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Month of July, 2009
Community Events
| Art Exhibit: Drawing - The Probity of Art | | Thursday, July 2 | | A large-scale drawing exhibition June 20 through August 2 (Thursdays through Sundays noon to 5 p.m.), includes artworks by various artists. A free public reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, July 18 from 3-6 p.m. Admission free. For more information contact Arts Benicia 707-747-0131. 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal |  |
| Informal Tours of the Benicia State Capitol Building | | Thursday, July 2 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | | Docent-led tour and information about the historic Benicia Capitol building. $2 per person. For more information contact Dan Toth 707-745-3385. 115 West G Street (corner of First & West G Streets) | |
| Freedom Festival Torchlight Parade | | Friday, July 3 6:30 pm | Benicia's Independence Day parade stretches all the way down First Street and includes music, dancers, floats, horses, clowns, and live entertainment.
For more details call Benicia Main Street 707-745-9791 or click on web link.First Street, downtown Benicia | |
| Freedom Festival Picnic in the Park & Fireworks | | Saturday, July 4 12:00 pm | Benicia's City Park is filled with arts and crafts, delicious food, live entertainment, and children's activities. Fireworks start at approximately 9 p.m. at the foot of First Street.
For more details call Benicia Main Street 707-745-9791 or click on web link.City Park, First & Military Streets | |
| Tour Fischer-Hanlon House | | Sunday, July 5 | Docent-led tour of pioneer-era house next to the Benicia Capitol building. Tour times: 12:30, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m. $2 per person.
For more information contact Dan Toth 707-745-3385.115 West G Street, Benicia | |
| Art Exhibit: Drawing - The Probity of Art | | Thursday, July 9 | | A large-scale drawing exhibition June 20 through August 2 (Thursdays through Sundays noon to 5 p.m.), includes artworks by various artists. A free public reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, July 18 from 3-6 p.m. Admission free. For more information contact Arts Benicia 707-747-0131. 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Informal Tour of Benicia State Capitol Building | | Thursday, July 9 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Docent-led tour of pioneer-era house next to the Benicia Capitol building. Tour times: 12:30, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m. $2 per person.
For more information contact Dan Toth 707-745-3385.115 West G Street (corner of First & West G Streets) | |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, July 9 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Kids activities including inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday now through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.
Downtown Benicia, First & B Streets | |
| Spenger Garden Music Series: Edna Love and the North Beach Brass Band | | Saturday, July 11 8:00 pm | Benicia Historical Museum in association with Red Dragonfly Productions presents: Edna Love and the North Beach Brass Band - Mardi Gras in Detriot - West Coast styled soul music review with New Orleans brass.
$20 general admission. Beer, wine available. For tickets call 707-745-5435 or click on web link to purchase on-line.Benicia Historical Museum's Stone Hall, 2024 Camel Road | |
| Mirth & Music at the Barns | | Saturday, July 11 8:00 pm | Benicia Historical Museum and Red Dragonfly Productions present comedian Rocky LaPorte, with opening act by Amber Estrada.
For more information or tickets contact the Benicia Historical Museum 707-745-5435 or click on weblink. Benicia Historical Museum, Stone Hall, 2024 Camel Road | |
| Art Exhibit: Drawing - The Probity of Art | | Thursday, July 16 | | A large-scale drawing exhibition June 20 through August 2 (Thursdays through Sundays noon to 5 p.m.), includes artworks by various artists. A free public reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, July 18 from 3-6 p.m. Admission free. For more information contact Arts Benicia 707-747-0131. 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Informal Tour of the Benicia State Capitol Building | | Thursday, July 16 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Docent-led tour of pioneer-era house next to the Benicia Capitol building. Tour times: 12:30, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m. $2 per person.
For more information contact Dan Toth 707-745-3385.115 West G Street (corner of First & West G Streets) | |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, July 16 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Kids activities including inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday now through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.
Downtown Benicia, First & B Streets | |
| T.G.I.F. Singles Night at the Museum | | Friday, July 17 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Once a month singles gathering. Croquet match at 3 p.m. in the Garden area before the T.G.I.F. Cost is $5 donation and a side dish or dessert to share. Drinks, hot dogs and music will be provided. In addition, a tour of the Museum Powder Magazine building will be provided at 7 p.m.
If you plan to come, RSVP to Larry at 707-745-5662 or email: llauber@sonic.net.Benicia Historical Museum, Stone Hall, 2024 Camel Road | |
| Outdoor Summer Concerts & Movies in the Park | | Friday, July 17 6:30 pm | Summer fun under the stars with music 6:30 to 8 p.m. and the movie "The Goonies" (starting at dusk). Bring pillows, blankets, LOW chairs, and enjoy! Food & beverages & picnic dinners are welcome (please clean up after the movie). Free admission & free popcorn during movie! No pets, please.
