Dig this: in just over a week’s time, The Rellik Tavern will be swinging with a galaxy of Benicia’s finest poets as they pay tribute to the cool cats of the past. In other words, it will be a reading of Beat poetry. Benicia Literary Arts (BLA) and the Benicia First Tuesday Poetry Group will […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Benicia, Love Poetry Capital of the World?
Benicia, Love Poetry Capital of the World? It’s a tough title to aspire to, but if it looks like we’ve arrived, what damage can that do? It was our founder and First Poet Laureate Joel Fallon’s wish that Benicia have that warm and fuzzy title in the poetic world community. Well, suppose we’re there? Case […]
Poets to read responses to artist’s paintings at Rellik
Those who step into The Rellik Tavern will be greeted by the unique paintings of Erika Hoffe. The Benicia-based artist will have her work on display as part of the “Arts Benicia Presents” series through October. Hoffe specializes in acrylic paintings, heavily utilizing black and white amidst colorful backdrops amidst human figures of varying proportions, […]
First Street galleries team up for Open Studios
In honor of Benicia Open Studios weekend, May 6-7, eight galleries along First Street have come together to offer a special gift for visitors. Each gallery will pass out special Art Cards, good throughout the weekend. As art enthusiasts visit each of the eight galleries, they can have their cards marked. When the card is […]
‘California Dreaming’ is theme for Sunday poetry reading at Rellik
Call it the lure of the West. For generations, people have been relocating to California, whether it was through the Gold Rush in 1848 or to take advantage of the nice weather, careers in technology or desire to become a film star. Whether one moved to California during their lifetimes or had ancestors who moved […]
Jeffrey Tover brings ‘precious oddities’ to Rellik Tavern
By Vicki Dennis Special to the Herald Some artists are intimidated by a blank canvas, but not Jeffrey Tover. For him, that empty space is the best part of his studio day. “I find it exciting in a way, to start from nothing and, with no guide or reference, make something that resonates with the […]
Rellik to raise money for local fitness trainer battling cancer
The Rellik Tavern will be hosting a fundraiser Friday for Joel Griffin, the Griffin Fitness founder who was recently diagnosed with stage four cancer. Griffin, who founded his business on Rose Drive in 2002, has been a personal trainer for more than 20 years and has trained world-class athletes in such sports as freestyle skiing, […]