This is a very exciting time of year for tea lovers. Shincha is made from tea picked during the first harvest in the spring, usually from April to May, which produces the highest quality tea in Japan. As we have done in previous years, Cha-ya Japanese Tea & Things is offering a 10% discount for those of you who wish to pre-order Shincha until April 29, 2018. Please call today to place your order, 831-646-5486.

Hashiri Shincha: Hashiri means “first harvest of the season.” It is made from very young leaves and buds of the tea plant. This Hashiri Shincha was grown exclusively on the Moriuchi Tea Farm where it was picked by hand. Tea grown at this farm has received many awards and has been selected as a tea supplier for the Emperor’s palace.
2 oz. bag, $26 (after May 1, $30)
2 oz. gift cans, $34 (after May 1, $38)
1 lb. bag, $180 (after May 1, $200)

Shincha Kunpu: Kunpu means “aromatic wind” and comes form the Honyama region of Shizuoka. It is lightly steamed with a woodsy aroma and a natural sweetness similar to fresh green vegetables.
2 oz. bag, $21 (after May 1, $24)
1 lb. bag, $144 (after May 1, $160)

Shincha Houryoku: Houryoku, meaning “sprouting green,” is from the Makinohara region of Shizuoka. It is a Fukamushi Sencha steamed longer than Sincha Kunpu. It produces an emerald liquid full of herbaceous flavor.
2 oz. bag , $21 (after May 1, $24)
2 oz. gift can, $28 (after May 1, $32)
1 lb. bag, $144 (after May 1, $160)

Osio Theater is excited to announce our partnership with Peter B's Brewpub and Jacks Monterey, both located inside the newly renovated Portola Hotel & Spa. Present your same-day movie ticket stub from Osio and receive 20% off your meal (excludes alcoholic beverages) at those two spots.

The Osio Theater is Monterey's only independent, locally-owned movie theater. We strive to bring the highest quality independent, foreign, and classic films to Monterey. Visit us at 350 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, April 21-26, 2018.

RAMEN HEADS
Weekdays at 2:40pm, 5pm, 7:20pm, 9:35pm
Sat & Sun at 12:20pm, 2:40pm, 5pm, 7:20pm, 9:35pm
Japan's reigning king of ramen, Osamu Tomita, takes audiences deep into his world by revealing every single step of his obsessive approach to creating the perfect soup and noodles along with his relentless search for the highest-quality ingredients. In addition to Tomita, the film also profiles five other notable ramen shops, each with its own philosophy and flavor, exemplifying the various different aspects of the ramen world, mixing in a brief rundown of ramen's historical roots. Watch the trailer.

FINDING YOUR FEET
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
When 'Lady' Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of 40 years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge in London with her estranged older sister, Bif. The two could not be more different. But different is just what Sandra needs at the moment, and she reluctantly lets Bif drag her along to a community dance class, where gradually she starts finding her feet and romance as she meets her sister's friends. Watch the trailer.

FINAL PORTRAIT
Weekdays at 2:30pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:25pm
Sat & Sun at 12:15pm, 2:30pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:25pm
Final Portrait is the story of the touching and offbeat friendship between American writer and art-lover James Lord and Alberto Giacometti, revealing unique insight into the beauty, frustration, profundity and sometimes the chaos of the artistic process. Set in 1964, while on a short trip to Paris, Lord is asked by his friend, Giacometti, to sit for a portrait. The process, promises Giacometti, will take only a few days and so Lord agrees - ultimately wondering "how much longer can it go on like this?" Watch the trailer.

ISLE OF DOGS
Weekdays at 1:50pm, 4:20pm, 6:50pm, 9:10pm
Sat & Sun at 11:20am, 1:50pm, 4:20pm, 6:50pm, 9:10pm
When, by executive decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump, Atari, the 12-year-old ward of the corrupt mayor, sets off alone in a miniature plane and flies to Trash Island in search of his dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire prefecture. Watch the trailer.

