Half Moon Bay Review Calendar
Showing listings from May 18, 2008 to May 24, 2008 in all categories.| Art & Galleries | Children’s Corner | Dance | Fairs & Festivals | Film | Government meetings | Health | Miscellaneous | Music/Clubs | Music/Concerts | Organizations | Politics | Theater & Comedy |
Art & Galleries
Friday, 5/2: Kings Mountain artist Werner Glinka opens "Extrra Ordinary Natrue," a new exhibit, at the Caldwell Gallery at 400 County center in Redwood City.
(650) 594-1577.
Friday, 5/16: The Annual Half Moon Bay High School student art show reception will take place from 6-9 p.m. at the Coastal Arts League Gallery at 300 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. Public invited. Awards wil be given at 7 p.m.
712-7200. Visit http://www.coastalartsleague.com/. 300 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Friday, 5/4: The council presents "The Other Afghanistan," art exhibit with Gloriann Liu, photographer, through June 30.
(415) 293-4600.
312 Sutter St., San Francisco
Children’s Corner
Sunday 5/18: th from 1-4 pm at El Granada School. Carnival games, rocking climbing wall, 25 ft. double slide, 50 ft. obstacle course & slide, fishing booth, slurpies, cotton candy, cake walk, prizes, 1 to 4 p.m., El Granada School.
712-7150
400 Santiago St, El Granada
Every Wednesday: Join Ms. Barbara, a teacher and reading specialist before becoming a "Storylady," at 10 a.m. for stories, songs & finger plays.
726-6571. 500 Purissima St. (at Kelly Avenue), Half Moon Bay
Ffriday, 5/16 to Sunday, 5/18: Children and LEGO enthusiasts are invited to assist a LEGO Master Model Builder construct an eight-foot-tall Yoda at Hillsdale Shopping Center’s LEGO Yoda Event.
(415) 380-8390 Visit www.hillsdale.com. 60 31st Ave., San Mateo
Satruday, 5/24: Children may stop by the library on Saturday for FREE crafts from 10:30 a.m. to noon. On this week's agenda is a water bottle cover.
Mary Patterson, 726-2316, ext. 2. Visit halfmoonbaylibrary.org. 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
Dance
Sunday,5/18: A benefit for the American Heart Association. $10 adults, ages 60 and over $5, $5 ages 5-17, under five free. Light refreshments. DJ Vicente and more, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Ted Adcock Community/Senior Center, 535 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay.
563-7121. Visit www.movinonthecoast.org. 535 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay
Every Sunday, African-inspired dance and movement make up "Awaken the Dancer Within" from noon to 1:30 p.m., at $15 per person. There are basic moves for all levels, designed to show the healing power of dance, laughter, community and fun with Jacqueline Parsons, other local teachers, live drummers.
Every first and third Friday, free your inner dancer with Inner Rhythms Freeestyle Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. at $15 per person. Barefoot; all ages; no experience, partner or choreography needed; just authentic, spontaneous movement.
At 131 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay.
(650) 743-0343.
Visit http://www.soulmoves.net.
Fairs & Festivals
Film
Friday, 5/23: Screen legend Marcello Mastroianni stars as a widowed professor whose orderly life is thrown into a tailspin by the arrival of his granddaughter in this warm comedy, screened at 7:30 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church at 777 Miramontes st. in half Moon Bay.
www.hmbfilm.org.
Wednesday, 5/21; Film Screening: Iraq: The Lost Generation. Registration: 6 p.m.; film screening and discussions: 6:30 p,m.
Who: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Award-winning filmmaker and journalist.
(415) 293-4600.
Visit http://www.itsyourworld.org/. 312 Sutter St., San Francisco
Government meetings
Tuesday, 5/20: Regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Ted Adcock Community/Senior Center, 535 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay.
Wednesday, 5/21: Regular meeting scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors' Chambers, 400 County Center, Redwood City.
Tuesday, 5/20: Regular meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Hall of Justice, 400 County Center, Redwood City.
Wednesday, 5/21: Regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Dr., South San Francisco.
Tuesday, 5/20: Regular meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the district office board room, 1191 Main St., Half Moon Bay.
Health
May 23-26: AVAC to host the 2008 NTRP Doubles Classic Tournament. Admission is free to spectators and open to the entire community; in San Jose.
