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Lighthouse District in the News, 12/07/17

Posted on December 7th, 2017 by lighthouseave

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the article.

Behold the Power of Big, Honest, Uncomplicated Excellence [Bulldog British Pub]
by Schuyler Horn and Sara Rubin
Monterey County Weekly, 12/07/17

Some Savory Meat-Free Vegetarian Options Bring Serious Satisfaction [Bon Ton L'Roy's]
Pam Marino and David Schmalz
Monterey County Weekly, 12/07/17

A Four-Pack of Places Where You Don't Expect Great Burgers [Hula's Island Grill]
by Mark Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 12/07/17

24 Restaurants Throughout the County from Carmel to King City Showcase Their Burgers [American Burger]
Monterey County Weekly, 12/07/17

R+Co Gift Sets at Oya

Posted on December 7th, 2017 by Oya Salon

Need a gift idea? Oya now has gift sets from R+Co. Come get these great products while they last! We're located at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

R+Co is a collective of some of the most forward-thinking, rule-bending hairstylists in the business. Their products are formulated without parabens, sulfates (SLS or SLES), mineral oil and petrolatum. They are all vegetarian, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and color-safe.

Visit Mattress Nation and check out our Portuguese flannel sheets. The warm, brushed 100% cotton weave has a velvety-soft touch that promotes cozy sleep and breathable, year-round comfort. The surface is slightly napped on both sides to retain warmth and give it the smooth hand known to high-end flannel. Find us at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

'Tis the season! The holidays are quickly approaching and Hula's Island Grill is getting into the gift-giving mood. To reward holiday shoppers, Hula's is offering a very merry gift certificate deal. Now through December 24, 2017, purchase a $50 gift certificate and get a $10 certificate for yourself and/or purchase a $100 gift certificate and get a free $20 gift card for yourself. Giving has never tasted so good! Visit us at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

831 INK Gift Certificates

Posted on December 7th, 2017 by 831 INK

831 INK gift certificates are now available for the holidays! Gift certificates will be sold at a special discounted shop rate. Please contact Gabe at 831 INK for details, 831-884-3884.

831 INK is a tattoo shop located at 225 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey that specializes in coverups, custom pieces, traditional, and neo-traditional art.

Rosine's Restaurant asks you to help us help families in need this holiday season. Dine with us and bring in 3 non-perishable/non-expired food items for our Salvation Army Food Drive Barrel and we will treat you to a free dessert! (And you know how good our desserts are...) Visit us at 434 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, December 8-14, 2017.

THELMA
Daily at 1:45pm, 4:10pm, 6:45pm, 9:20pm
Plus Sat & Sun at 11am

Thelma has just left her religious family in a small town in Norway to study at a university in Oslo. She soon begins experiencing violent, unexpected seizures. She also finds herself intensely drawn toward Anja, a beautiful young student who reciprocates Thelma's powerful attraction. As it becomes clearer that Thelma's continuing seizures are a symptom of inexplicable, often dangerous, supernatural abilities, Thelma is confronted with tragic secrets of her past, and the terrifying implications of her powers. Watch the trailer.

MY FRIEND DAHMER
Daily at 1:50pm, 4:20pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
Plus Sat & Sun at 11:20am

​​​​​​​Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys in the US between 1978 and 1991 before being captured and incarcerated. This is the story before that story. Dahmer is an awkward teenager struggling to make it through high school with a family life in ruins. He begins to act out at school, and his goofball antics win over a group of band-nerds who form The Dahmer Fan Club, but this camaraderie can't mask his growing depravity. Watch the trailer.

JANE
Daily at 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:25pm
Plus Sat & Sun at 12:15pm

Drawing from more than 100 hours of never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives for over 50 years, award-winning director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Watch the trailer.

THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS
Daily at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:25pm
Plus Sat & Sun at 11:30am

The magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. Directed by Bharat Nalluri of Miss Pettifrew Lives for a Day the film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up unforgettable characters and a timeless tale, forever changing the holiday season into the celebration we know today. Watch the trailer.

Be kind to your pearls! At Maryse, located at 492 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, we offer a spa treatment for your pearl strand or bracelet! Your pearls will be lovingly cleaned, conditioned, and freshly restrung and knotted to restore them to their original beauty.

Prices are currently:
$2.50 per inch for pearls 7mm and larger
$3.00 per inch for pearls 5mm - 6.5mm
$3.50 per inch for pearls 2mm-4.5mm

Looking for a restaurant where you can hold your holiday party? Frutti de Mar Grill, located conveniently in Old Monterey at 431 Tyler Street, can handle parties of up to 25 people. Visit our website to view prix fixe menu options and give us a call to make your reservation and discuss your menu with us, 831-747-2212.

