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The Museums and Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Monterey invites artists to submit proposals for art exhibitions which will be held in the Alvarado Gallery at the Monterey Conference Center beginning in February 2019.

Alvarado Gallery in the Monterey Conference Center provides a forum for residents and visitors to Monterey to celebrate the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the Monterey area. Selected exhibitions highlight the quality and diversity of arts and cultural expression in the Monterey area in order to inform, educate and delight Monterey residents and Conference Center visitors.

Prospective exhibitors must be significant established artists from Monterey County or significant established artists living outside Monterey County whose work depicts the Monterey area. Artists who have exhibited their work in the Alvarado Gallery during the past five years will not be considered. Proposals may be for group or solo exhibits. The application review and notification process will take approximately one month.

Applications with guidelines and selection criteria can be picked up at Colton Hall Museum (daily 10am-4pm) or downloaded here. For more information call 831.242.8743 or e-mail Chalet Booker.

Completed applications must reach Colton Hall Museum no later than 4pm on Friday, November 30, 2018. Submissions should be directed to: Chalet Booker, Cultural Arts Assistant, Museums and Cultural Arts Division, 570 Pacific Street, City Hall, Monterey, CA, 93940.

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Vegan Options at Toribashi

Posted on October 22nd, 2018 by Toribashi

Toribashi is happy to announce that we're now serving vegan seaweed-soy bean broth! Stop by our restaurant and try some - we're located at 487 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

Toribashi is a ramen restaurant with a California central coast attitude, serving slow cooked, high-quality, traditional ramen dishes served quickly and presented in a modern style. Inspired by traditional recipes, our ramen bowls are the unique creations of Sam, our master chef with over 30 years of experience cooking Japanese cuisine.

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Revival Ice Cream Is Now Cashless

Posted on October 22nd, 2018 by Revival Ice Cream

As of October 15, Revival Ice Cream, located at 463 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, is going cashless. We will still be excepting debit, credit, Apple Pay, and gift cards. After careful deliberation we've decided this will be safer for our team, allow us to spend more time on coaching, and be faster for our customers. We thank you for your patience as we make this transition.

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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, October 19-25, 2018.

THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN
Weekdays at 2:15pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:25pm
Sat & Sun at 11:50am, 2:15pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:25pm

The Old Man and the Gun is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession. Watch the trailer.

MONSTERS AND MEN
Weekdays at 2:30pm, 4:50pm, 7:15pm, 9:35pm
Thursday: no 2:30pm show
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 12pm, 2:30pm, 4:50pm, 7:15pm, 9:35pm

When young father Manny witnesses the police shooting of an unarmed black man, the tight-knit community of Bed-Stuy is pushed to the brink in Reinaldo Marcus Green’s Sundance Award-winning portrait of race, family and consequence. Watch the trailer.

TEA WITH THE DAMES
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:20pm, 6:45pm, 9:10pm
Sat & Sun at 11:40am, 2pm, 4:20pm, 6:45pm, 9:10pm

What happens when four legends of British stage and screen get together? Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, and Dame Joan Plowright are among the most celebrated actresses of our time. They are also longtime friends who invite you to join them for a weekend in the country as they catch up with one another, reminisce, and share their candid, delightfully irreverent thoughts on everything from art to aging to love to a life lived in the spotlight. This documentary is bursting with devilish wit and whip-smart insights. Watch the trailer.

COLETTE
Daily at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as "Willy", Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Pari s. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion, and sexual expression. Watch the trailer.

SCIENCE FAIR
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:
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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, October 12-18, 2018.

COLETTE
Daily at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as "Willy", Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Pari s. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion, and sexual expression. Watch the trailer.

SCIENCE FAIR
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:25pm
Sat & Sun at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:25pm

This documentary follows nine high school students from around the globe as they navigate rivalries, setbacks, and hormones on their journey to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair. As 1,700 of the smartest, quirkiest teens from 78 different countries face off, only one will be named Best in Fair. The film offers a front seat to the victories, defeats, and motivations of an incredible group of young men and women who are on a path to change their lives, and the world, through science. Watch the trailer.

