Author: Frank Kearns

Poetry Matters Features Trista Dominqu December 17th

This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday December 17th at STAY GALLERY- will feature Downey’s own Trista Dominqu and the launch of her new book “So Cali.” Trista Dominqu was born and raised in Southern California. Her work is influenced by her mixed ancestry and working class roots. She learned to weave stories into poetry… Continue reading Poetry Matters Features Trista Dominqu December 17th

Poetry Matters Features Frank Kearns October 15

  Frank Kearns was raised in New England. He has been transformed into a Southern Californian by time in Venice, years at the Bethlehem Steel mill in Vernon, and a long career in the aerospace industry. “Circling Venice,” his first poetry collection, was published by Tebot Bach in 2013. He lives and writes with his… Continue reading Poetry Matters Features Frank Kearns October 15

POETRY MATTERS with Conney D. Williams – Thursday August 20

  This month’s edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday August 20th at STAY GALLERY-  features Los Angeles based poet, actor, performance artist and Downey Resident Conney D. Williams. Doors open at 7:00. Local poets are invited to bring a poem to read at the lively Open Microphone session which begins at 7:30, so arrive early to… Continue reading POETRY MATTERS with Conney D. Williams – Thursday August 20

DAC Annual Meeting March 30 2015

Come join fellow artists, art advocates and art lovers in celebrating the start of the fifth year in pursuit of our objectives to stimulate, develop, foster, encourage, and promote public interest ín, and appreciation of the arts in Downey and throughout the area.   May 30th, 2015 “Pat’s Patio” 7901 7th Street, Downey, CA 90241… Continue reading DAC Annual Meeting March 30 2015

Russtache Bash

Russtache Bash – Join us this Sunday, May 3, at the Epic Lounge for the benefit concert for local Downey musician Russ Lewark, who is battling Myelodyplastic Syndrome (MDS) Live Music by:    Dennis Roger Reed Band  –  Fossiltones  –  Ben King Raffle Prizes,  PhotoStache  “Booth”, and other amusements Please donate $20.00 at the door… Continue reading Russtache Bash

DOWNEY ARTS COALITIOIN: Open House March 10th 2015

Open House for Artists and Art Lovers The Downey Arts Coalition will host an Open House on Tuesday, March 10, at 7:00 PM, at the Epic Lounge at 8239 2nd Street.  The event is free to the public and offers an opportunity to connect with others who have an interest in supporting and participating in… Continue reading DOWNEY ARTS COALITIOIN: Open House March 10th 2015

Lorine Parks to Debut New Book at Poetry Matters

At this month’s POETRY MATTERS,  the monthly poetry reading at STAY GALLERY, Lorine Parks will debut her new full-length collection of poetry, Persons of Interest.  Parks is a prolific writer who finds subject material in daily events and news stories. Although she studied classical literature, her first published book, Catalina Eddy, was fanciful personification of the… Continue reading Lorine Parks to Debut New Book at Poetry Matters

POETRY MATTERS: Rosalie Sciortino January 15th 2015

  Downey Native to be Featured Poet Downey poet and artist Rosalie Desimone Sciortino will be the featured reader for Poetry Matters, Thursday, January 15, at Stay Gallery.  Her work over the years has had an impact on the Downey arts scene in many ways.   Sciortino was a leader in Writers Workshop West (a writing… Continue reading POETRY MATTERS: Rosalie Sciortino January 15th 2015