Headdress Salon and Spa is happy to welcome Kathryn to our team! Please phone her to book an appointment for custom facial or waxing services, 831-601-2963. Headdress is located at 883 Lighthouse Avenue, near the corner of Lighthouse and David in Monterey.
Days are warming up and it’s beginning to feel like spring might be upon us! Celebrating the season, Sunshine Freestyle Sport now has new logo t-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts in the shop, all designed and made locally. Come on down and check them out! We're located at 443 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
So, when is LvL Up opening? We keep getting that question and the answer for over a year has been, "Uh, whenever they open."
Well, the horse's mouth has finally spoken and they are opening... tomorrow! Well, sort of. They're doing a limited soft grand opening over the course of the first week and you can only get in by RSVP, but all of the RSVP slots filled out in only a couple of hours. They'll be making more available so watch the Lvl Up Facebook page if you'd like be one of the first to get in and see the new Arcade Gastropub in Downtown Campbell.
BTW, this isn't an April Fool's joke. Haha.
Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, March 30 - April 5, 2018.
ISLE OF DOGS
Thursday, April 5 at 5pm, 7:30pm, 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.
THE DEATH OF STALIN
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30pm, 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.
LOVELESS
Daily at 1:15pm, 6:30pm
Zhenya and Boris are going through a vicious divorce marked by resentment, frustration, and recriminations. Already embarking on new lives, each with a new partner, they are impatient to start again, to turn the page – even if it means threatening to abandon their 12-year-old son Alexey. Until, after witnessing one of their fights, Alexey disappears. Watch the trailer.
LIVES WELL LIVED
Weekdays at 2:30pm, 4:45pm, 7pm, 9:25pm
Sat & Sun at 12:15pm, 2:30pm, 4:45pm, 7pm, 9:25pm
Lives Well Lived is a feature documentary film by Sky Bergman that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75-100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Encompassing over 3000 years of experience, 40 people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. Their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you. Watch the trailer.
OH LUCY!
Weekdays at 2:15pm, 4:30pm, 6:50pm, 9:10pm
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 2:15pm, 4:30pm, 6:50pm, 9:10pm
The drama-comedy tells the story of Setsuko Kawashima, a lonely, chain-smoking office lady in Tokyo who is past her prime. After deciding to take an English class, she discovers a new identity in her American alter ego, 'Lucy,' and falls for her instructor, John. When John suddenly disappears, Setsuko earnestly sets out on a quest to find him, eventually leading...Read More
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 April 2018.
Classes vary by location. Click on the link above to see course offerings at each location.
Need a casual, cozy pullover? Fleet Feet Sports in Monterey has in stock some super-soft sweatshirts! They're great for keeping the arms warm before and after your workout, and don't forget about that simple but sweet logo: Fleet Feet Running Club. (That's us!) Come and check them out at 472 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.
Shear Addiction Barbershop and Hair Studio is pleased to announce that we now carry Hanz de Fuko's SHINE Collection for men. This kit retails at $65 for all 3 SHINE products ($25 retail value each) so you save $10! Visit us at 160 Webster Street in Old Monterey.
$5 community yoga classes at Om Studios in Monterey are an affordable way to get to know the wonderful community at our studio! Offered on Sundays at 4pm, this is an all-levels yoga flow class based on attention, integrity, and lightheartedness. Beginners are welcome! We're located at 631 Cass Street in Old Monterey.
Vegan options can be hard to come by, but we got them for you at Toribashi! Try out vegan ramen with a seaweed-soy bean broth, vegan bowl with buckwheat noodles, or our spicy vegan bowl with veggies.
What are you waiting for? Stop by, try them, and let us know what you think. We're located at 487 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.
Grace Lifestyle Boutique is pleased to announce that we now have new wrap dresses for spring! Come and check out these beauties at 459 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey. We're locally owned and operated.
The New Monterey Business Association would like to congratulate the 14 Lighthouse District businesses that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County 2018. Click the links below to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.
