Old Monterey District Blog

Osio Theater is rolling out a new slate of independent films to rent and screen at home! View the list of currently available and upcoming films here. A portion of the proceeds from your rental benefits Osio. For general technical support on how to view your rental on your smart TV or device, please visit Osio's Streaming Support Page.

VIRTUAL SCREENINGS BEGINNING MAY 8, 2020

DRIVEWAYS
Cody is a sweet, sensitive boy who doesn't always fit in easily with other kids his age. He's not bothered by spending the summer in an unfamiliar New York town while his mother, Kathy, cleans out the house left behind by his recently deceased aunt, trying to ready it for sale. As Kathy--estranged from her reclusive sister for years--learns how much she didn't know about the woman, Cody strikes up a surprising friendship with A gruff Korean War vet who lives next door. Watch the trailer.

AND THEN WE DANCED
A passionate tale of love and liberation set amidst the ultraconservative confines of modern Georgian society, the film follows Merab, a devoted dancer who has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli--gifted with perfect form and equipped with a rebellious streak--throws Merab off balance, sparking both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause him to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships with Mary and his family. Watch the trailer.

BOOKSELLERS
Antiquarian booksellers are part scholar, part detective, and part businessperson, and their personalities and knowledge are as broad as the material they handle. They also play an underappreciated yet essential role in preserving history. This documentary takes viewers inside their small but fascinating world, populated by an assortment of obsessives, intellects, eccentrics and dreamers. Watch the trailer.

SAINT FRANCES
Flailing 34-year-old Bridget finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances. But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances’s moms. Amidst her tempestuous personal relationships, a reluctant friendship with Frances emerges, and Bridget contends with the inevitable joys and difficulties of becoming a part of someone else’s family. Watch the trailer.

THE ETRUSCAN SMILE
Based on the bestselling novel by José Luis...Read More

Code Ninjas Monterey is hosting a series of week-long onsite and virtual summer camps for kids in 2020. Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure! Guided by our team of Code Senseis, the camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills, make new friends, and have fun. Visit our website for more information.

Onsite Summer Camps
Code Ninjas' in-person summer camps, taking place at our dojo at 465 Pacific Street in Monterey, are scheduled Monday - Friday, 10am-2pm. Price is $225 per child. Each camp is limited to 12 children. We'll be offering: Roblox Create, Minecraft Modding, Game Builders Club, Robotics Pro, Co-Drone Camp, and Application Builder.

Virtual Summer Camps
Code Ninjas' virtual summer camps are scheduled Monday - Friday, 2:30pm-3:30pm. Price is $149 per child. Each camp is limited to 6 students. We'll be offering: Roblox Create and Minecraft Modding.

View class descriptions and the full schedule on our website.

Join poet and nonfiction author and workshop leader Patrice Vecchione for a writing burst of energy, a kickstart to your creative self. Get the juices flowing! My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Writing Workshop will be held in virtual, online space on Saturday, June 6, 9:30am-1pm. Fee is $80 - sign up here.

Sure, we’re living through one hell of a time and writing is a fail-proof way through. Calm the overwhelm brought on by fear and uncertainty. When words find their way to the page, you’ll get a bit of breathing space. This workshop is for writers of any and every genre.

Old Capitol Books, an independent, family run, beloved bookstore is in need of funds to stay afloat, and we need bookstores now more than ever! This is a bookstore that hosts poetry readings, experimental art performances, and offers both new and used books.

50% of the workshop fee goes directly to Old Capitol Books and the other 50% helps support an author (also challenged)!

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is here for your quarantine wine needs! We're pleased to offer complimentary local delivery, including same-day local delivery for orders placed by 6pm. Please visit our website to view our selection and place your order.

Sovino, a small business owned by local sommelier Claire Sutton, is located at 241 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. For inquiries, please call 831-641-9463.

Just in time for Mother's Day, Grace Lifestyle Boutique is offering beautiful, 100% soy candles by Capri Blue, hand-poured in the U.S. There are three fragrances available: Pineapple Flower, Volcano, and Coconut Santal. Prices are $24 for the smaller candle with a 40 hour burn time, and $32 for the larger candle with a 65 hour burn time.

Brittani Reid-Bristol, owner of Grace Lifestyle Boutique, is sheltering in place at home locally, but she has candles from the shop and she wants to share them with you! Please e-mail her or DM Grace Lifestyle Boutique on Instagram for a secure invoice you can pay online. Britanni is offering free local delivery to Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Carmel Valley, Seaside, and Marina. She's also happy to ship your order.

Pineapple Flower
Close your eyes and feel the island sun! Sparkling pineapple with a hint of plum mixed with tart lemon flower and sweet sugar cane make the perfect blend of paradise.

Volcano
This fragrance is the perfect blend of citrus and sugar notes. Like the excitement and energy of a summer night rendezvous, it is simply unforgettable.

Coconut Santal
With flowering hibiscus, lime coconut, and hits of amber, this fragrance transports you to good times and gives you ultimate smooth sailing vibes.

