Tag: mural

Chinese Bakery Replaces Victoria Pastry

Chinese Bakery Replaces Victoria Pastry

Victoria Pastry has been in North Beach since 1914. The Vallejo and Stockton corner bakery closed last month to move to a new space on Filbert and Powell on the other side of Washington Square Park. As word about Victoria’s closing spread many wondered whether 

North Beach 2012 – A New Dawn

North Beach 2012 – A New Dawn

A new dawn in San Francisco’s North Beach? Will the Village be stronger in 2012 than it has been in 60 years?

Song of Pulcinella Mural In Hiding

Song of Pulcinella Mural In Hiding

3 weeks to the day since the heavily damaged North Beach Song of Pulcinella mural was rescued from the dumpster and he’s back in his all his glory. Today we gathered at Emerald Tablet where the artist Vranas restored his mural. We had to position 

Song of Pulcinella Mural Almost Done

Song of Pulcinella Mural Almost Done

It’s just been 2 weeks since we saved the severely damaged Song of Pulcinella mural and rolled it across Columbus Avenue to a safe haven. It’s been a week since I brought the San Francesco statue to Emerald Tablet gallery to oversee the restoration. The 

Village News: Pulcinella, Garchik, Foodbuzz Bloggers & NPR

Village News: Pulcinella, Garchik, Foodbuzz Bloggers & NPR

It’s just been 2 weeks since we saved the severely damaged Song of Pulcinella restoration and rolled it across Columbus Avenue to a safe haven. It’s been a week since I brought the San Francesco statue to Emerald Tablet gallery to oversee the restoration.   

Restoration Begins on the Mural

Restoration Begins on the Mural

The restoration of North Beach muralist Vranas’ Song of Pulcinella is like working a jigsaw puzzle. Watch as a group of neighbors and artists struggle to put the severely damaged mural back together again.

Pulcinella Mural Restoration Plan Hatched

Pulcinella Mural Restoration Plan Hatched

Can Vranas’ Song of Pulcinella smashed mural be saved? The artist and a local handyman think it can be done and our restoration plan will start on Saturday.

Saving Vranas’ Song of Pulcinella Mural

Saving Vranas’ Song of Pulcinella Mural

Follow our efforts to restore the damaged “Song of Pulcinella” mural by Vranas and put in on display in North Beach for all to enjoy.

Mission District’s Got Nothin’ on North Beach Murals

Mission District’s Got Nothin’ on North Beach Murals

Is North Beach overtaking The Mission District in the quality of its street art?