(408) 892-7273 Visit http://www.ustagirls.org/avacdoublesclassic.htm. Almaden Valley Athletic Club, 5400 Camden Ave., San Jose
Wednesday, 3/19 to Friday, 6/13: Baby Boot Camp takes the place of a personal trainer at a time when you need one more than ever! These classes combine strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills. Series is ongoing, but visitors are welcome to check out.
726.8297
Every third Wednesday: Blood pressure and fasting blood glucose screening, from 9:30-11 a.m., at Lesley Gardens. An eight-hour fast required for blood glucose screening. Fast means water and medicine only (delay diabetes medication).
(650) 696-7663.
701 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay
The mobile health clinic visits the Coastside every Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every Wednesday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Shoreline Station, and every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Pescadero Community Church on Stage Road.
Services include illness and injury treatment, blood pressure/sugar screenings, some vaccinations, TB/HIV/pregnancy testing, advice and referrals.
(650) 573-2346.
Miscellaneous
Tuesday, 5/20: Silver Oak wine lovers dinner at Cetrella at 6:30 p.m. Executive Chef Robert Holt is pairing up with the coveted Silver Oak Cellars to offer an exclusive five-course wine lover's dinner.
726-4090. Visit www.cetrella.com. 845 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Beginning April 21: Monthly social for travel enthusiasts. Guest speakers and presentations monthly. No cost to attend or join.Exchange travel tips and experiences.Plan new trips. Support local businesses. And have fun!
Barbara Norman, 726-2185. Visit www.BarbarasTravelDeals.com. 500 Purisima, Half Moon Bay
Every Wednesday, this group welcomes all to Montara Lighthouse Hostel from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for 30 minutes of meditation and an hour-long talk and question period. Instructions provided. www.coastsidevipassana.org. Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, 16th Street and Hwy 1, Montara
Monday, 5/19 to Friday, 5/23: The 16th Annual Oceans Week at Farallone View Elementary School will have the theme of "Our Oceans: Work, Play, Respect".
728-7178.
Saturday, 5/24: A spring party, with live music by Bundy Brown and Gypsy, work by feaured artists Dana Pitchon, Karin Moggridge and Wendy Domster and more, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the store at Highways 35 and 84.
(650) 529-0968.
Beginning Tuesday, 4/1, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and continuing 4/8, 15, 29, 5/6, 13, 20, 27, 6/3, the eight-week series focuses on stress reduction techniques; connecting with the body; living in the present moment; relinquishing the trance of thought. Class registration closed after Tuesday, April 15.
info@alivefitnessstudio.com Visit http://alivefitnessstudio.com. Alive! Whole Life Fitness Studio, 647B Veterans' Blvd, Redwood City
Music/Clubs
Sunday, 5/18: The Band Bamboo, Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2 to 5 p.m. No cover. Fourth anniversary celebration. Raffle at 4 p.m.
728-5229. Hwy 1 @ 8th St., Montara
Friday, 5/23: Open Mike night, 7-9:30 p.m.
728-5229. Hwy 1 @ 8th St., Montara
Every Thursday at 8 p.m. is an open mike. Singers, songwriters welcome to perform. Hosted by Auri Naggar.
Every Saturday, karaoke at 9 p.m. Thousands of songs to choose from.
726-5705. 1410 S. Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay
Friday, 5/23: Tony Lindsay, John R. Burr, Dewayne Pate and Michael O'Neill
Saturday, 5/24: Joyce Grant, Benny Watson, Dewayne Pate and Michael O'Neill
8 to 11:30 p.m.
726-4090. Visit mosax.com. 845 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Endless Summer Weekend with:
Thursday, 5/22: Claddagh, acoustic Celtic rock, 6 to 9 p.m.;
Friday, 5/23: Kid Andersen, blues, 7-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 5/24: Blues for State, blues, 7 to 10 p.m.;
Sunday, 5/25: Andy Santana, blues, 4 to 8 p.m.;
Monday, 5/26: Laura Price, blues, 4 to 8 p.m.
728-2739.
390 Capistrano Rd., Princeton-by-the-Sea
Saturday, 5/17: Terry Disley brings his Experience group to the Miramar with rising trumpet star Erik Jekabson for a pre-CD launch date, funky Jazz, 6 to 10 p.m.;
Sunday, 5/18" Solo pianist Terry Disley, Bach to Beatles to beyond, noon to 8 p.m.
