Old Monterey District Blog

Back to School Sale at Coastal Home Furniture Gallery

Posted on July 30th, 2017 by Coastal Home Furniture Gallery

Coastal Home Furniture Gallery is holding a back to school sale from now through August 14, 2017. We're featuring 20% off all desks and bookshelves, 20% off compact dining and occasional tables, futon couches from $429, and select platform bed frames from $255 (queen). Plus we carry mattresses, beanbag beds, lamps, and bunkbeds! Visit us at 465 Tyler Street in Old Monterey.

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Old Monterey Road Closures for Car Week 2017

Posted on July 29th, 2017 by Old Monterey District

The City of Monterey has announced a number of road closures in Old Monterey August 10-22 as a result of Monterey Car Week 2017. Below is a list of closures directly affecting Old Monterey. View all Monterey Car Week road closures throughout the city here.

Friday, August 11
Alvarado Street closed between Franklin St and Del Monte Ave, 3pm-8pm

Sunday, August 13 - Monday, August 14
Alvarado Street closed between Franklin Street and Del Monte Ave, from 7pm Sunday through 5am Monday.

Sunday, August 13 - Wednesday, August 23
Del Monte Ave between Washington St and Alvarado St will be down to one lane

Monday, August 21 - Tuesday, August 22
Alvarado St is closed between Franklin St and Del Monte Ave from 8pm Monday through 6am Tuesday

Tuesday, August 22 - Wednesday, August 23
Alvarado St is closed between Franklin St and Del Monte Ave from 9:30pm Tuesday through 6am Wednesday.

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http://www.monterey.org/...http://www.monterey.org/Portals/0/News/Car-Week17-Flyer.pdf

Saori Style Handwoven Textiles at Cha-ya

Posted on July 28th, 2017 by Cha-Ya Monterey Teahouse Boutique

What's new at Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things? Handwoven scarves, pillows, top, and handbags in the Saori style made by our newest artist, Georganne Cavataio of Aptos, California. These are absolutely beautiful pieces - we invite you to stop by and take a peek at them at 118 Webster Street in Old Monterey.

Saori is a contemporary Japanese style of weaving developed by Misao Jo in the late 1960s. Each piece, created by hand, is unique.

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Dali Figurines at Dali17 Gift Shop

Posted on July 28th, 2017 by Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey - CLOSED

Salvador Dali's images have come to life at Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey. These marvelous statuettes, now available in Dali17's gift shop, are three-dimensional adaptations of the figures seen in Salvador Dali's paintings. Stop by and take a look! We're located on Custom House Plaza.

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Jacks Monterey Receives 2017 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Posted on July 24th, 2017 by Jacks Monterey

Jacks Monterey, the new lobby restaurant located inside Portola Hotel & Spa, has been awarded the Wine Spectator’s 2017 Award of Excellence for its wine program. The Award of Excellence is Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards’ top honor, in which a restaurant offers at least 90 selections, featuring a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.

The wine selection at Jacks Monterey includes an impressive selection of wines and 30% are from Monterey County, including the top tier Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc and Talbott Pinot Noir, all served by the glass. Jacks Monterey also offers wine on draft from 10SPAN Vineyards, including their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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http://www.jacksatportola.com/...http://www.jacksatportola.com

Monterey Police Department Community Police Academy - BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6

Posted on July 17th, 2017 by pcofresi

The Monterey Police Department invites you to join our next Community Academy to learn how your police department operates. During the eleven week course, you will be exposed to every aspect of how we keep Monterey safe. We will strive to answer all the questions you have about policing the “Monterey Way” and why we do the things we do. You will hear from the men and woman who are responsible for delivering quality professional police services and even have an opportunity to ride on patrol with them!! Everyone gets involved, from the Chief of Police to our newest recruit!!

This course is not meant to train people to be police officers. Rather, it is intended to open communication and reconnect us with you, the people we serve. Those that have already graduated have left with a renewed appreciation for what police work is about.

TOPICS

  • City Government
  • Patrol procedure
  • Recruitment and Training
  • Records/Jail
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Police Department Structure
  • Arrest, Detention and Use of Force
  • Firearms Safety
  • 21 st Century Policing
  • …..and various other department programs

Classes are held at the Monterey Police Department Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.There is no cost for this course.

Next Course Begins September 6, 2017

To be eligible, one must:

  • be at least 18 years of age
  • live or work in the City of Monterey
  • Have no felony convictions or any misdemeanor arrest within the last 12 months.

