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HALF MOON BAY WEEKEND: Glass Pumpkin Showcase, Wine Tasting, Pet Adoption Fair
With the fall season in full swing, there's a full harvest of things do in town.
*”Eat for a Seat” Fundraiser for Coastal Repertory Theatre
Daily from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31
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, the Coastside’s popular live local theatre program, is running an “Eat for a Seat” event designed to raise money to renovate the theater's seating area. Customers who dine at participating restaurants from September 15 through October 31 will be encouraged to donate to the cause. Restaurants will match guest donations up to a maximum of $1,000 each.
Participating restaurants include:
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*Marty Williams
Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
315 Main Street #C
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Bay Area jazz pianist and vocalist Marty Williams was called "The Catalyst" by San Francisco Chronicle critic Phil Elwood. Anna DeLeon of Anna's Jazz Island recently said: "Marty Williams is one of the Bay Area's treasures. His piano playing and singing are passionate, humorous, and unique. Think Oscar Brown Jr. plus Mose Allison plus Monk with just a dash of Redd Foxx! Yes, unique!"
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*Charles Wheal (roots blues)
Friday, Oct. 7,, 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 roots blues this Friday. For more information call 650-728-2739.
*Play: To Kill A Mockingbird
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Tickets: $15 to $20
1167 Main St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
The award-winning Coastal Repertory Theatre unveils a classic, compelling production of the quintessential coming-of-age story “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
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*Fresh Beats by the Beach (a monthly hip-hop show)
Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 8 p.m. 21+, $3
460 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Have a beer and enjoy listening to hip-hop this Friday. For more information call 650-728-7096.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011
*”Eat for a Seat” Fundraiser for Coastal Repertory Theatre
Daily from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31
, the Coastside’s popular live local theatre program, is running an “Eat for a Seat” event designed to raise money to renovate the theater's seating area. Customers who dine at participating restaurants from September 15 through October 31 will be encouraged to donate to the cause. Restaurants will match guest donations up to a maximum of $1,000 each.
Participating restaurants include:
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Saturday, Oct. 8, 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 directly from the people who produce them. For more info call Erin Tormey, Market Manager, 650-726-4802.
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*Libros y Bebes Storytime at the Half Moon Bay Library
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 9:30 a.m.
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.
*3rd Annual Glass Pumpkin Showcase and Sale
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12341 San Mateo Rd # 1
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Over a thousand glistening glass pumpkins and other unique glass art objects will be available for purchase when Half Moon Bay Art Glass presents its 3rd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Showcase and Sale at the in Half Moon Bay, California. Visitors to the Winery are invited to wander outside through a stunning artistic installation of one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins of every size and color, as well as other unique glass art objects that permanently capture the many facets and beauty of nature. Half Moon Bay Art Glass owner and well-known local glass artist, Douglass C. Brown, will present regularly scheduled glass blowing demonstrations utilizing the latest techniques on-site throughout each day. The first 50 customers who visit the Winery each day during the 3rd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Showcase and Sale weekend will receive a specially handcrafted glass item at no charge. While at the Winery, guests are also welcome to join in the wine tasting, play some bocce ball, and enjoy a picnic in the flower garden. Admission to the 3rd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Showcase and Sale is free. For information on wine tasting fees and other activities visit: www.lanebbiawinery.com or call (650) 726-9463. La Nebbia Winery is located at 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay, California.
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*Companions in Waiting Pet Adoption Fair
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 11 to 2 p.m.
80 Cabrillo Hwy N
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Companions In Waiting, a nonprofit pet rescue/adoption organization, will have an assortment of adoptable, adorable cats, small dogs and kittens who are all looking for their forever homes! All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, current with vaccinations and healthy. For more details, call 650-328-0474.
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*Lecture and Discussion on President Truman
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
6 Canada Cove Ave
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (At The Clubhouse)
Lecturer Bill Pemberton grew up in
southern Oklahoma and received his B.A. at the
University of Oklahoma, followed by his M.A. and Ph.D. in history at the University of Missouri. He began teaching at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in 1966 and retired from there in 1998. He taught world history and recent American history, with a speciality in the modern presidency. He had four books published: Bureaucratic Politics: Executive Reorganization during the Truman Administration; Harry S. Truman: Fair Dealer and Cold Warrior; Exit with Honor: The Life and Presidency of Ronald Reagan; and George Bush, a biography for middle school students. He wrote over seventy articles, mainly on recent U.S. history and on literature. Bill and his wife, Marty, moved to Canada Cove from Wisconsin to be near their son and daughter-in-law, who live in San Gregorio.
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*Pasta Moon’s 8th Annual VinItaly
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 1 to 4 p.m.
315 Main Street #C
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Please join us once again for a fabulous afternoon of food and wine tasting. We will be featuring 75+ Italian Vinos accompanied by "Cooking With Friends." Richard Poncini's famous roast pig will also be featured along with gourmet bites from Pasta Moon. Reservations are limited, so please sign up soon.
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*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.
*Nina Ott
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
315 Main Street #C
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Nina Ott is a jazz pianist and composer and recently relocated to the Bay Area from the East Coast. Nina has played with notable musicians including Jeff Parker, Ralph Peterson Jr. and Scott Amendola. As a composer and arranger, Nina leads several projects including a latin jazz group, "Orquesta Zunzun" and her trio, NO3. Nina plans to record her next CD with Bay Area sax player Alex Murzyn.
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*Marshall Law (non-stop rock and roll)
Saturday, Oct. 8, 7 to 10 p.m.
390 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Enjoy a tasty meal and have a beer while listening the Marshall Law this Saturday. For more information, call 650-728-2739.
*Play: To Kill A Mockingbird
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Tickets: $15 to $20
1167 Main St
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
The award-winning Coastal Repertory Theatre unveils a classic, compelling production of the quintessential coming-of-age story “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
(Description written by organizer).
*Catie Chase and the Getaways
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 8 p.m. 21+, $3
460 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Have a beer and enjoy listening to Catie Chase and the Getaways this Saturday. For more information call 650-728-7096.
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011
*”Eat for a Seat” Fundraiser for Coastal Repertory Theatre
Daily from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31
, the coastside’s popular live local theatre program, is running an “Eat for a Seat” event designed to raise money to renovate the theater's seating area. Customers who dine at participating restaurants from September 15 through October 31 will be encouraged to donate to the cause. Restaurants will match guest donations up to a maximum of $1,000 each.
Participating restaurants include:
(Description written by organizer).
*Companions in Waiting Pet Adoption Fair
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 11 to 2 p.m.
80 Cabrillo Hwy N
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Companions In Waiting, a nonprofit pet rescue/adoption organization, will have an assortment of adoptable, adorable cats, small dogs and kittens who are all looking for their forever homes! All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, current with vaccinations and healthy! For more details call 650-328-0474.
(Description written by organizer).
*Terry Disley Plays Jazz Piano
Weekly on Saturdays and Thursdays, 5 to 9 p.m., Sundays noon 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.
*Play: To Kill A Mockingbird
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Tickets: $15 to $20
1167 Main St
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
The award-winning Coastal Repertory Theatre unveils a classic, compelling production of the quintessential coming-of-age story “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
(Description written by organizer).
* Kickin’ the Mule (“kick ass blues and soul”)
Sunday, Oct. 9, 5 to 9 p.m.
390 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Enjoy a tasty meal and have a beer while listening to “kick ass blues and soul” this Sunday. For more information call 650-728-2739.
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