See? (Keep in mind that this is an elevated freeway.)
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It’s even higher than our world-famous Coca-Cola sign.
Keep on keeping on, giant tree.
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SoMA Sentinel: The Loneliest Tree in San Francisco Towers Above the I-80
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011OMG, It’s Time for San Francisco Carnaval this Weekend! Big Parade is Sunday, May 29th
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011Once again, it’s time for Carnaval down in the Mission District, our “Sunshine Belt” in the 415.
This year’s is the 75th running, so won’t you come and join the fun?
All right, grab your gourd cozy…
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…and then fly on up to see Carnaval:
Once again, via David Yu
You know, a lot of people travel great distances to see the Carnaval, so why not you too?
“The Carnaval San Francisco Parade is always the 4th Sunday in May on Memorial Day Weekend – May 29, 2011 – Begins at Bryant & 24th at 10AM and heads up the Mission Street to 17th…”
All right, see you there!
And here are a few shots from Carnavals past:
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Rei e Rainha do Carnaval 2009? Well they certainly looked the part, anyway.
¡Irmandade! Sisters doing it for themselves:
Capoeira, as seen on Meet the Fockers
She has the rare Blood Type “C”:
Samba com criança:
Mack Daddy:
I Dream of Jeannie, or 48 Jeannies on 24th Street, or something:
Sadly, these Jeannies weren’t followed by phalanx of Major Nelsons
Mi Chevy y tu Chevy. “SICKT FO” = 1964:
Puertas de tijera – ahora mas que nunca. Will scissors doors work on my heretofore bLand Cruiser? If so, I’ll take four, plus another one on the tailgate – why not?
You’d think Zorro would have a Nissan Z-car but he makes do with his Celica and some tape.
NorCal Waste Systems, aka Golden Gate Scavenger, is now Recology:
Cão + cão = dois cães, mais ou menos
And There You Have It.
The Sun Always Shines on TV – May Sutro Tower Last 1000 Years – The Big Cheese Stands Alone
Thursday, May 12th, 2011The new, slightly higher digital antlers are coming in quite nicely, don’t you think?
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Touch me
How can it be
Believe me
The sun always shines on T.V
A Tale of Two Drivers – Talking With Your Hands When Confronting Red-Light Runners
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011Here’s your baseline, with the old-left-elbow-on-the-door approach from a BMW 2002 (totally max, with proper “target-style” tail lamps) driver. This is nominal, but dude already notices something:
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Alpaca Out of Freaking Nowhere! A dumb cluck exits the freeway at Bryant and 9th in her black 4Runner blowing the red by two or three seconds, looks like. The Beemer driver responds with an whats-a-matter-you? hand gesture. (This shot is the climax of the post. Feel free to move on to other parts of the WWW if you’re losing interest.)
To no avail. The DC in the Toyota (CA 6GZU456) doesn’t notice as she neatly merges into the left hand lane at the same speed as traffic oblivious to the cold stares directed her way.
All the BMW driver can do is lower his hand, back to normal.
But he’s locked and loaded for the next visitor from San Mateo…
And DC, this is your wake-up call. You’re making the drivers of old Volvos and new Priuseses look good…
The Dos Equis Most Interesting Show in the World Tour 2009 is a Must See
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009As promised, the free, “hella entertaining” Most Interesting Show in the World rocked San Francisco’s SoMA district last night at The Mezzanine. Dos Equis picked up the tab and brought a truckload of smooth, refreshing XX Ambar (Amber?) and XX Lager to hand out for free. Verily, it was “dope.” If this is how our corporate overlords want to spend their money during a recession, whom are we to argue?
See below to discover if this show is coming to your town next. If you’re in Houston, Texas, you can get your ticks now. Otherwise, you’ll have to figure things out on your own. (You had to go through ShowClix to get tickets in S.F.)
[UPDATE: Now you can get tickets for all shows by clicking on TOUR DATES here and then on "RSVP" for your town. Still a few ticks left in Fun Diego, I see...]
