Art on the Vine presents Michael Temple, Robert Thome, blues legend James Harman

Art on the Vine this Saturday features two artists that dare to be different:  Michael Temple, who is as deft with a paintbrush as he is with a brushes on a drum set.  Robert Thome, who paints with a brush in his mouth, because of his disability.  Also a special performance of the James Harman… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Michael Temple, Robert Thome, blues legend James Harman

Wine+Words presents the Poetry of Raindog, March 15

Our next poetry reading is Thursday March 15, at Mari’s Wine Bar. Raindog has spent the last twenty-five years pouring all his resources into poetry in the greater Long beach area, not only writing it but publishing, editing and promoting poets. His latest book is about some hospital experiences: ER/OR Living Among the Mangled. He… Continue reading Wine+Words presents the Poetry of Raindog, March 15

Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March

“Art on the Vine” continues on Saturday, March 3rd with the art of Steve Clay. In 1995, when he was at the peak of what had become a very successful career as an artist, Steve suffered a debilitating stroke which brought him to Downey at the Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center.  After several years of… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March

Wine+Words Poetry with Bruce Williams Feb 17

Our third-Thursdays poetry series continues at Mari’s Wine Bar with Bruce Williams as the featured poet.  The open mic sign-ups begin at 7:30 PM for the first 10 poets, which begins at 8PM.  Mr. Williams will read at 8:30PM.  Mari’s is at 8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA across from Porto’s.  Wheelchair accessible, but 21 and… Continue reading Wine+Words Poetry with Bruce Williams Feb 17

Rick Smith featured poet at Wine+Words

Friday night at 9PM is Poetry at Mari’s Wine Bar, this month featuring poet Rick Smith, who long worked in Downey at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. The first kiss, two wrens on fire, blind with smoke and heat storming out of the underbrush of self-restraint into a trembling orgasmic future well above the starving dogs… Continue reading Rick Smith featured poet at Wine+Words