HEAVY TRIP
Mon & Tues at 2:30pm, 4:45pm, 7pm, 9:15pm
Wed at 2:30pm, 4:45pm
Thurs at 4:45pm, 7pm, 9:15pm
Sat & Sun at 12:15pm, 2:30pm, 4:45pm, 7pm, 9:15pm

In this offbeat comedy from Finland, Turo is stuck in a small village where the best thing in his life is being the lead vocalist for the amateur metal band Impaled Rektum. The only problem? He and his bandmates have practiced for 12 years without playing a single gig. The guys get a surprise visitor from Norway--the promoter for a huge heavy metal music festival--and decide it's now or never. They steal a van, a corpse, and even a new drummer in order to make their dreams a reality. Watch the trailer.

BEL CANTO
Mon at 2pm, 4:20pm
Tues & Wed at 2pm, 4:20pm, 6:45pm, 9:10pm
Thurs at 4:20pm
Sat & Sun at 11:40am, 2pm, 4:20pm, 6:45pm, 9:10pm

A famous soprano travels to a military dictatorship in South America to give a private concert at a party for a wealthy Japanese industrialist. Just as...Read More

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CarmelBarre is happy to announce that we carry Bliss Balls in chocolate or apricot flavors. Instead of an “in-a-rush” pre-packaged energy bar, grab one of these on your way out of class. Made with love by Nourish 360, they only contain natural ingredients such as coconut oil, almonds, and oats. Try one next time you’re at the studio - you’ll be hooked! We're located at 465 Pacific Street in Old Monterey.

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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, October 5-11, 2018.

HEAVY TRIP
Weekdays at 2:30pm, 4:45pm, 7pm, 9:15pm
Sat & Sun at 12:15pm, 2:30pm, 4:45pm, 7pm, 9:15pm

In this offbeat comedy from Finland, Turo is stuck in a small village where the best thing in his life is being the lead vocalist for the amateur metal band Impaled Rektum. The only problem? He and his bandmates have practiced for 12 years without playing a single gig. The guys get a surprise visitor from Norway--the promoter for a huge heavy metal music festival--and decide it's now or never. They steal a van, a corpse, and even a new drummer in order to make their dreams a reality. Watch the trailer.

AMERICAN CHAOS
Weekdays at 2:20pm, 4:30pm, 6:50pm, 9pm
(Thursday - no showing at 6:50pm, 9pm)
Sat & Sun at 12:10pm, 2:20pm, 4:30pm, 6:50pm, 9pm

Starting six months before the 2016 presidential election, director Jim Stern put his life on hold and traveled through red states to interview and spend time with Donald Trump supporters from different backgrounds. It was a search for insights and answers, for anything that could explain the billionaire's surging appeal. The film he returned with sheds unique light on difficult issues roiling the nation -- chronicling a cultural divide, still dangerously misunderstood, that continues to tear at the fabric of our democracy. Watch the trailer.

BEL CANTO
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:20pm, 6:45pm, 9:10pm
Sat & Sun at 11:40am, 2pm, 4:20pm, 6:45pm, 9:10pm

A famous soprano travels to a military dictatorship in South America to give a private concert at a party for a wealthy Japanese industrialist. Just as the glittering gathering of diplomats and politicians convenes, the mansion is taken over by a guerrilla rebel group and a month-long standoff ensues. While they are confined to the house, the hostages and their captors, who speak different languages, are forced to find ways to communicate. Music sparks a shared sense of comradeship and even love, uniting the disparate housemates as they form unexpected bonds, overcome their differences, and discover their shared humanity. Watch the trailer.

BLAZE
Daily 2:15pm, 7:15pm

Blaze is inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three different periods of time: his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on earth; and the impact of his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes. Watch the trailer.

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Shear Addiction Barbershop and Hair Studio is excited to announce that we now carry Crown Shaving Co.'s products for men. In fact, we're the only shop in Monterey County to carry them! Crown Shaving Co. is a great brand whose products are enriched with botanical ingredients and are artificial colorant free, paraben free, and sulfate free. Everything is made and packaged in Toronto, Canada; we're proud to represent products by a fellow small business. Stop by and check out the products we have in stock at 160 Webster Street in Old Monterey.

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Curry Udon at Ocean Sushi Deli

Posted on October 3rd, 2018 by Ocean Sushi Deli

Curry udon is so hot right now. No, really! Customers are ordering more each day at Ocean Sushi Deli! Beef, chicken, and veggie curry is available with or without katsu (a fried, panko crusted pork cutlet). If you prefer a chicken cutlet you must let us know as “katsu” is normally made with pork in Japan. Visit us and try it at 165 Webster Street in Old Monterey.

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Dairy Busey Chocolate Milk Stout has returned to the beer menu at Fieldwork Brewing Co. Come and try it at our Monterey beer garden located at 520 Munras Ave.

