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, […]
Rep. Mike Thompson honors achievements of local immigrants
On Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa) announced the winners of the Fifth Congressional District American Dream Awards at the USA World Classics Event Center in Vallejo. The awards honor the achievements of immigrants in Thompson’s district who have contributed to their communities in the areas of arts and culture, professional achievement, entrepreneurship and innovation, and […]
Grant recipients to deliver quarterly updates at Arts & Culture Commission meeting
Five local nonprofit organizations that have received grant funding through the city will deliver quarterly updates at Thursday’s Arts & Culture Commission (ACC) meeting. Arts Benicia, the Benicia State Parks Association, Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, Benicia Literary Arts and VOENA are five of the local groups that have received funding through the city, with […]
Benicia Old Town Theatre Group announces fall play
Auditions for ‘Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Her’ will be held in 2 weeks Benicia Old Town Theatre Group will be holding open auditions for its fall play, “Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Her” in a few weeks. Written by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore in 1982, “Having a Wonderful […]
Summer Reading Program, other children’s events return to library
The Summer Reading Program is back at the Benicia Public Library. Once again, children are encouraged to not let their minds wander over the summer and spend the season reading. Returning this year is the Bingo game, in which students fill out squares after reading certain books and performing certain activities like making a joke […]
Benicia Middle School drum major reflects on undefeated season
Meadow Iniguez had an incredible season with her school band. She was an undefeated drum major, picked up several awards and got to compete in the high school division. The catch? She is only in middle school. The incoming eighth-grader at Benicia Middle School has been performing music since she was a member of Joe […]
Multiple vendors to be represented at Pups ‘N’ Purrz summer adoption event
Fifty years ago in San Francisco was the Summer of Love. Pups ’N’ Purrz and Umbrella of Hope have no intention of topping that cultural touchstone, but they still will be celebrating in their own way. This Saturday, the Benicia-based pet supply store and the Pittsburg-based animal rescue agency will join forces for an adoption […]
1 employee cited in alcohol sales sting
Last Friday, members of the Benicia Police Department’s Investigations Unit conducted one of its minor decoy alochol sales operations at various local businesses that sell alcohol. As part of the program, a minor female decoy was used to attempt to purchase alcohol from the establishments to reinforce the underage drinking law and let officers know […]
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 […]
City gears up for 4th of July parade tomorrow
Once again, Benicia will be going all out with its celebration of America’s founding. Monday is the annual Torchlight Parade where local businesses, organizations and elected officials decorate vehicles or floats and drive them down First Street to show their spirit in a parade. The grand marshals this year are Bill and Leeann Cawley of […]