Listen & Be Heard Weekly Archives

THE BENICIA MAIN STREET PROGRAM�S SEE�S CANDIES STORE is ready for Valentines with Chocolate hearts and delights of all kinds. There is also a new shipment of sweatshirts, and tees for those sweethearts who would rather not have chocolate. Don�t forget those DOWNTOWN DOLLARS, they are $20 gift certificates useable in most downtown establishments and $1from each certificate goes toward downtown revitalization. Call 745-9791 for more info.

For other sweet treats we now have ROSANNA�S EUROPEAN DELIGHTS on Military East (across for Big O). Yes, that is a real bakery right here in river city. She is open Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 AM through 6:00 PM. Saturdays from 7:30 AM through 6:00 PM and on Sundays she will be open from 7:30 PM through 2:00 PM. She offers Wedding cakes, specialty cakes (I hear she has a Champagne Cake), pastries, lunch, coffee, and cookies. For more info call 747-9333.

SHIROCO�S ART AND GARDEN is offering 15% off on pre-Valentine orders in by February 9. Call 747-1298 for more info.

Friday, February 9 it is �Love and Laughter� as the BENICIA MAIN STREET PROGRAM brings us its 13th Valentine Auction. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with a no host bar, and the evening includes an appetizer and dessert buffet, Comedian DAVE BURLEIGH, Silent and live Auctions. Businesses and organizations have donated some wonderful auction items. So grab your sweetie and head to the CLOCKTOWER. For more info call 745-9791.

THE FIRST STREET CAF� is planning a great party for Valentines Day. I hear spaces are filling up quickly so get your reservations in soon. The evening will feature two seatings, 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. You get a fabulous dinner complete with appetizer and dessert, champagne, and you are entertained by DEBORAH KUHL & PAWEL WALEROWSKI. For more info call 753-0070.

THE SHORELINE RESTAURANT invites you to a special Valentine dinner with a wonderful water view. Reservations are suggested. Call 745-3364 for more info.

Thursday, February 8 KEITH LITTLE AND JIM NUNALLY take the stage at the UPSTAIRS venue at THE FIRST STREET CAF�. It will be lively evening of bluegrass and country beginning at 7:00 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.

Thursday, February 8 it will be METAPHYSICAL MUSE at the LISTEN AND BE HEARD POETRY CAF� in Vallejo. Call 554-4840 for more info.

Thursday, February 8 the METEPHYSICAL PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP will meet at 240 Baker St. at 7:00 PM. The group will discuss the healing of hypnotherapy. The discussion will include testimony from clients who�ve experienced remarkable improvement from phobias, relationship issues, health problems, etc. For more info call 745-0105.

Friday, February 9 the BUSINESS RESOURCE GROUP at the BENICIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE invites you to join its Speaker Series at 7:45 AM at the Chamber Office. Guest Speaker, JON BERRYHILL of BERRYHILL COMPUTER FORENSICS will speak on How New Federal Rules Regarding Employer Storage of Email and IM�s May Impact Your Business. Admission is $5 for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. Seating is limited so get your reservation in today. Call 745-2021 for more info.

Friday, February 9 is yet again DOUG HOUSER at the UPSTAIRS venue at THE FIRST STREET CAF�. Doug makes a rocking Friday night fun. He takes the stage at 8:00 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.

February 9 and 10 are the opening performances of �Sophisticated Ladies� presented by the VALLEJO MUSIC THEATRE out at the FETTERLY PLAYHOUSE FOR THE ARTS in Vallejo. Performances this weekend are $13 for all seats. Call 649-2787for more info.

Saturday, February 10 WAYBLONDE steps up to the mic at the UPSTAIRS venue at THE FIRST STREET CAF�. They start in at 8:00 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.

February 10 and 11 you have a wonderful and rare opportunity to experience the Winter Quarters Conference of the NATIONAL CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATION at the BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT THE CAMEL BARNS. Members of the Association will be in period costume and will offer classes and demonstrations on conditions of the time. Some of the demonstrations include photographic processes, , sewing machine technology, cooking, table setting, construction processes, reproduction of gowns and bonnets of the era as well as aspects of basic infantry, cavalry, and artillery, camp management, and Army posts of the Bay Area. Tickets are $20 for the entire weekend. For more info call 745-5435.

February 11 is the Gala Opening of VALLEJO MUSIC THEATRE production of �Sophisticated Ladies� at the FETTERLY PLAYHOUSE FOR THE ARTS. Doors open at 2:00 PM with wine tasting and a silent auction. Dinner catered by CITY LIGHTS will begin at 3:00 PM followed by a live auction and the show begins at 4:30 PM. Tickets for this fund raising Gala are $50 per person. Call 649-2787 for more info.

