Historic milestones: 10 years since the online debut of Wikipedia; 21 years since the first elected African-American U.S. governor (Virginia); 43 years since Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison concert and the first Super Bowl; 68 years since the dedication of the Pentagon; 82 years since the first appearance of Popeye the Sailor Man; and 101 years since the first public radio broadcast.
Deal of the Week
The nation's national parks are again free this weekend, through Monday, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. It'll be a great time to check out Muir Woods, Yosemite, and Sequoia! www.nps.org/findapark/feefreeparks.htm
Local News
City Administrator Ed Lee has become San Francisco's first Chinese-American mayor, as appointed by the Board of Supervisors on an interim basis. Four new supervisors also have taken their seats. www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=5382
Change for Change
Charity: La Cocina. Low-income food entrepreneurs, particularly female minorities or immigrants, now have an outlet for their talents. Some products you may have seen at local farmers' markets or Rainbow Grocery include Kika's Treats or Clairesquares. www.lacocinasf.org
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, Rebuilding Together San Francisco, Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Urban Solutions, San Francisco Suicide Prevention, The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, Shanti, Curry Without Worry, and SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation.
Bay Area Holiday Weekend Weather
Warm weekend, finally! A great time to day trip...
Highs: low-60s (SF-coast); mid-60s (bay); upper-60s (inland)
Lows: upper-40s
Movies {domestic revenues for January 7-9}
"True Grit" ascended to the top, with $14.6 million [3124 theatres; $4,675 per theatre; $110.0 million overall]. Nicolas Cage starred in "Season of the Witch," which debuted in third with $10.6 million [2816 theatres; $3,769 per theatre]. The musical "Country Strong" belted its way into sixth with $7.3 million [1424 theatres; $5,145 per theatre; $7.5 million overall].
Mainstream films:
- The Dilemma (PG-13): Comedy; co-starring Kevin James, Vince Vaughn, and Winona Ryder
- The Green Hornet (PG-13): Action; co-starring Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz, and Christoph Waltz; directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind)
Art-house films:
- Another Year (PG-13): Drama; co-starring Jim Broadbent; directed by Mike Leigh
- Budrus (N): Documentary
- The Illusionist (PG): directed by Sylvain Chomet (The Triplets of Belleville); 1 Golden Globe nomination
Free Weekend Activities
* Good Food Awards [Sat 8a-2p]: Featuring 70+ national winners of food and drink awards. At the Ferry Building (SF). www.goodfoodawards.org
Vintage Fair [Sat 10a-5p]: Featuring 40+ local vendors. At Jack London Pavilion (Oakland). www.jacklondonsquare.com
Yoga Conference [Sat-Sun 10a-6p]: Featuring free yoga classes with top teachers at 1pm both days, as well as a yoga marketplace. At the Hyatt Regency (SF). www.yjevents.com
La Pena Cultural Center [Sat 3p]: Featuring the opening of a poster exhibition celebrating people's history. At La Pena (Berkeley). www.lapena.org
Redwood Room concert series [Sat 9p]: Featuring indie act Francis & the Lights. At the Clift Hotel's Redwood Room (SF). www.clifthotel.com
MLK Day Celebration [Mon 9a-5p]: Featuring free admission to the Museum of African Diaspora and Contemporary Jewish Museum, parade, dental screenings, live music, and more. In Yerba Buena Gardens (SF). www.norcalmlk.org
Very First Concert series [Mon 11a-1p]: Featuring 20-minute concerts of global music with the SF Chamber Orchestra. At Crowden Center (Berkeley). www.sfchamberorchestra.org
Academy of Sciences Museum [Wed 11a-5p]: Free admission to the popular science museum, with up to $30 in savings per ticket. In Golden Gate Park (SF). www.calacademy.org
MLK Legacy [Wed noon]: Featuring free lunch and performances by the Oakland School for the Arts and the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. At Kaiser Auditorium (Oakland). www.bart.gov
San Francisco Transit History talk [Wed 7:30p]: A discussion on cable cars, stagecoaches, clipper ships, and more. At CounterPulse (SF). www.counterpulse.org
TCHO Gourmet Chocolate Factory Tour [10am/2pm daily through 1/31]: It's like Whole Foods meets Willy Wonka. At Pier 17 (SF). www.brownpapertickets.com/event/141024
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