By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News-Gazette A road race will pit the drivers of some oddball vehicles against flying monkeys, robots and zombies Sunday on Vallejo’s Mare Island. The contest is called “The Obtainium Cup Contraptor’s Road Rally,” and this is the seventh year for the organized mayhem. It’s somewhat inspired by the three-day Kinetic […]
Giddy up for Arts Benicia’s Wild West-themed auction, Sept. 24
Dust off your cowboy boots and Victorian top hats. This attire will serve you well at Arts Benicia’s 24th annual Art Auction and Gala with the theme “Wild Wild West: Silver Screen to Steampunk.” The art auction is an important fundraiser for Arts Benicia, as it provides support for all of the organization’s programs. “This […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Steampunk is back: Tannery’s 2nd annual show slated
POLISH UP YOUR BRASS KNUCKLES AND YOUR COPPER AND BRONZE GEARS — the Tannery Building’s second annual Steampunk Show will take place April 12. Highlighted at the show will be “Odd Art” by local artists Randy Bernard/Victorian Elements of Benicia, Tracy Cullen of Benicia, Robert McCullough of Vallejo and Ted Shawver of Danville. Returning to […]