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.
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…
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.”
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?
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.
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.
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…
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…
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!
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 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…
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!
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!