Bamboo Reef
Best Dive Shop
Bulldog British Pub
Best Bar for Darts
Cat's Meow
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Crystal Fish Sushi
Best Japanese / Sushi
Gianni's Pizza
Best Pizza
Gold Coast Tattoo
Best Tattoo Parlor
Hula's Island Grill
Best Restaurant for Gluten-Free
Best Happy Hour
International Market and Deli
Best Ethnic Market
Nacho Bizness
Best Use of Memes in Marketing
Nor Cal Smoke Shop
Best Vape Shop / Best Head Shop
On The Beach Surf Shop
Best Surf Shop
Oya Salon
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The Old Monterey Business Association would like to congratulate the 38 Old Monterey businesses and organizations that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County 2018. Click the links to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.
Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill
Best Local Beer / Brewery
Best Bar for Millennials / Best Selection of Craft Beers
Best Place to See and Be Seen
Ambrosia India Bistro
Best Indian Restaurant
Bagel Bakery
Best Bagel
Boardwalk Sub Shop
Best Way to Feel Like You're on the East Coast
Britannia Arms of Monterey
Best Place for Karaoke
Bull and Bear Whiskey Bay and Taphouse
Best Singles Bar
CarmelBarre
Best Boutique Fitness Studio
Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Best Club for Jazz
Crown and Anchor
Best Pub
Dennis Murphy School of Music
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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, March 23-29, 2018.
OH LUCY!
Weekdays at 2:15pm, 4:30pm, 6:50pm, 9:10pm
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 2:15pm, 4:30pm, 6:50pm, 9:10pm
The drama-comedy tells the story of Setsuko Kawashima, a lonely, chain-smoking office lady in Tokyo who is past her prime. After deciding to take an English class, she discovers a new identity in her American alter ego, 'Lucy,' and falls for her instructor, John. When John suddenly disappears, Setsuko earnestly sets out on a quest to find him, eventually leading her to Southern California. Watch the trailer.
UNSANE
Weekdays at 2:20pm, 4:40pm, 7pm, 9:20pm
Sat & Sun at 11:50am, 2:20pm, 4:40pm, 7pm, 9:20pm
Sawyer Valentini relocates from Boston to Pennsylvania to escape from the man who's been stalking her for the last two years. While consulting with a therapist, Valentini unwittingly signs in for a voluntary 24-hour commitment to the Highland Creek Behavioral Center. Her stay at the facility soon gets extended when doctors and nurses begin to question her sanity. Sawyer now believes that one of the staffers is her stalker -- and she'll do whatever it takes to stay alive and fight her way out. Watch the trailer.
7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm
On 27 June, 1976, four hijackers seized an Air France flight. The plane was on its way from Tel Aviv to Paris, the hijackers were two members of the PFLP (The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) and two German members of the left-wing extremist group, Revolutionary Cells. They held over a hundred hostages – mainly Israelis – for a whole week. This film reconstructs what happened after the aircraft landed in Entebbe where the hijackers were supported by Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, and the true story of the daring rescue mission. Watch the trailer.
A FANTASTIC WOMAN
Weekdays at 1:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
Sat & Sun at 11:20am, 1:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
Marina, a transgender woman, is a singer and waitress who has just moved in with her lover, Orlando. One night, Orlando wakes up feeling very unwell. Marina rushes him to a hospital, but he dies, and Marina is viewed with suspicion both by the doctors and Orlando's family. Orlando's ex-wife and son forbid Marina from attending the wake or the funeral. Marina struggles for the right to be herself in spite of the allegations, and she realizes that the exclusions might have more to do with her identity than with Orlando's death. Watch the trailer.
THE PARTY
Weekdays at 4:15pm, 9:15pm...Read More
The Ainsley House Wine & Concert Series is a collaboration between the Campbell Museums and the SJG School of Music.
In Spring 2018, the Ainsley House will host 3 special events for the public to tour the historic Ainsley House, enjoy a wine tasting experience co-sponsored by Campbell Museums and SJG School of Music and listen to a concert of local music artists in a beautiful setting.
The Spring Series kicks off this Sunday, March 25 with Brian Ho, Jazz Organist.
Check out video of Brian Ho Performance
Admission is $20 per adult and will include live music in the Carriage House, light appetizers, wine from local participating wineries, and an unguided tour of the historic Ainsley House.
Youth (0-17) are only $5.
Get your tickets today to enjoy an afternoon of music, wine and tour the historic Ainsley House.
Bulldog British Pub announces our new Happy Hour, Monday-Friday, 3pm-6pm, when we're offering half-priced appetizers and specials on drinks, including $3.50 domestic draft, $4.50 import and craft draft, $6 doubles well drinks, and $5 singles well drinks. Visit us at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey.