For movie title or more information, contact 707-746-4285.City Park Gazebo, First & Military Streets | |
| Tour Fischer-Hanlon House | | Saturday, July 18 | Docent-led tour of pioneer-era house next to the Benicia Capitol building. Tour times: 12:30, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m. $2 per person.
For more information contact Dan Toth 707-745-3385.115 West G Street, Benicia | |
| Artists' Reception @ Arts Benicia Gallery | | Saturday, July 18 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Free public reception for the artists represented in exhibition: Drawing - The Probity of Art. Exhibition runs now through August 2 (Thursdays through Sundays noon to 5 p.m.).
For more information contact Arts Benicia 707-747-0131.991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Tour Fischer-Hanlon House | | Sunday, July 19 | Docent-led tour of pioneer-era house next to the Benicia Capitol building. Tour times: 12:30, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m. $2 per person.
For more information contact Dan Toth 707-745-3385.115 West G Street, Benicia | |
| Art Exhibit: Drawing - The Probity of Art | | Thursday, July 23 | | A large-scale drawing exhibition June 20 through August 2 (Thursdays through Sundays noon to 5 p.m.), includes artworks by various artists. Admission free. For more information contact Arts Benicia 707-747-0131. 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Informal Tour of the Benicia State Capitol Building | | Thursday, July 23 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Docent-led tour of pioneer-era house next to the Benicia Capitol building. Tour times: 12:30, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m. $2 per person.
For more information contact Dan Toth 707-745-3385.115 West G Street (corner of First & West G Streets) | |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, July 23 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Kids activities including inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday now through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.
Downtown Benicia, First & B Streets | |
| American Cancer Society Relay for Life Benefit: Cowboy Poetry & Music / and Silent Auction | | Friday, July 24 6:00 pm | 100% of proceeds benefit the ACS. Silent auction 6-7 p.m., performance begins at 7 p.m., silent auction resumes after the performance.
Poets Paul Zarzyski, Susan Parker, along with poet and musician Mick Vernon, preserve the oral tradition of poetry & storytelling, while honoring the cowboy and western lifestyle, an important part of American's heritage. You will be very entertained!
$20 in advance, $25 at the door. Mail a check made payable to American Cancer Society to: Benicia Yacht Club, c/o Cowboy Poetry, 400 East Second St., Benicia CA 94510. If unable to attend fundraiser but would like to honor a cancer survivior or someone you've lost to cancer, you can also donate by clicking on attached web link (www.main.acsevents.org/goto/denisekeary)Location: Benicia Yacht Club, 400 East Second Street | |
| Benicia Fine Art & Jazz Festival | | Saturday, July 25 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | The Carquinez Straits provide the picturesque backdrop for two days of live performances by top jazz musicians from the Bay Area and around the country, juried fine art marketplace, delectable gourmet food, refreshing wine and beer area, and an art activity area for children.
For more details contact Benicia Main Street 707-745-9791 or click on web link.At the foot of First Street, downtown Benicia | |
| Benicia Holy Ghost Celebration | | Sunday, July 26 9:30 am to 8:00 pm | 102nd consecutive all-day event includes parade, lunch, auction, dinner and dancing.
Donations graciously accepted. For more information please call Norm Gonsalves 707-745-1931.B.D.E.S. Hall, 140 West J Street | |
| Benicia Fine Art & Jazz Festival | | Sunday, July 26 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | The Carquinez Straits provide the picturesque backdrop for two days of live performances by top jazz musicians from the Bay Area and around the country, juried fine art marketplace, delectable gourmet food, refreshing wine and beer area, and an art activity area for children.
For more details contact Benicia Main Street 707-745-9791 or click on web link.At the foot of First Street, downtown Benicia | |
| Art Exhibit: Drawing - The Probity of Art | | Thursday, July 30 | | A large-scale drawing exhibition now through August 2 (Thursdays through Sundays noon to 5 p.m.), includes artworks by various artists. Admission free. For more information contact Arts Benicia 707-747-0131. 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Informal Tour of the Benicia State Capitol Building | | Thursday, July 30 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Docent-led tour of pioneer-era house next to the Benicia Capitol building. Tour times: 12:30, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m. $2 per person.
For more information contact Dan Toth 707-745-3385.115 West G Street (corner of First & West G Streets) | |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, July 30 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Kids activities including inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday now through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.
Downtown Benicia, First & B Streets | |
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