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If you’re excited about the new movie Avengers: Infinity War, Current Comics has the Marvel Comics classic it’s based on! The paperback of Thanos: The Infinity Gauntlet is available for just $19.99. We also have other Thanos stories and related Punko POP figures in the shop. Visit us at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Cat's Meow in "Big Little Lies"

Posted on April 21st, 2018 by Cat's Meow

It's no lie! The Lighthouse District's own Cat's Meow will appear in Season 2 of Big Little Lies on HBO! Congratulations to Cat's Meow and owner Melinda Collis (who also serves tirelessly on the New Monterey Business Association's volunteer Board of Directors). Visit Cat's Meow yourself at 601 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and see how well this fashion boutique for men and women lives up to its name.

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The Surf Rental Room at On The Beach Surf Shop is now open for business as of April 18, 2018. You can rent gear for a full day (24 hours) or half-day (4 hours). Stop by the store and check out our selection and prices and speak to our experienced staff. We're located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. You can also call us at 831-646-9283.

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The Leather Company in New Monterey offers a wide variety of leather goods in our shop as well as leather working classes including belt making, tooling, and more. But did you know we also offer private group classes for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, and other groups by request? We even offer birthday party classes and date night classes!

We love to teach locals about the craft of leather working, and it's a fun, relaxing way to spend an evening with friends. Please call us for more information, 831-717-4894, or stop by the shop at 638 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Paper Wing Theatre Company, located at 320 Hoffman Avenue in Monterey, is now accepting submissions for its 5th Annual Play Reading Series to be held in September 2018. Deadline for submission is June 15, 2018.

All subjects and genres will be considered, with the twin goals of encouraging California playwrights in their craft and in selecting at least one title for production at the theatre during its 2019 season. After a reading committee selects from the entries, directors and actors will gather for a single rehearsal of each work, and the plays will be presented seated before the audience, followed by feedback and discussion with the authors.

Rules regarding play submission:

1) Plays must be full-length and presents in standard play format as a PDF.

2) Plays must not have been produced or published prior to submission. (Previous readings are o.k.

3) Resubmissions are acceptable if significant changes have been made to the script

4) Playwrights must live in California and put their name and contact information on the cover page only, and a list of characters must be provided.

5) Authors must be in attendance for the reading.

For consideration, please e-mail your best work here by June 15, 2018.

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Iles Formula Now at Oya

Posted on April 13th, 2018 by Oya Salon

Iles Formula is now sold exclusively at Oya Salon! For instant hair repair, pick up yours today at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. You may also make an appointment with one of Oya's stylists by phoning 831-656-0570.

Iles Formula is a 3 step high performance hair care system (shampoo, condition, and finishing serum). Its unique blend of proprietary high grade repair and care ingredients are the secret behind Iles signature spun silk hair finish.

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Locally Made Soy Wax Candles Now at Lilify

Posted on April 13th, 2018 by Lilify

Lilify is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with local maker Emmaline Molloy of Valley Botanicals, our signature line of natural soy wax candles are now in stock in exquisite scent blends including Eucalyptus and Mint, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, Lavender and Birch, and Lemon Verbana and Fig. Visit our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to see and smell these delightful candles.

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The New Monterey Business Association would like to congratulate the 14 Lighthouse District businesses that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County 2018. Click the links below to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.

Bamboo Reef
Best Dive Shop

Bulldog British Pub
Best Bar for Darts

Cat's Meow
Best Vintage Clothing Store

Crystal Fish Sushi
Best Japanese / Sushi

Gianni's Pizza
Best Pizza

Gold Coast Tattoo
Best Tattoo Parlor

Hula's Island Grill
Best Restaurant for Gluten-Free
Best Happy Hour

International Market and Deli
Best Ethnic Market

Nacho Bizness
Best Use of Memes in Marketing

Nor Cal Smoke Shop
Best Vape Shop / Best Head Shop

On The Beach Surf Shop
Best Surf Shop

Oya Salon
...Read More

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Pamir Rugs and Kilims, located at 237 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is now throwing a spring sale featuring 50% off everything in the store. Come and visit us and see our handmade Oriental rugs from around the world! With over 20 years of experience in the business, our interior designers can help you pick the best quality rug for your home, new or antique.

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