Old Monterey District Blog

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, February 1-7, 2019.

COLD WAR
Weekdays at 2:50pm, 5:10pm, 7:20pm
Sat & Sun at 12:30pm, 2:50pm, 5:10pm, 7:20pm
Cold War is a passionate love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. With vastly different backgrounds and temperaments, they are fatefully mismatched. Set against the background of the Cold War in 1950s Poland, Berlin, Yugoslavia, and Paris, it's the tale of a couple separated by politics, character flaws, and unfortunate twists of fate - an impossible love story in impossible times. Watch the trailer.

DESTROYER
Weekdays at 2:15pm, 5pm, 7:45pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2:15pm, 5pm, 7:45pm
Destroyer follows the moral and existential odyssey of LAPD detective Erin Bell who, as a young cop, was placed undercover with a gang in the California desert with tragic results. When the leader of that gang re-emerges many years later, she must work her way back through the remaining members and into her own history with them to finally reckon with the demons that destroyed her past. Watch the trailer.

STAN AND OLLIE
Weekdays at 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm
Sat & Sun at 12:10pm, 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm
Hollywood comedy legends Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. With their golden era as the kings of Hollywood behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, the tour becomes a hit. But they can't quite shake the specter of their past. The long-buried ghosts, coupled with Oliver's failing health, start to threaten their precious partnership. In this tender and poignant portrait of creative marriages, they rediscover just how much they mean to each other. Watch the trailer.

THE FAVOURITE
Weekdays at 2:40pm, 5:20pm, 8pm
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 2:40pm, 5:20pm, 8pm
Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah Churchill, governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail Masham, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. As the politics of war become time consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach to fill in as the Queen's companion. Their burgeoning friendship gives her a chance to fulfill her ambitions and she will not let woman, man, politics or rabbit stand in her way...Read More

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, January 25-31, 2019.

STAN AND OLLIE
Weekdays at 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm
Sat & Sun at 12:10pm, 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm
Hollywood comedy legends Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. With their golden era as the kings of Hollywood behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, the tour becomes a hit. But they can't quite shake the specter of their past. The long-buried ghosts, coupled with Oliver's failing health, start to threaten their precious partnership. In this tender and poignant portrait of creative marriages, they rediscover just how much they mean to each other. Watch the trailer.

HUNTER X HUNTER: THE LAST MISSION
Wednesday at 8pm
The action-packed movie is based on the popular Hunter x Hunter anime and manga series. The Battle Olympia tournament at Heaven’s Arena is about to begin! Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio plan on watching the matches along with the other Hunters and VIPs in attendance. As they wait, a raid by the Shadow ends the festivities. Skilled fighters fall one by one to a dark power derived from malice. When their leader Jed captures Netero and declares death to all Hunters, Gon and Killua rush to defeat him. Watch the trailer.

BEN IS BACK
Fri, Mon, Tues, Thurs at 2:50pm, 7:45pm
Wed at 2:50pm only
Sat & Sun at 12:20pm, 2:50pm, 7:45pm
19 year-old Ben unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son's ability to stay off drugs. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe. Watch the trailer.

THE WIFE
Daily at 5:15pm
After nearly 40 years of marriage, Joan and Joe are complements. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as Great American Novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm, and diplomacy into the private role of Great Man's Wife. Joe is about to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work. The story interweaves the couple's youthful passion and ambition with a portrait of a marriage thirty-plus years later--a lifetime's shared compromises, secrets, betrayals, and mutual love. Watch the trailer.

THE FAVOURITE
Weekdays at 2:40pm...Read More

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, January 18-24, 2019.

BEN IS BACK
Weekdays at 2:50pm, 5:20pm, 7:45pm
Sat & Sun at 12:20pm, 2:50pm, 5:20pm, 7:45pm
19 year-old Ben unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son's ability to stay off drugs. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe. Watch the trailer.

THE WIFE
Daily at 5:15pm
After nearly 40 years of marriage, Joan and Joe are complements. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as Great American Novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm, and diplomacy into the private role of Great Man's Wife. Joe is about to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work. The story interweaves the couple's youthful passion and ambition with a portrait of a marriage thirty-plus years later--a lifetime's shared compromises, secrets, betrayals, and mutual love. Watch the trailer.

