BENICIA – Long-time Benicia artist and Arts Benicia supporter Jerrold Turner has donated more than 40 paintings for an on-line auction to raise funds for Arts Benicia. “I’m so happy to help Arts Benicia, particularly at this time of the pandemic when funds are so tight for all arts organizations,” Turner said. “We are so […]
After 22 years in business, Lindsay Art Glass is closing this fall
BENICIA- After 44 years as a glassblower and over 22 years as co-owner of Lindsay Art Glass, David Lindsay is retiring. David and his wife and business partner, Ann Lindsay, opened Lindsay Art Glass in 1998, and will close the business this fall. Starting as an apprentice at Nourot Glass Studio in 1976, David quickly […]
Benicia Public Library announces 2020-2022 Poet Laureate
BENICIA – Benicia’s 8th Poet Laureate, Mary Susan Gast, began her two-year tenure following a recent vote by the Benicia Library Board of Trustees. She will succeed 2018-2020 Poet Laureate, Thomas Stanton. “Benicia’s Poet Laureate program promotes the importance of poetry in daily life in our community, and it has done so successfully for 14 […]
Arts Benicia issues fundraising appeal
BENICIA – Like many similar non-profits across the country, Arts Benicia has been closed for over four months due to the shelter-in-place directives for Solano County and California. While Arts Benicia traditionally delivers in-person programming, we have pivoted to working from home to produce online exhibitions and classes for both youth and adults. In addition, […]
Local artist brings students together with YouTube channel
BENICIA- In the face of shelter in place restrictions, local artist and instructor Diane Williams had to learn newways to teach. In addition to quickly learning a variety oftechnology platforms, this week Williams launched her ownYouTube Channel, I AN I Studio channel connection. In addition to painting full time, Williams and her husband, artist Chuck […]
Benicia Amateur Radio ARRL field day event
BENICIA – The Benicia Amateur Radio Club participated in the annual nationwide emergency simulation test sponsored by the American Radio Relay League to enhance the skills of amateur radio operators who assist local fire and police during a crisis. Amateurs across the country ran their stations with emergency power to simulate a situation where all […]
Former Benicia High graduate creates remote music learning show in NYC
Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Means Music provides a musical outlet for young students Galen Kusic, Editor Jesse Means, a 1985 graduate of Benicia High School is going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure his New York City music students get a quality music education. Means became a public school music teacher […]
Terry Scott enters Benicia City Council race
BENICIA — Terry Scott, business consultant, futurist and chair of the Benicia Arts and Culture Commission has announced he’s running for Benicia City Council. Terry’s been a Benicia resident since 2013 and married to wife Randi, a forensic archeologist, for 43 years; they have three grown sons and two grandchildren. “Our unique small-town heritage and […]
Thompson announces 2020 Summer Reading Challenge
Encourages all CA-05 pre-K through 8 students to join Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the beginning of his 2020 Summer Reading Challenge open to students through eighth grade who live in the Fifth Congressional District. A statement from Thompson is below. “Particularly now while our social activity is limited, reading is an incredible […]
FS Kids Art Online Gallery competition
SOLANO COUNTY – FS Kids Art Online with the cooperation of the seven Solano city Mayors; Lori Wilson – Mayor of Suisun City, Thom Bogue – Mayor of Dixon, Harry Price – Mayor of Fairfield, Elizabeth Patterson – Mayor of Benicia, Ron Rowlett – Mayor of Vacaville, Bob Sampayan – Mayor of Vallejo, and Ronald […]