Comedy shows are a chance to laugh until your cheekbones hurt, but they also can be an opportunity for self-reflection. As the bio for comedian Mike E. Winfield states, “Winfield in minutes will describe what has happened in your life that very day. Many often leave his live show saying, ‘Does he live with us?’” […]
Summer Reading Program encourages reading for Benicia youth
Studies have shown students reading comprehension decline over the summer. Researchers call this effect the summer slump. To help combat the summer slump, the Benicia Public Library started the Summer Reading Program, which continues through Aug. 31. The Summer Reading Program encourages children from ages 0-18 to pick up a book and begin the journey […]
Famous R&B acts, tribute bands among featured music at Solano County Fair
The Solano County Fair will return on Wednesday, and it is bringing five days of musical entertainment with it. Headliners on the PG&E Galaxy Stage Wednesday, Aug. 2: The first headliner will be Gospel Rocks Solano. Featuring the talents of Christian minister and recording artist Vicki Yohe and Geoffrey Golden who won on the seventh […]
VOENA to head to Carnegie Hall in spring
Fundraiser concert to be held in October There is a famous joke involving a pedestrian on 57th Street in New York City who sees a musician exiting a cab. He asks the artist “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The musician’s response? “Practice, practice, practice.” For as much as this joke has been told, […]
Waterfront Festival returns to Benicia this weekend
Benicia will be alive with the sound of music this weekend as Benicia Main Street’s annual Waterfront Festival takes places this Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The two-day festival will be held at First Street Green, located at the corner of First and B streets. There will be live music, craft […]
Milinda Perry Gallery features Jack Laycox paintings
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald Jack Laycox is considered to be one of California’s leading artists in the 1960s and ’70s. But for Crockett artist Cydne Kaye, he was not only the painter of amazing watercolors and oils. He was Uncle Jack, her mother’s brother, who just happened to be a famous […]
Man found guilty in 2016 bar shooting
The man responsible for the shooting of two customers at Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill was found guilty Friday. Daniel Lopez. a transient from Vallejo, walked into Bottom of the Fifth on Nov. 26, 2016. Lopez tried to order a drink, but was rejected after last call was initiated. He took out […]
L.A. singer/songwriter Rees Finley to bring musical variety to Vallejo venue
What can audiences expect when Rees Finley comes to The Hub in Vallejo for a concert Friday? According to the Los Angeles-based singer songwriter, just about anything. Finley has dabbled in every genre from ‘80s synthpop to Motown-inspired retro funk to intricate folk to witty modern alternative rock in the vein of Death Cab for […]
Valero one of 50 national companies recognized for community service
For the fourth consecutive time, Valero Energy Corporation— which has a refinery in Benicia— was recognized by Points of Light as one of the most community-focused companies in America as part of its Civic 50 list. The Civic 50 honors corporations throughout the country that have created a culture of community engagement. The winners were […]
Benicia antique store closing after 6 years
At the end of the month, Benicia will have to say goodbye to one of its local businesses. After operating for six years, Charlie’s Attic on First Street will be closing. Named after owner John Sigler’s dog Charlie, who he calls a life companion, the antique store tried to simulate the feeling of walking into […]