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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 21-27, 2018.

LIZZIE
Weekdays at 2:10pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:40am, 2:10pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:30pm

Chloë Sevigny stars as Lizzie Borden, the notorious woman at the heart of one of the most enduring mysteries in American history. After a lifetime of loneliness, Lizzie finds a kindred spirit in housemaid Bridget Sullivan and their secret intimacy sparks an unthinkable act. The film explores the days leading up to the savage crimes in a dark tale of repression, exploitation, and thwarted dreams. Watch the trailer.

WE THE ANIMALS
Weekdays at 2:10pm, 6:45pm
Sat & Sun at 11:50am, 2:15pm, 4:30pm, 6:45pm, 9pm

Three boys tear through their childhood in the midst of their young parents' volatile love that makes and unmakes the family many times over. While Manny and Joel grow into versions of their loving and unpredictable father, Ma seeks to shelter her youngest, Jonah, in the cocoon of home. More sensitive and conscious than his older siblings, Jonah increasingly embraces an imagined world all his own. Watch the trailer.

MANDY
Daily at 1:45pm, 6:50pm, 9:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday: no 6:50pm show

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

Behind any great man, there's always a greater woman - and you're about to meet her. Joan Castleman is the perfect devoted wife. Forty years spent sacrificing her own talent, dreams, and ambitions to fan the flames of her charismatic husband, Joe, and his skyrocketing literary career. Ignoring his infidelities and excuses because of his art with grace and humor. Their fateful pact has built a marriage upon uneven compromises. And Joan has reached her breaking point. The Wife is a poignant, funny and emotional journey; a celebration of womanhood, self-discovery and liberation. Watch the trailer.

PICK OF THE LITTER
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 4:50pm, 7:15pm
Thursday: no 4:50pm show
Sat & Sun at 12:10pm, 2:45pm, 4:50pm, 7:15pm,

Pick of the Litter follows a litter of puppies from the moment they're born and begin their quest to become Guide Dogs for the Blind. Cameras follow these pups through a...Read More

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Monterey County Youth Museum is excited to announce that we'll be trying a new program October 19 - November 9. Please join us Fridays at 10am for Kidding Around Yoga, a 30-minute class with Jenn DiMiero. It'll be fun for all ages! MY Museum is located at 425 Washington Street in Old Monterey.

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Esteban Restaurant is excited to welcome Gustavo Trejo as the our Executive Chef. In his new role, Chef Trejo will take the helm of all culinary operations at Esteban Restaurant, located at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Come in and meet Chef Gustavo first hand and see what local, fresh ingredients he is working with today! We're located at 700 Munras Avenue in Old Monterey.

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Sale on Wallbeds at Wallbeds "n" More

Posted on September 15th, 2018 by Wallbeds "n" More

Do you have guests staying at your house over Thanksgiving? Are you trying to figure out where they'll sleep? Now through September 30, 2018, save $500 on any finished wallbed order at Wallbeds "n" More at 467 Tyler Street in Old Monterey (same building as Coastal Home Furniture Gallery).

Each wallbed is made to order, so you should allow 8 -10 weeks for delivery. Don't have time to order? Choose one of our floor models!

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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 14-20, 2018.

MANDY
Daily at 1:45pm, 6:50pm, 9:30pm

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

Behind any great man, there's always a greater woman - and you're about to meet her. Joan Castleman is a highly intelligent beauty - the perfect devoted wife. Forty years spent sacrificing her own talent, dreams, and ambitions to fan the flames of her charismatic husband, Joe, and his skyrocketing literary career. Ignoring his infidelities and excuses because of his art with grace and humor. Their fateful pact has built a marriage upon uneven compromises. And Joan has reached her breaking point. The Wife is a poignant, funny and emotional journey; a celebration of womanhood, self-discovery and liberation. Watch the trailer.

