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

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

The Green Salon/Summer Solstice – June 22

Poetry, art, dance, music, film ~ and conversation at Casa La Reina on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Poet:  Scoot Noon Creely Musician: Andrew Quinones Artist: Terry Walker Bring something to share: poetry, art, wine, vegan snacks, nudity… Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. the fourth Sunday of every month in the garden. email… Continue reading The Green Salon/Summer Solstice – June 22

“The Americans” perform @ The Epic Lounge June 22, 2013

“The Americans” perform at the Epic Lounge in Downey on Saturday June 22, 2013 at 9:00 PM with special guest, “L.A. Blues Project.” The Epic Lounge, 8239 2nd. St., Downey, CA 90241 Catch 22 Productions        www.fb.com/catch22pro $10 ticket price.  www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/309031 www.downeyarts.org  

Make Music Downey Saturday June 8th

This Saturday June 8th, downtown Downey will come alive to participate in an international music celebration, “Make Music Downey,” follows in the footsteps of annual events in hundreds of cities around the world with an open opportunity for musicians to perform at businesses or performance venues that sign up to participate. In Downey, this is… Continue reading Make Music Downey Saturday June 8th

State of the Art Photos

The Big M

On Sunday, the Downey Arts Coalition put on an intimate art fair featuring local artists and local arts organizations gathering together to talk about what they do and meet each other.   With participation from the Downey Museum of Art, Third Thursday Poetry, Nuvein Foundation, Zzyzx Writers, Friends of the Library, Make Music Downey, OLPH,… Continue reading State of the Art Photos

Bellflower Civic Chorus presents “Thanks For The Memories”, May 17 – 19, 2013

The Civic Chorus sings favorite Broadway songs and American standards from the 1920’s to 1990. William and Jane Bristol Civic Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Dr., Bellflower, CA  90706 (562) 866-4664   Alice Brindle, President. Tickets are $5.  Free parking. Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM Sunday, May 19,… Continue reading Bellflower Civic Chorus presents “Thanks For The Memories”, May 17 – 19, 2013