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Comanche Cellars Wine Room is pleased to announce that we're now serving panini, made fresh in-house! Try the two latest panini we've added to the menu, both priced at $7 - one with prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and argula (vegetarian versions are available), and the other with nutella and sea salt caramel on brioche - and enjoy them with a glass of wine. Come and visit us at 412 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

At Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill, our staff doesn't only take great pride in our beer and food, but in our signature cocktail list as well! The cocktail pictured here, called The Botanist, includes California cucumber vodka, California sea gin, mint, lime, lavender, and rose. Come and give it a try! We're located at 426 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

Have you heard about the Kids Trade Up Program at Work Horse Bicycles? Buy a new kids' bike from Work Horse and you can trade it in as your kids grow, trading all the way up to their first adult bike! Come in to the shop and ask an associate about it. Locally owned and operated, you can find us at 486 Washington Avenue in Old Monterey.

Why wait in line? Now you can pre-order your Fieldwork Brewing crowlers for same-day pickup at our Monterey beer garden, located at 560 Munras Avenue in Old Monterey. Just go to our website's pre-order page, select your pickup location, select your beers, and choose a pickup time. Your crowlers will be waiting for you when you arrive. It's that easy!

Please note: any orders received after 8pm will be considered placed the next day. Subject to limits and availability. Must be 21+ to purchase and must present valid ID matching the name on the order at the time of pickup.

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, September 7-13, 2018.

THE CAKEMAKER
Weekdays at 2:10pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
(Wednesday: no show at 7:10pm & 9:40pm)
Sat & Sun at 11:40am, 2:10pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm

Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, a married Israeli man who has frequent business visits in Berlin. When Oren dies in a car crash in Israel, Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking answers regarding his death. Under a fabricated identity, Thomas infiltrates the life of Anat, Oren's widow, who owns a small cafe in downtown Jerusalem. Thomas starts to work for her, creating German cakes and cookies that bring life to her cafe, and he finds himself involved in Anat’s life in a way he never anticipated. Watch the trailer.

THE LITTLE STRANGER
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm

This film tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1948, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries. But it is now in decline and its inhabitants - mother, son and daughter - are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life. When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how disturbingly, the family's story is about to become entwined with his own. Watch the trailer.

THE CAPTAIN
Daily at 1:50pm, 6:50pm

Based on a true story, The Captain follows a German army deserter, Willi Herold, after he finds an abandoned Nazi captain's uniform in the final weeks of World War II. Emboldened by the authority the uniform grants him, he amasses a band of stragglers who cede to his command despite the suspicions of some. Citing direct orders from the Fuhrer himself, he soon takes command of a camp holding German soldiers accused of desertion and begins to dispense harsh justice. Increasingly intoxicated by the unquestioned authority, this enigmatic imposter soon discovers that many people will blindly follow the leader, whomever that happens to be. Watch the trailer.

PUZZLE
Weekdays at 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm
Sat & Sun at 11:50am, 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm

Passive housewife and mother Agnes feels trapped in her daily routine and only seems to find enjoyment in completing complex puzzles. Her controlling husband Louie doesn't approve of her activity. One day, Agnes sees a want ad requesting a puzzle partner. She...Read More

On The Beach carries Pura Vida bracelets and rings in all kinds of styles and colors. Come and check them out at our shop, located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey - we're locally owned and operated.

Pura Vida was founded by two friends from Southern California. Each piece is carefully handcrafted by artisans around the world and is is as unique as the person wearing it. Because of Pura Vida, now more than 350 artisans in places such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, and India can depend on steady income in positive working environments.

Call for Artists at Play Full Ground

Posted on September 1st, 2018 by Play Full Ground

Play Full Ground, located at 550 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is issuing a call for Monterey County artists! We would like to fill our hole-in-the-wall studio with farm-themed artwork for our next community farm/art event on Friday, September 28, 6pm-9pm and the Monterey County Artists Open Studio Tour, September 29 and 30.

What are we looking for? Work created under the theme of "farm" (abstract work is also welcome), all media (including craft, performance, social practice, etc.), size (not too big), work "for sale" only, and a maximum entry of 3 pieces.

Please submit image(s) of your artwork with your name, size, title, media, and short story about the work by Sunday, September 16 via e-mail.

There is no entry fee. We may not be able to include all of the work submitted due to the space limitation and/or curatorial vision. We look forward to working with more artists in the community!!!

