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Golden State Theatre, located at 417 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is happy to announce our reopening in August 2021 with a great line-up for the late summer and fall. Tickets for all of these shows will be available for purchase on our website beginning May 14 at 10am.

Nikki Glaser - Friday, August 20
Buddy Guy – Friday, September 3
Chris Botti – Friday, September 10
The Beach Boys – Thursday, September 16
Judy Collins – Saturday, September 25
The Wailin' Jennys – Friday, October 1
Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin Tribute Band) – Saturday, October 9
Demetri Martin – Saturday, October 16
Christopher Cross – Thursday, October 21
Felipe Esparza – Saturday, October 23
The Temptations – Saturday, November 20
Tower of Power – Saturday, November 27
Kathleen Madigan – Friday, December 3
...and more to come!

Please note: Any Golden State Theatre tickets that were purchased for postponed shows in 2020 will be honored for the new date - the Theatre will be sending our updated 2021 tickets to ticket holders prior to the show. If you do not see your missed 2020 entertainer listed above, please be patient - we are still working on confirming reschedule dates for 2021.

Paris Bakery Now Hiring

Posted on May 11th, 2021 by Paris Bakery

Paris Bakery, a family owned business, is now hiring! We are looking for a full time Pastry Chef, full time Baker's Helper, part time Dishwasher, and part time Counter Help/Cashier/Deli Helper. Please come in person to Paris Bakery at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey or e-mail your resume to us.

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Sazon Express Cocina Mexicana is now serving up quesabirrias and three types of agua fresca: horchata, jamaica, and tamarindo. Come and get it at 431 Tyler Street in Downtown Old Monterey - you won't be sorry.

What is a quesabirria, you may ask? It's the Bay Area's hottest taco trend! At Sazon Express, we create them using homemade soft tortillas dipped in consomme sauce and cooked on the grill, where the shell gets a little crispy. Each taco contains beef and cheese. Yum!

Did you see this? Chrystal Bougon, the owner of All Bodies Welcome Hair Removal in Downtown Campbell was featured in a story about Covid-19, being fat, and stigma in the LA Times yesterday. We're proud to have Chrystal among our small business family especially since she and her business is such a good embodiment of the spirit of inclusion that we strive for.

All types of bodies are welcome at Chrystal's electrolysis studio. All types of bodies are welcome in Downtown Campbell too.

Did you see this? Chrystal Bougon, the owner of All Bodies Welcome Hair Removal in Downtown Campbell was featured in a...

Posted by Downtown Campbell on Sunday, May 9, 2021

We know these are hard times for everyone and it is your continued support that has allowed us to stay open to this point.

As a small, family-owned and operated business, every purchase counts. If you are in a position to help, shopping online, visiting in-store, or simply spreading the word and extending an invitation to give us a try will make all the difference in keeping The Olive Bar in Downtown Campbell!

Visit us online: https://www.theolivebar.com/

Visit us in-store: https://g.page/CampbellOliveBar?share

Monterey Fire Department is hosting a free walk-in Covid vaccine clinic for everyone age 18 and up on Saturday, May 8, 1pm-4pm, at the head of Old Fisherman's Wharf. They will be administering the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. If you haven't yet received your Covid vaccination, please stop by and get yours - it doesn't get much more convenient than this. (You can even buy some salt water taffy afterwards!)

Want to learn more about the Covid-19 vaccines? Read this information by the U.S. CDC. Want something a little more fun? Watch this Q&A video by health care professionals and Bay Area comedian W. Kamau Bell.

American Burger introduces the Gilroy Burger, a certified Angus beef burger with shrimp and garlic! It comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, a spread of house sauce, and fries on the side.

Our family-owned restaurant is now open for outdoor dining, take-out, and no-contact curbside pick-up every day, 11am-8pm, at 738 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is happy to announce that our Women Empowered Classes have resumed at the studio every Saturday at 10am! With Covid restrictions lifting and vaccinations on the rise, we are thrilled to offer this class again.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey offers a 25% discount for military, law enforcement, nurses, and doctors, and the Women Empowered program is free to all currently enrolled students who identify as female. Class sizes are limited - please reserve your spot through our website. We can’t wait to see you on the mat!

The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu studio is located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Get ready for summer adventure at Catalyst Consignment! Stop by and explore our selection of men’s Hawaiian shirts, shorts, boat shoes, and more at 801-A Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Catalyst Consignment, offering men's and women's clothing in a wide array of sizes, is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-6pm, and Sunday, 12pm-4pm. Our online shop is open 24/7.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop wants to know: are you Nitrox certified yet? Whether you're diving locally or taking a trip abroad, there are many benefits of diving Nitrox including: a reduced risk of DCS, extended bottom times, shorter surface intervals, longer repetitive dive times, and reduced exhaustion.

If you think Nitrox diving may be for you, our SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver Course lasts 2 hours and is held online 2-3 times a month. For more information and to sign up, please click here.

Bamboo Reef is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Mother's Day Cards at Lilify

Posted on May 5th, 2021 by Lilify

This Sunday, on Mother's Day, we honor mothers and all the selfless caregivers in our lives including teachers, health care workers, community leaders, aunts and aunties, grandmas and nanas.

If you're looking for just the right card to express your appreciation, Lilify has a lovely collection of Mother's Day cards made by independent designers and artists. There's a little something for everyone. Visit Lilify at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Monterey Fire Department is hosting a free Covid vaccine clinic at Monterey Conference Center on Thursday, May 6, 1pm-7pm, for ages 18 and up. The J&J ("one-and-done") and the Moderna vaccines will be available. There are still plenty of appointments! Make your appointment here.

Monterey Conference Center is located at 1 Portola Plaza in Downtown Old Monterey. Free parking will be available at the Portola Hotel & Spa Garage. Participants who share their selfie will be entered into a raffle to win free tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, restaurant gift certificates, gift cards, and more.

Now through May 31, 2021, Supercuts Monterey is offering 50% off our Tea Tree Experience (reg. $12). And with the purchase of a Tea Tree Experience, you'll also save 10% off all of our Paul Mitchell tea tree products.

What is Supercuts' Tea Tree Experience? An invigorating shampoo and conditioning treatment using Paul Mitchell tea tree products, a relaxing scalp massage, and a hot steam towel for your face featuring a minty tea tree fragrance.

Supercuts, located at 488 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is open Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Rosine's Restaurant is offering 10% off for teachers who work for Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, May 2-8, with proof of employment. Just bring a pay stub, your badge, or e-mail signature with DL or other picture ID. Rosine's is located at 434 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

The new Turbo Como Super Light from Specialized, now available at Workhorse Bicycles, will have you riding in style. It’ll also carry your goodies and leave you with enough energy to make dinner when you get home! Sweet!

Carry it down stairs, zip across town, pack it full of groceries, it’s ready to take flight. The Super Light System motor gives a natural assist to every ride. Start pedaling and the assist kicks in. Climb every steep hill that comes your way without breaking a sweat and enjoy a motor that will never weigh you down.

Visit Workhorse Bicycles at 486 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey, a locally owned business.

Revival Ice Cream is happy to announce our newest signature flavor: banana caramel ice cream! Our house made ice cream is infused with sweet bananas and combined with thick, rich ribbons of chewy caramel. (It's sooooo good!)

As with all our other treats, our new flavor is gluten-free and free of any artificial ingredients. It's just pure goodness. Come into the shop at 463 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey to get a taste of our new flavor today, or order it online and have it shipped to your door.

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