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, March 16-22, 2018.

7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
On 27 June, 1976, four hijackers seized an Air France flight. The plane was on its way from Tel Aviv to Paris, the hijackers were two members of the PFLP (The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) and two German members of the left-wing extremist group, Revolutionary Cells. They held over a hundred hostages – mainly Israelis – for a whole week. This film reconstructs what happened after the aircraft landed in Entebbe where the hijackers were supported by Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, and the true story of the daring rescue mission. Watch the trailer.

A FANTASTIC WOMAN
Weekdays at 1:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
Sat & Sun at 11:20am, 1:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:40pm
Marina, a transgender woman, is a singer and waitress who has just moved in with her lover, Orlando. One night, Orlando wakes up feeling very unwell. Marina rushes him to a hospital, but he dies, and Marina is viewed with suspicion both by the doctors and Orlando's family. Orlando's ex-wife and son forbid Marina from attending the wake or the funeral. Marina struggles for the right to be herself in spite of the allegations, and she realizes that the exclusions might have more to do with her identity than with Orlando's death. Watch the trailer.

THE PARTY
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:20pm, 9:15pm
Sat & Sun at 12:20pm, 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:20pm, 9:15pm
In Sally Potter’s new dark comedy, Janet is hosting an intimate gathering of friends in her London home to celebrate her political ascension, while her husband, Bill, seems preoccupied. Janet’s acerbic best friend, April arrives and others follow, some with their own dramatic news to share, but an announcement by Bill provokes a series of revelations that gradually unravel the sophisticated soiree, and a night that began with champagne may end with gunplay. Watch the trailer.

THOROUGHBREDS
Weekdays at 4:20pm, 9:15pm
Sat & Sun at 11:15am, 4:20pm, 9:15pm
Childhood friends Lily and Amanda reconnect in suburban Connecticut after years of growing apart. Lily has turned into a polished, upper-class teenager, with a fancy boarding school on her transcript and a coveted internship on her resume; Amanda has developed a sharp wit and her own particular attitude, but all in the process of becoming a social outcast. The pair bond over Lily's contempt for her oppressive stepfather, Mark, and as their friendship grows, they begin to bring out one another's most destructive tendencies....Read More

Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street in Old Monterey is offering several five-day art camps for children in the summer of 2018! A list of classes and dates is below. To learn more, please visit the art museum's website.

June 4-8, 9am-12pm
Little Inklings: Five Day Art Camp
Ages 5-8

June 11-15, 9am-12pm
Robotics Using LEGO We Do: Five Day LEGO Camp
Ages 6-8

June 11-15, 9am-12pm
Robotics Using LEGO EV3: Five Day LEGO Camp
Ages 9-12

June 18-22, 9am-12pm
Seedlings: Five Day Art Camp
Ages 5-8

June 25-29, 9am-12pm
Creature Creations: Five Day Art Camp
Ages 5-8

July 9-13, 9am-12pm
STEM Challenge with LEGO: Five Day LEGO Camp
Ages 8-12

Bella's Studio, Old Monterey's sewing, craft, and design studio, is presenting Summer Kids' Camps June 11 - August 2, 2018 for a variety of ages and skill levels. For a complete list of our summer camps, including descriptions, please click here. Maximum 4 campers per session, so sign up early. $100 deposit is required to hold your space.

Kids' Summer Camps 2018

June 11 - 15: For the Young Ones (ages 6-8)
This is the perfect camp for young ones who want to get their little hands all crafty. Campers will create fun, easy projects to jump-start their sewing journeys. No sewing experience necessary, just a desire to learn a new craft and meet new friends. Campers will create their own unique teddy bear and pillow with a pocket pouch to keep him in. $395

June 18-22: Quilt & Embroider (ages 8-13)
A summer favorite! Campers will create a cozy quilted blanket and learn the art of hand embroidery. A perfect combination to learn for any future sewing project. $410

July 25-29: It's a Doll Party (ages 8-12)
Campers will create a matching sleepover outfit with their favorite 18" doll. Cozy jammies and a snuggly pillow will make quite a fashion statement. We finish the week with a tea party - all dolls invited! $395

July 9 - 13: Fashionista 1 (ages 8-16)
July 16 - 20: Fashionista 2 (ages 8-16)
Fashionista Camps are for those with some sewing experience who want to take their designing and sewing skills to the next level. Budding designers will create an original outfit while learning to follow a pattern and sew with professional results. We'll explore design theory and fashion illustration. $435 per week; $845 for both sessions

July 23 - 27: Accessories & Gadgets Galore! (ages 7-13)
Totes, pouches, pencil cases, book covers, hair flowers - this camp is a week of fun small projects that are stylish and practical. $410

July 30 - August 2: Snuggly Sleepover Ensemble (ages 7-13)
Get ready for those sleepovers with a pair of cute, cozy jammie pants, matching pillow, and an awesome bag to carry your sleepover necessities. $410

Teeth Whitening Monterey, a SmileLabs dealer located at 188 Webster Street in Old Monterey, is offering two specials in March 2018: receive $30 off any teeth whitening session, or receive 5 sessions for $219. Please call us at 831-717-4676 to book your appointment, or visit our website for more information.

