On Thursday, August 18th, Poetry Matters welcomes Tamara Madison, author of the collection “Wild Domestic” (Pearl Editions; July, 2011) and the chapbook “The Belly Remembers” (Pearl Editions, 2004). Her work has appeared in numerous small press journals and anthologies. Two of her poems have also been featured on Garrison Keillor’s Writers Almanac. Tamara is a… Continue reading Tamara Madison at Poetry Matters August 18th
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Judith Terzi at Poetry Matters July 21
Poetry Matters welcomes Judith Terzi at Stay Gallery on Thursday July 21. Judith’s most recent chapbooks, If You Spot Your Brother Floating By, and Sharing Tabouli, are collections of memoir poems. Now a member of the Claremont Poets group, she holds an M.A. in French Literature and has taught high school French for many years… Continue reading Judith Terzi at Poetry Matters July 21
Water Music/Fire Dance opens May 13
Roy Anthony Shabla will exhibit his new solo show Water Music / Fire Dance at the Mary Paxon Art Gallery from Tuesday, May 10, to Saturday, May 28. If you would like to meet the artist, ask questions about pricing or the artwork, or simply enjoy a night among art and artists, please attend their… Continue reading Water Music/Fire Dance opens May 13
A Night with the Classical Elements
Another successful art show, “Classical Elements,” on April 9th presented two dozen local artists’ work along with the Downey Symphony concert, “A European Exhibition.” The concert featured a new work from composer Oscar Navarro, who also wrote the Downey Overture, a whimsical orchestral piece dedicated to our city. Clarinetist Kelli O’Connor was the featured performer for Navarro’s Clarinet… Continue reading A Night with the Classical Elements
Poetry Matters Contest: Downey and the Planets, deadline July 31
POETRY MATTERS CONTEST DOWNEY AND THE PLANETS To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the City of Downey’’s incorporation, and Downey’’s illustrious history with the aerospace industry, the Downey Symphonic Society in conjunction with Poetry Matters is sponsoring a contest on a space-related theme suggested by, but not limited to, Gustav Holst’’s The Planets. PRIZES $100 First Prize, $50 Second Prize… Continue reading Poetry Matters Contest: Downey and the Planets, deadline July 31
Downey Symphony presents a night of art and music
This article was originally printed in The Downey Patriot. DOWNEY – The Downey Symphonic Society, once again in collaboration with the Downey Arts Coalition, concludes the 2015– 16 Concert Series of the Downey Symphony Orchestra at the Downey Theatre by presenting an evening filled with classical music and and art exhibit with the theme “The Classical Elements… Continue reading Downey Symphony presents a night of art and music
ZZyZx Writerz to feature at POETRY MATTERS – April 21st
This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday April 21st at STAY GALLERY- welcomes back ZZyZx Writerz. 7:00 pm: Doors Open 7:30 pm: Open Mike STAY Gallery 11140 Downey Avenue Downey, CA 90241 The ZZYZX Writerz descended from the rib of a CSULA writing group, where most of the current members met in 2011. Their writing is… Continue reading ZZyZx Writerz to feature at POETRY MATTERS – April 21st
Classical Elements opens with Downey Symphony Concert April 9
April 9th will open our next group art exhibit, “Classical Elements – Earth, Wind, Air and Fire” at the Downey Civic Theatre. That evening the Downey Symphony Orchestra performs its concert “A European Exhibition” beginning at 8PM. The doors open at 6:30 PM to view the art, with a special pre-concert lecture at 7:15pm with… Continue reading Classical Elements opens with Downey Symphony Concert April 9
Jean Holloway Returns to POETRY MATTERS March 17th
This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday March 17th at STAY GALLERY- welcomes back Jean Barrett Holloway, who will read from her new book, Over the Falls. Three years ago Holloway captivated Downey audiences with her first collection, Weightlifting Rules. This time she does it again with the voices of women, literary and historical, imaginary or real. Poetry… Continue reading Jean Holloway Returns to POETRY MATTERS March 17th
Peggy Dobreer joins Poetry Matters Feb 18
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