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Zumba Fitness
Wed Oct. 3, 2012 - Fri Oct. 4, 2013
310 Georgia St.
(707) 386-7071
Zumba Fitness With Certified Zumba® Instructor at Dance Unlimited Performing Arts and Events Center Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30
Schulz Museum - Peanuts Celebrations
Wed Nov. 28, 2012 - Mon Apr. 1, 2013
2301 Hardies Lane
707-579-4452
Enjoy the holidays as celebrated by the Peanuts Gang! Halloween, Veterans Day, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, and more have all been observed in Peanuts strips. The 70 original strips in this exhibition feature the Great Pumpkin vigil, the Easter Beagle’s joyous romp, and ringing in the New Year with Snoopy and Woodstock.
Michael Guidry - Artistic Passion and Repurposing
Tue Jan. 1, 2013 - Sat Mar. 30, 2013
Benicia Historical Museum, 2060 Camel Rd
707-745-5435
Current arts and technology exhibit Featuring unique pieces Michael Guidry a multi-media artist primarly working in pastels, ink, and recycled paper and packaging Museum Hours & Museum fees apply
Cache Creek Casino Presents The Imperial Acrobats of China
Sun Jan. 6, 2013 - Sun Mar. 31, 2013
14455 Highway 16
Tollfree: 1-888-77-CACHE
Enjoy the thrills and excitement of these amazing performers in three unique Cache Club shows! 3 p.m. Descendants of The Dragon 5 p.m. Eastern Wind 7 p.m. Asian Spice Admission is free with a Cache Club card or $20 at the door. Club 88 - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Select Sundays, see website for details
Schulz Museum - Museum Mondays for Little Ones
Mon Jan. 7, 2013 - Mon Apr. 29, 2013
2301 Hardies Lane
(707) 284-1263
Enjoy stories, movement games, arts and crafts, and a movie for children ages 1 through 5 and their caregivers. $5/child; up to two adults per child are free before 11:00 am; after 11:00 am, regular Museum admission applies.
Napa Valley Museum - Learning Through Art
Sat Jan. 12, 2013 - Sat Jan. 11, 2014
55 Presidents Circle
707-944-0500
Discover the art of the Napa Valley with a gallery-based art engagement program for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Learning Through Art is held the second Saturday of the month. Program attendees meet at the Museum Admission Desk. No registration is necessary.
COYOTE CLUB
Sat Feb. 9, 2013 - Sat May. 11, 2013
McIntyre Ranch, St. John's Mine Road
707-648-4552
The McIntyre Ranch is home to several different habitats, farm animals and an educational garden. Explore nature through activities, games and crafts. Getting up close to nature helps us to understand the balance we have with the environment. Studies have found that children who spend time exploring nature are more focused and interested in school. Families are encourage to come to every meeting. Bring a snack, water and your curiosity! For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Instructor: Dee Davis Cost: $5/class resident, $6/class nonresident Adults must register at no cost.
Ghost Walk with Donna Raymond
Fri Feb. 15, 2013 - Fri Oct. 18, 2013
90 First Street
707-745-9791
Spooky tales of the paranormal history of Benicia are revealed on this exciting, interactive and fun Ghost Walk led by a paranormal investigator Devin Sisk and/or sensitive Donna Raymond. Use special ghost detecting tools like pendulums, divining rods, and K-II meters. No children under ten (10) years of age are permitted on tours. Tours on the first and third Fridays of the month.
HORSE DAY AT McINTYRE RANCH - Ages 8-17
Sat Feb. 16, 2013 - Sat May. 18, 2013
McIntyre Ranch, St. John's Mine Road
707-648-4552
Learn about the friendly horses and goats, and participate in their daily care. Wear sturdy work clothes and tough shoes because this is a "hands-on" experience. You will put a halter on a horse, learn to lead horses safely, brush them, clean their feet and clean their stalls. Everyone will have a chance to sit on a horse (helmets are required and provided, keep hairstyle simple for easy fit). Kids will receive a souvenir t-shirt! Eat a good breakfast, bring a water bottle and wear layers. For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Instructor: Jane Mitchell Cost: $25/class resident, $30/class nonresident. Select Saturdays.