Questions? Please e-mail us at hello@playfullground.com

As you may have heard, Freshly Worn Furniture is going to be closing this year. They're liquidating store inventory right now, but they won't actually close for good until the end of the year. That's because they'll be using their space to host holiday themed pop-up shops in October, November, and December. If you have a business and you'd like an opportunity to pop-up at Freshly Worn's space in the coming months, please see the following announcement.

BTW, if you're looking for a deal on decor items, everything left in the store aside from paint and supplies is now 50% off while inventory lasts.

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, August 31 - September 6, 2018.

THE LITTLE STRANGER
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm

This film tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1948, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries. But it is now in decline and its inhabitants - mother, son and daughter - are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life. When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how disturbingly, the family's story is about to become entwined with his own. Watch the trailer.

THE CAPTAIN
Weekdays at 1:50pm, 4:25pm, 6:50pm, 9:25pm
Sat & Sun at 11:15am, 1:50pm, 4:25pm, 6:50pm, 9:25pm

Based on a true story, The Captain follows a German army deserter, Willi Herold, after he finds an abandoned Nazi captain's uniform in the final weeks of World War II. Emboldened by the authority the uniform grants him, he amasses a band of stragglers who cede to his command despite the suspicions of some. Citing direct orders from the Fuhrer himself, he soon takes command of a camp holding German soldiers accused of desertion and begins to dispense harsh justice. Increasingly intoxicated by the unquestioned authority, this enigmatic imposter soon discovers that many people will blindly follow the leader, whomever that happens to be. Watch the trailer.

PUZZLE
Weekdays at 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm
(Wednesday - no 9:35pm showtime)
Sat & Sun at 11:50am, 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm

Passive housewife and mother Agnes feels trapped in her daily routine and only seems to find enjoyment in completing complex puzzles. Her controlling husband Louie doesn't approve of her activity. One day, Agnes sees a want ad requesting a puzzle partner. She meets Robert, a wealthy recluse who appreciates her talent for puzzles and requests she be his partner at an upcoming puzzle competition. Against Louie’s wishes, she accepts.
As Agnes' marriage begins to weaken, her friendship with Robert grows deeper and she develops a courage she didn't know she had. Watch the trailer.

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:10pm
(​​​​​​​Wednesday - no 7:10pm showtime)
Sat & Sun at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:10pm

After high school student Cameron Post is caught with another girl in the back seat...Read More

I can’t believe my eyes. BIG news for our little shop. Tears of joy are fresh on my face as the opportunity I’ve been hoping & praying for is unfolding. You heard that our building just sold, rents doubled, and to be honest I considered taking a long overdue, semi-permanent vacation... but I surely didn’t want to leave you all without our local childrens boutique if I could still make it happen. We’ve lost too many good ones! Through purpose, perseverance, and a little bit of delusion (or what some may call aspiration) WE ARE NOW...
wait for it...

E-X-P-A-N-D-I-N-G the storefront! We will occupy double the space within our courtyard just as soon as we can get it up and running.

There’s still so much to accomplish, but it’s all happening, & I’m thrilled to share it with you. Spread the news, Stripes x2 is on the way! I’m going to document all our adventures in designing this new space and I’ll need your input!

Monterey Peninsula 49ers and Raiders fans: want to avoid drinking and driving to the "Battle of the Bay" game? Then carpool on a party bus organized by The Bull & Bear from Monterey to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on November 1, where the Oakland Raiders will be playing against the San Francisco 49ers. The $75-$100 price will include: carpool to and from Levi's (departing from The Bull & Bear at 1:30pm), an all-you-can-eat-and-drink tailgate, and a safe ride home 30 minutes after the game. Note: this offer does NOT include game tickets.

The final price will be set once we have an idea of the size of the group. The Bull and Bear is doing this to help everyone steer clear of drunk driving (pun intended). We have a preliminary sign up sheet at Bull & Bear Whiskey Bar and Taphouse, located at 479 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey. Stop by and sign up if you're interested.

Comanche Cellars Wine Room, Old Monterey's newest wine spot located at 412 Alvarado Street, is pleased to offer Happy Hour Monday - Thursday, 4pm-6pm. We're offering $7 glasses of select wines and a $7 cheese board.

Like red wine? You can choose from two Pinot Noirs, SLH or Arroyo Seco. For white, we have a delicious Albarino. Plus you can order an artisan cheese board with raw milk cheese from Schoch Family Farms with crackers and fig jam. Come on down!

