Benicians have often lamented the fact that there is no place in town to see movies. For decades, this function was served by the Majestic Theatre on First Street— also known as The State at various points during its run. From its inception in 1920, it was the place in Benicia to see first-run movies, […]
National Guard captain to give presentation at Benicia Historical Museum
Next Sunday, visitors of the Benicia Historical Museum will get to enjoy a presentation by Capt. Christopher J. Meloy, the Headquarters & Headquarters Company commander of Benicia’s 749th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. He will be using his personal military experiences to talk about the history of the National Guard as well as his own […]
Taste of First Street to once again offer sample of downtown eating establishments
(This post has been updated from the print edition.) When it comes to great restaurants, many would say First Street has no shortage. Downtown Benicia has a wide variety of eating establishments of every cuisine, from American to Mexican to Italian to Indian to Thai to a whole lot more. However, trouble does arise […]
League of Women Voters to host 3 separate candidate forums
Election Day is only 88 days away. As Benicia prepares to vote for a mayor, councilmembers, school board trustees, Solano County supervisors, state senators, a congressional representative, a senator and even a new president, expect to see a lot more yard signs and social media posts in the coming months. It would be an understatement […]
Scene on the Strait returns to Martinez for 20th year, Benicia artists will take part
Art festival aims to raise money to restore butterfly habitat This Saturday, Martinez’s Scene of the Strait art festival will hit an important milestone: 20 years of helping kids help the environment. The festival began in 1995 as a fundraiser for the Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center (CREEC) in Crockett, which employs underserved teenagers […]
First Street Peddlers’ Fair returns to Benicia on Saturday
It is that time of year again. Time to head down to First Street this Saturday to buy unique items while supporting a Benicia institution. The Peddlers’ Fair returns to Benicia for its 54th year. It was first organized by parishioners of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in 1963 and began with First Street antique shops […]
Assemblage artist to be featured at Gallerie Renee Marie in August
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald Nicky Ruxton calls herself a “thing maker, an improvisational collagist, an assembler of disparate objects.” She is the definition of a creative reuse artist. “Give me your rusted, broken, and unwanted things” she said, “and I will transform them into something extraordinary.” Ruxton’s discerning eye for […]
Library exhibit encourages viewers to go off the grid
Whether it is sending text messages, browsing social media or catching Pokemon, it is no secret that people these days are glued to their phones and their laptops, rather than spending that same time interacting with others. What if those same users were to refrain from using technology for a period of time and […]
Benicia Waterfront Festival will once again provide music and fun in the sun
The Benicia Waterfront Festival will make its return this year to the First Street Green. For two days, festival participants will be treated to tasty foods, craft beers and wine by the glass, a vendor village and a kids’ activity alley. Among the foods to be served by various vendors this year are barbecue ribs, […]
Batmobile among vintage autos on display at NorCal KnockOut
Holy hot rod, Batman! Did you know that the original Batmobile is going to be on display at the NorCal KnockOut bike and auto show at the Solano County Fairgrounds? That should be reason enough to go, but as with past NorCal KnockOut shows, the amount of reasons to go could power a V-8 engine. […]