Bracket Drag Racing Series at Sonoma Raceway
Mon Feb. 18, 2013 - Sun Dec. 1, 2013
Hwys 37 & 121
Tollfree: 800-870-RACE
There will be a series of 14 events for the 2013 Bracket Drag Racing Series. Gates open at 8 a.m. for each event, with racing spanning from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost for spectators is $15, while cost for competitors is as follows: High School and Trophy ($25); Association classes ($35); Sportsman or Motorcycle ($40); Pro or Super Pro ($60).
Schulz Museum - Art of the Line
Wed Feb. 20, 2013 - Sun Sep. 1, 2013
2301 Hardies Lane
707-579-4452
Charles Schulz took great pride in producing an aesthetically pleasing and well-designed comic strip. He knew exactly what he was looking for in the design of a Peanuts comic strip, but found the explanation of the process elusive: "it's as difficult as explaining what a poem is about," he said. Learn more about Schulz's process from the tools he used to the research he undertook in this exhibition of the original comic strips, photographs, and research material.
Vallejo Museum - “War of 1812: Ships from the Age of Sail” Paintings by Hans Skalagard
Wed Feb. 20, 2013 - Sat Jun. 29, 2013
Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum, 734 Marin St
707-643-0077
Hans Skalagard is a world renowned marine painter. He has been described as a “living legend” by art critics. This man is a descendant of Vikings and was born in the Faeroe Islands of Denmark in 1924.
Verismo Opera presents Il Trovatore
Wed Feb. 27, 2013 - Sun Mar. 31, 2013
Bay Terrace Theater, 51 Daniels Ave
707-864-5508
Hear some of Verdi’s most melodious music including his exciting Anvil Chorus sung by Spanish gypsies. It is full of dramatically powerful scenes: tales of flames at the stake, kidnapping and revenge master-minded by Azucena, the conniving gypsy woman; a mysterious troubadour and Leonora who loses her heart to him; the drama of war waged on a castle fortress; and two brothers separated at birth who unknowingly become mortal enemies. Set in Spain in the early 15th century, the story is told by three separate, intertwining sub-plots, rich with colorful history.
Prime Rib Dinner at Hiddenbrooke Garden Room
Fri Mar. 1, 2013 - Fri Dec. 6, 2013
Hiddenbrooke Golf Club, 1095 Hiddenbrooke Prkwy
707-558-0330 x 224
Prime Rib Dinner Night at the Hiddenbrooke Garden Room. 2 seatings: 6 pm or 7:30 pm. $16.95/person, $8.95/child (12 years or younger), excludes tax and gratuity. RSVP on week in advance. Prime Rib Dinner Night every first Friday on the Month.
March Madness at Blue Rock Springs
Fri Mar. 1, 2013 - Sun Mar. 31, 2013
Blue Rock Springs, 655 Columbus Prkwy
707-643-8476
Green Fees Rolled Back to 1990's. Weekday $13 * Weekends $16 * Cart fee $12 per rider. Tee times are going fast! Restrictions as follows: Not valid on tournaments, No rain checks, 7-day advance tee time reservation, Valid March 1 through March 31.
Public Boating Courses: Powerboat
Sat Mar. 2, 2013 - Mon Apr. 14, 2014
Cal Maritime Academy, 200 Maritime Academy Dr
707-654-1157
Safe Powerboat Handling Course $50. US Coast Guard & NASBLA Approved. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boathandling skills on actual boats. The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a state boating safety education certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.
Public Boating Courses:Sailing
Sat Mar. 9, 2013 - Sun Apr. 21, 2013
Cal Maritime Academy, 200 Maritime Academy Dr
707-654-1157
Basic Keelboat $50. The Basic Keelboat course will teach you the basic elements of sailing including terminology, boat setup, wind direction and points of sail, sail trim, tacking, jibing, reefing. You'll also learn the more advanced elements of sailing, including close quarter maneuvering, docking, anchoring, navigation rules, and crew overboard recovery. Upon successful completion you will be issued a US SAILING Log Book with Basic Keelboat certification. Cal Maritime’s Basic Keelboat course is taught in the J-22s by US SAILING certified instructors. Classes are Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm at the California Maritime Academy.