LEISURE SEEKER
Daily at 4:10pm, 9:15pm
A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call...Read More

It's no lie! The Lighthouse District's own Cat's Meow will appear in Season 2 of Big Little Lies on HBO! Congratulations to Cat's Meow and owner Melinda Collis (who also serves tirelessly on the New Monterey Business Association's volunteer Board of Directors). Visit Cat's Meow yourself at 601 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and see how well this fashion boutique for men and women lives up to its name.

Make the Britannia Arms in Monterey your 2018 World Cup Headquarters in June! We will be showing many of the games LIVE on our massive TV screens, with food and drink available. We're located in the heart of Old Monterey at 444 Alvarado Street.

Since opening our doors in 1999, this British owned and operated pub has become the place to go for locals and tourists. And Britannia Arms is the home of the Monterey chapter of American Outlaws.

The Surf Rental Room at On The Beach Surf Shop is now open for business as of April 18, 2018. You can rent gear for a full day (24 hours) or half-day (4 hours). Stop by the store and check out our selection and prices and speak to our experienced staff. We're located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. You can also call us at 831-646-9283.

The Leather Company in New Monterey offers a wide variety of leather goods in our shop as well as leather working classes including belt making, tooling, and more. But did you know we also offer private group classes for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, and other groups by request? We even offer birthday party classes and date night classes!

We love to teach locals about the craft of leather working, and it's a fun, relaxing way to spend an evening with friends. Please call us for more information, 831-717-4894, or stop by the shop at 638 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Paper Wing Theatre Company, located at 320 Hoffman Avenue in Monterey, is now accepting submissions for its 5th Annual Play Reading Series to be held in September 2018. Deadline for submission is June 15, 2018.

All subjects and genres will be considered, with the twin goals of encouraging California playwrights in their craft and in selecting at least one title for production at the theatre during its 2019 season. After a reading committee selects from the entries, directors and actors will gather for a single rehearsal of each work, and the plays will be presented seated before the audience, followed by feedback and discussion with the authors.

Rules regarding play submission:

1) Plays must be full-length and presents in standard play format as a PDF.

2) Plays must not have been produced or published prior to submission. (Previous readings are o.k.

3) Resubmissions are acceptable if significant changes have been made to the script

4) Playwrights must live in California and put their name and contact information on the cover page only, and a list of characters must be provided.

5) Authors must be in attendance for the reading.

For consideration, please e-mail your best work here by June 15, 2018.

OMI's Earth Day Sale is happening now at Mattress Nation. April 13-22, 2018, save 20% on OMI organic mattresses and accessories. Visit us in Monterey at 296 Lighthouse Avenue.

Iles Formula is now sold exclusively at Oya Salon! For instant hair repair, pick up yours today at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. You may also make an appointment with one of Oya's stylists by phoning 831-656-0570.

Iles Formula is a 3 step high performance hair care system (shampoo, condition, and finishing serum). Its unique blend of proprietary high grade repair and care ingredients are the secret behind Iles signature spun silk hair finish.

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, April 13-19, 2018.

BORG VS. MCENROE
Weekdays at 1:45pm, 4:15pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:15am, 1:45pm, 4:15pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
It's the summer of 1980 and Björn Borg is the top tennis player in the world, dominating the sport both on and off the court. A powerful and rigorously disciplined player, there is only one obstacle in his pursuit of a record-breaking fifth Wimbledon championship: the highly talented but ferociously abrasive young American, John McEnroe. Both players delve into their formative memories as the climactic tournament draws near and anticipation reaches fever pitch. Visceral and breathlessly tense, the match itself--regarded as one of the greatest of all time--would mark the pinnacle of the rivalry. Watch the trailer.

ISLE OF DOGS
Weekdays at 1:50pm, 2:30pm, 4:20pm, 5pm, 6:50pm, 7:30pm, 9:10pm, 9:50pm
Sat & Sun at 11:20am, 12pm, 1:50pm, 2:30pm, 4:20pm, 5pm, 6:50pm, 7:30pm, 9:10pm, 9:50pm
When, by executive decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump, Atari, the 12-year-old ward of the corrupt mayor, sets off alone in a miniature plane and flies to Trash Island in search of his dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire prefecture. Watch the trailer.

