After a two year pause Carmel Plaza is thrilled to announce the popular Summer Live Music Series is back. Every Friday for the month of July the Plaza is inviting everyone to come enjoy live music by the region’s most talented and popular musicians, sip on premier local wines and experience samplings of savory appetizers from local restaurants including bites from Carmel Burger Bar, one of Carmel Plaza’s newest dining establishments set to open this summer.

The five-week series kicks off Friday, July 1^st from 5 – 7 PM, and will continue every Friday through July 29^, 2022. In addition to live music, food, and wine, the series guarantees incredible raffle prizes from Carmel Plaza retailers, special extended hours on select stores, and informative opportunities through various local non-profit partnerships. Partnering with a different local non-profit each Friday is something new to the music series—$5 from every food and beverage package sold each Friday will be donated to that afternoon’s non-profit partner.

It is free to attend and enjoy the live entertainment. Food & beverage packages are available for $25. With this $25 purchase one will receive two drink tickets, one food ticket, a raffle ticket and $5 will go to the afternoon’s featured non-profit. You must be 21+ to purchase any package containing drink tickets. We will be asking for id. Additionally, we will also have drink packages available for  $15 (includes two drink tickets) as well as the option to purchase a  food plate for $5. The packages are cash only.

2022 SUMMER LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

July 1st: Dance to the Money Band, enjoy bites from Carmel Burger Bar (one of Carmel Plaza’s newest restaurants— opening soon) and sips of wine from Hahn Family Wines as well as learn more about, Animal Friends Rescue Project and Max’s Helping Paw Foundation.

July 8th: Dance to Fast Times, enjoy bites from The Forge and sips of wine from Wrath Wines as well as learn more about Meals on Wheels Salinas and Meals on Wheels Monterey

July 15th:  Dance to Red Beans and Rice, enjoy bites from Links Club and sips of wine from Blair Estate Winery as well as learn more about All In Monterey

July 22nd: Dance to Everyday People, enjoy bites from Café Carmel & Wild Fish Restaurant and sips of wine from Lepe Cellars as well as learn more about Harmony at Home

July 29th: Dance to Chicano All Stars, enjoy bites from Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro and sips of beer and wine from Alvarado Street Brewery and Scheid Winery as well as learn more about Kindness Monterey

Carmel Plaza is known for its variety of shops, several dining opportunities and wine tasting selection but what you may not know is Carmel Plaza is also home to two fitness and wellness studios, Seaside Yoga Sanctuary and Pure Barre Carmel-By-The-Sea, both located on the third level.

Learn more about the fitness and wellness studios at Carmel Plaza below.

Pure Barre Carmel-By-The-Sea

OPENING MAY 2019

Pure Barre is a 50 minute, low-impact, high-intensity, full-body workout. Using small isometric movements, they target and work every hard-to-reach muscle to fatigue, causing them to shake and change. They then stretch and lengthen those muscles out, creating long, lean muscles and increased flexibility. Every age, level of physical fitness, every person- can participate in Pure Barre. Their unbeatable technique and empowering instructors will create your strongest self yet. Pure Barre is more than just a workout; it’s a lifestyle. At Pure Barre, women and men of all ages share a sense of community in which they are inspired and empowered by each others’ fitness and lifestyle goals. In addition to classes, Pure Barre also offers exercise apparel and accessories.

Classes begin in early May, schedule can be found at purebarre.com/ca-carmelbythesea, along with founders membership specials of 20% off for life! Follow along on Instagram: @purebarre_carmelbythesea

Seaside Yoga Sanctuary 

Yoga keeps the body fit through healthy movement patterns and builds strength, stability, and flexibility. A well balanced practice of postures supports the suppleness of the spine, proper breathing, increased circulation, better sleep, and balance of the nervous system. Yoga also supports stress reduction and a calm and steady mind through meditation and breath awareness.

Yoga can be practiced by anyone. Seaside Yoga Sanctuary, is an instructional based studio to foster a learning environment and support the need of the individual student. Their team of skillful and experienced teachers encourage compassionate self- study and the guidance for a strong and safe practice.

Classes offered range from Gentle, Beginners, and Restorative Yoga, to Hatha, Flow & Level 2/3 classes, and include Prenatal Yoga, Mommy & Me, Kids and Teen yoga classes. They also offer private instruction for individuals and small groups, and yoga for corporate events.

Throughout the year students can deepen their practice and study of yoga through a variety of special events, workshops, and teacher trainings.

For the whole month of April Seaside Yoga Sanctuary is offering a $9 drop-in special. Click Here For Details.

Follow along on Instagram: @SeasideYogaSanctuary

Underground parking is conveniently located on the property between Ocean Ave. and 7th Ave. on Mission St.

We hope to see you at Carmel Plaza soon!

Namaste

After opening quietly last month we would like to make a lot of noise and officially welcome Yeast of Eden to Carmel Plaza.

Join us this coming Thursday, January 17, 2019, for their official opening and Carmel Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. The evening will kick off around 4:30pm.

UPDATE: Due to the recent weather the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony has been changed to Wednesday, January 23rd at 4:30pm. 

For their grand opening, Yeast of Eden is partnering with the Food Bank For Monterey County by donating 100% of the proceeds from sales that evening.

If you have not already we encourage you to stop into the restaurant & brewery, located on the south side of Carmel Plaza, find your spot amongst the 120 restaurant (plus 40 outdoor patio) seats and enjoy one of their popular mixed fermentations paired with mouthwatering selections from their global, street food-inspired menu. We suggest trying the crispy battered Saigon wings tossed in a spicy fish sauce caramel as well as the kobe grind “Publican” burger with rosemary & sage frites… but, rumor has it you cannot go wrong with whatever you order.

Yeast of Eden, which started as a side project for Alvarado Street Brewery, has a small, on-site brewery to produce limited batch, terroir-driven beers. The brewery, considered “nano” in scale, will produce just 150 gallons at a time and feature malt and hops grown in California. Although recognized for their beer, Yeast of Eden offers a full bar and are slowly building out a promising cocktail program.

Starting January 17, 2019 Yeast of Eden will be open from 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sunday through Wednesday, with kitchen hours extended until 11 pm and the bar open until midnight, Thursday through Saturday.