09 in Community, The Castro by Mark
The Castro and 17th pilot project has been a smashing success, at least from my point of view. There’s no other public gathering place in the Castro to just hang out with friends, cruise, or eat your Zapata burrito. The problem is, the temporary structures that have in place since May are starting to look like a bit of an eye sore. The planters look like cardboard tubes with scrawny trees planted in them. It’s not a pretty sight! The area has so much potential. It’s time to make this pedestrian area permanent! More »
Joe Mazza: The man behind all those sexy Manhunt photos
Nov 9th, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Community, The Castro by Mark
On Saturday I sat down with local photographer and actor Joe Mazza. Joe’s recent photo work includes two projects for local non-profits: The annual SOMA Bare Chest Calendar, and a great piece of work for the Stop AIDS Project, a 2010 calendar entitled Black Men in the Castro. His recent acting work includes a supporting role in Speed Racer, and you can catch him on tonight’s episode of “Trauma” on NBC. More »
Photo Blogging: Castro Halloween 2009
Nov 1st, 09 in Community, Photo Blogging, The Castro by Mark
The “official” Castro Halloween was cancelled a couple years back because of some downright frightening crimes perpetrated by a bunch of out of town thugs. However, plenty of party goers showed up on Saturday night to show off their ghoulish and campy costumes. Revelers had a fantastic time as SFPD kept a watchful eye for any shenanigans. Check out some of the great costumes from this year’s “unofficial” festivities. More »
R.I.P. Castro Halloween
Oct 16th, 09 in Community, The Castro by Mark
According to SFPD’s press release today, Halloween in the Castro remains dead and buried again this year.
There will be no City-sponsored venue in the Castro district for Halloween, Saturday, October 31. There will be no official entertainment provided and no street closures are planned.
The San Francisco Police Department will be enforcing a zero-tolerance policy regarding public drinking and any other criminal activity. Those violating laws prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in public will be subject to arrest.
Photo by deerwnod on Photobucket
Trader Joe’s to take over Tower Records location
Oct 2nd, 09 in Community, The Castro by Mark
According to Curbed SF, it looks like this is close to being a done deal. Good job. Welcome to the Castro Trader ‘Mo’s!
Chow to reopen in 6 days
Sep 20th, 09 in Food & Drink, The Castro by Mark
I was walking down Church Street early this evening and was able to get an update on everyone’s favorite neighborhood eatery. Chow reopens in 6 days.
What’s the dealio at the old Patio Cafe?
in Community, Food & Drink, The Castro by Mark
Does anybody have the scoop on what’s going on at the old Patio Cafe site on Castro Street? The place next door is under construction as well. More »
Photo blogging: A beautiful day for pictures
Sep 19th, 09 in Community, Photo Blogging, The Castro by Mark
Given today’s glorious weather, we decided to get out and take some pictures. More »
