by BHM Offices | Feb 14, 2019 | Events, Exhibits, News & Notes
Please join us on Thursday, March 7th for an opening reception celebrating our new Early California Exploration, Colonization, and Immigration permanent exhibit gallery. The free “open house” includes a no-host bar, and runs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The gallery, part of...
by BHM Offices | Jan 29, 2019 | Events, News & Notes
Centered around the creative work of Keith Little, the Golden Sierra Trio is part of the LittleBand, a collaborative ensemble coming together to perform a diverse range of music. Rooted in bluegrass, gospel, and blues, the combination of these talented artists...
by BHM Offices | Jan 29, 2019 | Events, News & Notes
Two men from opposite ends of the world come together to celebrate their passion for music. These true masters of their instruments create a musical experience that goes well beyond any musical genre. Their music, together with their lighthearted banter, is always met...
by BHM Offices | Jan 23, 2019 | Events, News & Notes
Rooted in the traditional music of the seven Celtic nations, Golden Bough has become an in-demand group on both sides of the Atlantic. Join us as this trio of modern day minstrels blend their voices and instruments in the pristine harmonies that have become a Golden...
by BHM Offices | Nov 16, 2018 | Benicia History, From the Archives, News & Notes
by Beverly Phelan Ferry service in Benicia dates back to 1847 after Robert Semple and Thomas Larkin purchased the City’s section of the Suscol Grant from Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. One of the conditions set by Vallejo for the sale of the land grant acreage was that a...
by BHM Offices | Sep 5, 2018 | From the Archives, News & Notes
by Beverly Phelan The Majestic Theatre in Downtown Benicia opened with great fanfare on February 23, 1920. By 7:30 PM – opening time – there were more than 1200 people waiting to be admitted, with only half of the people fortunate enough to get in at the first show!...
