Dixie Mohan’s exhibit opens at Plein Air on Saturday By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Dixie Mohan loves the water. She kayaks, dives and swims — and she loves to be near the water when she paints. Mohan’s love of water is evident in the work she has on display this month at Benicia Plein Air […]
Benicia bar, bike owner to make TV debut
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Two movies, a music video, and now … a TV show based on custom motorcycle builds. The Rellik Tavern is putting Benicia on the map with an event next Sunday that will feature the unveiling of a customized motorcycle for a nationally broadcast show. The new series, “Let It Ride,” […]
In Residence: S.F.-based artist creates interactive Benicia exhibit
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor It was happenstance — “a whim” — that led San Francisco-based Kal Spelletich to apply to be Arts Benicia’s 2013 “Artist in Residence.” The ABAiR project gives artists working in the field of site-specific installation the opportunity to enjoy extended time in a gallery space. Spelletich, who has shown his […]
Emotional connection: For artist, it’s about feeling
Nikki Basch-Davis exhibit to open at Gallery 621 By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Painter Nikki Basch-Davis is “always looking for a feeling” in her work. She wants, she said, to draw the audience in with her art, to connect on some level. To reach the viewer by communicating a shared experience. That, Basch-Davis said, is […]
At EDB, high praise for BRIP, and questions about doing more
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Members of the Economic Development Board gave their feedback Wednesday when Karen Majors, contract staff for the city’s Economic Development Division, presented an update on the city’s Business Resource Incentive Program. BRIP, through which Industrial Park businesses can receive a free analysis of their energy and water use, as well […]
Museum to show off new addition: 3-story dollhouse, with lights
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor A new addition to the Benicia Historical Museum, a Victorian-style dollhouse, will be unveiled Sunday. Museum member Frank Webb donated the house, which belonged to his wife Delores, who died last spring.
EDB next on BRIP success tour
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Economic Development Manager Mario Giuliani will take his show to the Economic Development Board Wednesday, explaining to members the progress of the Business Resource Incentive Program. The program, through which Industrial Park businesses can receive a free analysis of their energy and water use, as well as opportunities for low- […]
New views of a familiar vista
Artist Terry Hughes’ latest show is seven renderings of the Red Baron, the derelict fishing boat off West C Street By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Local artist Terry Hughes’ latest Benicia Plein Air Gallery exhibit focuses on one subject — one with which most Benicians are familiar. The Red Baron, the derelict wooden ship resting […]
Friends, family to honor late Benician with ‘Heart Walk’
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Benician Richard Montgomery Jr. was “an amazing guy, he was a great friend,” Melani Ciarrocchi said. “Once you got to know him and he was your friend, he never forgot about you.” She said Montgomery, who died at 42 of a heart attack Dec. 2, 2012, was the kind of […]
Talks heated as plans heat up for Benicia ‘Biketoberfest’
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor In its first meeting of the 2013-14 fiscal year, the Downtown Benicia Alliance on Monday had a lively discussion about the merits of Benicia hosting an event for motorcycle enthusiasts, tentatively scheduled for Oct. 12. Members of the DBA have been calling the event Biketoberfest. However, concerns were aired during […]