Arts & Entertainment SFist Interviews: Ashley Muangmaithong, a <em>Nutcracker</em> Ballerina by Amy Crocker The San Francisco Ballet pulls talent from all over the world, and sometimes from its own backyard. Ashley Muangmaithong, a native of Walnut Creek, was accepted into the San Francisco
SF Restaurants, Food & Drink Cupcake Van at Justin Herman Plaza Today Although the frosting-to-cake ratio is nothing short of cloying, you can pick up a cupcake this afternoon at Justin Herman Plaza. Sprinkles (@sprinklesmobile), a cupcake van, is right next to the funky water
SF Restaurants, Food & Drink Reindeer Meat Available at Bi-Rite Want to serve something different yet timely for your holiday dinner? How about a juicy, medium-rare-on-the-rare-side slice of Rudolph's ass? or shoulder? or leg? Head over to Bi-Rite where you can buy reindeer
Arts & Entertainment SFist Tonight by Amy Crocker THEATER: The Off the Page series from Z Space presents a staged reading of Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory. This largely autobiographical story follows the adventures of seven-year-old Buddy and
SF News Cal Chancellor’s Mansion Vandalized; Eight Arrested On Saturday night, eight protesters were arrested after breaking windows, lights and planters outside the home of University of California at Berkeley chancellor Robert Birgeneau. "University spokesman Dan Mogulof said 40 to 70
SF News Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger's Cap Sells For $5,800 Last week SFist told you about Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger's pilot hat, which was being auctioned off for charity. Today, after 68 bids, Sully's hat managed to pull in $5,800. The money will
SF News Google's 'Nexus One' Phone by Amy Crocker Google will market its own cellphone as early as next year, according to the Wall Street Journal. This phone, called Nexus One, will be sold without a connection to a
SF News Thousands of San Francisco PG&E Customers Without Power Emergency_In_SF and AlertSF report that there are an estimated 4,700 to 4,800 customers without power in Potrero and Bayview. "PG&E en route with no estimated time for
misc Week Around the Ists Torontoist spent the week giggling uncomfortably after a free mass-distributed daily paper accidentally printed a full-color photo of a penis. Seattlest followed Tiger Woods' alleged eleventh mistress into the wilds of Washington State.
Arts & Entertainment This Weekend: Silent Film Festival by Rachel Brodsky When it gets cold outside, there are a few activities in which to engage. You could A) go coat shopping, B) stock up on soup and spirits, C) never leave
SF News KGO-AM, KSFO To Enter Bankruptcy By December's End Citadel Broadcasting Corporation, noted as "the third-largest radio broadcaster in the U.S." and owner of San Francisco's KGO-AM 810 and KSFO 560, will file for bankruptcy by the end of the year,
SF News Alleged Muni Stabber's Mental Competency Questioned In what's a surprise to absolutely no one, Bobby L. Brown, the man who allegedly stabbed five people in San Francisco this year, might mentally-unhinged. Three of his cases were suspended today, it
misc A Few of SFist's Favorite Holiday Things Tis the season, folks. Here are a few of SFist's favorite holiday moments. Whether they be food, TV shows, movies or songs, each of these things get us in the holiday mood. And
Arts & Entertainment SFist Tonight by Amy Crocker COMEDY: When you feel like the whole world is upside-down and backwards, there's nothing like a comedian to complain about it better than you can. Known for his vicious roasts
SF Restaurants, Food & Drink Junk Cereal To Get Less Sugary General Mills announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children's cereals starting next year. They didn't give specifics as to how, but Lucky Charms, Trix, Cocoa Puffs and other brands
SF News "Gavin Claus Is Coming To Town" Check out these SEIU protesters caroling/protesting SF Mayor Gavin Newsom's budget cuts, which resulted in the loss of city workers' jobs. Their wacky attempt to get on the news proved fruitful as
SF News Carsonist Strikes In Richmond Again A car fire in the city of Richmond last night is, presumably, related to the other car fires sweeping the East Bay. KTVU reports: :Units responded to reports of a vehicle fire in
SF News Police Arrest Cal Protesters Early this morning, 65 protesters occupying UCB's Wheeler Hall were arrested. Joined by officers from other UC campuses, UC Berkeley police started arresting protesters at around 4:40 a.m., reports SF Chron.
SF News Day Aorund the Bay More on SFSU's Business building being taken back by cops in early AM raid. [GG Xpress] Alleged Muni stabber named as suspect in yet another Muni stabbing. [Appeal] Craigslist has a dirty little
Arts & Entertainment Wine & Rope Tasting Oh wow. Do you like wine? Do you like being tied up in a sexually-charged manner? Who doesn't. Which is why the ladies, if you will, of Femina Potens (a public arts programs
misc Afternoon Palate Cleanser: Orrin Hatch, a Mormon, Writes Hanukkah Song Eight Days of Hanukkah from Tablet Magazine on Vimeo. Hanukkah starts this week. And tis the season, chosen ones, for Orrin Hatch (R-Orrin Hatch) has written you a song. It's called "Eight Days
SF News Who Is BNE? Following the Steven Free incident earlier this year (i.e., “Girafa," the guy who paints giraffes), the fuzz might be getting closer to capturing BNE, the guy who, well, posted tons of "BNE"
SF News SF Man Dies in House Fire Over in Merced Heights, an 83-year-old man died during a fire. SF Chron reports: "James Childs was found inside his home on the 200 block of Byxbee Street east of Junipero Serra Boulevard
