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HMB WEEKEND: South Coast Art, Shredded Metal, Scottish Music

Looking for one last getaway before the summer ends? Stay local with these events.

Friday, August 19, 2011

*South Coast Arts Alliance Show Preview

Friday, August 19, 2011 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

IDES Hall
Stage Road

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Pescadero, CA 94060

Art preview from 6 to 7 p.m., with a reception to follow. Come support South Coast artists this weekend. For more information, visit http://www.pescaderoartsandfunfestival.org/.

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*The Jazz ConneXion 

Friday, August 19, 2011 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

 
315 Main Street #C

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Performing widely on the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay for years, the Jazz ConneXion (piano Dale Nesbitt, bass Bill Hockett, and alto-tenor-vocal John Sylvester) join for traditional jazz, swing, blues, bossa, and that Great American Songbook that everyone adores. Revel in the quintessentially American-Brazilian sounds by those great American composers, so definitive in jazz and so central in our musical awareness.

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*Revelation (motown and soul)

Friday, August 19, 2011 7 to 10 p.m.

390 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Enjoy a tasty meal and have a beer while listening to Revelation this Friday. For more information call (650) 728-2739.

 

*Terry Disley (pianist, composer and arranger)

Friday, August 19, 2011 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

845 Main Street

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Have a taste of award winning Mediterranean cuisine to Terry Disley’s piano. For more information call (650) 726-4090.

 

* The Musical

Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. through August 20.

1167 Main Street

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Coastal Repertory Theatre continues its tradition of staging landmark summer musicals with Jonathan Larson’s compelling rock opera RENT, opening July 22. Known as the “breakthrough musical for the 90’s,” RENT captivated audiences from its opening moments on Broadway with its stirring themes and musical score. Blending the best parts of a live rock concert with an intensely emotional drama, RENT tells the story of a group of young artists and friends, all struggling to create and sustain themselves amid the challenges of urban decay, drugs, diseases and despair. For more information call 650-726-0998.

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*TJ Moore Blues

Friday, August 19, 2011 9 to 11 p.m. 21+

460 Capistrano Rd.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Enjoy a night of blues with TJ Moore Blues. For more information call 650-728-7096.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

*”in liminal space” (solo exhibition) by Judy Shintai

Gallery open from August 6 to 28, 2011

Monday to Friday 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday 8 to 11:30 a.m.

Sunday 9 to 12:30 p.m.

Art Gallery

131 Kelly Ave

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

“Deconstruction and reconstruction exploring culture, time and the spaces in-between.” For more information call 650-454-4736.

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*

Saturday, August 20, 2011 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shoreline Station

225 Cabrillo Highway

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

The Farmer’s Market offers an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts and wines right from the people that produce them. For more info call Erin Tormey, Market Manager, 650-726-4802.

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*Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market

Saturday, August 20, 2011, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

La Piazza

604 Main St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Enjoy local and exotic blooms at Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market. Held the third Saturday of every month (except October). For more information call 650-712-9439.

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*Libros y Bebes Storytime at the

Saturday, August 20, 2011 9:30 a.m. 

Half Moon Bay Library  
620 Correas St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Bring your children to the Half Moon Bay library for a morning of songs and stories in Spanish. For more information call 650-726-2316.

 

*Childrens’ Saturday Crafts at the Half Moon Bay Library

Saturday, August 20, 2011 10 a.m. 

Half Moon Bay Library  
620 Correas St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Bring your children to the Half Moon Bay library for a morning of crafts and creativity. For more information call 650-726-2316.

 

*Relay for Life

Saturday, August 20 to Sunday, August 21, 2011

Cunha Middle School

600 Church St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Fight back against cancer this Saturday and Sunday. Opening Ceremony: Schedule: 10 a.m. Survivors Lap: 10:30 a.m. Luminaria Ceremony: 7:30 p.m.-Dusk, Fight Back / Closing Ceremony: 10 a.m. on Sunday.

 

*Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival and South Coast Art Show

Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 2011, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IDES Hall

Stage Road

Pescadero, CA 94060

It’s almost time for the biggest event in Pescadero! That’s right, the Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival! It will be in the usual place, the IDES Grounds at the southern end of Stage Road.