LEISURE SEEKER
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:35pm, 7:15pm, 9:45pm
Sat & Sun at 11:15am, 2pm, 4:35pm, 7:15pm, 9:45pm
A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker, traveling from Boston to the Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West, recapturing their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end. Watch the trailer.

THE DEATH OF STALIN
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
Mon - Thurs at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
In Moscow in 1953, when tyrannical dictator Joseph Stalin drops dead, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to be the next Soviet leader. But as they bumble, brawl, and backstab their way to the top, just who is running the government? Combining palace intrigue with rapid-fire farce, this audacious comedy is a bitingly funny takedown of bureaucratic dysfunction performed to the hilt by a sparkling ensemble cast. Watch the trailer.

If you've ever wanted to join the Downtown Campbell family, we've got a bunch of opportunities for you. A number of our shops are looking for help and there are a lot of different types of positions available.

The Art Beat

Art Studio Assistant - Part Time

Do you love art and kids? If so, The Art Beat is the place for you.

We're a friendly creative space with open studio hours and parties on the weekends and we have a permanent part-time position for a "people person" with an outgoing and upbeat personality to help people enjoy a day or night off in our studio. Retail, restaurant, customer service, or teaching experience are pluses for this job. We're looking for someone for 15 to 20 hours a week including Friday nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays. Weekend availability is a must.

Compensation will be based on experience. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Greeting all studio visitors and customers
• Assisting customers with choosing and completing items
• Booking & hosting birthday parties, field trips and special events
• Operating the cash register system
• Preparing pottery and other art projects for pick-up
• Answering the telephone.
• Maintaining a clean work environment
• Stocking pottery and supplies
• Additional duties as assigned

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Redemption

Sales Associate - part time

Redemption is in search of sales associates who are flexible, self motivated, and possess great customer service skills for our shop of socially conscious goods crafted in California.

Qualifications:

• Previous retail experience
• Intelligent with an outgoing and sales friendly personality
• Ability to learn about a great range of brands and products within our store
• Part time up to 30 hrs/week

To apply, please email your resume to shopredemption@gmail.com and include a brief description about you and why you would be a great addition to our store. Qualifying inquiries will be called for an interview at the store.

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Embelish Hair Salon

Beauty Station for Rent - full or part time

Our ideal candidate will have their own established clientele. Rent includes all backbar and styling products, beverages for clients, online booking system,
website, and towel service.

Please call Isabel at 408.807.8300 to inquire.

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Boiler Maker

Line Cook / Prep Cook

We are looking for an energetic, passionate, dependable, and experienced line and prep cooks to join our Boiler Maker...Read More

Oh, we are bready for our close up in Downtown Campbell and the future is golden like a croissant and pillowy soft like a baguette right out of the oven. Sorry, pardon us, we’re just loopy from hitting the bread jackpot. We’re gonna need a bigger butter boat.

First Bagel Bar is coming in down the street and later this year, Manresa Bread will be taking over the spot vacated when la PanotiQ closed. Manresa Bread already has two popular bakeries in Los Gatos and Los Altos and they're already a known quantity in Downtown Campbell because they're regulars at the Sunday Farmers' Markets in Campbell.

Manresa Bread is an offshoot of the world famous three Michelin star, Manresa Restaurant, in Los Gatos.

Any fans of Vin Santo Ristorante of Willow Glen out there?

The owners of Vin Santo just opened a new restaurant in Downtown Campbell, Il Sogno, in the restaurant space that's shared with Campbell Brewing Company. They just had their first evening of being open for business last night. As you can see, they're still not quite finished yet (but they are open).

According to their Facebook page, Il Sogno is an Italian influenced tapas style restaurant serving European style late night dinners and snacks with live music.

Welcome to Campbell Chef Umberto Pala, family, and crew!

Try a taste of spring at Siamese Bay Restaurant! We invite you to sample our Thai spring rolls, stuffed with silver rice noodles and mixed vegetables and served with both plum sauce and peanut sauce. They're fresh, crunchy, savory, and oh so very delicious.

Visit us at 131 Webster Street in Old Monterey. We're open for lunch Monday - Saturday, 11am-3pm, and open for dinner Monday - Sunday, 5pm-9pm, both dine-in and take-out.