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

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

Poetry Night, Wine+Words with Judith Pacht, January 19th

The Downey Arts Coalitions “Wine+Words” poetry series moves to Third-Thursdays in January. A good group made it out to hear Rick Smith in November.  The featured poet this month will be Judith Pacht, reading on Thursday January 19.  DAC member Lorine Parks curates the evening. Pacht is a seasoned poet and teaches poetry workshops on… Continue reading Poetry Night, Wine+Words with Judith Pacht, January 19th

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