Alvarado Street Brewery presents All Together. This beer represents a worldwide collaboration spearheaded by our friends at @otherhalfnyc to raise awareness for hospitality workers affected by the pandemic. This hazy IPA is loaded up with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Cascade hops and delivers all the fruit laden juiciness.

A portion of proceeds from purchases of this beer will go directly to the 100+ staff at all three Alvarado Street / Yeast of Eden locations. At the end of the day, we’re all in this together! A limited number of cases remain for shipping in California, as well as four packs for drive through pickup at our Salinas location at 1315 Dayton Street.

Code Ninjas Monterey is asking our community to nominate a high school senior and tell us that person's greatest high school accomplishment. Submissions are due via e-mail by May 18, 2020.

Code Ninjas will be raffling off 10 gift cards to local businesses for 10 of these seniors, and winners will be announced June 1, 2020. Let’s give back to these hardworking students!

A mother’s love (and patience) has been on full display in recent weeks, and Mother's Day is May 10. Comanche Cellars encourages you to show her you appreciate all she’s done with wine and chocolates. We are now offering a special wine and chocolate combination pack called "We Love You, Mom!" for only $50 (reg. $86). Place your order on our website.

Comanche Cellars, which now offers curbside pickup by appointment, is located at 412 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Ocean Sushi Deli is excited to have reopened our Monterey location for take-out and pick-up! We're now open daily, 12pm-6pm. Walk-ins are welcome but phone orders are preferred, 831-645-9876. (Please try to call 1-2 hours in advance to avoid waiting in-house and to help maintain social distancing.) View our menu online.

Ocean Sushi Deli is a family-owned restaurant that's been serving the Monterey Peninsula for more than 30 years. Located at 165 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey, we look forward to seeing you again!

The Monterey County Health Officer has released a new shelter-in-place order which is valid May 4 - May 31, 2020. Read the order here.

We might be living through a pandemic, but Mother's Day is still happening on May 10. Gasper Spadero, owner of Gasper's Jewelers, is sheltering-in-place but he wants to help you surprise the special woman in your life with something beautiful and elegant.

The shop on Alvarado Street is closed, but Gasper is now taking phone orders for his top-selling Ever-Lasting Hand-Dipped 24k Gold Roses as well as jewelry such as diamond earrings, pendants, and bracelets that will make any mama smile.

Please phone Gasper at 831-594-2773 to discuss your order and place your deposit. (Be sure to leave a message if he's not able to pick up the phone when you call.) Having provided high quality jewelry designs in Monterey since 1989, he can help you find just the right gift.

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is hosting an online painting class with local artist Bunny Paivine on Saturday, May 2, at 6pm. Learn how to paint this picture from the comfort of your own home! Fee is $30 per person and includes paint, supplies, and delivery of the paint and supplies. (You can order wine or beer from us, too!)

To purchase tickets, visit Sovino's online store. Class details will be sent to you following your purchase. Please purchase your tickets by Thursday night, April 30, to ensure delivery of supplies.

Do you like talking about local history? Join Monterey Public Library for a virtual coffee shop style chat. Every other Friday, we will discuss a different topic relating to Monterey’s historic past. Our next online meeting is Friday, May 1, 11am-12pm.

Come learn, share your favorite memory, and explore the past! Visit the Monterey Public Library’s website and scroll down the page to "Upcoming Virtual Events" to register for our upcoming Local History Coffee Chat.

Do you miss hearing live music by local musicians? Puma Road wine tasting room has the next best thing: every Wednesday, 5pm-6pm, through the end of May, they'll be streaming a live music show online. To watch the live stream, visit Puma Road's Instagram Story page. It's all free, but don't forget to tip the performer via Venmo if you're able.

Please note: Puma Road will be CLOSED during the show. Their shelter-in-place hours for wine pick-up by the bottle and the case are Fri & Mon, 3pm-6pm, and Sat & Sun, 12pm-4pm.

Puma Road Live Streaming Schedule

April 29, 5pm
Bronwyn Koryn
Venmo: @bronwynkoryn

May 6, 5pm
Steven J. Shook
Venmo: @steven-shook

May 13, 5pm
Songbird Meadow
Venmo: @songbirdmeadowmusic

May 20, 5pm
Chasing Windmills
Venmo: @Chasing-Windmills

May 27, 5pm
Leche Malo
Venmo: @lechemalo...Read More

Being home for a while now makes the days blend together. Revival Ice Cream has come up with a way to make a regular night a little bit special - have an ice cream tasting party at home!

Order Revival's tasting party pack and get 5 different flavors to try plus 5 of our famous homemade cones.⁠ You'll get 15 cups total - 3 of each flavor you choose.⁠ You can make the tasting extra special by adding your own toppings, sauces, and whip cream. (Yum!)
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If you're in the Monterey area, Revival Ice Cream can deliver your tasting party pack on Thursdays, or you can order online and have it shipped to wherever you are. Visit our website and get ready to have some fun!