Friday, February 2 is Groundhog Day and we will all find out whether or not there will be more winter. Saturday February 3 is Arbor Day. This day was begun in 1872 by Julius Sterling Morton who was President Grover Cleveland?s Secretary of Agriculture. There are two web sites to help you care for trees you have, get free trees, or buy trees: www.arbor-day.net and www.arborday.org .
Mayor, STEVE MESSINA will be speaking at the BENICIA INDUSTRIAL PARK ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting and Luncheon today. The Mayor will be speaking on the ?State of the City and his Outlook for 2007?. Prepaid reservations are required. Call the BENICIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for more info at 745-2120.
Thursday, February 1 will see WENDY DE ROSA at the UPSTAIRS venue at THE FIRST STREET CAF?. Wendy brings a mix of folk, rock and soul to her performance. She takes the stage at 7:00 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
February 1 and 2 will be the Talent Show at BENICIA HIGH SCHOOL in their Auditorium. Performance begins at 7:00 PM both nights. Tickets are at the door.
Friday, February 2 is Friday Night with DOUG HOUSER at the UPSTAIRS venue of THE FIRST STREET CAF?. Bring friends, sing along to your favorite tunes and generally rock the night away. Doug takes the stage at 8:00 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
Friday, February 2 will see THE BRYAN GIRARD TRIO at ARMANDO?S in Martinez from 8:00 PM through 11:00 PM. Call 510-517-7005 for more info.
February 2 and 3 is the Opening Reception at PACIFIC ART & ANTIQUES located at 128 West H Street. The work of EBBA NAVAS featuring Benicia scenes will be on hand. The reception is open from 6:00 PM through 9:00 PM both dates. For more info call 751-0202.
Saturday, February 3 there will be a Coffee Tasting with FABRICE MOSCHETTI from 11:00 AM through 2:00 PM at the LISTNE AND BE HEARD POETRY CAF? in Vallejo. This will be followed by a reception for Artist CLEVEN GOUDEAU from 6:00 PM through 8:00 PM. Then at 9:00 PM POETIC SYMMERTRY will take the stage for the evening. There will be a $10 fee for this performance. For more info call 554-4840.
Saturday, February 3 the BENICIA MIDDLE SCHOOL will be holding an Auction at the USA CLASSICS EVENT CENTER in Vallejo at 6:00 PM. ?Movies, Magic and Memories? is the theme of the evening which includes eating, drinking, dancing and buying. The event is sponsored by the BENICIA MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION. Proceeds will go to making supplemental supplies and programs available at the Middle School. For tickets or info call LESLIE ROZARIO at 745-1574.
Saturday, February 3 will see ALI WEISS return to the UPSTAIRS venue at THE FIRST STREET CAF?. It is said that her ?poise and conviction sail on a soaring and gutsy voice.? She takes the stage at 8:00 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
Saturday, February 3 the BENICIA LIBRARY FOUNDATION will hold a reception in the Dona Benicia Room at the BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY. Light refreshments will be served. They will be welcoming in the Chinese New Year. It is the goal of the Foundation to set up an endowment that will kick in by 2014 when the Measure B funds stop going to the Library. It is their hope that the endowment will also furnish emergency funds, provide seed money for projects and programs that will keep the level of service that the library gives to the community. The special guest of the evening will be DAVID V. MITCHELL, the former editor and publisher of the POINT REYES LIGHT and Pulitzer Prize Winner. For more info call 746-4343.
February 3 THE VALLEJO SYMPHONY will present a Concert at the HOGAN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM. At 8:00 PM. The Concert will feature works by Mendelssohn, Puts and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for Seniors and $10 for students. For more info call 642-9462 or on line at www.vallejosymphony.org .
This weekend is the Flyway Festival in BUILDING 897 on Mare Island February 2-4. Friday evening features an Art Exhibit and reception, A slide show on the Islands of San Francisco Bay. There are also events and tours throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The events are way too numerous to list here so go to www.sfbayflywayfestival.com for more info and enjoy our wildlife wonderland.
