The Brothers Kupchella (Chuck and Jim) are back for some Folk/Irish jamming here at the wine bar. Come enjoy the music and the camaraderie and a glass of wine or two!
Come be entertained with acoustic Irish and Folk tunes by this terrific duo! It’s ALWAYS a good time. Pairs well with our Armstrong Valley Winery wines and a charcuterie or cheese plate. It's a great way to start off your Saturday evening plans!
Local Author Mike Kiel's book "Challenge the Moment" is his memoir about his perspective on life - his entire life - before, during, and after a life-altering spinal cord injury. He shares many of his highs and lows, the importance of humor, and the incredible support around him. His brutally honest life story, along with…
Homosexuality raises some interesting evolutionary questions. Since the course of human evolution is driven by reproduction, and since, historically, homosexuals have tended to have fewer biological children than heterosexuals, why hasn’t homosexuality disappeared as a result of natural selection? Could this mean homosexuality has no genetic basis? Come listen to Dr. Charles Kupchella discuss this…
Local author Megan Adams-West will be here for a book signing event. She will be showcasing her new book Butterflies Faith & Recipes along with a sampling of some of the goodies from the recipes in the book!
Women have been treated as second-class citizens for a long time, yet are intellectually every bit as capable as men -- arguably more capable socially. The fact that men are larger, more muscular and more aggressive is a carry-over from the Stone Age when such traits were needed for most work. Machines do most of…
Although human beings have had a working relationship with petroleum and natural gas for thousands of years, the modern industry, as we know it, had its origins just a few hours’ drive to the north – near Titusville, Pennsylvania. For it was there on the banks of Oil Creek that Mr. Edwin Drake and his…
Music by Kenny Jubas – Voted Johnstown’s Favorite Musician in Johnstown Magazine’s 2023 and 2024 Best of Johnstown issues! We’ll have our Mimosa flights available as well as our regular selection of wines.
Children’s Author D.H. Anderson will be here signing the Lady Thistle series books. She will do a group reading and then do a craft with the little ones. There will be light refreshments available. Please contact us to reserve a spot as space is limited.
Next in our Critical Thinking Series University of North Dakota President Emeritus Charles Kupchella will be at the shop for a lecture on The Rise of Anti-Science Attitudes and Anti-Intellectualism in America: Evidence and the Downside. There has been a rise in both anti-science sentiment and anti-intellectualism in America. How did this happen?
Poeming Through the Dark - a poetry open mic that has gathered a great community. There will also be a fun book giveaway. Learn more about this group via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/poemingthroughthedark. “An inclusive space for meaningful connection & self-expression through poetry in Southwestern PA.”
A Heavy Metal History Lesson is the world’s first collection of stories that delve into the historical events and figures that inspired ten different heavy metal songs. By connecting each song to its historical event and providing in-depth explanations, A Heavy Metal History Lesson aims to educate headbangers about world history and the events that…
Bring your poems & your friends! Sign-ups are in person & first come, first serve. All who sign up can read for approximately 3-5 mins.
Bring your poems & your friends! Sign-ups are in person & first come, first serve. All who sign up can read for approximately 3-5 mins.
Come join us for the signing and discussion of Johnstown Native Russell Shorto's newest book, Taking Manhattan, The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America. The author of The Island at the Center of the World offers up a thrilling narrative of how New York—that brash, bold, archetypal city—came to be. Bristling with…
Classic Elements Presents the next topic in our Critical Thinking Series: The Amazing -- but Not Always Reliable -- Human Brain: From homo habilis to Einstein. Can a man really mistake his wife for a hat? A review of some of the amazing things about the human mind. Just how accurate is the view of…
Come meet author Brook Lenker and have one of his books signed.
The religious landscape of the USA is and has been changing rapidly. In Pew Research Surveys conducted in the last few years: 63% of American adults described themselves as Christians…
Great opportunity to meet some of our talented local authors and get a personalized signed book for yourself of for someone else as a wonderful gift idea!
NOSH: What My Sabbatical Taught Me About Connection, One Lunch at a Time is a humorous and heartwarming memoir about what happens when we slow down, reach out, and truly listen. With warmth, wit, and insight, NOSH is a celebration of human connection, the kind that reminds us we’re never truly alone. It invites readers…
Join us for an evening with Johnstown native and prolific author Dr. James R. Gregory! Dr. Gregory grew up in Johnstown, the youngest of five children, in Upper Yoder Township. He has recently published two books about Johnstown - come hear his story!
Join us for a discussion with Dr Kupchella about his newly released book - Coal and Ashes. This is a historical fiction novel based on Dr. K's family's immigration to…