Shear Addiction now has all sorts of items perfect for holiday gift-giving! Come and visit us soon at 160 Webster Street in Old Monterey, as these offers are only good while supplies last.

At our salon, we've stocked up on Amika Products. We have mini blowdyers, mini straightening irons, travel size dry shampoo, and a special pink set of your favorite products from the line!

In our barbershop, we're currently carrying The Original Shave Set ($100), which includes a safety razor, shave brush, stand, pre-shave oil, and a set of straight razors. We also have The Limited Edition Shave Set ($140), which includes a black safety razor, black shave brush, stand, pre-shave oil, shaving soap puck, and a set of straight razors.

Spa on the Plaza: Holiday Offerings

Posted on November 30th, 2017 by Spa on the Plaza

Spa on the Plaza is offering services perfect for the holiday season of 2017. Please phone us at 831-647-9000 or visit our website for more information.

Detox Aromatherapy Massage and Back Treatment
$178 for 80 minutes
An aromatic holiday essential oil blend of orange, cypress, and cinnamon that detoxes the lymphatic system and creates a sense of well-being with scents reminiscent of the season. Steam towels, deep back massage, and a warm mud mask help to further de-stress the back and relieve tension.

Microcurrent Facial
$118 for 50 minutes
The microcurrent facial is a non-invasive procedure that will sculpt your face, accentuating cheek bones, smoothing out wrinkles, and redefining your jawline. Red LED light is used to heal damaged collagen and improve texture.

Osio Theater Showtimes, December 1-7, 2017

Posted on November 30th, 2017 by Osio Theater

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, December 1-7, 2017.

JANE
Daily at 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:25pm
Plus Sat & Sun at 12:15pm

Drawing from more than 100 hours of never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives for over 50 years, award-winning director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Watch the trailer.

NOVITIATE
Daily at 1:15pm, 4pm, 6:45pm, 9:30pm
The story of a young girl's first initiation with love, in this case with God, set during the 1950s and 60s. Raised by a non-religious, single mother in rural Tennessee, a scholarship to Catholic school soon finds Cathleen drawn into the mystery and romanticism of a life devoted to the worship and servitude of God. With the dawn of the Vatican II era, radical changes in the Church are threatening the course of nuns' lives. Watch the trailer.

THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS
Daily at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:25pm
Plus Sat & Sun at 11:30am

The magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. Directed by Bharat Nalluri of Miss Pettifrew Lives for a Day the film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up unforgettable characters and a timeless tale, forever changing the holiday season into the celebration we know today. Watch the trailer.

THE SQUARE
Mon-Thurs at 3:30pm, 6:30pm, 9:30pm
Fri at 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 9:30pm
Sat-Sun at 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm, 9:30pm

Christian is the respected curator of a contemporary art museum, a divorced but devoted father of two who drives an electric car and supports good causes. His next show is The Square, an installation which invites passersby to altruism, reminding them of their role as responsible fellow human beings. But sometimes, it is difficult to live up to your own ideals: Christian's foolish response to the theft of his phone drags him into shameful situations. Watch the trailer.

LOVING VINCENT
Mon-Thurs at 2:20pm, 4:50pm, 7:10pm, 9:25pm
Fri-Sun at 12pm, 2:20pm, 4:50pm, 7:10pm, 9:25pm

The world's first fully oil painted feature film, brings the artwork of Vincent van Gogh to life in an exploration of...Read More

Integrity Bookkeeping is Growing!!

Posted on November 29th, 2017 by integrity203

We are pleased to announce some NEW and exciting changes for Integrity Bookkeeping. We will be welcoming a new Account Manager who will be joining us in January 2018. This will allow us to continue to provide personalized bookkeeping services to our current and new clients.

Call today for your free 1-hour consultation. The New Year will be here before we know it! (831) 884-5107

info.integritybk@gmail.com

Union Yoga Uses Infared Heaters

Posted on November 28th, 2017 by Union Yoga

The instructors at Union Yoga can tell that the mornings are chillier, the days are shorter, and winter is on its way. Luckily, it's always warm at Union Yoga, with a maximum temperature of 85F. We use infrared heaters in the studio, which provide continuous warmth that does not rely on forced air heat. Many people who dislike the experience of a traditional hot yoga class are loving the warmth and fresh air that our system provides. Come and try a class and see how the infared heaters feel - we're located at 244 Pearl Street in Old Monterey.

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