Lionel Largaespada, a candidate for Benicia City Council, will be at The Loft Wine Bar and Restaurant this evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a meet and greet event. Benicia residents are invited to attend and ask questions of the candidate while supporting a local downtown business. The event will be hosted by […]
Visual artists have chance to win big at Solano County Fair
Among other things, the 2016 Solano County Fair will be a place for the artistically inclined to shine, as organizers have announced the new “We’re All Family” Fine Arts Award. Winners of this reward will receive a cash prize as well as an opportunity to have their work showcased for an entire year. “Artists showcasing […]
Vallejo to promote more nutritional options in city at first Healthy Food Fest
Sunday is a day to skip the burgers and fries. This may be a difficult decision for some, but organizers of the first ever Vallejo Healthy Food Fest believe that a few hours at the festival will have patrons questioning their dietary choices. Vallejo Healthy Food Fest will be an opportunity for attendees to […]
Family Art Day to be held at Arts Benicia on Sunday
Arts Benicia will host another Family Art Day this Sunday, June 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The gallery has been offering the free event for several years, always in conjunction with the latest exhibition. The current show, “Forma Natura,” will be on display through Sunday, July 10. Families are invited to stop by Sunday […]
Gallerie Renee Marie celebrates anniversary
By Vicki Dennis Special to the Herald Gallerie Renee Marie is a year old. The artist co-op marked the celebration of its first anniversary on May 14 with a party for artists and the public. Well-known local realtor Renee Marie Jordan is the heart and soul of the gallery. She also is one of 12 […]
Library gallery exhibit features works by Nikki Basch-Davis
As you read this, the Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Gallery at the Benicia Public Library is filled with “moments,” that is to say, moments created by local plein air painter and Gallery 621 member Nikki Basch-Davis. Basch-Davis has a style that easily catches the eyes of anyone in the same room as her works. Her […]
Kennedy Music Studio presents student showcase for public
Kennedy Music Studio will be holding a student showcase on Sunday, June 26 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The showcase will feature group and solo performances by guitar and bass students from both Mark Kennedy’s Benicia and San Francisco studios, and will incorporate classical, rock, folk, blues, pop and jazz pieces from a variety […]
Reflections on the Bear Flag Revolt of June 14, 1846
By Reg Page Special to the Herald “Timing is everything” is an old expression that can be applied to many things. For the city of Benicia, though, it has particular merit. That point is worth making now because we will soon be at the 170th anniversary of what was likely the seminal event that led […]
First Art Walk of 2016 scheduled for Saturday
Summer is here, which means it is time for Benicia to kick off another round of its Art Walk series. During Art Walks, people can visit the town’s participating art galleries for a variety of surprises. This Saturday, six galleries will be featuring special events with exquisite art and a whole lot more. First up […]
Local author, former Councilmember pens history of San Pablo
Former Benicia City Councilmember Dan Smith will be at Bookshop Benicia on Sunday, June 19 to sign copies of his new book, “Stepping Stones: the Story of San Pablo, Last Small Town in the Bay,” published by the San Pablo Historical Society. A book release and signing will also be held at the Blume House […]