Wednesday Night Drags at Sonoma Raceway
Wed Mar. 13, 2013 - Thu Nov. 14, 2013
Hwys 37 & 121
Tollfree: 800-870-RACE
The popular Wednesday Night Drags program will kick off its 25th consecutive year at Sonoma Raceway on March 13, 2013. The raceway will open its gates most every Wednesday night from March 13-Nov. 14 for fans who would like to race down the world-famous quarter-mile drag strip.
Camelot! - Philly Dake Camel Collection
Sun Mar. 17, 2013 - Sun Jun. 30, 2013
Benicia Historical Museum, 2060 Camel Rd
707-745-5435
Camel Collection Exhibit Opening BHM at 1:00 PM. Free event
San Mateo Kennel Club Dog Show
Thu Mar. 21, 2013 - Sun Mar. 24, 2013
Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Dr
(925) 373 - 1945
San Mateo Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dog Show. Parking: $10
Twin Pine Casino Presents Chris Gardner Band
Fri Mar. 22, 2013 - Sat Mar. 23, 2013
22223 Highway 29 at Racheria Road
Tollfree: 1-800-564-4872
With the release of their first album titled The Answer debuting last April, Nashville recording artist, the Chris Gardner Band, is just getting started. Excitement is buzzing over their first single Everybody Loves My Baby and with over 150 shows per year, it is sure to be heard by many! With their country-rock lyrics, soulful harmonies, high energy performances and vulnerability on stage, the Chris Gardner Band always gives their best. Five incredible musicians whose talents excel alone but thrive together are taking huge steps towards flourishing careers in music. It has been very rewarding for the band to open up for major country artists such as Chris Young, Luke Bryan, Love and Theft, Jerrod Neiman, Joe Nichols, Mark Chestnut, Josh Gracin and more. At Country in the Park this year, they opened up for Billy Currington and amazed a sold out crowd of 17,000 in Sacramento, CA.
Great Bowls of Chili Challenge
Sat Mar. 23, 2013
Clock Tower, 1189 Washington Street
(707) 745-9791
A friendly yet fiery competition amongst businesses, organizations, and individuals to make the best tasting chili in town. Come taste for yourself and be the judge! Want to compete? Call (707) 745-9791 or download an registration form here:http://beniciamainstreet.org/13-forms/chili-challange-registration-form.pdf
Sonoma Raceway Hosts 24 Hours of LeMons
Sat Mar. 23, 2013 - Mon Mar. 25, 2013
Sonoma Raceway, Hwys 37 and 121
Tollfree: 1-800-870-RACE
If you’re expecting throaty stock cars or high-performance open-wheel machines, forget it. This endurance road-racing series, which will host 20 events coast-to-coast in 2013, was founded on a particularly questionable concept: all cars must be bought and prepared for no more than $500. Spectator tickets, available at the gate, are $20 per day or $30 for a weekend pass. Kids under 16 will be admitted FREE. The weekend will feature racing from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, and 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Monday. For more information on this wild and wacky series, visit 24hoursoflemons.com.
Darryl Anders and Agape Soul
Sat Mar. 23, 2013
Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia St
707-552-2400
Join this amazing band for a night of music from their new CD. "In every way, Believe in Love is Darryl Anders and AgapeSoul’s unconditional gift to the urban music market. And, every contribution on Believe in Love delivers an essential reminder as to why soul music starts and ends from the heart" Peggy Oliver/Soul Tracks USA
Napa Valley Elvis Festival
Sat Mar. 23, 2013
Napa Valley Marriott, 3425 Solano Avenue
415-990-9039
The Napa Valley Elvis Festival is to celebrate the 1961 film that Elvis filmed with Hope Lange and Millie Perkins in the Napa Valley.