Become a sponsor of Monterey's 4th of July parade! If you have not had a chance to get your 4th of July parade sponsor application in, we have made it available online too. See the attached application below.

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, March 9-15, 2018.

BEFORE WE VANISH
Daily at 9:30pm
Three aliens travel to Earth on a reconnaissance mission in preparation for a mass invasion. Having taken possession of human bodies, the visitors rob the hosts of their essence – good, evil, property, family, belonging – leaving only hollow shells, which are all but unrecognizable to their loved ones. Equally hilarious, thrilling, and profound, the film reminds audiences of the continued strength of one of Japanese cinema's most unique auteurs, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, and the value of the human spirit. Watch the trailer.

THE CURED
Daily at 2:50pm, 5:10pm, 7:25pm, 9:40pm
What happens when the undead return to life? In a world ravaged for years by a virus that turns the infected into zombie-like cannibals, a cure is at last found and the wrenching process of reintegrating the survivors back into society begins. Among the formerly afflicted is Senan a young man haunted by the horrific acts he committed while infected. Welcomed back into the family of his widowed sister-in-law, Senan attempts to restart his life-but is society ready to forgive him and those like him? Watch the trailer.

THE PARTY
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:20pm, 9:15pm
Sat & Sun at 12:20pm, 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:20pm, 9:15pm
In Sally Potter’s new dark comedy, Janet is hosting an intimate gathering of friends in her London home to celebrate her political ascension, while her husband, Bill, seems preoccupied. Janet’s acerbic best friend, April arrives and others follow, some with their own dramatic news to share, but an announcement by Bill provokes a series of revelations that gradually unravel the sophisticated soiree, and a night that began with champagne may end with gunplay. Watch the trailer.

THOROUGHBREDS
Weekdays at 2:30pm, 4:50pm, 7:10pm, 9:20pm
Sat & Sun at 12pm, 2:30pm, 4:50pm, 7:10pm, 9:20pm
Childhood friends Lily and Amanda reconnect in suburban Connecticut after years of growing apart. Lily has turned into a polished, upper-class teenager, with a fancy boarding school on her transcript and a coveted internship on her resume; Amanda has developed a sharp wit and her own particular attitude, but all in the process of becoming a social outcast. The pair bond over Lily's contempt for her oppressive stepfather, Mark, and as their friendship grows, they begin to bring out one another's most destructive tendencies. Watch the trailer.

PHANTOM THREAD
Daily at 12:50pm, 3:40pm, 6:30pm
Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned...Read More

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, March 2-8, 2018.

2018 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS
Animated Films: Daily at 1:45pm, 6:45pm
Live Action Films: Daily at 4:15pm, 9pm
For over a decade, ShortsTV has proudly brought the Oscar Nominated Short Films to audiences across the globe. This exclusive release features the year’s most spectacular live action and animated short films. Animated short films include: Dear Basket Ball, Garden Party, Lou, Negative Space, and Revolting Rhymes.Live action short films include: Dekalb Elementary, My Nephew Emmett, The Eleven O'Clock, The Silent Child, and Watu Wote (All of Us). Watch the trailer.

NOSTALGIA
Weekdays at 1:30pm, 4:10pm, 6:40pm, 9:25pm
Sat & Sun at 10:50am, 1:30pm, 4:10pm, 6:40pm, 9:25pm
The film follows the lives of people connected through loss, examining the human process of finding love and solace in the artifacts and memories we share with each other. Starring Jon Hamm, Nick Offerman, Ellen Burstyn, Bruce Dern, Catherine Keener, and John Ortiz. Watch the trailer.

HAPPY END
Weekdays at 9:20pm
Sat & Sun at 10:30am, 9:20pm
Gradually succumbing to dementia, George Laurent, the patriarch of an affluent family, is uncomfortably sharing his palatial manor in Calais with his twice-married son, Thomas, and Anne, his workaholic daughter who has taken over the family construction business. Anne has to handle the impact of a disastrous workplace accident caused by her son's negligence. Meanwhile, the urgent hospitalisation of Thomas' ex-wife from a mysterious poisoning leads his sulky 13-year-old daughter, Ève, to live with her father and his new wife, Anais. In this family, everyone has a skeleton in the closet. Watch the trailer.

FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL
Weekdays at 4:30pm
Sat & Sun at 10:45am, 4:30pm
Based on Peter Turner's memoir, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner and the eccentric actress Gloria Grahame in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control. Watch the trailer.

