October is finally here, which means the days are going to become gradually cooler, pumpkins will continue to invade foods and blocks will be covered with decorations. Benicia is certainly getting into the ghoulish spirit, as several Halloween events are planned for the month mostly through Benicia Main Street. Below is a short rundown of […]
Benicia Film Festival offers Labor Day weekend fun
People go to the movies for escapism. The film audiences flock to see everything from thrilling adventure, pulse-pounding horror or thought-provoking arthouse cinema. The Benicia Film Festival offers moviegoers young and old a chance to experience different types of motion pictures. The film festival will take place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1 to 3. […]
‘Casablanca’ to be screened at Majestic in July
From the 1920s through the ‘70s, the Majestic Theatre was the place in Benicia to see first-run movies on the big screen, even when it had competition from the Victory Theatre. Apart from a period in the ‘70s where it was screening classic movies and its annual Benicia Film Festival in September, the Majestic has […]
Benicia Film Festival returns for third year
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, […]