PICK OF THE LITTER
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:15pm
Sat & Sun at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:15pm

Pick of the Litter follows a litter of puppies from the moment they're born and begin their quest to become Guide Dogs for the Blind. Cameras follow these pups through a two-year odyssey of training. Along the way, the dogs meet a community of dedicated individuals who train them to do amazing, life-changing things in the service of their human. The stakes are high and not every dog can make the cut. Only the best of the best are accepted, the pick of the litter. Watch the trailer.

POPE FRANCIS - A MAN OF HIS WORD
Weekdays at 2:10pm, 6:45pm
Sat & Sun at 11:40am, 2:10pm, 6:45pm

Wim Wenders’s documentary is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis rather than a biographical documentary about him. The Pope's ideas and his message are central to the film, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today's global questions. Watch the trailer.

THE CAKEMAKER
Weekdays at 2:10pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
Sat & Sun at 11:40am, 2:10pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm

Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, a married Israeli man who has frequent business visits in Berlin. When Oren dies in a car crash in Israel, Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking answers regarding his death. Under a...Read More

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Comanche Cellars Wine Room is pleased to announce that we're now serving panini, made fresh in-house! Try the two latest panini we've added to the menu, both priced at $7 - one with prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and argula (vegetarian versions are available), and the other with nutella and sea salt caramel on brioche - and enjoy them with a glass of wine. Come and visit us at 412 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

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At Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill, our staff doesn't only take great pride in our beer and food, but in our signature cocktail list as well! The cocktail pictured here, called The Botanist, includes California cucumber vodka, California sea gin, mint, lime, lavender, and rose. Come and give it a try! We're located at 426 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

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Why wait in line? Now you can pre-order your Fieldwork Brewing crowlers for same-day pickup at our Monterey beer garden, located at 560 Munras Avenue in Old Monterey. Just go to our website's pre-order page, select your pickup location, select your beers, and choose a pickup time. Your crowlers will be waiting for you when you arrive. It's that easy!

Please note: any orders received after 8pm will be considered placed the next day. Subject to limits and availability. Must be 21+ to purchase and must present valid ID matching the name on the order at the time of pickup.

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Have you heard about the Kids Trade Up Program at Work Horse Bicycles? Buy a new kids' bike from Work Horse and you can trade it in as your kids grow, trading all the way up to their first adult bike! Come in to the shop and ask an associate about it. Locally owned and operated, you can find us at 486 Washington Avenue 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, September 7-13, 2018.

THE CAKEMAKER
Weekdays at 2:10pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
(Wednesday: no show at 7:10pm & 9:40pm)
Sat & Sun at 11:40am, 2:10pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm

Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, a married Israeli man who has frequent business visits in Berlin. When Oren dies in a car crash in Israel, Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking answers regarding his death. Under a fabricated identity, Thomas infiltrates the life of Anat, Oren's widow, who owns a small cafe in downtown Jerusalem. Thomas starts to work for her, creating German cakes and cookies that bring life to her cafe, and he finds himself involved in Anat’s life in a way he never anticipated. Watch the trailer.

THE LITTLE STRANGER
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm

This film tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1948, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries. But it is now in decline and its inhabitants - mother, son and daughter - are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life. When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how disturbingly, the family's story is about to become entwined with his own. Watch the trailer.

THE CAPTAIN
Daily at 1:50pm, 6:50pm

Based on a true story, The Captain follows a German army deserter, Willi Herold, after he finds an abandoned Nazi captain's uniform in the final weeks of World War II. Emboldened by the authority the uniform grants him, he amasses a band of stragglers who cede to his command despite the suspicions of some. Citing direct orders from the Fuhrer himself, he soon takes command of a camp holding German soldiers accused of desertion and begins to dispense harsh justice. Increasingly intoxicated by the unquestioned authority, this enigmatic imposter soon discovers that many people will blindly follow the leader, whomever that happens to be. Watch the trailer.

