“Dream” By Estria Miyashiro

If you’re in the SF/Bay Area on Friday, please join us in remembering and celebrating the Life & Legacy of Mike “Dream” Francisco – A True Graffiti King.  Dream Day 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of  Dream’s tragic murder, a killing that took a local legend.  Recognized worldwide as a style master, and an artist way ahead of his time, Mike “Dream” helped define the Bay Area Hip Hop culture, and put Oakland on the map in the graffiti world.  Some Dreams never die.

Dream Day 10 goes down February 5th at The New Parish in Oakland, California.
Full details below.

This a great event, for an even greater cause.  All proceeds will benefit the Dream Legacy Fund and the Dream Book Fund.  The Dream Legacy fund has been set up for Akil Francisco, Dream’s only son.  Tragically, Akil has also just lost his mother, Nicole Sellers, to breast cancer.  “Advanced Vandalism.” is the upcoming book about the life and work of Mike “Dream” Francisco.

Ten years ago I lost one of my best friends, Mike “Dream” Francisco.  He was my partner in many monumental spray-can productions throughout California.  Many that knew Mike “Dream”, and many more that only knew him by reputation, saw him as a pioneer of Bay Area graffiti, a Filipino icon, and a master of his craft.

Yes, I can agree with that, but I also saw much more than that in Mike.  He was a true street smart hustler, always staying on top of the game, to improve life for himself and his family.  A man willing to take the time to share his knowledge with others, not to benefit himself, but to uplift others to be the best they could be.

I can talk on and on about Mike “Dream”, but my suggestion is to know and study him, along with Bay Area Hip Hop history.  If you can’t find those answers, ask someone.  I share and hold many memories and values, as he did, and that is why I will always strive to be the best I can be.  Mike “Dream” Francisco will forever live though my art.

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Dream was king among kings. Here’s a great chance to learn about him, keep his legacy alive, and support both his son and the book about him. Please come thru!

Estria Miyashiro

“Dream Day” February 5th, 2010 at The New Parish, Oakland, California. Celebrating the life and legacy of Mike “Dream” Francisco.

Art exhibition by TDK crew + more

Music by DJs: Apollo, ShortKut, Sake One, Fuze, Myke One, Platurn, Namane, and Willie Maze.

Performances by Equipto, F.A.M.E. and The Bangers.

The Bay Area’s best DJs and Artists have assembled to pay tribute to life and legacy of Oakland’s beloved Graffiti King and Bay Area legend, Mike “DREAM” Francisco. Recognized worldwide as a style master, Dream’s graffiti established the visual aesthetic of Oakland’s Hip Hop culture, and put The Town on the map in what is now the fastest growing art movement in human history.

This event marks ten years since Dream was tragically murdered, and all proceeds from the event will benefit Akil Francisco, Dream’s only son, now 10 years old. The TDK crew is also proud to announce the forthcoming book on Dream’s art and life: “The Title of My Book Reads: Advanced Vandalism.”

All proceeds benefit the Dream Book Fund and the Dream Legacy Fund for his son Akil, 10, who recently lost his mother to breast cancer.

If you are unable to attend and want to support, please make checks out to The Dream Trust Fund, or Akil Francisco.

Art Show 6pm-9pm, All Ages, Free
Showtime 9pm-2am, $10 (dontations accepted) All Ages (with parent).

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