For those not in the know, the festival includes a fine art show in the IDES Hall, handmade goods from an assortment of artisans, food and drinks and live entertainment throughout, a ‘kids area’, and the always popular and anticipated Sunday Fashion Extravaganza.The 21st Annual South Coast Artists Alliance Art Show: Many talented artists from the Coastal area will be showing their recent pieces and would love for you to see where their work has taken them this year. For more information, visit http://www.pescaderoartsandfunfestival.org/.

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*Pescadero Town Sign Dedication Ceremony

Saturday, August 20, 2011 10 to 11 a.m.

2020 Pescadero Creek Rd.

Pescadero, CA 94060

After years of working together toward a common goal, the people of Pescadero will celebrate the unveiling of their new town sign with a dedication ceremony this Saturday. Built by local artisan Cody Soules, the sign features an overview in large letters. It was placed in front of the Pescadero Post Office on August 12, 2011 by Don McDermott and Eric Nunez with the assistance of Puente de la Costa Sur Youth staff members Joe Lopez, Hector Lopez, Javier Morales, Omar Ortega, and Bernardo Flores. For more information call 650-740-0809 or visit www.pescaderocouncil.org.

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*Author Event with Ken Paul Lozada

Saturday, August 20, 2011 1 to 3 p.m.

270 Capistrano Road Suite 24

Half Moon Bay 94019

Come enjoy an author event Saturday afternoon with Ken Paul Lozada.

 

*Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party at the Half Moon Bay Library

Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:30 p.m. 

Half Moon Bay Library
620 Correas St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Bring your summer reading finishers to celebrate at the end of summer reading party at the Half Moon Bay Library. For more information call 650-726-2316.

 

*Terry Disley Plays Jazz Piano

Weekly on Saturdays and Thursdays, 5 to 9 p.m., Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.

131 Mirada Rd

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Come enjoy a meal at Miramar Beach Restaurant on a Thursday or Saturday, accompanied by Terry Disley’s jazz piano and an amazing ocean view. For more information call (650) 726-9053.

 

*Bingo Night at

Saturday, August 20, 2011, 5:30 p.m., 21+

Ted Adcock Community Senior Center

535 Kelly Ave.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Come play bingo and have a couple drinks, while benefiting the Coastside Cougars at the Ted Adcock Community Senior Center this Saturday. Prices: $10 per sheet or $50 for all 6 games, $3 for beer or wine, $1 for water or soda, cupcakes, tacos and raffle tickets also available. For more information visit www.coastsidefootball.org.

 

*Os Misterios  

Saturday, August 20, 2011 7 to 10 p.m.

Pasta Moon 
315 Main Street #C

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

"Os Misterios" is the Bay area's local Brazilian music connection, playing samba, bossa nova and jazz style arrangements. The music is super hot and very sexy. Bandleader Gerry Bassermann sings and plays classic and original tunes with bassist Ander Meyer, pianist Mauro Ffortissimo, percussionist J. Elrod and guitarist Robert Soper."

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*Marshal Law (non-stop rock and roll and blues)

Saturday, August 20, 2011 7 to 10 p.m.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

390 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Enjoy a tasty meal and have a beer while listening to non-stop rock, roll and blues this Saturday. For more information call (650) 728-2739.

 

*Mark Robinson (jazz and pop vocalist)

Saturday, August 20, 2011 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Cetrella

845 Main Street

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Have a taste of award winning Mediterranean cuisine to vocals by Mark Robinson. For more information call (650) 726-4090.

 

* The Musical

Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. through August 20.

Coastal Repertory Theatre

1167 Main Street

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Coastal Repertory Theatre continues its tradition of staging landmark summer musicals with Jonathan Larson’s compelling rock opera RENT, opening July 22. Known as the “breakthrough musical for the 90’s,” RENT captivated audiences from its opening moments on Broadway with its stirring themes and musical score. Blending the best parts of a live rock concert with an intensely emotional drama, RENT tells the story of a group of young artists and friends, all struggling to create and sustain themselves amid the challenges of urban decay, drugs, diseases and despair. For more information call 650-726-0998.

