Thursday, December 16, 2010

Donate Today. Improve Tomorrow

Support the MCM with a tax-deductible donation.

photos by David Gartner, www.versusgoliath.com

Thank you for supporting the first season of the Mission Community Market! This first year was full of youth programs, community events, murals and delicious foods on Bartlett Street all because of your support for this upstart, non-profit marketplace.

Only with your tax-deductible donation can we bring the same and more next year! Donate now to bring murals, youth, and health programs onto Bartlett in 2011. See more.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Gift ON! At 2010's Last MCM

Gifts at MCM

Ever wanted to get your groceries and knock off your gift lists all in one fell swoop? Now's your chance! Designer tea towels, soaps, sensual bath salts, aromatherapy and cremes, t-shirts, mexican folk art, jewelry - all and more available at the MCM. NEW designers and artists joining us tomorrow! Support local biz and the MCM!


Also, block prints available from the Center for the Book and rockstar artist Rigel Stuhmiller. Proceeds benefit the MCM.

The Crystal Ball

Here's what the future holds:
  • Tomorrow, December 16th will be the last community marketplace until April 7th. But...
  • January - March: the MCM will be hard at work adding murals, street improvements and talking to the community around Bartlett. Stay in touch for mural markets - special evenings to celebrate new murals.
  • April 7th: Spring Back with MCM's 2011 Grand Opening.
A new beginning for this wall to come...

    Saturday, December 11, 2010

    This Thursday is the Last Market til April 7th!


    Join us for the Last MCM of the season!! Last chance for holiday gifts, pickled veggies, jams, sweets, soaps, bath salts, crafts, and art.

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    • 4:00pm: African Drumming Circle with Sidney Sampiao
    • 6:30pm: The Heated - http://www.theheated.com/

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    • Tell us YOUR vision for Bartlett and the MCM

     
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    • The Heated - Designer screen-printed tea towels - http://theheated.com/
    • Romey Designs - Fashion for the whole fam http://www.etsy.com/shop/RomeyDesigns
    • Sensory Revolution - Handcrafted natural creations for sensual health and well-being - http://sensoryrevolution.com/

    • Chula Art - handmade art, jewelry and crafts - http://www.facebook.com/chulaart?v=info#!/chulaart
    • Dun Up Boutique - designer clothes and accessories - http://dunupboutique.vpweb.com/
    • En Vie Naturals - Natural Beauty Products for all skin types - http://envienaturals.com/
    • Floreria La Poblanita - Flowers, orchids and house plants - http://misbasf.org/gifts.html
    • Yatere Organics - Organic baby toys and cloths - http://medasf.org/english/2010/11/05/grand-opening-for-meda%E2%80%99s-el-mercado/
    • Mystical Collections - Healing herbs, teas, candles and books in English and Spanish - http://medasf.org/english/2010/11/05/small-business-grows-with-help-from-mission-agency/
    • Rubber Ducky Soap - Completely natural handcrafted skin care - http://rubberduckysoap.com/


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    • Antojitos Salvadorenos Aminta - Pupusas, Salvadoran empanadas
    • Sweet Constructions - cookies, cupcakes, brownies, treats - http://blog.sweetconstructions.com/
    • Emmy's - Pickles and jams - http://emmyspicklesandjams.com/
    • Good Foods Catering - BBQ, pulled pork and pork belly sandwiches - http://twitter.com/#!/goodfoodscaters
    • Guapas - Arepas, Paella, Bread Pudding

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    • Twin Girls Farm - Organic Mandarins, Plums, Pineapple Guava, Pomegranates, Persimmons
    • Happy Boy Farms - Organic Greens, Veggies, Herbs, Beets
    • K&J - Asian Pears, Apples, Persimmons
    • Winters Fruit Tree - Almonds, Pistachios - Raw, Roasted, Flavored
    • California Olive Oil - Olives, Olive Oil, Vinegar, Honey

    In the off-season, the MCM will be working hard with the neighboring residents and businesses to make Bartlett Street safer, more beautiful and more fun! Check back for murals soon!!

    Donate to support the MCM's return in April, community murals and a re-designed street. 
    Volunteer in the off season with building, crafts, translation, design and outreach.

    Wednesday, December 8, 2010

    Put Your Art in Bartlett


    For the last two markets of 2010, you have the chance to put your own Art on Bartlett. How? In 2 ways: 

    1. Join the Story Board
    What's YOUR vision? Take a minute to stick your visionary idea for Bartlett Street or the MCM on Storyboard SF. More public art? Different street design? More this, less that?? Your turn to tell. Hosted by Chris Treggiari.

    2. Enter the Tea Pot
    TEApot SF
    The TeaPot Cube will be illuminated with prints from three local artists and a chance to screen print your own holiday wrapping paper! Warm yourself with tea and recycle paper into fun wrapping. Thanks to Tea Pot SF for hosting! Want to bring your art to Bartlett? Email mcm@missioncommunitymarket.org

    Tuesday, December 7, 2010

    Street Singing


    Rain or Shine, this Street will Sing
    Los Chiles Verdes - Mission Cultural Center
    After you pick up your Blue House brussels, stop for some other little sprouts: Chiles Verdes, the youth band from the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. Directed by Jose Leon.

    THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9
    4:00pm - Los Chiles Verdes, MCCLA Youth Band
    5:15pm - Isaac Zones, monthly acoustic set and playalong

    Thursday, December 2, 2010

    Mi Visión es....

    Tell us your vision for the MCM and thoughts on Bartlett Street! This winter the MCM will be working hard on your ideas to improve Bartlett Street. Tell us what you see in the future for Bartlett! And while you're at it, drop a thought on the MCM. The Story Board for your thoughts is hosted by artist Chris Treggiari of Root Division. It will be here December 2, 9 and 16. Hasta la tarde!

    Diganos su vision para la calle Bartlett y el Mercado Comunitario! En el invierno, el Mercado trabajara en sus ideas para mejorar la calle Bartlett. Que es su vision, que son sus ideas para el futuro de la calle y el MCM? La cartelera de sus ideas es presentado por Chris Treggiari de Root Division. Estara en el mercado el 2, 9 y 16 de Diciembre. See you Thursday afternoon!