Sunday, February 11 KATHY KEITH of Sacramento Valley and JOYCE ODAM who is on the editorial board of �California Quarterly� will be the featured poets at the Monthly Poetry Reading at the VALONA DELI in Crockett. Poets from the Greater Bay Area gather to enjoy and share. There is an open mic after the featured poets. The poets gather at 4:00 PM. At 6:00 PM the TERRY HENRY TRIO takes the stage for an evening of great jazz. For more info call DAVID ALPAUGH at 925-682-0457.

Tuesday, February 13 in the kitchen (downstairs at CITY HALL) there will be a Silent Cake Auction from 9:30 AM through 12:30 PM. The cakes are baked and donated by Cancer survivors and will be available for viewing from 9:30-12:15. At 12:30 the highest bids will be announced. Proceeds will go to THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY. JENNY BEAUMONT, GINA ELECCION and COLLEEN WILLIAMS will be taking part in the Strides for Hope Marathon team participating in the Giants Marathon to raise money for THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY. For more info call TERRY BALDWIN at 745-4370 or GINA ELECCION at 745-4280.

Tuesday, February 13 THE BENICIA/TULA SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION will install its 2007 Officers. The officers include President: MARIA BITAGON, Vice President: LEANNE CAWLEY, Treasurer: JOHN POTTER, Corresponding Secretary: PEPE ARTEAGA, and Recording Secretary: EILEEN STERN. The meeting is at CITY HALL in the Commission Room at 7:00 PM Come and find out what exciting plans they have for the coming year. For more info call PHILLIP GALLAGHER at 746-1033.

Tuesday, February 13 it is the BENICIA AND REGIONAL POETS meeting at the VOLTAIRE CAF� in the TANNERY BUILDING at 7:00 PM. The gathering is hosted by Benicia�s Poet Laureate, JOEL FALLON. For more info call 746-6070.

Thursday, February 15 the AAUW will welcome guest speaker TRISH THORNTON, Command Chief Master Sergeant. She is the highest ranking enlisted female at the 349th Air Mobility Wing which is the reserve wing at Travis Air Force Base. She will be discussing �Strategy for Personal Power� The meeting will be held in the Community Room at the SOUTHAMPTON SWIM CLUB at the corner of Chelsea Hill and Warwick Drives at 6:30 PM. For more info call SUZANNE ANTONE at 235-5341.

Saturday, February 24 is the 16th Annual Trivia Bee at the BDES HALL on West J Street. This unusual event is a fund raiser for the Adult Literacy and ESL Programs at the BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY. There will be a catered dinner, auction, raffle and of course, the trivia competition. The theme this year is the �Summer of Love� so grab your favorite Hip attire and come join the fun. For more info call 746-4341.

Sunday, February 25 ARC-SOLANO will host its Silver or 25th Evening at the Academy Awards Gala at the USA WORLD CLASSICS EVENT CENTER in Vallejo. This wonderful event is sold out each year so be sure to get your reservations in early. The evening includes a catered buffet dinner, silent and live auctions, a raffle, and the Awards ceremony on big screen TV�s throughout the event. Tickets are $60 per person or $450 for a table of eight. For more info call GERRY FORCIER at 552-2935.

THE BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT THE CAMEL BARNS is planning another wonderful Murder Mystery Dinner in the beginning of March. It will be �Murder On The High Seas� brought to you by Benicia�s GIBSONHOUSE PLAYERS. For more info call 745-5435.

Saturday, March 31 you will be able to enjoy the return engagement of ANTSY MC CLAIN & THE TRAILER PARK TROUBADOURS at the MAJESTIC THEATRE as they once again grace our local stage in a benefit performance for the AAUW Tech Trek Scholarship Program. If you missed their previous performances GET YOU TICKETS EARLY! This is a highly original high energy group that will take you for a musical carpet ride. Tech Trek is a summer program for girls of Junior High school age that immerses them in science and math to prepare them to be more competitive in today�s college admissions. Tickets are $24 and are available at BOOKSHOP BENICIA or on line at www.reddragonflyproductions.com .. For more info call 771-0140.

The CAF� VOLTAIRE located in the TANNERY BUILDING offers a Spanish night on Monday nights from 7:00 PM through 9:00 PM. The Caf� also has a French Night on Thursdays from 7:00 PM through 8:30 PM. If you�ve wanted to learn, or just brush up on these languages stop in and join in the fun. For more info call 319-0876.

ARTS BENICIA has an ongoing Tuesday night Figure Drawing Studio. Artists can join for a monthly fee or a drop in fee. You must bring all your own materials. Artists are welcomed to challenge their drawing skills �while developing a better understanding of human form and movement�. The session begins with short gesture drawings then gradually increases to 20 minute poses. For more info call 747-0131.