Staff Report “The Shape of Water” is not just a recent Academy Award winner for Best Picture. It is also the name of Gallerie Renee Marie’s spring show, which will have its opening reception on Saturday, March 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. According to co-owner Stephanie Gray, the co-op gallery’s members decided on the […]
Arts Benicia highlights ‘Next Generation’ of local student artistry
Once again, the artistic youth of Benicia have their works displayed in the same gallery often reserved for seasoned artists. In other words, Arts Benicia’s “Next Generation” exhibition is open for viewing. “Next Generation,” a semiannual exhibit showcasing work by Benicia artists ranging from kindergarteners to high school seniors, had its official opening yesterday. The […]
Planning Commission approves Speakeasy use permit, commits to study session for zoning text amendment
The Planning Commission met Thursday for a discussion on approving a restaurant’s use permit and a study session for zoning text amendments. The Loft and the Speakeasy on 280 First St. requested a use permit to authorize the sale of full alcoholic beverages. The two restaurants are located in downtown Benicia’s Harbor Walk mixed-use development, […]
Commission to vote on alcohol in public parks
Those wishing to bring beer or wine to their family picnics in Benicia parks might have to obtain a special permit if the Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Commission votes to amend the city ordinance to prohibit the allowance of alcohol in city parks without special permits. According to a staff report by Police Chief Erik […]
Council approves sculpture, progress report
The Benicia City Council took action on an an art project donation and the city’s 2017 General Plan Annual Progress Report at its Tuesday meeting. The Arts & Culture Commission issued a request in mid-2017 for proposals for its initiative to add more public art to the downtown and throughout Benicia. Artists were to submit […]
World-renowned mandolinists to headline free St. Paul’s concert Sunday
Acclaimed mandolinists Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg have come all the way from Germany to instruct people in Benicia on how to play the plucked string instrument. It will all culminate in a free concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Sunday. This is the third time Marshall and Lichtenberg have come to Benicia to […]
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Local teacher, textile artist joins HQ Gallery
By Tibby Lerner Special to the Herald The HQ Gallery at 333 First St. is pleased to announce that fiber artist Jan Radesky has become one of their newest members. Radeskydoes creative wall hangings, using fabric, Chinese brush painting and other materials like threads, beads, exotic yarns and whatever else she finds! Radesky has exhibited […]
Air District discusses monitoring in Benicia workshop
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) sought input from Benicians on potential locations for air monitoring stations during a workshop Monday at Veterans Memorial Hall. The workshop was the final stop for a series of presentations about the topic held in the Bay Area’s refinery communities, with previous discussions held in Richmond, Martinez […]
BHS grad acts in Vancouver production of ‘The Crucible’
When audiences in Vancouver go to see the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” in a week, they will see a Benician in the cast. Jed Weiss, a 2013 graduate of Benicia High School, will be portraying the pious but vulnerable Rev. John Hale. Weiss was first approached with the […]