PUZZLE
Weekdays at 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm
Sat & Sun at 11:50am, 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm

Passive housewife and mother Agnes feels trapped in her daily routine and only seems to find enjoyment in completing complex puzzles. Her controlling husband Louie doesn't approve of her activity. One day, Agnes sees a want ad requesting a puzzle partner. She...Read More

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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, August 31 - September 6, 2018.

THE LITTLE STRANGER
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm

This film tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1948, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries. But it is now in decline and its inhabitants - mother, son and daughter - are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life. When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how disturbingly, the family's story is about to become entwined with his own. Watch the trailer.

THE CAPTAIN
Weekdays at 1:50pm, 4:25pm, 6:50pm, 9:25pm
Sat & Sun at 11:15am, 1:50pm, 4:25pm, 6:50pm, 9:25pm

Based on a true story, The Captain follows a German army deserter, Willi Herold, after he finds an abandoned Nazi captain's uniform in the final weeks of World War II. Emboldened by the authority the uniform grants him, he amasses a band of stragglers who cede to his command despite the suspicions of some. Citing direct orders from the Fuhrer himself, he soon takes command of a camp holding German soldiers accused of desertion and begins to dispense harsh justice. Increasingly intoxicated by the unquestioned authority, this enigmatic imposter soon discovers that many people will blindly follow the leader, whomever that happens to be. Watch the trailer.

PUZZLE
Weekdays at 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm
(Wednesday - no 9:35pm showtime)
Sat & Sun at 11:50am, 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm

Passive housewife and mother Agnes feels trapped in her daily routine and only seems to find enjoyment in completing complex puzzles. Her controlling husband Louie doesn't approve of her activity. One day, Agnes sees a want ad requesting a puzzle partner. She meets Robert, a wealthy recluse who appreciates her talent for puzzles and requests she be his partner at an upcoming puzzle competition. Against Louie’s wishes, she accepts.
As Agnes' marriage begins to weaken, her friendship with Robert grows deeper and she develops a courage she didn't know she had. Watch the trailer.

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:10pm
(​​​​​​​Wednesday - no 7:10pm showtime)
Sat & Sun at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:10pm

After high school student Cameron Post is caught with another girl in the back seat...Read More

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Monterey Peninsula 49ers and Raiders fans: want to avoid drinking and driving to the "Battle of the Bay" game? Then carpool on a party bus organized by The Bull & Bear from Monterey to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on November 1, where the Oakland Raiders will be playing against the San Francisco 49ers. The $75-$100 price will include: carpool to and from Levi's (departing from The Bull & Bear at 1:30pm), an all-you-can-eat-and-drink tailgate, and a safe ride home 30 minutes after the game. Note: this offer does NOT include game tickets.

The final price will be set once we have an idea of the size of the group. The Bull and Bear is doing this to help everyone steer clear of drunk driving (pun intended). We have a preliminary sign up sheet at Bull & Bear Whiskey Bar and Taphouse, located at 479 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey. Stop by and sign up if you're interested.

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Comanche Cellars Wine Room, Old Monterey's newest wine spot located at 412 Alvarado Street, is pleased to offer Happy Hour Monday - Thursday, 4pm-6pm. We're offering $7 glasses of select wines and a $7 cheese board.

Like red wine? You can choose from two Pinot Noirs, SLH or Arroyo Seco. For white, we have a delicious Albarino. Plus you can order an artisan cheese board with raw milk cheese from Schoch Family Farms with crackers and fig jam. Come on down!

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Montrio Bistro invites you to try out new cocktails by our head barkeep, Anthony Vitacca, who's mixing everything from Italian bergamot and botanicals to roasted beet juice, sarsaparilla bitters, and even activated charcoal. Check out our list of new cocktails below and visit us at 414 Calle Principal in Old Monterey.

If You're Not Into Yoga
A grown-up Pina Colada! Hamilton Demerara rum, Dios Baco amontillado sherry, lemongrass, charred pineapple, Noosa coconut yogurt, Tiki bitters, coconut water, lime.

