Farnsworth Dance Academy
The show must go on. The phrase is ubiquitous in virtually every staged production, and it’s one that the founders of Farnsworth Dance Academy have adopted as their school’s slogan. What’s more, it seems to hold a particular symbolism in their lives. ...
Non-profit Superheroes in the time of the Pandemic
The word “philanthropy” comes from ancient Greek and means “love of humanity.” An entire sector of thriving organizations are built around this vital concept. It is a great mystery how these Zeus-like entities came to be called “non-profit” organizations, because the...
Tom and Patty Gavin
In a continuation of our series on Benicia Couples who are committed to our community, no Benicia list would be complete without Tom and Patty Gavin. Where do we start? Ladies First! Patty Gavin's service to Benicia goes in many directions. She taught for over 20...
Interview with Luis and Nancy Herrera
Luis Herrera ended his 40-year career in library services like the closing pages of a good book. With a loving farewell from the biblioteca community, in 2018 he retired as City Librarian overseeing 28 neighborhood libraries in the San Francisco system. Before that,...
Editor’s Letter, April 2020: COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 has impacted almost every facet of our lives. Not only is our health threatened, but in some ways, our way of life is too. The many wonderful things that make Benicia such a great place to live; our restaurants, shops, galleries, pubs and bars, and amazing...
Benicia Plein Air Gallery Features Artist Iris Sabre
“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 is never sure what...
Katrena Edman: The Art of the Automobile
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 school that had mostly male students. One of...
Spirits, Art, and History: The Wet Mile on Mare Island
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 that it has since been slowly re-purposed...
Chris Ferrucci: Benicia Chamber Chairperson
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. Dan Cullen...
