April 13 the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS will hold its Annual Garden Tour. This year the tour will be in memory of SANDY OLSEN, a popular League member. The tour runs from 11:00 AM through 4:00 PM. There will be seven “luscious” gardens to tour and light refreshments at the FISH-RIDDELL MANSION on West K Street. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event and can be purchased at THE CAMELIA TEA ROOM, BENICIA MAIN STREET, or BOOKSHOP BENICIA. Proceeds go to voter education. For more info call 746-6689.
Thursday, April 10 will see KEITH LITTLE & JIM NUNALLY bringing back their championship talents to the UPSTAIRS venue at THE FIRST STREET CAFÉ. So all you Bluegrass lovers should stop in and enjoy. They take the stage at 7:00 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
April 11 is the VALLEJO MUSIC THEATRE will begin its search for the Best Talent in the Bay Area. The Talent Search is set for five performances beginning April 11 and ending June 6 with finals being awarded. Participants can sign up now. Audiences will enjoy the Friday Night Supper Club with the performances presented each evening. Call 649-2787 for more info.
Friday, April 11 will see DOUG HOUSER back UPSTAIRS at THE FIRST STREET CAFÉ. Doug’s fans keep coming back on Friday Nights to listen to their favorites. You ought to join them. Doug takes the stage at 8:00 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
April 12 JOE HENDERSON ELEMENTARY will hold its annual Auction. The event will be held at the CLOCKTOWER. There will be food and music as well. For more info call LYNN HOYLE at 747-0717.
April 12 will be the “Steppin to Survive 2008” will be the 5th Black and White Gala to celebrate Breast Cancer Survivors. This year’s event will be held at MCCORMICK HALL at the SOLANO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. The event begins at 6:00 with a Meet and greet as well as music and dancing. At 7:00 PM dinner will be served and them more dancing. Bay Area Comedian, J-RED will be emcee. Tickets are $55 per person, $50 for Seniors. For tickets and info call 552-0567, 649-8667, or 557-0282.
April 12 THE PATCHWORK CAT quilting shop will host local quilter, realtor, and author, ROBERTA DE LUIZ as she will be signing her book “Terrific Tees, I Can’t Believe It’s A T-Shirt Quilt” . Roberta will be at the shop in the Old Arsenal on Tyler Street from 2:00 PM through 5:00 PM. She will also have quilts from the book on display in the shop.
April 12 WAYBLONDE will be back to share their Bluegrass, folk, swing and country music with their fans at the UPSTAIRS venue at THE FIRST STREET CAFÉ. They take the stage at 8:00 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
April 12 is the 12th Anniversary of THE FIRST STREET CAFÉ. It has been a great 12 years of fabulous food, wonderful wines and great entertainment . They have also been great in reaching out to the community. Their release last year of the CD of UPSTIARS performances with proceeds going to local charities is just one example. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Can’t sing? Tone deaf? You are out of excuses! April 14 is the beginning of the “Tone Deaf Singing Class” at the 851 MUSIC STUDIO. MR. SHELBY says there is no such thing as being tone deaf and each class is fun and informative. The class begins with basics as students learn to explore their voices freely. For more info call 747-0851 or go to www.851MusicStudio.com.
Tuesday, April 15 the CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMY will have a Chorus and Jazz Concert in the RIZZA AUDITORIUM at 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, April 16 Acoustic Guitarists, SCOTT BURWELL and GORDON ROWLAND, will perform at the CAFÉ VOLTAIRE in the TANNERY BUILDING at 7:30 PM. Admission is $20 with funds benefiting MUSIC FOR CHILDREN.
April 18 will be the opening night for the BENICIA OLD TOWN THEATRE GROUP presentation of “Sugar Babies”. This is actually a revival of sorts as the BOTTG originally performed this show 20 years ago. Tickets for the Opening Gala are $25. General Admission is $20, Seniors $18. Tickets at the door or at the BENICIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more so bring friends and have fun. For more info call 746-1269.
April 19th will see a return of ANSTY MC CLAIN & THE TRAILOR PARK TROUBADOURS to Benicia. This performance will be at the HAYLEY HORN AUDITORIUM at the BENICIA HIGH SCHOOL at 8:00 PM. This visit by the quirky ensemble is being sponsored by the BENICIA/VALLEJO AAUW and proceeds will go to their Teck Trek summer program for Jr. High aged girls. General admission will be $25. Call 771-0140 or go to www.reddragonflyproductions.com for tickets.
April 20 will be the next in the Spring 2008 Lecture Series presented by the MC CUNE COLLECTION at the JFK LIBRARY in Vallejo. MEL AHLBORN will discuss “The Illuminated Manuscript: Historic Methods and Modern Adaptations”. All lectures begin at 2:00 PM in the MCCUNE ROOM. For more info go to www.mccunecollection.org .
Ah, a true sign that winter is gone and good times are ahead! The BENICIA MAIN STREET CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET will once again grace First Street.. All your favorites will be back as well as a surprise or two. The Market is 4-8 PM along First Street from B to D Streets.
April 24 will once again bring Jazz at THE SHORELINE! The kick-off performance is none other than the DELBERT BUMP TRIO. Delbert is a master organist and teaches music at SOLANO COUNTY COLLEGE. This group has been drawing fans to the SHORELINE for years. They take the stage at 5:00 PM. Admission is free. No cover. Call 745-3364 for more info.