PHANTOM THREAD
Daily at 12:50pm, 3:40pm, 6:30pm
Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril...Read More

It's cold outside, and Siamese Bay Restaurant invites you to warm up with some of our delicious Tom Kah Kai Soup. Featuring chicken, coconut milk, and fresh mushrooms, this traditional Thai soup made from scratch in our kitchen is a perfect blend of creamy and spicy.

Siamese Bay Restaurant, located at 131 Webster Street in Old Monterey, is open for lunch Monday-Saturday, 11am-3pm, and open for dinner seven days a week, 5pm-9pm.

Children ages 6-8 are invited to explore what makes Monterey special by spending a week at our local children's museum during My Museum's 2018 Summer Camp! Campers will play and experiment with unique hands-on exhibits, discover new friendships, and explore hidden treasures in our community. Each day offers a new adventure focused on learning through play.

There will be three sessions: June 4-8, June 18-22, and July 30-August 3. Each day we'll meet 9am-4pm. Fee is $270 per child for MY Museum members; $285 per child for non-members. Space is limited - register today by phoning the museum at 831-649-6444.

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, February 23 - March 1, 2018.

HAPPY END
Weekdays at 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7pm
Sat & Sun at 11am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7pm
Gradually succumbing to dementia, George Laurent, the patriarch of an affluent family, is uncomfortably sharing his palatial manor in Calais with his twice-married son, Thomas, and Anne, his workaholic daughter who has taken over the family construction business. Anne has to handle the impact of a disastrous workplace accident caused by her son's negligence. Meanwhile, the urgent hospitalisation of Thomas' ex-wife from a mysterious poisoning leads his sulky 13-year-old daughter, Ève, to live with her father and his new wife, Anais. In this family, everyone has a skeleton in the closet. Watch the trailer.

HAVE A NICE DAY
Daily at 1:15pm, 3:15pm, 5:15pm, 7:15pm, 9:15pm
A hard rain is about to fall on a small town in Southern China. In a desperate attempt to find money to save his fiancee's failed plastic surgery, Xiao Zhang, a mere driver, steals a bag containing 1 million from his boss. News of the robbery spreads fast within the town and, over the course of one night, everyone starts looking for Xiao Zhang and his money... Liu Jian delivers a whirlwind neo-noir, cementing his place as a pioneering force in independent Chinese animation. Watch the trailer.

FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL
Daily at at 4pm, 6:30pm
Based on Peter Turner's memoir, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner and the eccentric actress Gloria Grahame in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control. Watch the trailer.

PHANTOM THREAD
Weekdays at 1pm, 4pm, 9pm
Sat & Sun at 10:10am, 1pm, 4pm, 9pm
Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the center of British fashion. Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. Watch the trailer.

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME
Daily at 1:10pm, 9:25pm
It's the summer of 1983 in the north of Italy, and Elio Perlman, a precocious 17-year-old,...Read More

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, February 16-22, 2018.

FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL
Weekdays at 2pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm
Sat, Sun & Mon at 11:30am, 2pm, 4:45pm, 7:10pm, 9:35pm
Based on Peter Turner's memoir, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner and the eccentric actress Gloria Grahame in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control. Watch the trailer.

NEW YORK CAT FILM FESTIVAL
Sunday at 10am & 12pm
The New York Cat Film Festival is coming to Monterey! Join us for two different programs: one at 10am and the other at 12pm. 10% of proceeds will go to Golden Oldie Cat Rescue. Watch the trailer.

NEW YORK DOG FILM FESTIVAL
Monday at 10am & 12pm
A collection of titles centering on man's best friend. Join us for two different programs: one at 10am and the other at 12pm. 10% of proceeds will go to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. Watch the trailer.

THE INSULT
Daily at 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:15pm, 9:45pm
In today's Beirut, a civilian dispute finds Tony, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, facing off in court. As the media circus surrounding the case threatens a social explosion in divided Lebanon, Tony and Yasser reconsider their values and beliefs as revelations of trauma complicate their understanding of one another. Watch the trailer.

PHANTOM THREAD
Weekdays at 1pm, 6:50pm, 9:40pm
Sat, Sun & Mon at 10:10am, 1pm, 6:50pm, 9:40pm
Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the center of British fashion. Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. Watch the trailer.

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME
Daily at 1pm, 4pm, 9:45pm
It's the summer of 1983 in the north of Italy, and Elio Perlman, a precocious 17-year-old, spends his days in his family's 17th century villa transcribing and playing classical music, reading, and flirting with his friend Marzia. One day, Oliver, a 24-year-old American...Read More

Coastal Home Furniture Gallery is holding a Sweet Dreams Sale, February 14 - March 5, 2018, featuring up to 20% off bedroom furniture, mattresses, and bedding (excluding Tempur Pedic and iComfort mattresses). Our mattress sale features innerspring, visco/gel, and latex mattresses starting at $382 for queen-size beds. Visit our showroom at 465 Tyler Street in Old Monterey.