Poetry Matters welcomes Peggy Dobreer to read from her book in the lake of your bones at Stay Gallery on February 18th. Peggy is an educator, poet, public speaker, and she was a Pushcart nominee for Best of the Small Press for Cadence Collective. Dobreer’s poems come out of a life of art, dance, love,… Continue reading Peggy Dobreer joins Poetry Matters Feb 18
Category: Events
General Membership Meeting February 2016
Our February 27th meeting is your chance to re-connect with the Downey Arts movement… we’re celebrating 5 years! Artists, performers, theatre, film, poets, musicians, producers, passionate audience members — your ideas and involvement can help us expand arts and culture in Downey, and help you share your artistic voice with the community. Downey Arts Coalition… Continue reading General Membership Meeting February 2016
Great crowd for “Tempest” Art Show Jan 23
The Downey Arts Coalition was proud to present the group art show, themed “Tempest” about the storms of life and art, January 23rd at the Downey Civic Theatre, along side the Downey Symphony Orchestra concert “Strings Stravaganza.” EJ Ball curated the works, from local artists throughout Southern California. It was also the world premiere of a new… Continue reading Great crowd for “Tempest” Art Show Jan 23
Poetry Matters features Kathleen Goldman January 21st
This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday January 21st at STAY GALLERY- will feature Kathleen Goldman and her new book “Down River” Goldman grew up in Wisconsin near the banks of the Mississippi River. She now lives in Manhattan Beach, California, with her husband and children. A journalist by training, she discovered a new… Continue reading Poetry Matters features Kathleen Goldman January 21st
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
Downey Master Chorale “Timeless Christmas” Concert December 6
The Downey Master Chorale proudly presents it’s 3rd annual Christmas Concert, “Timeless Christmas,” on Sunday December 6th at 2PM. Hosted by the Cornerstone Christian Worship Center, located at 9001 Paramount Blvd in Downey, next to the 5 freeway. Spanning 450 years of music, the group has planned something for everybody in its Advent/Christmas afternoon presentation. Cornerstone has… Continue reading Downey Master Chorale “Timeless Christmas” Concert December 6
Downey Civic Theatre presents Mixteco East LA
Ballet Folklorico Mixteco Presents: 7o Festival Folklorico Sin Fronteras Groupo Folklorico Chinquina Palafox, directly from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and 22 Performing groups. Tickets are $20. Showtimes: Saturday, Nov 21 – 1 pm, 7 pm Sunday, Nov 22 – 1 pm, 6 pm
Lummox presents fourth annual publication at Poetry Matters
For the fourth year in a row, Poetry Matters invites the public to Downey to celebrate Lummox’s annual anthology of the best in contemporary poetry. The editor and poet known as Raindog and his crew of poets will be reading at Stay Gallery on Thursday, Nov. 19. Featuring an attractive artwork cover, the 200 plus… Continue reading Lummox presents fourth annual publication at Poetry Matters
Downey Symphony From Russia With Love October 24
We are very excited to be hosting a new huge group art show in the lobby of the Downey Theatre, about Dance and Movement. Steve Clay is the featured artist, with 25 others on display curated by DAC’s Liz Moran. The Downey Symphony concert begins at 8PM Saturday October 24th at the Downey Theatre, 8435… Continue reading Downey Symphony From Russia With Love October 24
Don Lamkin featured at Stay Gallery 3rd Anniversary Oct 23
Stay Gallery has invited the local artist (and DAC board member) Don Lamkin to display his collection of works in celebration of their 3rd anniversary. The opening reception will be held on Friday, October 23rd at 7PM, and will include live music, food and drink. Stay Gallery is located at 11140 Downey Ave, north of… Continue reading Don Lamkin featured at Stay Gallery 3rd Anniversary Oct 23