(Description written by organizer).

*Shredded Metal with The White Trash Superstars

Saturday, August 20, 2011 9 to 11 p.m. 21+, $5

Old Princeton Landing

460 Capistrano Rd.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Enjoy a night of metal with Shredded Metal and The White Trash Superstars. For more information call 650-728-7096.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

*”in liminal space” (solo exhibition) by Judy Shintai

Gallery open from August 6 to 28, 2011

Monday to Friday 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday 8 to 11:30 a.m.

Sunday 9 to 12:30 p.m.

Enso Art Gallery

131 Kelly Ave

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

“Deconstruction and reconstruction exploring culture, time and the spaces in-between.” For more information call 650-454-4736.

(Description written by organizer).

 

*Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival and South Coast Art Show

Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 2011, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IDES Hall

Stage Road

Pescadero, CA 94060

It’s almost time for the biggest event in Pescadero! That’s right, the Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival! It will be in the usual place, the IDES Grounds at the southern end of Stage Road.

For those not in the know, the festival includes a fine art show in the IDES Hall, handmade goods from an assortment of artisans, food and drinks and live entertainment throughout, a ‘kids area’, and the always popular and anticipated Sunday Fashion Extravaganza.The 21st Annual South Coast Artists’ Alliance Art Show: Many talented artists from the Coastal area will be showing their recent pieces and would love for you to see where their work has taken them this year. For more information, visit http://www.pescaderoartsandfunfestival.org/.

(Description written by organizer).

 

*The Peat-Fire Flame (kid’s concert)

Sunday, August 21, 2011, 12 to 12:45 p.m., $5 in advance or $8 at the door

731 Main St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

There will be room to shake a leg, bounce to the beat and play along on some kid-sized percussion instruments.

We'll sit on the floor but have some chairs available for those who need them. This is a great opportunity for children to be part of a live music performance. They will love it and so will you. For more information call 650-440-5112.

(Description written by organizer).

 

* The Musical

Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. through August 20.

Coastal Repertory Theatre

1167 Main Street

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Coastal Repertory Theatre continues its tradition of staging landmark summer musicals with Jonathan Larson’s compelling rock opera “RENT,” opening July 22. Known as the “breakthrough musical for the 90’s,” RENT captivated audiences from its opening moments on Broadway with its stirring themes and musical score. Blending the best parts of a live rock concert with an intensely emotional drama, RENT tells the story of a group of young artists and friends, all struggling to create and sustain themselves amid the challenges of urban decay, drugs, diseases and despair. For more information call 650-726-0998.

(Description written by organizer).

*The Peat-Fire Flame- House Concert

Sunday, August 21, 2011, 3 to 5 p.m., $20 in advance or $25 at the door

Ms. Kitty’s Harmony Road

731 Main St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

The Peat-Fire Flame is a concert duo specializing in the virtuosic classical-traditional music of Scotland, but they also play in other genres including their trademark Jazzeltic (Celtic jazz), world music, and free improvisations.  

The duo have released two CDs: The Light of Day (2009) and Nocturne (2010), and they are featured on several albums by Sugo Music (available through iTunes).  They play full-length concerts, they perform at events of all kinds, and they play for Scottish Country Dancing.

There will be one intermission with dessert treats, coffee and tea provided. You'll be able to chat with these amazing artists, buy a CD or two, and even sign up for music lessons with Shauna and Colyn. For more information call 650-440-5112.

(Description written by organizer).

 

*Terry Disley Plays Jazz Piano

Weekly on Saturdays and Thursdays, 5 to 9 p.m., Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.

Miramar Beach Restaurant

131 Mirada Rd

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Come enjoy a meal at Miramar Beach Restaurant on a Thursday or Saturday, accompanied by Terry Disley’s jazz piano and an amazing ocean view. For more information call (650) 726-9053.

 

*Pamela Rose (sultry jazz and blues)

Sunday, August 21, 2011 5 to 9 p.m.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

390 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Enjoy a tasty meal and have a beer while listening to sultry jazz and blues. For more information call (650) 728-2739.

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