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Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, December 15-20, 2017.

ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.
Daily at 1:10pm, 4pm, 6:50pm, 9:40pm
Plus Sat & Sun at 10:20am

Roman J. Israel, Esq. is a dramatic thriller set in the underbelly of the overburdened Los Angeles criminal court system. Denzel Washington stars as a driven, idealistic defense attorney whose life is upended when a turbulent series of events challenge the activism that has defined his career. Colin Farrell costars as the ambitious, monied lawyer who recruits Roman to his firm. Watch the trailer.

WONDER WHEEL
Daily at 2:15pm, 4:45pm, 7:20pm, 9:40pm
Plus Sat & Sun at 11:45am

From Woody Allen, a story of four characters whose lives intertwine amid the hustle and bustle of the Coney Island amusement park in the 1950s: Ginny (Kate Winslet), an emotionally volatile former actress now working as a waitress; Humpty (Jim Belushi), Ginny's rough-hewn carousel operator husband; Mickey (Justin Timberlake), a handsome young lifeguard who dreams of becoming a playwright; and Carolina (Juno Temple), Humpty's long-estranged daughter, who is now hiding out from gangsters at her father's apartment. Watch the trailer.

THELMA
Daily at 4:15pm, 9:20pm

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 4:20pm, 9:25pm

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, 7:15pm
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...Read More

Lilify is pleased to introduce our signature line of soaking salts and aromatic sprays with custom scent blends by talented Monterey maker Kristina Santiago of Exist Brightly. Our limited release holiday blend, BELIEVE, offers a spicy collection of herbs to bring joy and includes cinnamon, rosemary, clove, cedarwood, and orange peel. Visit Lilfy at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to check out our entire signature line.

A pop-up store for St. Moritz Sweaters is now open at 728 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey (next to Pixels Graphic Design). After 33 years in Carmel, St. Moritz is liquidating their entire inventory so the owners can retire, which means that they've got some great holiday deals in this temporary store. Women's and men's sweaters made of fine wool, cotton, cashmere, alpaca, and/or angora are now up to 85% off retail prices.

The shop is open daily, 11am-6pm. For more information, please call 831-224-4789.

Singing, Piano, Guitar and Ukulele Classes start in January 2018.

Don't miss your opportunity to sign up for classes in guitar, voice, piano and ukulele.

SJG School of Music and the cities of Campbell and San Jose have partnered to produce the best group music program in the South Bay with 10 locations and over 100 classes from which to choose. Classes now forming for January 2018.

Classes are conveniently offered at the following locations in both Campbell and San Jose, including:

Classes vary by location. Click on the link above to see course offerings at each location.

Check us out on Yelp:

SJG School of Music

Year-End Sale at Sahara Sun Tanning

Posted on December 11th, 2017 by Sahara Sun Tanning

Sahara Sun Tanning's Year End Sale is going on right now! Everything in the store is on sale - some of your favorite styles in our women's clothing boutique are up to 70% off! Let us help you with your Christmas shopping. In addition to all our great clothes, our gift certificates make a great stocking stuffer or holiday exchange gift. Visit us at 585 Lighthouse Ave in Monterey.

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

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