For additional information or to request an application, please call the

Monterey Police Department 646-3831

2017 Artathon at Youth Arts Collective

Posted on July 15th, 2017 by Youth Arts Collective

For 24 hours on June 24 and 25, YACsters did a ton of outstanding work, acted just the right amount of crazy, and raised some serious money for Youth Arts Collective! Thanks to all of you who sponsored us. If you're still interested in contributing to YAC but haven't done so yet, donations will be matched until the end of July 2017. Although sleep deprived and loopy, most YACsters said they enjoyed ARTathon...and we call that a success.

YAC is a nonprofit, after school art studio and mentorship program for high school and college artists - brilliant and struggling, confident and fringe, multi-ethnic, multi-tempered, and over 40% financially challenged. They learn art, job, and life skills, and gain a healthy dose of self-esteem and gratitude along the way. YACsters learn to believe in themselves, take creative risk, and give back. 100% graduate from high school. 95% of YACsters go on to university, college, and art college - many on scholarships.

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Work of Amanda Menefee Now Available at Venture Gallery

Posted on July 15th, 2017 by Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery, located 260 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, is excited to welcome new member artist Amanda Menefee. A member of the Central Coast Art Association and a board member of Pacific Grove Art Center, Amanda writes: "Painting landscapes of places I've visited helps to anchor them in my memory. When a scene captures my attention, it's due to a combination of the vibrancy of colors, textures, angles, and contrasts that attract me.

"In my life as well as in my art, variety is key. I enjoy drawing and painting portraits, animals, still life and landscapes, and often work on multiple paintings at once. I studied under my father, Randy Wilson, an art instructor and watercolorist at Butte College, Wayne Thiebaud at UC Davis, Ken Morrow at CSU Chico, and now Romanoos through the Pacific Grove Art Center. I've experimented with watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, pastel and oil."

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http:www.amandamenefee.com/...http://www.amandamenefee.com/

CarmelBarre's New Membership Benefits

Posted on July 5th, 2017 by CarmelBarre

CarmelBarre in Monterey loves our members and wants to give you the world! Beginning this July, when you're enrolled in a monthly membership program (1 month, 3 or 6 month auto-renew, or yearly membership) enjoy some extra benefits including: get 15% off retail purchases in our studio every day (25% off on your birthday), bring one friend for free each month, and receive a $65 in-house massage with massage therapist Jessica anytime (reg. $80). Please visit our website for more information on membership.

CarmelBarre is a nurturing, friendly environment. Classes are lively, fun, and non-competitive, and instructors strive to get to know their students and encourage them to reach their personal best. You don’t have to be in shape to start taking classes here! During classes, instructors make hands-on corrections so that students have the proper form and are working the right muscles in each of the exercises. Instructors don’t participate in the class - they teach and pay attention to details, giving individual attention to each student.

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http:www.carmelbarre.com/...http://www.carmelbarre.com/

Montrio Bistro: Farm to Table Program, Summer 2017

Posted on June 30th, 2017 by Montrio

The team at Montrio Bistro is launching our new Market Fare: Farm to Table Program beginning Saturday, July 1. Each week, Montrio will feature fresh menu additions created almost exclusively from ingredients sourced at Monterey’ farmers' markets.

Market Fare ingredients will be purchased on Fridays and will appear throughout the week in Montrio appetizers, salads, sides, and entrees. Stop in and sample our ever-changing Market Fare additions and check out weekly features on our Facebook page. We're located at 414 Calle Principal in Old Monterey.

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Coastal Home Furniture Gallery July 4th Mattress Sale

Posted on June 28th, 2017 by Coastal Home Furniture Gallery

Coastal Home Furniture Gallery invites you to sleep cool with incredible 4th of July savings on mattresses, including Tempur-Pedic Breeze, Serta iComfort, Serta Perfect Sleeper, and Spring Air.

Visit us at 465 Tyler Street in Old Monterey. We're open Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

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http://www.coastalhomefurnituregallery.com/...http://www.coastalhomefurnituregallery.com

Cibo Sizzling Summer Live Jazz Series

Posted on June 28th, 2017 by Cibo Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

Cibo Ristorante Italiano's Sizzling Summer Live Jazz Series returns on Saturday, July 1 and continues on every Friday and Saturday evening, 5pm-8pm, through July and August 2017. Summer fun has begun and Cibo is a great destination for dining al fresco and enjoying live entertainment in Old Monterey.

The weather is beautiful and the days are long, so bring your family and friends for cocktails, dinner, and to enjoy the hottest music of the summer. The award-winning Cibo Ristorante Italiano, located at 301 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, loves presenting outstanding live music at its spacious and comfortable restaurant. Cibo offers its popular $3 Happy Hour nightly, 4pm-7pm, with $3 well drinks, beer, and house wines, plus a tasty small bites menu.

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