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All of Current Comics' art prints, gallery wraps, and limited edition, signed and numbered canvas wraps by artist Blend Cota are now available on our website. Just go to our website, click to the Monterey store page, then click on the Prints & Posters page on the left to see all the sizes and prices.

For more than 13 years, artist Blend Cota was the Art Director of Atelier America and Brushstrokes Fine Art, Inc., two of the largest art publishing/direct mail companies in North America. He studied at the Fine Arts Academy of Albania and after a long journey is now living in Toronto, Canada, working as the Creative Director for Thomas Kinkade Studios. His latest works feature chracters from DC Comics.

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Oya Salon welcomes Zayra Martinez, a lash specialist and make up artist, to our team! Zayra specializes in make up featuring Kevyn Aucoin and eye lash extensions from Lash Affair J Paris. Please phone 831-840-7017 for appointments.

A classic lash extension is placed individually to your natural lash. Classic lashes are ideal for clients who want to add more length or want the mascara lash effect. There are a variety of sizes and lengths so they can be customized according to your eye shape.

Oya is located at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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NMBA Holiday Display Winners 2018

Posted on December 17th, 2018 by lighthouseave

In December 2018, the New Monterey Business Association held its first-ever Holiday Display Contest. Participating Lighthouse District businesses celebrated the holidays by decorating their storefront windows, and our group of judges evaluated decorations based on the view from the Lighthouse Avenue sidewalk.

Congratulations to our 2018 winners:

Namaste India Bistro
528 Lighthouse Avenue
Best Holiday Light Display in Window

The Leather Company
638 Lighthouse Avenue
Best Holiday Window Display (no lights)

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest and decorated their windows to give the Lighthouse District a festive holiday atmosphere!

If you're looking for a gift of the tattoo or piercing variety for any special people in your life, Creative Visions Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing has gift certificates available in any denomination for tattoos, piercings, or body jewelry in the new year. Feel free to stop by Monday - Saturday, 12pm-8pm, or Sunday, 12pm-5pm, and we can help you cross one more item off of your holiday shopping list. We're located at 856 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Current Comics is happy to announce that we will be carrying the new DC Books for Young Readers! As superhero storytelling has exploded in popularity in recent years on both the big and small screens and in children's publishing, DC is introducing brand-new imprints dedicated to storytelling for kids.

DC Books for Young Readers brings the iconic superheroes of DC Entertainment to graphic novels for both middle-grade and young adult readers with world-class authors lending their expertise in reaching readers from these age groups and brand-new, standalone stories.

DC Zoom targets ages 8-12 with stories that focus on external issues, helping readers explore and understand the world around them. Librarians tell us that DC titles are a great tool to engage reluctant young readers, and DC Zoom makes our characters accessible with new, out-of-continuity stories by kids' favorite authors.

DC INK is for readers 13 and up,and features coming-of-age stories that encourage teens to ask themselves who they are and how they relate to others. DC Ink features storytelling that focuses on real-world situations and relatable characters who are not perfect, but are nuanced and complex.

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This holiday season, Bamboo Reef Dive Shop invitesyou to give the gift of SCUBA! Gift certificates are available now on our website in increments of $25, $50, $100, $250, and $500. We also offer gift certificate packages, including our Learn to Scuba Dive Package and more. Bamboo Reef is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Special on Hula's Gift Certificates

Posted on December 10th, 2018 by Hula's Island Grill

The holidays are quickly approaching and Hula's Island Grill is already getting into the gift giving mood. To reward holiday shoppers, Hula's is offering a very merry gift certificate deal. Now through December 31, 2018, purchase a $50 gift certificate and get a $10 certificate for yourself or purchase a $100 gift certificate and receive a free $20 gift card to treat yourself. Giving never tasted so good!! Hula's Island Grill is located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Christmas Music at Recycled Records

Posted on December 10th, 2018 by Recycled Records

Get all your Christmas music for a great deal all at the same place! Recycled Records, located at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, has CDs and vinyl packed with your favorite holiday songs. Whether you like jazz, classical, country, rock and roll, or even German, we have the Christmas album for you.

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Play Full Ground now carries Monterey branded t-shirts and tote bags! These fun and colorful tees and totes, screen printed by local artist and Play Full Ground owner Mai Ryuno, feature our signature sardine graphic and "Monterey Bay, CA." Show your Monterey pride, or present them as a gift to out-of-town friends and relatives.

Play Full Ground is located at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey. Our retail shop and art studio are open 2pm-6pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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All Day Free Parking for the Holidays

Posted on November 27th, 2018 by lighthouseave

The City of Monterey is offering all day free holiday parking all day for Monterey County residents (with proof of a 939XX zip code) November 23 - December 26 in the Cannery Row Parking Garage located at 601 Foam Street between Hoffman Street and Prescott Street. Shop and dine on Lighthouse Avenue without worrying about the time!

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To show our appreciation for the local community, Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering free admission to residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties December 1-9, 2018. To be eligible, local visitors must present a photo ID (student IDs also accepted) or proof of residence (such as a current utility bill) at the Main Entrance. Please note: guests of local tri-county residents must pay regular admission prices.

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Trying to find the right gift for a loved one? Pamir Rugs & Kilims has a distinctive collection of handmade pillows for sale, created from antique rugs. These unique pieces come in many colors and designs. We invite you to stop by our showroom at 237 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and take a look!

For more information, please phone Pamir Rugs & Kilims at 831-647-9965.

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Are you ready for six incredible days of uninterrupted diving? Can't wait to plunge into the warm, clear blue water surrounded by coral reefs and vibrant fish? Join Bamboo Reef Monterey in Bonaire where we'll dive with dolphins, turtles, and rays, and check out all the beautiful wrecks. With over 470 species of fish to see and unlimited shore diving, you won't want to leave the water!

Trip is scheduled for June 22-29, 2019. Fee is $2,999 and includes round trip airfare, 7 nights at Divi Flamingo in an ocean front room, 6 days of diving (2-tank boat dives), unlimited shore dives, tanks and weights, welcome cocktail, and airport transfers. For more information, please click here.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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