Randy's Guide CLXI (161)

Today is U.K. Guy Fawkes Night and Korean singer BoA's 23rd; Friday is Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang's 41st and Finnish-Swedish Heritage Day; Saturday is French DJ David Guetta's 42nd; Sunday is the 120th anniversary of the admission of Montana as the 41st U.S. state; Monday is Pakistan's Allama Iqbal Day; Tuesday is Argentina's Day of Tradition; and Wednesday is Senator Barbara Boxer's (D-CA) 69th and Veterans' Day.


Local News
One of the early entrants into the street-food craze, Amuse Bouche owner Murat Celebi-Ariner has been arrested for violating the Visa Waiver Program. He will be deported back to his native country of France by the end of the month, much to the chagrin of his newlywed wife and hundreds of his food followers. http://missionlocal.org/2009/11/deportation-for-celebi-ariner


Deal of the Week
Stop by your local GNC store for a 100% fruit, all-natural Sun-Rype FruitSource bar. Print out the coupon at http://view.ed4.net/v/1861H5Y/FK1X8/0GR0D74/62CW2J/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H


Change for Change
Charity to consider: Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center. I walked by its home offices the other day en route to KFC, and this section of Polk Gulch is a mess. The group has promoted sexual health and broken down barriers within the Asian and Pacific Islander communities since 1987. Its support of the LGBT community, abused women, and no-insurance individuals includes an alliance with health care providers and organizations. www.apiwellness.org

Donate through the nonprofit's Web site or your corporate donation program.

Previous organizations Randy's Guide has spotlighted and donated: Common Ground Relief, LYRIC, Aldea Inc., Glide Memorial, City CarShare, Maitri, Loaves and Fishes, Friends of the Urban Forest, Farm Sanctuary, Bay Area Community Services, Blue Energy, My New Red Shoes, College Track, Foundation for the People of Burma, Vital Life Services, Little Angel Fund, San Francisco Health Services Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, Bay Localize, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Sustainable Conservation, Ashoka, Old Skool Cafe, Darfur Sister Schools, and Rebuilding Together San Francisco.


Bay Area Weekend Weather
Much cooler, with mostly cloudy skies.

Highs: low-to-mid-60s
Lows: near 50


The Environment
Carbon-filter systems to remove contaminants from water are much better options than bottled water. Those filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation will remove lead, PCBs, chloramines, radon, pesticides, MTBE, some bacteria, and certain parasites. www.nsf.org


Music
"Fog Machine" by Fresh and Onlys (San Francisco, Calif.)

They provided an excellent spark at the Beach House show last month in Big Sur. Catch them for free at the SFBG's event at 111 Minna on Monday evening. www.myspace.com/thefreshonlys


Movies (domestic revenues through November 1)
"Michael Jackson's This Is It" did, in fact, open in first with $23.2 million {rated PG, $34.4 million overall, 3481 screens, $6,675 per screen}. "Paranormal Activity" cashed in $16.4 million for a good Halloween haul {rated R, $84.6 million overall, 2404 screens, $6,817 per screen}. In limited release, "An Education" - a new take on a May-December romance - continues to do well {rated PG-13, $0.5 million, $1.5 million overall, 4th weekend, 48 screens, $9,737 per screen}.

The Box (PG-13): Suspense; about a struggling married couple who receive a small box that grants them wealth but also kills someone unknown to them; co-starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, and Frank Langella; directed by Richard Kelly ("Donnie Darko")

Disney's A Christmas Carol (PG): Fantasy; about Ebenezer Scrooge's journey through time; co-starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, and Robin Wright Penn; directed by Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump")

The Fourth Kind (PG-13): Thriller; about various contacts with extra-terrestrials; co-starring Milla Jovovich

Gentlemen Broncos (PG-13): directed by Jared Hess ("Napoleon Dynamite")

The Men Who Stare at Goats (R): Comedy; about a reporter who meets an experimental military unit; co-starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, and Jeff Bridges

Skin (PG-13): Drama; about a white Afrikaner couple in the 1950s who give birth to a child who appeared to be black; co-starring Sam Neill and Sophie Okonedo

(Untitled) (R): Comedy-drama; about an avant-gard composer and edgy Chelsea artists; co-starring Adam Goldberg

Visual Acoustics (NR): Documentary; about photographer Julius Shulman

DVD Pick - Kabluey (PG-13): This very endearing, little-seen mumblecore project focuses on an aimless young man who dons a blue suit for a struggling Internet start-up company. Lisa Kudrow co-stars as a frenetic mother with two out-of-control boys and a husband fighting a war. Domestic box office: $84K; foreign box office: $13K.


Free Activities
Technology Footwear Event [Thu 5:30-7:30p]: Featuring the latest from Kenneth Cole footwear, with Svedka Vodka beverages. At Kenneth Cole Store (SF). RSVP to 415.640.8971.

Macy's Men's Style Event [Thu 6-8p, Sat 2-4p]: Featuring the season's top style, bonus gifts with purchases, and refreshments. At Macy's Union Square (SF) and Macy's Valley Fair (San Jose). www.macys.com

Beauty Bar Anniversary [Thu 9-10p]: Complimentary Sailor Jerry rum cocktails for one hour in honor of its 11 years in business and recent remodel. At Beauty Bar (SF). www.beautybar.com

Eco-Arts Service Week [Fri 3-6p, Sat noon-5p, Sun 10a-noon]: Help install a solar pond, till Alemany Farm, or clean up Ocean Beach. In San Francisco. http://communitree.net/events.html

Exporatorium Turns 40 [Sat-Sun 10a-5p]: Featuring special animal dissections, laser demos, ice installation, and more. At the Exploratorium (SF). www.exploratorium.edu

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra [Sat 2p]: A family concert, with works by Beethoven, Vivaldi, and living composer Frank. At the Conservatory of Music Concert Hall (SF). www.sfchamberorchestra.org

Contemporary Jewish Museum [Sun 10a-5p]: Show your SF Library card for free admission. It's a beautiful building with three cool installations (including one themed on the "Where the Wild Things" author). At the Contemporary Jewish Museum (SF). www.thecjm.org

Wonderfest [Sun 10a-5p]: Featuring top researchers presenting talks on science and outer space. I had a great time last year on an intelligent life discussion. At Berdahl Auditorium (Berkeley). www.wonderfest.org

Veterans' Day Parade [Sun 11a-2:30p]: Along Market St. to City Hall (SF).

Goldies Party [Mon 9p]: Featuring the SF Bay Guardian's Local Discovery Award winners in the arts. With performances by the Fresh and Onlys, Dreamdate, and a special guest. At 111 Minna (SF). www.sfbg.com/goldies


Paid Activities
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Love's Labour's Lost [Thu-Fri 8p, Sat 2p/8p, Sun 3p]: From the Globe Theatre's 2007 production of Shakespeare's sparkling romantic comedy. At Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley), $24-90. www.calperformances.net

Devo concert [Fri-Sat 9p]: Featuring the 1980s band playing its two primary albums in their entirety. With Reggie Watts opening. At Regency Ballroom (SF), $40-75. www.clubdevo.com

Fabulous Food Festival [Sat-Sun 10a-5p]: 2nd annual. Featuring 150 food exhibitors, a Julia Child impersonator, live music, and more. At Concourse Exhibition Center (SF), $7-10. www.pacificexpositions.com

Groundswell [through Sun]: About a beach resort during the off-season in South Africa. At SJ Repertory Theatre (San Jose), $17-64. www.sjrep.com

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