Sax-playing host Angelo Moore of Fishbone is the high-energy MC on the MISW ’09 tour:
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The crowd seemed to be in a good mood:
It’s Melody Sweets!:
Beatboxer Butterscotch accompanying what must be the world’s largest saxamophone – a purple bass:
The Human Spring!:
There were whips and crossbows in the house, but edged weapons were the order of the day:
Mr. and Mrs. G have a Mr. and Mrs. Smith thing going on, apparently.
Aiming a crossbow using a mirror to pop a balloon. Love hurts:
The whole shebang was a benefit for the San Francisco Food Bank:
This was the line early on going up Jessie Street betwixt 5th and 6th Streets. But everybody got in so long as they had their printed-out ticket. The Mezz at Triple Four Jessie appears to be a well run nightclub, with an aware but mellow staff that enforces rules without any unneccesary vitriol. Hurray!
Is it the Most Interesting Show in the World? Check it:
MISW 2009 TOUR SCHEDULE
Oct. 20 San Francisco Mezzanine
Oct. 21 Los Angeles Avalon
Oct. 22 San Diego 4th and B
Oct. 23 Scottsdale Venue of Scottsdale
Oct. 26 Denver Cervantes Masterpiece Bllrm.
Oct. 29 Houston Warehouse Live!
Oct. 30 San Antonio Scout Bar
Oct. 31 Dallas Granada Theater
Nov. 1 Austin La Zona Rosa
Nov. 2 Austin La Zona Rosa
Nov. 6 Chicago Park West
Nov. 10 Atlanta Variety Playhouse
Nov. 11 Charlotte The Visulite Theater
Nov. 12 Baltimore Recher Theater
Nov. 13 New York Webster Hall
Nov. 18 Tampa Bay Skipper’s Smokehouse
Nov. 19 Ft. Lauderdale Revolution Live
FREE! – The “Most Interesting Show in the World” Comes to the Mezzanine on Tuesday, October 20th
Friday, October 16th, 2009[UPDATE: The San Francisco show was a smash success.]
Here are some more details for the Most Interesting Show in the World coming this Tuesday night. It’s being paid for by our corporate overlords at Dos Equis beer, but you still have to get your free ticket before they’re all gone.
Dos Equis and the Most interesting Man in the World are proud to present
THE MOST INTERESTING SHOW IN THE WORLD
Hosted by Angelo Moore of Fishbone!
THE MOST INTERESTING SHOW IN THE WORLD
Hosted by Angelo Moore of Fishbone!
See you there!
Featuring a collection of incredible, mind-bending acts from around the globe including:
Burlesque Singer, Melody Sweets
The Dangerous Mr. and Mrs. G
World Famous Contortionist, Melanie Chi
The Human Slinky
The World’s Most Dangerous Comic, Mark Faje
The Human Beat-Box, Butterscotch
The Dos Equis “Most Interesting Show in the World” Comes to the Mezzanine Oct. 20th 2009
Monday, October 12th, 2009[UPDATE: Uh oh, the show in San Francisco is now sold out - even though (or especially because) it's free, it's sold out. Sorry. Stay thirsty, my friends!]
[REUPDATE: The San Francsico show was a hit.]
Hey, you know what you ought to be doing next week on the evening of Tuesday, October 20? You ought to be going to the Mezzanine at Triple Four Jessie in the SoMA to see The Most Interesting Show in the World.
Why’s that? Because it’s an “Upscale, Offbeat Variety Show” inspired by the iconic and controversial ”Most Interesting Man in the World” campaign for Dos Equis beer.
People, the price is right on this one – the only question is how much work it’s going to be for you to get in. The whole shebang will be run by this buzz-saw-wielding fellow, Jim Rose:
And you’ll get to see the versatile Melody Sweets - probably not as Tina Turner…
…nor as a luau dancer…
…but you know Melody will most likely be more in a burlesque mode, if this article from Austinist last year is any indication.
How do you get tickets? I don’t know, but figuring that out will be something to work on this week, in’nt?
All the deets so far:
Dos Equis’ Most Interesting Show in the World Returns With 16-City Nationwide Tour
Upscale, Offbeat Variety Show is Inspired by the Iconic ‘The Most Interesting Man in the World’ Campaign
Dos Equis today announced the return of “The Most Interesting Show in the World” tour (MISW), a one-of-a-kind, touring upscale, offbeat variety show inspired by the award-winning “The Most Interesting Man in the World” campaign. This year’s MISW will once again feature a menagerie of multinational performers, including acrobats, beatboxers, burlesque performers, contortionists, crossbow marksmen and daredevils that will excite and delight audiences in 16 cities from coast to coast.
