Galen Kusic, Editor Vallejo Symphony’s second concert of the season, “Iconoclast” will feature violinist Amalia Hall, conducted by Marc Taddei. Hall is the concertmaster of Orchestra Wellington in New Zealand, the youngest in the orchestra’s history. The concerts will take place on Sat. Feb. 29 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. […]
City of Benicia installs memorial bench for Damani Elijah Chadly for National Gun Violence Survivors Week
(This article was originally published in the Feb. 9 print edition of the Herald) Galen Kusic, Editor Feb. 1-8 was National Gun Violence Survivors Week. Across the country and world, survivors of gun violence honored and remembered their loved ones lost. Here in Benicia, Justine Chadly, Director/Owner of In Harmony Music shared the story of […]
Local leaders set out to empower women for the 2020 ballot
By Emma Goularte, Special to the Herald On Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. a panel will be held at the Benicia Public Library, featuring three speakers. The panelists will be Monica Brown, Ana Petero, and Susannah Delano. These women will discuss the topic “What will it take to get a woman on the 2020 […]
Let’s Steam Ahead author reads to Benicia students to inspire a love of reading
BENICIA – Children’s Author, Andre’ Lewis, in partnership with Valero, is giving back to our community. On Feb. 11, Mr. Lewis visited all four elementary schools in the Benicia Unified School District. Mr. Lewis visited to share, Let’s Steam Ahead with third grade students. The central theme of Mr. Lewis’ book is to inspire a […]
‘Panther Perspective’ a huge success: BHS students sell seven art pieces at Arata Art Gallery
(This article was originally published in the Feb. 12 print edition of the Herald) BENICIA – Often times in the art world, to be considered a professional artist means that you show your work in galleries and/or sell your work to others. This is certainly not the only definition for being a professional artist, but […]
Light Harp Challenge showcases Benicia High art students’ talent through fundraiser
(This article originally appeared in the Feb. 5 print edition of the Herald) BENICIA – Who doesn’t love a challenge? The Little Art Shop, one of Benicia’s premium art galleries on First Street, recently put forth a challenge to five Benicia High School students – create a work of art inspired by Scott Zoog’s sculpture, […]
Sweetness & Light Flowers and Events opens on First St. in time for Valentine’s Day
(This article was originally published in the Feb. 2 print edition of the Herald) Galen Kusic, Editor “I can’t wait to show Benicia the sweeter side,” said Sweetness & Light Flowers & Events Creative Director and CEO Wendi Phillips, as she prepared for her ribbon cutting on Jan. 16 and grand opening party on Jan. […]
Benicia Middle School student accepted into prestigious ballet academy
(This article orginally appeared in the Jan. 31 print edition of the Herald) Galen Kusic, Editor 13-year old Benicia Middle School student Bella Cannon was recently accepted into ArtEmotion, an elite summer ballet intensive (sister program to Ballet West Academy) in Cleveland, OH. Girls from all over the country auditioned and only 100 were accepted […]
Benicia loses to Fredonia, NY in Small Business Revolution contest; Top 5 finish brings major publicity to town
(This article originally appeared in the Jan. 29 print edition of the Herald) Galen Kusic, Editor Benicia was selected as one of the “Top 5 Towns” in the competition to be the featured town in season 5 of the hit Hulu series Small Business Revolution, an original series by Deluxe, hosted by Amanda Brinkman and […]
Student muralists wanted!
BENICIA – Interested in painting a mural? The Benicia Arts & Culture Commission in collaboration with the Benicia Unified School District are accepting applications for this Spring’s art mural installation on Military West. This multi-panel art installation is designed to showcase student expressions in a highly visible public art location. This is the third year […]