Planning an event or an office lunch and not sure what to serve? The Poke Lab offers pick up and delivery service. We're happy to cater poke and a variety of other options such as sushi rolls, poke platters, vegetarian or vegan options, and even cooked chicken options. Please check out our website or email us - we can prepare pretty much anything you like!
The Poke Lab is located at 475 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.
We're a little late to the party, but we'd like to put in some congratulations to "Sushi" Randy, the founder and chef behind the very popular Sushi Confidential restaurant in Campbell, for winning the Campbell Chamber of Commerce's 2018 Business of the Year Award.
Instead of telling you things that you probably already know about Sushi Confidential, we're going to print a transcript of the speech that Randy gave at the Celebrate Campbell event earlier this month upon accepting the award. It illustrates what rich and varied past lives many small business owners bring with them into their new life in retail. These stories and these experiences are the special sauce that make Downtown Campbell such a vibrant and inviting community.
Randy "Sushi Randy" Musterer
In 1997, I started my career as a Cancer Research Scientist. Over a 17 year span, I was able to help develop cancer therapies that are currently on the market today. So one of my biggest challenges switching from Cancer Research to “just making sushi”, was the potential feeling of losing my purpose in life to help others. To overcome this, I challenged myself and our organization, to produce something bigger and greater for society.
Downtown Campbell was our first location. We started off offering $40 gift cards to local schools for their fundraisers. I could see the excitement and appreciation from the schools, the parents, the community. Eventually, the donations grew into us offering $1500 sushi parties that would be auctioned off at their school fundraisers. Over the years, our brand became so strong, that these sushi parties would regularly fetch 2-3 times the actual value of the sushi party and we set a record for a $1500 sushi party that turned into a $13,000 donation.
At a number of these auctions, was the auction announcer, Randy Hahn, who is also the voice of the San Jose Sharks. We both quickly saw a synergy, “What if we leveraged the Sushi Confidential brand combined with Randy Hahn, a well spoken, famous face in the bay area, to create something positive and special for the community?
In 2016, Randy and I started our own philanthropy called The Randys’ 24 Hours of Sushi, Celebrity Charity Challenge. Even though we have only done this for a year, we have raised over $200,000 for local non-profits in the bay area. It is amazing what we can do when we put our minds to it!
I had the special privilege and pleasure of meeting and talking with Oprah a couple years ago. And something she said, has stuck with me. She said “Use the restaurant as a platform, a force for something positive and good! Your business is an energetic force in the community and you are responsible for the type of energy you create”.
It just takes a little creativity, a little desire, a little sacrifice, a little purpose in life, to be able to create a powerful tool to give back. Life is
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Pamir Rugs and Kilims, located at 237 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is now throwing a spring sale featuring 50% off everything in the store. Come and visit us and see our handmade Oriental rugs from around the world! With over 20 years of experience in the business, our interior designers can help you pick the best quality rug for your home, new or antique.
Guitar Night is a free event for the whole family. Come out for a live guitar concert featuring the California Kids, Guitar Ensemble and Ukulear Meltdown. Plus exciting solo, duo and band performances including a full ukulele band.
Join us on Monday, March 19 at 6:30pm at the Campbell Library.
This event is sponsored by the Campbell Public Library and SJG School of Music.
Portola Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce the launch of Sunday brunch at Jacks Monterey with live music and a Booze Buggy Beverage Cart featuring one-of-a-kind cocktail blends crafted tableside and made with locally-sourced ingredients and fresh citrus twists. Beginning on March 18, guests will enjoy a decadent, mouthwatering menu featuring brunch favorites like Ricotta Cheese Blintzes, California Benedicts, Carl's Skillet Fried Chicken and Waffles, Brioche French Toast, and more, available 11:30am-3pm only on Sundays.
The new brunch items will be prepared by Executive Chef Danny Abbruzzese, who has created his own unique style of approachable cuisine, inspired by regional favorites from around the country. Chef Danny says, "Jacks brunch menu was inspired by full flavor eats and brunch classics that are unpretentious and bursting with flavor. This menu paired with Jacks cocktail cart and live music is a unique and refreshing change for the peninsula."
Jacks Monterey is located inside Portola Hotel & Spa at Two Portola Plaza in Monterey.
