By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Tourism Committee of the Economic Development Board will meet Thursday for the first time in 2013, with some notable gaps in representation on the panel. The panel currently has no member from the glass arts community, a one-year term, nor representatives from the Industrial Park, real estate or restaurant […]
Panoram-azing: New works by Iris Sabre at Benicia Plein Air Gallery
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor All of the oil paintings are new, painted on-site within the last few months. And all are the same dimension: 18 inches by 24 inches. But the landscapes vary widely and colorfully, from the windmill at Golden Gate Park to the mist-enshrouded shores of Point Richmond. The work belongs to Albany-based […]
Planning to commence for 2013 Art Walk
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Benicia Art Walk Committee will meet next week to discuss the evolution of what became a popular monthly downtown event last year. The Art Walk, which gives art enthusiasts a chance to enjoy Benicia’s First Street art scene on each second Saturday, premiered in June and received largely positive […]
‘Force of nature’
Singer Miz Dee to join Wednesday Night Ramble Jan. 9 By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Wednesday Night Ramble at the Empress Theatre in Vallejo has been gaining in popularity — and talent. The brain child of bass player Don Bassey, who was inspired by Levon Helm’s all-star Midnight Ramble jams, the “by invitation only” […]
Workshop to help parents ‘groom’ kids for success
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Benicia resident David Cook is presenting a five-week video workshop beginning Jan. 9 on “Grooming the Next Generation for Success,” using the teachings of self-help author Dani Johnson. “She’s really changed my life,” Cook said.
Lessons in giving
Northgate Christian Fellowship program makes Christmas merry for 40 families By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor It’s a huge tree, and presents are heaped around it, stacked atop one another and spilling outward in a colorful jumble. But this is not the living room of Benicia’s wealthiest family. It’s the congregation tree at Northgate Christian Fellowship […]
All aboard: Hawaiian Chieftain sails the Delta, heads to sea
■ Top-sail tall ship takes jaunt around North Bay By Donna Beth Weilenman Staff Reporter In the early 1800s, mail-carrying sailing ships called packet boats started keeping regular trans-Atlantic schedules instead of traveling only when full. On the West Coast, such ships made regular stops in Benicia. Those vessels don’t ply the Sacramento River and […]
EDB looks ahead to 2013
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Economic Development Board meets Wednesday to determine who will serve as chair and vice chair, when the panel will meet in 2013 and who qualifies to sit on the Tourism Committee. Current EDB Chair Kimble Goodman will make appointments to the committee, and the EDB will amend membership criteria and […]
Schools’ software upgrade approved
CBO: New system will save money By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Benicia Unified School District trustees on Thursday approved a new financial and human resources software program that is expected to both save money and bring the district in line with the systems used by the county Office of Education. Trustees also approved student achievement […]
Bookshop features works by Weidel
Longtime teacher’s art shown on 1st St. By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Bookshop Benicia moved to its new First Street location just a few short months ago. But already it is becoming a presence in the art community. The store owned by Christine Mayall has played host to the poets who give monthly recitations as […]