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Renowned local musicians join forces for Benicia Historical Museum concert

September 21, 2018 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

The Benicia Historical Museum will be bringing two highly accomplished Bay Area musicians together for an intimate concert next week. Peppino D’Agostino and Carlos Reyes will be bringing their unique styles together for what promises to be a very special evening for music lovers. D’Agostino, born in Sicily but residing in Benicia since the ‘80s, […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, News, The Arts Tagged With: Benicia, Benicia Historical Museum, carlos reyes, concert, Peppino D'Agostino

World-renowned mandolinists to headline free St. Paul’s concert Sunday

March 8, 2018 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, News, The Arts Tagged With: Benicia, Caterina Lichtenberg, concert, mandolin, Mike Marshall, Peppino D'Agostino, St. Paul's

Legendary guitarist to play concert in Benicia

June 8, 2017 by George Johnston 1 Comment

At age 10, Peppino D’ Agostino was inspired to pick up the guitar after seeing his cousin playing in church. He has not stopped playing since. The world-renowned Benicia guitarist comes to the Benicia Historical Museum on June 16. D’ Agostino said he will being playing some original music with some some surprises along the […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, The Arts Tagged With: Adam Rafferty, Benicia, Benicia Historical Museum, concert, guitarists, Peppino D'Agostino

In the house or under the stars, plenty of theater to see this summer

June 3, 2014 by Elizabeth Warnimont Leave a Comment

SUMMER IS NIGH! School will be out soon, and summer theater is already under way with some promising shows, including a few on stage this weekend. Let’s start with outdoor performances. Some take place in the afternoon and some begin after dark. Most venues offer activities before the show, so you may want to arrive […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Benicia Ballet, Northern California, Penumbra, Peppino D'Agostino, Prisms, theater

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