Art Review by Les Overlock Special to the Herald “The Buena Vista Social Club” movie, which was spawned by Ry Cooder in 1999, set the tone for the revival of music emanating in pre-Castro era of Cuba. The movie is as exciting as the photo display produced by Rob Jenkins, which is on display at […]
From Heidi’s Kitchen: Dreaming in Cuban
“Dreaming in Cuban” by Cristina Garcia, is the title of a wonderful book I read while recently on that island and how I felt for many weeks after taking a trip that was transforming in many ways especially for a culinary teacher. It was a daily adventure to explore what a wonderful country Cuba is […]
Artist depicts clouds in new Plein Air Gallery show
Thursday’s forecast in Benicia is calling for a few clouds. To be clear, the skies themselves are scheduled to be very sunny. In fact, the clouds happen to be centralized at Benicia Plein Air Gallery, where artist Dixie Mohan’s new show “In the Cloud” will be opening. A founding Plein Air Gallery member and former […]
New Benicia Library art exhibit by Napa couple features images of Mare Island, Cuba
The new art show at the Benicia Public Library is a showcase of the talents of two different artists from two different mediums who live under the same roof. It will also provide an artistic view of two different islands: Mare Island and Cuba. “Two Islands/Two Artists” is a joint show by husband and wife […]