April 25 GAYLA REITER will be holding an evening workshop in Past Life Regression at 240 Baker St. at 7:00 PM. This workshop is a fund raiser for SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME SERVICES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. Pre-registration is required. Call 745-0105 for more info.
April 25 ABC MUSIC will be holding an Open House from 6:00 through 9:00 PM. STAN HOUSTON tells me they have completed their renovations and are ready for company. Stop in and enjoy refreshments, meet STAN & MARIANNE HOUSTON. Also, STEF BURNS (a Benician and Lead Guitarist for Huey Lewis and the News) will be on hand to sign his newly released CD, “World, Universe, Infinity”. For more info call 746-7565 or go to www.abcmusicbenicia.com .
April 26 Benicia’s own PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO and Benicia vocalist MEGAN FREEDMAN will appear at the COPIA in Napa. This is a CD Release concert for Peppino’s 14th solo recording titled “Made in Italy”. The performance begins at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $20 at www.copia.org.
April 26 the BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM will host a book signing at the Museum’s STONE HALL. DAVID VICTOR BOSSE JR. will be introducing his book, “Chi Chu’s Little Turtles” from 1:00 PM through 4:00 PM. David is a member of the Benicia City Staff. This is a tale of a brave sea turtle that helps little turtles make it to the sea. For more info call 745-5435 or go to www.beniciahistoricalmuseum.org.
April 28 and 29 THE VALLEJO MUSIC THEATRE will be holding its auditions for “The Music Man” . Children will be auditioned 7-8 PM and adults will be auditioned from 8-10 PM. You do not need an appointment, but bring sheet music and dress accordingly. Production dates are July 11 through July 27. For more info call 649-2787.
The SUISUN MARSH NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION is putting out a call for volunteers to help with the more than 700 animals turned in to them each year. After training volunteers can help with housekeeping and feeding of the critters in the association’s care. Don’t have time to volunteer? They need donations for food and cleaning supplies too. For more info call 429-HAWK or go to www.suisunwildlife.org .
The Annual GOLD & CUMBO Festival and Parade has been canceled this year. The Committee is regrouping after the recent death of President DARLIA WRIGHT. Those who wish to become a part of this wonderful event that has graced our community for 15 years are welcomed to call MARK SANDOVAL at 980-3581.
May 2 will be the kick off date for FIRST FRIDAYS ON FIRST STREET. This program combines merchants, restaurants, and entertainment cooperating under the BENICIA MAIN STREET umbrella to make it a special night. For more info call 745-9791.
May 3 will be the fourth Concert of the 76th year of the VALLEJO SYMPHONY and DAVID RAMADANOFF‘S 25th Anniversary with the orchestra. This performance will be at the HOGAN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM at 8:00 PM. They will feature David Mahler’s Symphony No 5 in C-Sharp. For more info call 643-4441.
May 3 and 4 will be the 15th Annual Benicia Artists’ Open Studios. Group Exhibits and Maps are available at ARTS BENICIA on Tyler Street. This event draws art lovers from all over the state to our little berg. Admission is free. This year the members of Benicia’s Plein Air Painting Group will be painting on or near First Street since their studio is the great outdoors. For more info call 747-0131 or go to www.artsbenicia.org .
ARTS BENICIA has many great ongoing and upcoming classes to put a little art in your Spring. They also have a great deal going, Any first time student who signs up a friend for a class gets 20% off of their class. You can choose from a great selection including Painting, the process of abstraction, watercolor, Master’s techniques, art booklets, or the ongoing Tuesday night Figure Drawing group.
May 6 Hearing Aid Specialist, RON JENKINS will hold an educational seminar on hearing loss at the VALLEJO MUSIC THEATRE at 6:00 PM. The seminar is in honor of May being National Better Hearing Month. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more info call 554-6660.
May 10 the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS will be holding a Candidates Forum in the Council Chambers at CITY HALL from 10:00 through 11:30 AM. LOIS KAZAKOFF will be the moderator. The Candidates for County Supervisor, LINDA SEIFERT and JOHN SILVA will be there as well and pro and con advocates for Propositions 98 and 99. Refreshments will be served and admission is free. For more info call 745-5477.
May 17 will be the Second Annual Benicia Founder’s Day Celebration at the CLOCKTOWER. The first celebration was a great success so the BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM and the BENICIA/TULA SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION will once again host this event to celebrate Benicia’s Birthday. Tickets will be $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more info go to www.94510.org and click the sister city icon.
May 17 local Certified Hypnotherapist, GAYLA REITER will be joined by WALYER SEMKIW, M.D. as they present a Past Life Intensive Workshop at SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE at 9:00 AM. The workshop will include two or more experimental sessions to explore your past incarnations using hypnotic regression. Bring a pillow, blanket or mat as well as a light bag lunch. You can register at the College, by phone at 864-7115 or online at www.solano.edu/communityservices .
Those who would like to take part in the SUSAN G. KOMEN 3 day Walk for a cure. The Bay Area walk is scheduled for September 5-7. You can register by calling 800-996-3DAY or by going on line to: www.The3Day.org .
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