In Spain In The Membrane
Slightly savory with sneaky complexity. Mare Spanish gin, Rosolio Di Bergamotto, Finocchieto, celery bitters, Green Chartreuse dust.

Fairies Wear Boots
Think Good & Plenty with a few SenSen! Redemption rye, Leatherbee charred absinthe, Verdenne creme de mure, charcoal, lemon.

Lipstick and Leather
Strawberry-rhubarb infused gin, Green Chartreuse, roasted beet juice, hibiscus bitters, elderflower meringue, fresh lemon.

That's My Jam
Rich and umami unctuous! Rittenhouse rye, Fernet-Vallet, Dios Baco oloroso sherry, Bonne Maman fig jam, sarsaparilla bitters.

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Labor Day Savings at Coastal Home Furniture Gallery 2018

Posted on August 27th, 2018 by CoastalHome

Coastal Home Furniture Gallery is having a big Labor Day Sale on mattresses now through September 10, 2018. Save $550 on Tempur-Pedic Elite, Luxe, or Breeze mattresses and up to $700 on Serta iComfort mattresses. All our other mattresses are on sale from $395 (queen). Visit us at 465 Tyler 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, August 24-30, 2018.

PUZZLE
Weekdays at 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm
Sat & Sun at 11:50am, 2:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm

Passive housewife and mother Agnes feels trapped in her daily routine and only seems to find enjoyment in completing complex puzzles. Her controlling husband Louie doesn't approve of her activity. One day, Agnes sees a want ad requesting a puzzle partner. She meets Robert, a wealthy recluse who appreciates her talent for puzzles and requests she be his partner at an upcoming puzzle competition. Against Louie’s wishes, she accepts.
As Agnes' marriage begins to weaken, her friendship with Robert grows deeper and she develops a courage she didn't know she had. Watch the trailer.

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:10pm, 9:20pm
Sat & Sun at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:10pm, 9:20pm

After high school student Cameron Post is caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night, Cameron is quickly shipped off to a conversion therapy center that treats teens "struggling with same-sex attraction." At the facility, Cameron is subjected to outlandish discipline, dubious "de-gaying" methods, and earnest Christian rock songs - but this unusual setting also provides her with an unlikely gay community. For the first time, Cameron connects with peers, and she's able to find her place among fellow outcasts. Watch the trailer.

MCQUEEN
Weekdays at 2pm, 7pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 7pm

A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family, recovered archives, exquisite visuals, and music, McQueen is an authentic celebration and thrilling portrait of an inspired yet tortured fashion visionary. Watch the trailer.

SUMMER OF '84
Weekdays at 1:50pm, 4:20pm, 6:50pm, 9:15pm
Sat & Sun at 11:20am, 1:50pm, 4:20pm, 6:50, 9:15pm

Summer, 1984: the perfect time to be 15 years old and free. But when neighborhood conspiracy theorist Davey Armstrong begins to suspect his police officer neighbor might be the serial killer all over the local news, he and his three best friends begin an investigation that soon turns dangerous. Watch the trailer.

LEAVE NO TRACE
Daily at 4:30pm, 9:30pm

Will and his teenage daughter, Tom, have lived off the grid for years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When their idyllic life is shattered, both are put into social services. After clashing with their new surroundings,...Read More

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Union Yoga's Schedule Is Expanding

Posted on August 20th, 2018 by Union Yoga

Union Yoga, located at 244 Pearl Street in Old Monterey, is happy to announce that our schedule is expanding!

Thursday Night Yin Yoga
Beginning August 23, Ana Poirier will teach a Thursday evening yin class 7:45pm-8:45pm, immediately following Jackie's yoga Level 2-3 Class (6:15pm-7:20pm). Consider this a possible twofer night where you can dive into your practice. Your body will thank you.

Midweek Midday Classes Update
Monday and Wednesday midday classes are now being held 12pm-1pm. We understand that this might make it difficult to arrive on time or leave on time because of your work schedule. We're happy to work with you in a way that allows for a non-disruptive late arrival or early departure.

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