Local singer and songwriter Chadwick Bishop will be performing an hour-long live concert at the Junipero Beach concession stand from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27.
Paint and vino Long Beach
By Richard Guzman | [email protected] | Press Telegram
PUBLISHED: June 4, 2018 at 10:16 a.m. | UPDATED: June 4, 2018 at 10:17 a.m.
Bettina Molano didn’t consider herself much of an artist.
But thanks to help from a professional, and maybe a little liquid courage, she created her first masterpiece — an acrylic painting depicting city buildings that she plans to give to her son for Father’s Day.
“I’m not much of a painter, but boy it came out really nice,” said the 59-year-old Los Angeles resident, who created her painting during the grand opening of Pinot’s Palette, a Long Beach wine bar and art studio that mixes sips with paint.
The new Pine Avenue venue held its grand opening on Saturday, May 26.
It’s the first Long Beach location for the Houston-based franchise that combines a wine bar with art classes for adults.
“It’s a paint and sip, so basically paint, drink and have fun,” said Monica Ochoa, co-owner of the new Long Beach spot.
Other Pinots are located in spots such as like Encino, Pasadena, Brea and Valencia.
But unlike regular bars or breweries that have been jumping into the trend by having a painting night here and there, the drinking here revolves around the art, with corks popping only when the paint is flowing.
Ochoa, who works as a script supervisor for the hit NBC show “This is Us,” opened the studio with her business partner Mark Pollard, who also serves as the bartender.
Even with the dark blue, red and charcoal-colored walls and brown distressed floors, the first thing you notice when you walk in is the wine bar, which like a typical bar has bottles and beer prominently displayed on the wall under two flat-screen TVs.
To the right of the bar is the art studio portion of the venue, which is made up of three long black tables with dozens of stools and blue aprons hanging on a wall below several colorful acrylic paintings.
To become a painter while sipping wine, people can sign up on the spot during a scheduled class, go online to sign up for the classes, or book a private party.
For now, classes — which run two or three hours — are taking place Thursdays through Sundays.
Once at the class, and maybe after they’ve had a glass or two, an artist will guide people step by step through the featured painting of the night, which can include subjects like wildlife, people, landscapes and other things.
It costs $35 for a two-hour class, or $45 for a three-hour class, which means a more detailed painting and more drinking time, but the drinks are extra.
“We supply the canvas, we supply the brushes — everything that you need to walk out with a painting,” Ochoa said.
“It’s really step-by-step. You don’t have to have any experience. In fact, most people that come in here don’t have any experience painting,” she added.
Molano was one of the newbies people on opening night who had no idea she would be so proud of her creation.
But the budding artist is ready to go back and create more artwork, and maybe down a few drinks.
“I’m very much surprised at what I was able to accomplish,” she said.
Art Instructor
Seeking Artist For Dynamic Painting Company
Painting & Vino is currently looking to contract part-time artists to begin immediately.
Note* This is a contracted position. You will be self-employed, not an employee.
We are a creative and dynamic company that has taken the classic combination of art and wine and created a fun and entertaining experience for all to enjoy.
Check out this cool Painting & Vino video: https://youtu.be/_9Gadn9W4pk
Please read the following description of the contracted service needed. The best individual for this contracted service will be a talented artist that is comfortable teaching and entertaining a group of beginner artists. This is not a typical art class, this is a fun and social environment.
Pay is based on revenue share for each event so hourly varies depending on the size of the class.
Be sure to research our website to get an idea of what we offer: www.paintingandvino.com
- Artistic Ability
- Reliable Transportation with Cargo Space
- Friendly Demeanor
- Can lift up to 40lbs
- Strong social media presence and ability to self-promote
The scope of work will include but is not limited to:
– Monthly painting submissions of relevant paintings geared toward our target audience. Using paintings to create a calendar of events each month. Training provided. Always acrylic paintings – no exceptions
– Purchasing your own supplies and keeping inventory
– Setting up classes and breaking down the classes
– Teaching a step-by-step painting class on a 16×20 canvas through the use of 9 different colored paints and 5 different brushes within a 2.5-hour timeline
– Creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere throughout the class
– Offering assistance to students
– Making sure to always end the painting on time
– Building relations with local restaurants to host classes.
– Localized marketing of classes and on social media. Corporate level marketing efforts are provided by Painting & Vino.
Job Types: Contract, Part-time
Pay: $1,000.00 – $5,000.00 per month
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
We are taking COVID precautions
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- art: 3 years (Required)
- Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
- Business management: 2 years (Preferred)
- Event marketing: 2 years (Preferred)
- English (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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KIDICAL MASS COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE – LOS CERRITOS PARK (Sunday)
The Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association is hosting its annual bike ride, Kidical Mass, which invites children and their families to step outside and enjoy the city by bike.
In previous years Kidical Mass would start at Georgie’s Place on Atlantic, but this year the bike ride will commence at 11 a.m. from Los Cerritos Park (on Country Club Drive just south of Bixby Road).
The event is free to attend and will provide snacks for riders after the event. For riders under 18, helmets are required.
Click here for more information.
Los Cerritos Park is at 3750 Del Mar Ave.
SPONSORED BY THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
EXPERTS SHARE HOW REPURPOSED OFFSHORE RIGS CAN SERVE AS ARTIFICIAL REEFS – AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC (Wednesday, March 2)
A presentation by Blue Latitudes Foundation Co-Presidents Emily Hazelwood and Amber Sparks, “Rigs as Reefs: Reimagining our Energy Past as our Eco-Friendly Future,” digs into how oil platforms can be repurposed into artificial reefs and used as monitoring stations for marine life.
During the First Wednesdays event series at the Aquarium of the Pacific, the guest speakers — both on Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the energy sector — will showcase their work to develop sustainable, creative and cost-effective solutions for complex environmental issues that surround the offshore energy community in California and beyond. They will talk about what the future might look like at the intersection of industry and the environment.
The free event will be capped off with a cash bar cocktail hour, coloring, music and a paint-a-fish activity from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater. Reservations are required and may be made online or by calling 562-590-3100. Attendance requires proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or a negative test.
The Aquarium of the Pacific is at 100 Aquarium Way.
SPONSORED BY THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL – AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC (Saturday)
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s twentieth annual African-American Festival celebrates the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures.
The weekend will feature live entertainment and arts and crafts. Festival performers include Mardi Gras second line dancers, hip hop and break dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circles, West African dancers, and storytellers. The Aquarium will also announce and celebrate the recipients of its 2022 African American Scholar Program on Saturday, February 26 at 1:00 p.m.
The program awards funds to students pursuing studies related to careers in the aquarium field and engages them in the Aquarium’s work through initiatives and events.
Click here for more information.
The Aquarium of the Pacific is at 100 Aquarium Way.
