In Benicia magazine’s October issue, it was announced that a citywide reading campaign, BENICIA READS would be launched here in our city. This is a partnership between the Benicia Unified School District and The City of Benicia that will help support all…
The year was 1993... ...and with much anticipation the Benicia Certified Farmers Market was born. The lead up to the opening on Thursday, June 3 took planning and community involvement. Decisions were made from the top in response to petitions…
“Art is that fatal net which catches these strange moments on the wing like mysterious butterflies, fleeing the innocence and distractions of common men.” Giorgio de Chirico For Iris Sabre, plein air painting is a bold and daring adventure. She…
Katrena Edman is a local artist whose focus is on vintage, classic and modern automobiles as “art.” This love of the design and beauty of the classic automobile came about when Katrena was a teacher in a small, rural high…
50 Years ago... ...on April 22nd Earth Day gave a voice to the growing public consciousness about the state of the planet. Today, Earth Day is recognized by 190 countries, and over a billion individuals mobilize for action each year.…
Living so close to Vallejo, us Benicians are familiar with Mare Island. You probably know that it was the first Naval base on the west coast, established in 1854. You probably also know that it was decommissioned in 1996 and…
Chris Ferrucci was recently inducted as the Chairperson of the Benicia Chamber of Commerce for 2020. Ferrucci works for Benicia Civil Engineering Surveying Firm CSA (Cullen - Sherry & Associations) as the Survey Manager and is a licensed land surveyor.…
With the likes of Elvis and Chubby Checkers singing in the background, and a sea of chrome that seems to go on forever, you know you have arrived at the Benicia Classic Car Show. The 27th Annual Benicia Classic Car…
It is said that theater is magic... ...and it couldn't be more true for the Benicia Old Town Theater Group, a staple in this community for 56 years! Known by the acronym, BOTTG, the not for profit theater was founded…
Events that you may have seen in the print version of Benicia Magazine’s April issue have been either postponed or canceled due to COVID-19. Please stay tuned for updates.
Events that you may have seen in the print version of Benicia Magazine’s April issue have been either postponed or canceled due to COVID-19. Please stay tuned for updates.
“Feminizing Permanence” features forty historical and contemporary artworks by forty women artists from the Museum’s permanent collection. The recontextualized artworks explore a wide range of themes while collectively speaking to the underrepresentation of women artists in the permanent collections of museums across the country. The exhibition recognizes the contributions of women in the arts and their shared journey toward parity.
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art (MoA) is an educational, nonprofit resource that acts on the belief that art illuminates our lives and creates a more humane world. The Museum offers free admissions and programs to all and is open to the public, Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Museum is closed the week of Easter, April 8-12, 2020.
