Trolley Dances 2009 (update w/more photos)

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Giving the history of the J Church - Trolley Dances 2009

Last week, we told you of the then-upcoming event, Trolley Dances, set for last weekend around the city.

Sadly, none of us were able to catch the action. But we came across this post from Mariam In The City, in which Mariam recaps the action.

A choice bit:

As we approached 30th and Church the Muni driver announced over the loud speaker to look out the left side of the train for a special performance. Of course I was on the other side and couldn’t see much, but I did catch a few glimpses of the couple dancing on the sidewalk. Everyone on the train started cheering as the man lifted the woman into air with her puffy, black and white polka dot skirt. We all clapped and waved good bye to the dancers as the train moved on. It must have been quite a scene for people walking down the street wondering what was going on.

Read more at Mariam In The City. And if you witnessed any part of Trolley Dances, let us know in comments.

Journey through time in time because it is time, Deep Waters Dance Theater - Trolley Dances 2009

Blue Ramp - Trolley Dances 2009
All photos by Flickr user Steve Rhodes

Update (October 23, 10:30 a.m.): Here are some more photos we’ve managed to round up. First, from one of the dance instructors:

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Topless BART Train Voyage (SFW*)

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* if your “W” is okay with male nipples.

BART rider Barb alerted us to the following: a video of a man walking shirtless through a series of moving BART cars, set to the tune of Scott McKenzie’s song, “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)”

Some of the riders’ reactions are priceless.

Category: BART, Funny: Muni LOLs

1984 Muni Metro Guide

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MUNI Metro Guide (1984)

Found this cool picture from Eric Fischer on Flickr. I thought it was neat to see Muni rendered in this kind of art. Here’s what Eric had to say about it:

It comes from a brochure that is basically information on how to ride the Muni Metro system.  It has [this] drawing, plus a map and general Muni and fare information. It must have been something that they used to have a bin of in the stations, like the BART fare and schedule brochures.

I got my copy at Community Thrift, I think.

Thanks, Eric!

Found other transit relics? Share it with us.

Category: diaries, Photos

Muni, Also a Fun Place to Be

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Muni49by Julie_sm
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Julie over at Caliber took this photo on the 49. The kids, gleefully playing a handheld game, didn’t seem to notice her taking the picture. After a few weeks of drama and violence on Muni, I was so thankful to get this picture from Julie. Sometimes — a lot of times — little charming things like this happen on the bus and around the city and make living here all worthwhile again.

Caliber, by the way, is a new, amazing photography website by Bay Area photographers Stuart Dixon, Brad Evans, Troy Holden (formerly Plug1), and Julie Michelle. Check ’em out if you haven’t already!

Captured an unexpected moment on Muni? Share it with us.

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Massive downpour forces underground Muni closure

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Update: And … no sooner do we post than we hear that service is restored, although trains are apparently bypassing Van Ness Station. Update from ActionNewsSF.

Original post: According to several Twitter sources and SFist, Muni has suspended all subway service after extensive flooding at several stations.

The agency (SFMTA) plans to have more buses on the streets to try to alleviate what’s expected to be a huge commute-ache. Good luck out there!

How are you getting around the problem?

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