How do we make Dairy Busey? Take the recipe from our favorite stout we ever brewed and that nobody bought. Brew said beer and throw in some adjuncts, let's go with chocolate and vanilla. Does it smell like a glass of chocolate milk yet? Then add more. Oh... and add lactose - milk sugar is so hot right now. Next, throw it off balance a bit, drop the bitterness, and build up a huge thick body so it has the mouthfeel of heavy cream. Carbonate it just enough that it will be recognizable as beer, but not so much it disturbs the slightly visible sheen from the cocoa fats. Lastly, give it a kitschy name, ideally a stupid milk-related pun; the worse the better. Et Voilà! Dairy Busey Chocolate Milk Stout.

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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, September 28 - October 4, 2018.

I AM NOT A WITCH
Weekdays at 2:40pm, 5pm, 7:10pm, 9:15pm
Sat & Sun at 12:20pm, 2:40pm, 5pm, 7:10pm, 9:15pm

When eight-year-old Shula turns up alone and unannounced in a rural Zambian village, the locals are suspicious. A minor incident escalates to a full-blown witch trial, where she is found guilty and sentenced to life on a state-run witch camp. There she is tethered to a long white ribbon and told that if she ever tries to run away, she will be transformed into a goat. She is soon forced to make a difficult decision – whether to resign herself to life on the camp, or take a risk for freedom.This audacious, unforgettable film offers spellbinding storytelling with flashes of anarchic humor. Watch the trailer.

BEL CANTO
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:20pm, 6:45pm, 9:10pm
Sat & Sun at 11:40am, 2pm, 4:20pm, 6:45pm, 9:10pm

A famous soprano travels to a military dictatorship in South America to give a private concert at a party for a wealthy Japanese industrialist. Just as the glittering gathering of diplomats and politicians convenes, the mansion is taken over by a guerrilla rebel group and a month-long standoff ensues. While they are confined to the house, the hostages and their captors, who speak different languages, are forced to find ways to communicate. Music sparks a shared sense of comradeship and even love, uniting the disparate housemates as they form unexpected bonds, overcome their differences, and discover their shared humanity. Watch the trailer.

BLAZE
Weekdays at 3:15pm, 6:10pm, 9pm
Sat & Sun at 12:15pm, 3:15pm, 6:10pm, 9pm

Blaze is inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three different periods of time: his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on earth; and the impact of his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes. Watch the trailer.

MANDY
Daily at 4:10pm, 9pm

Pacific Northwest, 1983. Outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful existence. When their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed by a cult led by the sadistic Jeremiah Sand, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire. Watch the trailer.

THE WIFE
Weekdays at 2:20pm, 4:40pm, 7pm, 9:20pm
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 2:20pm, 4:40pm, 7pm, 9:20pm

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The NFL is back and Bull and Bear Whiskey Bar and Taphouse invites you to join us for Thursday Night Football! Enjoy the game and our new fall menu with one of 30 draft beers or specialty cocktails out on the patio or inside the bar. Happy Hour runs from 4pm until the end of the game with great discounts on food and drinks.

Try our new wing flavors in 6, 10, or 20 wings including Tequila Lime, Angels Envy Bourbon, BBQ'd El-wings, or traditional Garlic Buffalo. We also have Mango Habanero Pig Wings, which are a must-try! Stay after the game for the best karaoke on the peninsula hosted by Mac Crouch from 10pm until closing. We're located at 479 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

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NFL Sunday Football is back at Britannia Arms! We have NFL Sunday Ticket, so we can show any team or any game all day on one of our massive TV screens - just ask your server. We open at 10am on Sundays, serving up Bloody Marys and our breakfast and lunch menu. Come and enjoy the games with us at 444 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

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With fall officially starting, cold weather is just around the corner and Brooks Running has just shipped Fleet Feet Sports their latest batch of warm weather gear. We invite you to stop by and check out the Notch, a light-weight, long sleeve hoodie that wicks away moisture and is about as light as can be. It's comfortable for kicking around or going out for an evening run. We're located at 472 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

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Monterey Hotel, located at 407 Calle Principal in Old Monterey, is excited to announce that we are now officially a pet-friendly hotel! We welcome well-behaved animal companions to stay with us for an additional fee of $25 per night (limit 2 pets). We can't wait for you and your furry friends to join us. In order to book a pet-friendly room please call us at 1-800-966-6490.

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