Dark money In today’s episode of Antiestablishmentariansm (yes, its a word, look it up) we’re going to talk a little bit about dark money. That’s a term that I think might have a few definitions. To me, that term refers to the money received by a politician, that influences that politician to vote against the […]
Benicia Chamber Players to perform special Mother’s Day concert at Capitol
The Benicia Chamber Players are playing a show at the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park this Mother’s Day. The Chamber Players were formed 15 years ago by Clif Foster with a little help from Stan Houston of ABC Music– now Mozart, Einstein & Me. The Chamber Players’ first gig was at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, […]
Letters: School shootings and Chamber Players concert
How many more? I remember a quote from the movie “And the Band Played On.” I have used it with some changes over the years, and I’m using it again today. “How many school shootings do we need? How many students have to die to make it cost effective for the citizens, Congress, the Senate, […]
Letters: Crab feed canceled, Benicia Chamber Players, a good Samaritan and more
Lions Crab Feed canceled Dear Friends of Benicia Lions Club, It is with regret that we must inform you that we will not be holding the Annual Lions Crab Feed this year. This is a temporary postponement of the event, we have all intentions of having the same event next year. The reason for the […]
Letter: Play on, Benicia Chamber Players!
Play on, Benicia Chamber Players! Congratulations to the Benicia Chamber Players for their magnificent performance at the Benicia Capitol on Sunday afternoon! The playing was flawless, full of energy and very moving – everything that one could hope for. But then, the musicians are all professionals with standards of the highest order. Many thanks to […]