MARIA BY CALLAS
Weekdays at 2:30pm, 7:50pm
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 2:30pm, 7:50pm
This documentary tells the life story of the legendary Greek/American opera singer completely in her own words. Through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs - nearly all of which have never been shown to the public - the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time. Watch the trailer.

THE FAVOURITE
Weekdays at 2:40pm, 5:20pm, 8pm
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 2:40pm, 5:20pm, 8pm
Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah Churchill, governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail Masham, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. As the politics of war become time consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach to fill in as the Queen's companion. Their burgeoning friendship gives her a chance to fulfill her ambitions and she will not let woman, man, politics or rabbit stand in her way. Watch the trailer.

SHOPLIFTERS...Read More

Union Yoga is happy to announce that we're beginning a Yoga Book Club led by Brett Williams Scott in January 2019. We're kicking off strong with a discussion of the Bhagavad Gita, an essential piece of Indian spirituality and cornerstone of yogic philosophy.

There's enough depth in this work to study for years (and some yogis do). We would be honored for you to join us to study the work over the next two months.

Sunday, January 27, 1pm-3pm
What is the Bhagavad Gita? Why do we care?
Homework: Bring a copy of the book (we are using the Easwaran translation). Optional homework: read the Introduction and Chapter 1

Sunday, February 24, 1pm-3pm
Right action: Finding your Dharma
Optional homework: read sections 2-7, go over study guide questions.

Participation in the book club discussion is by sliding scale, $5-$20 based on ability to pay. Questions? Please e-mail Union Yoga. Union Yoga is located at 244 Pearl Street in Old Monterey.

Comanche Cellars Wine Room is pleased to announce our new tasting menu! Visit us and try the 2016 Dog & Pony Albariño, 2017 Comanche Cellars Chardonnay, 2016 Dog & Pony Trouseeau, 2016 Comanche Cellars Pinot Noir, and 2015 Comanche Cellars Maverick. Our five-flight tasting is $20 per person - if you make a two bottle purchase, we'll waive one tasting fee. We're located at 412 Alvarado 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, January 11-17, 2019.

BEN IS BACK
Weekdays at 2:50pm, 5:20pm, 7:45pm
Sat & Sun at 12:20pm, 2:50pm, 5:20pm, 7:45pm
19 year-old Ben unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son's ability to stay off drugs. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe. Watch the trailer.

THE WIFE
Daily at 5:15pm
After nearly 40 years of marriage, Joan and Joe are complements. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as Great American Novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm, and diplomacy into the private role of Great Man's Wife. Joe is about to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work. The story interweaves the couple's youthful passion and ambition with a portrait of a marriage thirty-plus years later--a lifetime's shared compromises, secrets, betrayals, and mutual love. Watch the trailer.

MARIA BY CALLAS
Weekdays at 2:30pm, 7:50pm
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 2:30pm, 7:50pm
This documentary tells the life story of the legendary Greek/American opera singer completely in her own words. Through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs - nearly all of which have never been shown to the public - the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time. Watch the trailer.

THE FAVOURITE
Weekdays at 2:40pm, 5:20pm, 8pm
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 2:40pm, 5:20pm, 8pm
Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah Churchill, governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail Masham, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. As the politics of war become time consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach to fill in as the Queen's companion. Their burgeoning friendship gives her a chance to fulfill her ambitions and she will not let woman, man, politics or rabbit stand in her way. Watch the trailer.

SHOPLIFTERS...Read More

CarmelBarre, located at 465 Pacific Street in Old Monterey, announces new classes for 2019! Enjoy Cardio Hop Hop on Wednesdays at 7:15pm and Burlesque Fitness on Mondays at 9:15am and Saturdays at 11:30am.

Cardio Hip Hop
Can’t dance? No worries! This 60-minute cardio dance class will have you smiling and sweating as you learn how to let go and bust a move. Learn a hip hop routine step by step and let your body do what it was meant to... DANCE. No experience necessary. Bring clean/indoor, supportive shoes for class. Bring water and a sweat towel!

Burlesque Fitness
Dancing has been shown to have great benefits on the body and the mind. There's no need to be a professional dancer to experience these benefits for yourself. Burlesque Fitness makes dance based exercise accessible for all levels from novice to expert. Unleash your inner babe while getting toned and having fun! Any fitness attire is appropriate - please bring socks or jazz shoes, a towel and water. Let's have some FUN!