“We had great consumer response to the launch of the Most Interesting Show in the World last year and are focused on building upon that success to create an even more dynamic and unique brand experience,” said Paul Smailes, brand director for Dos Equis. “We’re bringing together engaging new entertainers and previous fan favorites to thrill consumers and continue to reinforce Dos Equis as the champion of interesting.”
Angelo Moore, poet, spoken word performer, saxophonist and founding member of the influential punk rock band “Fishbone,” will serve as the show’s host and MC.
Beginning with San Francisco on Oct. 20, the MISW will travel from the West Coast to the East Coast and make 16 tour stops, including shows in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York, enthralling audiences at upscale nightlife venues across the country with a unique blend of humor, seductiveness and visual entertainment.
New York-based Mirrorball is the experiential marketing agency in charge of the development and implementation of the multi-award winning MISW tour.
The show is written and produced by Randy Weiner and Weiner Entertainment Group. Weiner is the creator of the “The Donkey Show,” a variety program that has toured New York, London, Madrid and Seoul, as well as the Las Vegas show “Beacher’s Madhouse.”
The MISW tour will be supported by online media and local in-market promotions.
All MISW attendees must be 21 or over.
For more information, please visit www.dosequis.com/mostinterestingshow.
MISW 2009 TOUR SCHEDULE*
Oct. 20 San Francisco Mezzanine
Oct. 21 Los Angeles Avalon
Oct. 22 San Diego 4th and B
Oct. 23 Scottsdale Venue of Scottsdale
Oct. 26 Denver Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
Oct. 29 Houston Warehouse Live!
Oct. 30 San Antonio Scout Bar
Oct. 31 Dallas Granada Theater
Nov. 1 Austin La Zona Rosa
Nov. 2 Austin La Zona Rosa
Nov. 6 Chicago Park West
Nov. 10 Atlanta Variety Playhouse
Nov. 11 Charlotte The Visulite Theater
Nov. 12 Baltimore Recher Theater
Nov. 13 New York Webster Hall
Nov. 18 Tampa Bay Skipper’s Smokehouse
Nov. 19 Ft. Lauderdale Revolution Live
About Heineken USA
Heineken USA Inc., the nation’s premier beer importer, is a subsidiary of Heineken International BV, which is the world’s most international brewer. Brands imported into the U.S. include: Heineken Lager, the world’s most international beer brand; Heineken Premium Light; Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer brand; Newcastle Brown Ale, the leading imported ale in the United States; and Buckler non-alcoholic brew. Heineken USA is also the exclusive USA importer for the Tecate, Tecate Light, Dos Equis, Sol, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands from FEMSA Cerveza of Mexico. Please visit EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.com.
See you there!
Photos – San Francisco’s 14th Annual Carnaval Parade in the Chilly Mission District
Sunday, May 24th, 2009Well it’s the fourth Sunday in May, so that means just one thing – San Francisco Carnaval. Were you shivering? Check out the local color here, courtesy of Ted Weinstein. And here are some more photos:
¡Carnaval!
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Rei e Rainha do Carnaval 2009? Well they certainly looked the part, anyway.
¡Irmandade! Sisters doing it for themselves:
Capoeira, as seen on Meet the Fockers
Rare Blood Type “C”:
Samba com criança:
Mack Daddy.
I Dream of Jeannie, or 48 Jeannies on 24th Street, or something:
Sadly, these Jeannies weren’t followed by phalanx of Major Nelsons
Mi Chevy y tu Chevy. “SICKT FO” = 1964:
Puertas de tijera – ahora mas que nunca. Will scissors doors work on my heretofore Bland Cruiser? If so, I’ll take four, plus another one on the tailgate – why not?
You’d think Zorro would have a Nissan Z-car but he makes do with his Celica and some tape.
NorCal Waste Systems, aka Golden Gate Scavenger, is now Recology:
Cão + cão = dois cães, mais ou menos
And There You Have It.
