Artifacts and archives from local churches, including a presentation and demonstration on the archival process. Exhibition runs through April 6, 2012.
Events Calendar
February 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 2:00pm - Friday, April 6, 2012 - 2:00pm
Keep the Faith - Archiving and Chronicling Benicia's Religious Heritage
Benicia Historical Museum
2024 Camel Road
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-5435
Directions
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
First Tuesday
Benicia Public Library, Dona Benicia Room
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
Bring a poem or two to share, ones you have written or ones you have enjoyed by other poets. Featured reader is John Hamling.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 (All day)
Crab Feed
IDES Hall
140 West J Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 590-3263
Sponsored by Benicia Old Timers Basebal, all you can eat salad, garlic bread, pasta, and crab for $40.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Benicia Love Poetry Celebration
Benicia Historical Museum
2024 Camel Road
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-5435
Awards for the 2012 Benicia Love Poetry Contest will be made with readings of the winning and honorable mention love poems followed by an open mic for love poetry.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Artist Reception
Vino Paladini
145 East D Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
Reception for February's featured artist, oil painter at Catherine Fasciato at the Inn and Spa at Benicia Bay.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Great Bowls of Chili Challenge
The Clock Tower
1189 Washington Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
707-745-9791
Benicia Main Street is hosting the first annual "Great Bowls of Chili Challenge". A friendly yet fiery competition amongst businesses, organizations, and individuals to make the best tasting chili in town. Come taste for yourself and be the judge!
For more information on this event and details on how to become a chili challenger visit our website at www.beniciamainstreet.org or call us at 707-745-9791
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Concert: Michael Manring and Teddy Randazzo Jr.
Benicia Public Library
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
707 746-4343
Randazzo will highlight his unique tapping, slapping, finger style and open tuning guitar techniques while Manring will display his innovative approach as a bassist and composer. Manring.
Concert is Free and appropriate for all ages.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 8:00pm
Black Irish Band in Concert
Stone Hall at the Camel Barns
2024 Camel Road
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-5435
The folk-music duo, Men of Worth, was formed by James Keigher (Ireland) and Donnie Macdonald (Scotland) in 1986. Together they blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of instruments. They have a very simple approach to their presentation, and in keeping with tradition, remain true to the music and story. Their show is a unique combination of humor, exciting tunes, and soulful, heartfelt ballads.
Doors open at 7:30 pm
Tickets $20.00
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 11:00am - 5:00pm
Gal-A-Palooza Women's Expo
Downtown Benicia, First Street
90 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
707-745-9791
A fun-filled break for busy women of all ages with an emphasis on shopping, pampering, wellness, & inspiration. Learn. Relax. Unwind.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
Trivia Bee XXI
Clocktower in the Historic Arsenal
1189 Washington Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 746-4341
Benicia Public Library's 21st annual Trivia Bee plays a game of Clue. Get your team together or just come and watch the spirited competition and enjoy great food, libations, raffle prizes, and the greatest trivia bee in the Bay Area.
Tickets are $25 and are available February 1 at the Library. Proceeds help support the Adult Literacy Program.
March 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Benicia Civil War Living History Event
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
115 West G Street at First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-3385
The American Civil War Association will present a Civil War Living History event, which includes maneuver drills, a black powder firearm maintenance demonstration, and performances of life in a typical Civil War military camp. Over 40 reenactors will be present and dressed in Union attire at the State Historic Park, and reenactors in civilian attire will be at Elizabeth's Hair Design on First Street to increase awareness of the event. Visitors are encouraged to also visit the Benicia Capitol Building and Fischer-Hanlon House for a more complete historic experience.
Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 11:00am - Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 4:00pm
Benicia In Bloom
Downtown Benicia, First Street
90 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
707-745-9791
The annual Spring Open House showcases the latest spring trends from local downtown Merchants, Restaurants, and Businesses. Take a stroll downtown and smell the fresh flowers and warm air on Saturday, March 31 from 11am-5pm and Sunday, April 1 from 12pm-4pm.
For more information please visit our website at www.beniciamainstreet.org
April 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 8:00am
Run for Education
Downtown Benicia
Race Starts at First & B Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
Come enjoy a beautiful Sunday morning along the scenic Carquinez Straight and through historical downtown Benicia. The 5th Annual Benicia Education Foundation Run for Education is an event for every ability- 10K chip timed run, 5K timed walk or run, “Shop & Stroll” for non-runners and a 1-Mile Fun Run for kids 14 and under. There is even "Snooze, but Don't Lose" for people that can't make it and want to support Benicia students. Registration opens January 4th with savings for early sign-up.
Start times: 10K @ 8:00AM, 5K @ 8:20AM, and 1-Mile @ 10:00AM
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Certified Farmers Market Begins
Downtown Benicia
First & D Streets
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-9791
The Market runs through October and offers fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, gourmet food, delicious hot foods, arts and crafts, live musical entertainment, and face painting.
August 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 9:00am - Sunday, August 26, 2012 - 9:00am
2012 Relay for Life
Benicia High School Track
1101 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia, CA 94510
No matter who you are, there's a place for you at Relay. Each dollar you raise will help save lives in the battle against cancer.
