Historic milestones: 55 years since the first demonstration of the videotape; 87 years since Rand McNally's first published road atlas; 105 years since the massive San Francisco earthquake; 117 years since the first commercial motion-picture house; 165 years since the start of the Donner Party expedition; and 180 years since the founding of the University of Alabama.
Deal of the Week
Free admission to the Academy of Sciences on Wednesday, 9:30am-5pm. Adult tickets normally cost $29.95 each. Arrive early to get tickets to the Planetarium show! www.calacademy.org
Local News
Ike Shehadeh's sandwich empire continues. With 3151 Yelp reviews to date, the wildly popular Ike's Place relocated across the street (3489 16th St.) from his original location following a lengthy battle with neighbors and a temporary stay inside Lime. Other locations include the Stanford campus and Redwood Shores. Plans are underway to open a shop on San Francisco State's campus, Santa Rosa, and Hollywood. http://sanfrancisco.grubstreet.com/2011/01/ikes_goes_hollywood.html
Change for Change
Charity: Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California. Founded in 1973, the JCCCNC typically offers programs, sports leagues, events, and community services for over 80 different national non-profits. The March earthquake and tsunami has led the JCCCNC to start the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, which will donate 100% of proceeds to a three-prong approach of immediate relief, mid-term recovery, and long-term rebuilding. The goal is $1 million; to date, the cause has raised over $350,000. www.causes.com/campaigns/97128?cause_id=590211
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, SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation, and La Cocina.
Bay Area Weekend Highs
Mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of rain over the next few days.
Coast: low-60s
SF: mid-60s
Bay: upper-60s
East Bay: upper-60s
South Bay: low-70s
North Bay: mid-70s
Music
"Such Great Heights" by Iron & Wine (Dripping Springs, Texas)
The father of five daughters has seen his music creep into television, from Ugly Betty to House to Grey's Anatomy. His majestic voice will grace sold-out shows in SF (June 1), Indianapolis, Omaha, Missoula, Boulder, DC, and Portland. I'm considering the free show in Chicago's Millennium Park on June 6. www.ironandwine.com
Movies {domestic revenues for April 8-10}
"Hop" retained the top spot with $21.3 million [3616 theatres; $5,890 per theatre; $67.8 million overall]. The action-packed "Hanna" debuted with $12.4 million [2535 theatres; $4,880 per theatre]. Russell Brand could only muster third-place with "Arthur" [3276 theatres; $3,731 per theatre; $12.2 million overall]. "Soul Surfer" opened with $10.6 million [2214 theatres; $4,789 per theatre]. Finally, James Franco and Natalie Portman teamed in "Your Highness" for a sixth-place showing at $9.4 million [2769 theatres; $3,380 per theatre].
Mainstream films:
- The Conspirator (PG-13): Drama; co-starring James McAvoy, Tom Wilkinson, and Robin Wright; directed by Robert Redford
- Rio (PG): Animation; co-voiced by Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Tracy Morgan, and George Lopez
- Scream 4 (R): Horror sequel; co-starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Hayden Panettiere; directed by Wes Craven
Art-house films:
- An Affirmative Act (NR): Drama
- Circo (NR): Documentary
- Henry's Crime (R): Thriller; co-starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, and James Caan
- Meet Monica Velour (R): Comedy; co-starring Kim Cattrall
- Some Days Are Better Than Others (NR): Drama
Free Weekend Activities
Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival [Fri-Sun 10am-5pm]: 29th annual. 90+ artisans. Along Santa Cruz Ave. (Menlo Park). www.menloparkchamber.com
Cal Day [Sat 9am-4pm]: Open house of the UC-Berkeley campus. http://calday.berkeley.edu
Pacifica Earth Day 2011 [Sat 9am-3:30pm]: Do some spring cleaning, then enjoy music from Pollo Del Mar, Linda Martians, and Linda Tringali. Near Linda Mar State Beach (Pacifica). www.pacificabeachcoalition.org
Ferry Building Goat Festival [Sat 10am-1pm]: 3rd annual. Check out cooking demos, farmer talks, and tasty samples of beloved goat milk and cheese. At the Ferry Building (SF). www.cuesa.org
John Muir-Earth Day Celebration [Sat 10am-4pm]: Guest speakers, 50+ exhibitors, live music, recycled fashion show, self-guided tours of his 1882 home, nature stroll, and more. At John Muir National Historic Site (Martinez). www.johnmuirassociation.org
* Cherry Blossom Festival and Parade [Sat-Sun 11am-7pm]: Features origami, taiko, bonsai, historical talks, tea ceremony, parade, samurai swords, karate, and more! In Japantown (SF). www.nccbf.org
Butter & Egg Days Festival [Sat 10am-5pm]: 30th annual. Massive parade, kids' zone, cow-chip tossing contest, and more. In historic downtown Petaluma.
www.petalumadowntown.com/ButterAndEggDaysParade.aspx
Mission Open Studios [Sat-Sun 11am-6pm]: 200+ artists. Go. Around the Mission district (SF). www.missionartistsunited.org
Earth Day Santa Rosa [Sat 11am-3pm]: With free ZAP electric scooter rides, display plug-in hybrid auto, e-waste disposal, and more. At Courthouse Square (Santa Rosa).
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/utilities/Projects/Pages/EarthDay.aspx
Our Soldiers' Stories exhibit [through April 22]: Featuring a photo exhibition by Maria Hohn and Martin Klimke focused on African-American GIs during the WWII era. At the African American Art & Culture Complex (SF). www.aaacc.org
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