Traditional Artist’s Guild of Paramount TAG EXISTS TO ENCOURAGE THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART TO FIND FULFILLMENT IN ART Saturday, September 14, 2013 TAG and DAL will meet at Progress Park Plaza, 15500 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA. between Somerset and Alondra Blvd’s. Board Meeting at 1:00P.M. and General meeting and demonstration at 2:00 P.M. Guest… Continue reading Traditional Artist’s Guild of Paramount Meeting and Art Demonstration September 14, 2013
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Poetry Matters presents Jean Barett Holloway – September 19, 2013
Jean Barrett Holloway has produced an insightful look into her years of involvement with a hard-core weight lifting team. These poems immerse us in the dark energy of the ”dungeon,” as lifters strive to perfect the transitory art of defying gravity. For those in the sport, or outside the world of sport, it provides us… Continue reading Poetry Matters presents Jean Barett Holloway – September 19, 2013
View .The Edge Aug. 22, 2013 Tom Skelly
View From The Edge. Lectures on Modern Art. Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. Presenting Tom Skelly, radio host, “The Sound of Pictures” on KSPC 88.7 FM. Downey City Library at 6:30 PM. Tom Skelly was born in St. Louis Missouri in 1952. He received a B.A. from the University of California at Santa Barbara… Continue reading View .The Edge Aug. 22, 2013 Tom Skelly
Dia de los Muertos Festival Nov. 3, 2013
The Downey Civic Theatre ~Dia de los Muertos Festival A vibrant and cultural festival for Downey Sunday, November 3rd 2013 The Downey Civic Theatre presents Dia de los Muertos Festival Sunday November 3rd 2013 from 11:00am – 8:00pm. This festival will be held at the Downey Civic Theatre and outside CivicCenter located at 8435 Firestone… Continue reading Dia de los Muertos Festival Nov. 3, 2013
Defying Gravity, a Play at the Columbia Memorial Space Center Sept 20-22
The Downey Arts Coalition, in partnership with the City of Downey and the Aerospace Legacy Foundation, is proud to announce a unique weekend of live theater under the stars this September at the outdoor amphitheater of the Columbia Memorial Space Center. For three nights, we will be presenting a fully staged production of Defying Gravity… Continue reading Defying Gravity, a Play at the Columbia Memorial Space Center Sept 20-22
Third Thursdays Poetry Matters presents Clifton Snider
THURSDAY AUGUST 15 featuring Author of the new retrospective collection MOONMAN Doors open at 7 7:30m open mic Bring printed copy for your poem to be eligible to be chosen to be printed in Downey Patriot At downtown Downey’s premier performance venue Clifton Mark Snider, American poet, novelist, literary critic, scholar, and educator, has… Continue reading Third Thursdays Poetry Matters presents Clifton Snider
Poetrypalooza @ The Green Salon August 24
the green salon / POETRYPALOOZA 2013 Saturday 24 August, 4 to 10 pm casa la reina, Downey Curator / roy anthony shabla Featured Artist / Gennie Prochazka Schedule of the Event 4pm Poetry Workshop / Lorine Parks 4:45 Poetry Box Workshop / Terry Walker 5:30 Dinner Break 7pm Live Music / Sugar Bunny and… Continue reading Poetrypalooza @ The Green Salon August 24
Downey Theatre Fall Season: Al Jarreau, Tito Puente Jr. and more
The Downey Civic Theatre has announced the first four shows of its 2013-14 Season. The city provides these concert opportunities to the local community to bring quality shows to our beautiful 738 seat theater. Press release to follow: Experience the performing arts at the Downey Civic Theatre where incredible things are happening! The Downey Civic… Continue reading Downey Theatre Fall Season: Al Jarreau, Tito Puente Jr. and more
A View From The Edge presents Jonathan Anderson July 25, 2013
Thursday July 25 is one of several free lectures on modern art put on by the Downey Arts Coalition, Downey Museum of Art and curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. Lectures have been the fourth Thursday of the Month, 6:30pm, this is the fourth in the series. The free lecture is by Jonathan Anderson, Associate Professor of Art at… Continue reading A View From The Edge presents Jonathan Anderson July 25, 2013
The Green Salon Summer Garden Party – July 28, 2013
Annual summer garden party in conjunction with “the green salon”, a monthly gathering of poets, musicians, and artists at casa la reina (Roy Anthony Shabla’s home). Sunday, July 28, 2013 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Vegan food, Vegan drink, Meaty fun. 50 gift bags. 3:30 pm Live jazz by surprise guest 6:30 pm poets… open… Continue reading The Green Salon Summer Garden Party – July 28, 2013