Where: The NWBLK (New Black)
Event Date: October 24, 2014
Location: 1975 Bryant St. (corner of 18th) San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO’S VISUAL & CULINARY ARTS MEET IN THE MISSION
illy caffe’s “Art in the Streets” Experience on October 24 to feature artist Ricky Watts and illy’s Push Button House with food from Mission Dispatch and Craftsman & Wolves
WHAT:
Nowhere is inspiration more essential than in San Francisco—a city that runs on art, vision and creativity, and routinely produces extraordinary ideas and innovations as a result.
In honor of the creative, culinary, and coffee arts that exist in the Bay Area, illy caffé is bringing a double shot of inspiration to the Mission District via an all-day experiential event that is free and open to the public. Aimed at stimulating the imagination and igniting the intellect, this event will feature:
A live graffiti art installation
The unveiling of illy’s Push Button House
Food by Mission Dispatch and Craftsman & Wolves
Taste of illy encompassing exclusive coffee preparations including cold brew MonoArabica Brazil
WHO:
Artists, designers, chefs and the greater creative community from the Mission and South of Market neighborhoods will converge with hosts that include:
San Francisco-based illustrator and muralist, Ricky Watts
Architect, designer and artist Adam Kalkin, known for his industrial storage container creations
Italian Barista Champion Giorgio Milos
WHERE:
Outdoor lot at The NWBLK (New Black)
1975 Bryant St. (corner of 18th)
San Francisco
TICKETS:
Admission is complimentary and open to the public.
WHEN:
Friday, October 24, 2014
8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Coffee commute with food from Craftsman & Wolves, Push Button House unveil and start of live art performance
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Lunch hour featuring Casey’s Pizza and Bob Cha food trucks, and live music
2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Coffee break including giveaways for best “illystration”
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Happy hour with Giorgio Milos including his “Stout & Statue” beer cocktail
ABOUT ILLY CAFFÉ
In 1933, Francesco Illy founded the company and a family infatuation was born. Under three generations of Illys, almost every aspect of coffee culture has been reimagined -inventing the modern espresso machine, single-serve E.S.E. coffee pods, pressurization to maximize freshness, and a next generation, two-stage iperespresso capsule system. Today the Illy family tree extends from Francesco’s direct descendants, out to encompass everyone whose lives are touched by illy—from growers, to colleagues, to consumers. Illy is deeply rooted in a commitment to caring for its extended family, and dedicated to making lives better on every branch.