Montrio Bistro invites you to try out new cocktails by our head barkeep, Anthony Vitacca, who's mixing everything from Italian bergamot and botanicals to roasted beet juice, sarsaparilla bitters, and even activated charcoal. Check out our list of new cocktails below and visit us at 414 Calle Principal in Old Monterey.

If You're Not Into Yoga
A grown-up Pina Colada! Hamilton Demerara rum, Dios Baco amontillado sherry, lemongrass, charred pineapple, Noosa coconut yogurt, Tiki bitters, coconut water, lime.

In Spain In The Membrane
Slightly savory with sneaky complexity. Mare Spanish gin, Rosolio Di Bergamotto, Finocchieto, celery bitters, Green Chartreuse dust.

Fairies Wear Boots
Think Good & Plenty with a few SenSen! Redemption rye, Leatherbee charred absinthe, Verdenne creme de mure, charcoal, lemon.

Lipstick and Leather
Strawberry-rhubarb infused gin, Green Chartreuse, roasted beet juice, hibiscus bitters, elderflower meringue, fresh lemon.

That's My Jam
Rich and umami unctuous! Rittenhouse rye, Fernet-Vallet, Dios Baco oloroso sherry, Bonne Maman fig jam, sarsaparilla bitters.

Labor Day Savings at Coastal Home Furniture Gallery 2018

Posted on August 27th, 2018 by CoastalHome

Coastal Home Furniture Gallery is having a big Labor Day Sale on mattresses now through September 10, 2018. Save $550 on Tempur-Pedic Elite, Luxe, or Breeze mattresses and up to $700 on Serta iComfort mattresses. All our other mattresses are on sale from $395 (queen). Visit us at 465 Tyler 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, August 24-30, 2018.

PUZZLE
Weekdays at 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm
Sat & Sun at 11:50am, 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm

Passive housewife and mother Agnes feels trapped in her daily routine and only seems to find enjoyment in completing complex puzzles. Her controlling husband Louie doesn't approve of her activity. One day, Agnes sees a want ad requesting a puzzle partner. She meets Robert, a wealthy recluse who appreciates her talent for puzzles and requests she be his partner at an upcoming puzzle competition. Against Louie’s wishes, she accepts.
As Agnes' marriage begins to weaken, her friendship with Robert grows deeper and she develops a courage she didn't know she had. Watch the trailer.

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:10pm, 9:20pm
Sat & Sun at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:10pm, 9:20pm

After high school student Cameron Post is caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night, Cameron is quickly shipped off to a conversion therapy center that treats teens "struggling with same-sex attraction." At the facility, Cameron is subjected to outlandish discipline, dubious "de-gaying" methods, and earnest Christian rock songs - but this unusual setting also provides her with an unlikely gay community. For the first time, Cameron connects with peers, and she's able to find her place among fellow outcasts. Watch the trailer.

MCQUEEN
Weekdays at 2pm, 7pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 7pm

A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family, recovered archives, exquisite visuals, and music, McQueen is an authentic celebration and thrilling portrait of an inspired yet tortured fashion visionary. Watch the trailer.

SUMMER OF '84
Weekdays at 1:50pm, 4:20pm, 6:50pm, 9:15pm
Sat & Sun at 11:20am, 1:50pm, 4:20pm, 6:50, 9:15pm

Summer, 1984: the perfect time to be 15 years old and free. But when neighborhood conspiracy theorist Davey Armstrong begins to suspect his police officer neighbor might be the serial killer all over the local news, he and his three best friends begin an investigation that soon turns dangerous. Watch the trailer.

LEAVE NO TRACE
Daily at 4:30pm, 9:30pm

Will and his teenage daughter, Tom, have lived off the grid for years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When their idyllic life is shattered, both are put into social services. After clashing with their new surroundings,...Read More

Carpets and Floors is excited to introduce our new Louis A. Dabbieri Diamond Collection. You can only get these exclusive carpet patterns and colors at our store, so plan a visit to see these luxurious styles for yourself. Locally owned and operated, you can find us at 471 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Dabbieri Carpets is an exclusive brand of carpeting available in fewer that 100 of the best retail flooring stores and designer showrooms in the US and Canada. Its hallmarks are exemplary craftsmanship, forward looking styling, and superior quality materials.

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