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Benicia Middle School Innovative Grants Fundraiser, “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” March 15

March 2, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA — The Benicia Middle School PTSA is working hard to expand outlets for students to learn and experience new avenues of education through the “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” event on March 15. In true St. Patrick’s Day style, the “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” event will feature Irish-themed food, specialty-crafted brews and drinks (sponsored by Benicia Brüehol), […]

Filed Under: All Topics, Art Scene, Education, Features, Front Page, Local Events, News, Special Reports, Spotlight, The Arts, Visual Arts

Visit Benicia Photo Contest winners announced

February 26, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor This year’s Visit Benicia Photo Contest ran all of 2018, as photographers of all backgrounds and experience levels were encouraged to enter their striking digital images, showcasing the Benicia experience. During the last photo contest in 2016, there were a total of 177 entries. In the 2018 contest, the entries nearly doubled […]

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Arata Fine Art Gallery joins the flourishing downtown Benicia art scene

February 12, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor The Benicia art scene continues to grow with the opening of Arata Fine Art Gallery at 637 First St. which is owned and operated by Geraldine “Geri” Arata Pruett and John Pruett. The gallery relocated from San Francisco and officially opened its doors on Nov. 24 of last year, but held its […]

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New Bay-Delta magazine, ‘SOUNDINGS’ launches

January 5, 2019 by Editor 1 Comment

  Galen Kusic Editor Photojournalist Rich Turner recently announced the launch of the regional publication Soundings, where he serves as publisher/editor and features a multitude of journalism platforms focused on Bay-Delta art, culture and the environment. Featuring artists, photographers, first-person narratives, historical and scientific essays, long-form journalism and fiction, the magazine revolves around the fascinating […]

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Collage artist to exhibit paper works at Umpqua Bank

September 30, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

Staff Report Nicky Ruxton an improvisational collage artist and writer will be showing her work at Umpqua Bank during the month of October. Ruxton will present over 20 pieces from the original collection called “The Shattering.” After seven years, Ruxton has taken a departure from designing industrial jewelry and crafting assemblage to expressing herself through […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News, The Arts, Visual Arts Tagged With: art exhibit, collage art, Nicky Ruxton, Umpqua Bank

Bocce ball art exhibit rolls into Benicia Library

September 19, 2018 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

The popularity of bocce, the Italian ball sport, only continues to grow. With its roots in ancient Rome, the game is huge in Europe and also has sprouted leagues in North America as well, especially in California. This includes Benicia, where a bocce court was constructed in Civic Park in 2006 followed by an additional […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News, The Arts, Visual Arts Tagged With: art exhibit, Benicia, Benicia Bocce League, Benicia Public Library, bocce ball, Marilyn O'Rourke Gallery

Arts Benicia goes ‘dark’ for curated exhibit

September 14, 2018 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

Although most would rather not think about it, the Halloween season is starting to creep in. Just look at all the Halloween decorations in stores, advertisements for pumpkin spice lattes and emergence of Halloween specialty stores— all in the middle of September. Arts Benica’s curated exhibition, “After Dark,” is not Halloween-themed, but it is still […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News, The Arts, Visual Arts Tagged With: art exhibit, Arts Benicia, Benicia, jen tough

New exhibit to light up Plein Air Gallery

September 14, 2018 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

Judy Feins is bringing light to the Benicia Plein Air Gallery. Specifically, the light is in her paintings which capture the luminous elements of nature. Feins has exhibited at the gallery before— local art aficionados might remember last year’s show “Luminous”—, but those who want to get a further understanding of the East Bay artist’s […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News, The Arts, Visual Arts Tagged With: art exhibit, Benicia, benicia plein air gallery, judy feins

Benicia gearing up for September Art Walk

September 5, 2018 by Tibby Lerner Leave a Comment

Colorful balloons will highlight the eight galleries on First Street that are participating in the Benicia Art Walk this Saturday, Sept. 8. All eight galleries will be featuring new works by several artists and will be serving refreshments during their afternoon receptions. A map of all eight participating galleries is available at each location. They […]

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Les Overlock: Entering the world of Frida Kahlo in new Bedford Gallery exhibit

August 29, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

Art Review by Les Overlock Special to the Herald “The World of Frida” combines juried and invitational shows with a national photography exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek. Art and photographs celebrating the life, style and legacy of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo runs through Sept. 16. I attended the opening a […]

Filed Under: Features, Spotlight, The Arts, Visual Arts Tagged With: art review, Bedford Gallery, Frida Kahlo, Les Overlock, Walnut Creek

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