Summer is coming again, and once again, the New Monterey Business Association will be doing Movies in the Park and YOU get to choose the movies.

Our list of choices is based on all suggestions that were submitted to us and the top three vote getters of these finalists will be chosen for screening at Movies in the Park 2013 on July 13th, August 10th, and September 14th.

A fourth Halloween themed movie will be selected for the October 12th movie date.

Paper Wing Theatre Company is pleased to present Mr. Bruce, Do You Swear?  Performances are scheduled in our intimate Gallerie Theatre on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, May 17 - June 1.

Lenny Bruce, the most important stand-up comedian of the 20th century, gets one more chance to defend his life on the witness stand...and you're the jury.  Bruce's struggle for his right to speak his mind on stage brought about an evolution in stand-up comedy and transformed the way we interpret the First Amendment of the Constitution.

This original play, written by Rob Foster, brings to life Bruce and the legal battle he waged, recreating some of his legendary comedy along the way! Sit back and prepare to have your eyes opened by the tumultuous life of one of America's true originals.

Tickets are $20, general admission; $17, students, seniors, and military. To purchase tickets online, please click here; to order tickets by phone, please call 831-905-5684.

Lilify in New Monterey is delighted to present the work of local artist Chloe Wilson on Saturday, May 25, 10am-6pm.  Chloe is a local artist, maker, and shaker whose work is endearing, refined, and highly entertaining. In this exhibition, she will be presenting her newest body of paintings, pen and inks, ceramics, and line of greeting card and accessories, as well as releasing her zine!  Chloe's work welcomes subtle catharsis and is full of poignant puns. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this. Especially her hand drawn temporary tattoos!

Can't make it to the show?  After May 25, select work by Chloe Wilson will continue to be available for purchase at Lilify.

The New Monterey Business Association wants YOU to pick the movies for Movies in the Park 2013. It's easy as one, two, see.

ONE: Nominate. Pick three movies you'd like to see and send us the list via e-mail, through our Facebook page, or by clicking on "Add Comment" at the bottom of this post. Nominations must be received by 12pm on Monday, May 20. Please note: all nominations should be PG-13 or below (no R-rated movies) and run less than 2 hours.

TWO: Vote. The ten most nominated movies will be voted on by the public at LighthouseDistrict.net. (Voting begins Thursday, May 23 and ends Wednesday, June 5.)

SEE: The three movies that get the most votes will be shown this year at Movies in the Park in Scholze Park. Show dates this year are July 13, August 10, and September 14, and October 12. Movies start a half-hour after sunset.

Monterey Budokan Martial Arts Academy, located in the heart of Monterey's Lighthouse District, invites you to join us for a Seibukan Jujutsu Sandan (3rd degree black belt) demonstration by Jorge Sanchez. Everyone in the community is welcome to come and observe! For more information, please phone us at 831-375-6797.

The commitment of Seibukan Jujutsu is to create and deliver tools that empower students to achieve their full potential by experiencing growth, change, and the breaking-through of self-limiting beliefs. We offer students opportunities to enhance their knowledge from any previous martial art training, and offer new students an experience in feeling confident, skillful, and empowered. With this acquired knowledge, students can develop the self-protection skills as well as healing capabilities this art can offer.