This is the last semi-finalist performance for ten comedians who have been competing since September for the chance to win $25,000 and the opportunity for fame.  Hundreds of comedians audition for the annual San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition, and many talented comedians have emerged to successful careers, including Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, Sinbad, Dana Carvey, Dane Cook, and Patton Oswalt.  Judges include KCSM-FM radio personality, Michael Burman, Half Moon Bay Mayor and comedy aficianado, Marina Fraser, and Katrina Berg Sussmeier of Starlink Productions, a celebrity talent and event promotion company.  Audience appreciation is key to the success of the ten contestants who will be putting out their best ten-minute sets from 4:30 to 7:30.  May contain adult material. 

October 3, 2010 – 4:30, $35
The Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach
307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA  94019
650 726-4143, www.bachddsoc.org
 
Doors open at 3 pm, Performance starts at 4:30 to 7:30 with intermission
Online reservations:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112056
Tickets also available at the door
Priority seating for Bach Society Members

You may not even be able to put your finger on it if you’re not a frequent visitor, but we’ve made a pretty big change to Coastsider’s design.

The main column is significantly wider.  This gives us more white space, better readability, and room for bigger pictures. It also increases the relative emphasis on content over the links in the right-hand column.

We’ve also moved some more-static and less-newsworthy links to the foot of each page.

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can post them as comments on this story, or email [email protected].

On Saturday, October 2nd, The Visionary Edge will present Oh My God, a film by Peter Rodger, who traveled 23 countries to ask “What is God?”  The film will be preceded by a Global Potluck Dinner at 6:00 pm, so bring your favorite foreign dish! The filmmaker will introduce the film via skype at 7:30pm, followed by the screening.  All will take place at Community United Methodist Church in Half Moon Bay.

In every corner of the world, there’s one question that can never be definitively answered, yet stirs up equal parts passion, curiosity, self-reflection and often wild imagination: “What is God?” Filmmaker Peter Rodger explores this profound, age-old query in the provocative non-fiction feature “Oh My God?”

This visual odyssey travels the globe with a revealing lens examining the idea of God through the minds and eyes of various religions and cultures, everyday people, spiritual leaders and celebrities. His goal: to give the viewer the personal, visceral experience of some kind of reasonable, meaningful definition of one of the most used word in most every language.

In addition to everyday people and spiritual leaders, Rodger interviews celebrities David Copperfield, Dr. John F. DeMartini, Sir Bob Geldof, actor Hugh Jackman, HRH Princess Michael of Kent, singer Seal, Beatle Ringo Starr, and actor Jack Thompson.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company presents two special Brews and Views:  "California Crackup" with authors Joe Mathews And Mark Paul On Sept. 30 and "A Speaker’s View" With Assemblywoman Fiona Ma On Oct. 7

Free public forums to be moderated by Ted Lempert, President of Children Now and Alex Evans, President and Founder of EMC Research

On Thursday, Sept. 30, the Brewing Company welcomes special guests Joe Mathews and Mark Paul, authors of the critically acclaimed new book, California Crack Up: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It (University of California Press, 2010). The veteran journalists explore the history and drivers behind the state’s current political and economic crises. They also share innovative solutions that rebalance power among California citizens, its politicians, and the institutions intended to serve the Golden State. Moderator Ted Lempert is the President of Children Now, a national research and advocacy organization based in Oakland.  He is also a Lecturer in the Political Science Department at UC Berkeley and serves on the San Mateo County Board of Education. 

On Thursday, October 7, Fiona Ma, California Assemblywoman and Speaker pro Tempore, joins Brews and Views for "A Speaker’s View." In the run up to critical local, state and national elections, Assemblywoman Ma will provide the unique perspective that only one of Sacramento’s senior elected officials can offer.  From high-speed rail to state budget woes, expect the hard-hitting and engaging conversation that has been the hallmark of Brews and Views. The moderator for this lively discussion is Alex Evans, President and Founder of EMC Research, a recognized expert in California for all forms of opinion research, focus groups, voter polls, strategic design and development, and public policy analysis.

Ten percent of proceeds from all dinner sales at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company on both evenings will be donated to Cabrillo Education Foundation.

When:
"California Crackup" - Thursday, September 30, 2010
"A Speaker’s View" - Thursday, October 7, 2010
6 to 8 p.m.

Where:
The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano Road, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Calif.

Cost: Admission and snacks are complimentary. Beer, wine and other beverages will be available for sale at the event.

For more information:
Call 650-728-2739 or visit http://www.hmbbrewingco.com

Coastsiders are invited to a free presentation on "Understanding V.A. Benefits" including Adult Day Healthcare Program coverage, Respite Care Program coverage, and other topics at the Coastside Adult Day Health Center, 645 Correas St., Half Moon Bay on September 29th 12:00 p.m. (noon). Call 650-726-5067 for info.

The Sheriff’s office reports that a mountain lion was seen near Pescadero Elementary School at 620 North Street in Pescadero.  The mountain lion was seen on the ridge to the rear of the school both today and yesterday at 8:15am.  The Sheriff’s Office will monitor the area in the mornings.

Coming at the end of the summer beach season and right near the start of the school year,Coastal Cleanup Day takes place every year on the third Saturday of September, from 9 a.m. to Noon. The 2010 Cleanup will take place on the fourth Saturday of September so as not to conflict with Yom Kippur.

More than 120 households will participate in this year’s Half Moon Bay Citywide Garage Sale—Saturday, September 25 from 9am to 2pm.

Visit the sale’s website for a printable map of sale locations. A limited quantity of preprinted maps will be available at City Hall, the Library, and Adcock Center as well.

On the same day, residents with items in good condition including items that are not sold at garage sales may donate them to the Goodwill at a temporary donation event from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Johnston Street near City Hall. Please see Goodwill’s list of acceptable items.

The Coastside Film Society proudly presents Under the Same Moon (La misma luna) 109 minutes

"Director Patricia Riggen’s "Under the Same Moon" is a brave film that proudly puts a face to an issue that has polarized America." Joseph Belanger, IMDB.com

Rated PG-13—Spanish and English with English subtitles

Nine year old Carlitos lives with his grandmother in a depressed Mexican town.  His mother, Rosario, cleans houses in Los Angeles. They long for each other, and keep in touch via a weekly phone conversation.  "We are not so far apart" the mother tells her son "look up and you see the same moon I see".

Carlitos begs to be allowed to come see his mother. Rosario is emphatic—no child of hers will ever be allowed to sneak across the border. When his grandmother passes away in her sleep, Carlitos decides to attempt the trip on his own. From this point on "Moon" becomes a road movie, with Carlitos hooking up with some dangerous people who put him in jeopardy, and a few reluctant angels, who help guide him on his way.

"Director Patricia Riggen smuggles us, with no-bull authority, into the rituals, jokes, and survival games of a culture of half-existence: people who live in two places and nowhere at all. The film says that the U.S. immigrant situation is untenable, and then it forces us to ask: What should be done? That’s a good enough ‘‘argument’’ to find in a movie with an ending so touching it could make Lou Dobbs cry."  Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Week.Friday, Sept 24 at 8:00 pm

Suggested adult donation, $6.00, Kids $3.00

United Methodist Sanctuary, 777 Miramontes at Johnson, Half Moon Bay

More info: www.HMBFilm.org