Monday, February 5 THE VALLEY STICHER?S GUILD will host NICK COMAN, owner of DRAGONFLY DESIGNS in Los Angles who will present a ?Color Theory Lecture?. He will show how professional colorist choose great color combinations. The Guild meets at the FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH in Pleasant Hill. For more info call MARIE at 925-947-5817.
Tuesday, February 6 will be the FIRST TUESDAYS Poetry Reading at the BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY at 7:00 PM. Local and regional poets gather to share their love of the written word. The evening is hosted by Benicia?s Poet Laureate, JOEL FALLON. For more info call 746-4363.
Thursday, February 8 the METAPHYSICAL PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP will meet at 240 Baker St. at 7:00 PM. The group will discuss hypnotherapy as a healing tool. For more info call 745-0105.
Friday, February 9 THE BENICIA MAIN STREET PROGRAM will offer up its 13th Annual Valentine Auction. ?Love and Laughter? is the theme of the evening and Bay Area comedian DAVE BURLEIGH will be on hand to provide the hilarity. Businesses and citizens all over town have been so generous with their wonderful Auction donations. There will be over 300 items to bid on and treasures for everyone?s taste. Doors will open with a no host bar at 6:00 PM at the CLOCKTOWER the evening will include an appetizer and dessert buffet as well as the great auctions. For more info call 745-9791.
February 9 and 10 the VALLEJO MUSIC THEATRE will be opening its run of Duke Ellington?s ?Sophisticated Ladies? at the FETTERLY PLAYHOUSE FOR THE ARTS. Curtain time will be 8:00 PM and all tickets are $13. Other performances will be February 16, 17, 23, 24, and March 2. There will also be two matinees on February 18 and 25 at 2:00 PM. Evening performances are $20 for adults, seniors and military are $18 and students are $15. The matinees are $15 for all seats. Act I takes you through Duke?s early career from the Cotton Club through his travels abroad. Act II covers the more personal journey. For more info call 649-2787.
February 10 is the FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Book Sale in the BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY basement. You can get best sellers for twenty five cents. What a deal for avid readers. They have children?s books too. So go and explore. The sale runs from 10:00 AM through 4: 00 PM. Call 747-1455 for more info.
February 10 and 11 you will get a wonderful and rare chance to see the Winter Quarters Conference of the NATIONAL CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATION out at our local BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT THE CAMEL BARNS. Events will include classes and demonstrations of economic conditions of the era. Roles will be played by Volunteer Regiments of California. There will also be introduction to techniques and products of the era from care of fabrics, photographic techniques, table setting, construction, and equipment of the 1860?s. A pass for the entire weekend is $20., but the memories will last a lifetime. For more info call 745-5435.
Tuesday, February 13 will see Regional Poets gathering at the CAF? VOLTAIRE in THE TANNERY BUILDING at 7:00 PM. These readings are hosted by Benicia?s Poet Laureate, JOEL FALLON. Call 319-0876 for more info.
THE SHORELINE RESTAURANT in the TANNERY BUILDING invites you to bring your sweetheart in for their special Valentine?s Day Dinner. Be sure to make your reservations so everything is perfect. Call 745-3364 for more info.
THE FIRST STREET CAF? is planning a terrific Valentine?s Day Party at its UPSTAIRS venue. There will be two seatings, the early seating at 6: 00 PM and the second seating at 8:30 PM The evening includes appetizers, a great entr?e, dessert and champagne. You will be entertained by DEBORAH KUHL and PAWEL WALEROWSKI. Prepaid reservations only. Call 745-1400 for more info.
Sunday, February 25 is the Annual Evening at the Academy Awards Gala sponsored by ARC SOLANO. Beginning at 4:30 PM there will be an air of Hollywood at the USA WORLD CLASSICS EVENT CENTER in Vallejo. The Gala includes a catered dinner buffet, Silent and Live Auctions, a raffle and the Awards Ceremony on Big Screen TV?s throughout the event. The bad news is that this event sells out each year so be sure to get your tickets early. Call GERRY FORCIER at 552-2935 for more info.
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