726-9053. Visit www.terrydisley.com. 131 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay
Saturday, 5/24: The Terry Disley Trio features "Jazz meets Beatles," 6 to 10 p.m.;
Sunday, 5/26: Solo pianist Terry Disley, Bach to Beatles to beyond, noon to 8 p.m.
726-9053. For more information, call Terry Disley. 131 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay
Live jazz and a bistro menu every Friday and Saturday, from 7 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Conservatory.
712-7000. Visit www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, One Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay
Every Friday (alternating): Sam's Friday Night Jazz: Stevan Pasero and the Ginger Jazz Trio, with jazz, Latin, Brazilian, classical, and flamenco, or internationally acclaimed recording artist and saxophonist Sonya Jason and her trio; 7 to 9:30 p.m.
712-0245. For more information, call . 4210 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay
Music/Concerts
Sunday, 5/18: Hot Club of San Francisco: acoustic string ensemble of violin, bass and guitars, celebrating the Swinging Gypsy Jazz of Django Rienhart in the tradition of the Hot Club de France. $30, doors open at 3 p.m. for buying tickets.
726-4143. Visit www.bachddsoc.org. 307 Mirada Road, Miramar Beach, Half Moon Bay
Sunday, 5/24: The Saul family hosts a concert at their new performance/gallery space. Harvard Club, B-3, Harvard Avenue Princeton Harbor at 7 p.m.
Visit myspace.com/blindwillies Visit blindwillies.net.
Saturday 5/24 7:30 p.m.: HMS Pinafore highlights, Vaughan Williams Sea Songs, Harry Warner swing tunes, other favorites. Lively program with a nautical theme. $10, $8/seniors&students. Free reception.
Joan McBride, 726-9266. Odd Fellows' Hall, 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Friday, 5/23: Children's singer/songwriter Jose Luis Orozco will perform at 7 p.m. for the family.
726-2316. Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
Organizations
Every Thursday: The BNI meets for breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. at San Benito House at 356 Main Street in Half Moon Bay.
Contact Stephanie Breslin: 728-9590 or stephanie@ceos-champion.com. Visit www.bnihalfmoonbay.com. 356 Main St, Half Moon Bay
Every Thursday, the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay meets at noon at the Community United Methodist Church at 777 Miramontes St. in Half Moon Bay. Rotary International exists to promote fellowship and to perform service for the local and international communities.
Ginger Minoletti, 726-7345. Visit www.hmbrotary.org.
Politics
Tuesday, May 20; "Security or Freedom: The Costs of Counterterrorism." Registration: 5:30 p.m.; program: 6 p.m.
Who: Laura Donohue, Fellow, CISAC and the Center for Constitutional Law, Stanford Law School.
(415) 293-4600. Visit http://www.itsyourworld.org/. 312 Sutter St., San Francisco.
Wednesday, 5/21; "U.S. Involvement in the Middle East: The Origin and Consequences." ?Registration: 11:30 a.m.; program: 12 p. m.
Who: Lawrence Freedman, Professor of War Studies, King’s College, London.
(415) 293-4600. Visit http://www.itsyourworld.org/. 312 Sutter St., San Francisco
Theater & Comedy
Through Saturday, 6/7: Blue Blanket Improv will hold improv/comedy auditions. Previous training is preferred but not required. This is not a workshop, rehersals are weekly and performance oriented. Respond by e-mail if you wish to audition. Location & time slot provided later.
www.BlueBlanketImprov.com
Thursday, 5/22 through Sunday, 6/29: Frequently laugh-out-loud funny, it reveals the inner-life, family struggles and libido of this famous 20th Century writer as a Jew in anti-Semitic Prague. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 5 p.m. Sundays, in Berkeley.
(800) 838-3006. Visit www.brooksiderep.org. Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley
Friday, 5/23 to Sunday, 6/15: The Dating Game, By V B Leghorn, Modern dating has never been more fun. The Actor's Nightmare, By Christopher Durang. 8 p.m, Firdays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $18-$15.
(650) 359-8002. 1050 Crespi Dr., Pacifica
Friday, 5/16 through Sunday, 5/18: The students of the Coastside Young Actors Workshop have created "Dr. Awesome and the Mushroom People," at 7:30 p.m. May 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. May 18.
726-1304. Lewis Foster Drive, Half Moon Bay
Friday, 5/16 to Sunday, 5/18: "Dr. Awesome and the Mushroom People" runs at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Half Moon Bay High School. Tickets $5 at the door.
726-1304.
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