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
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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
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
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 welcomes back Judith Pacht – Sept 17
This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday September 17th at STAY GALLERY – will welcome the return of poet Judith Pacht. Judith first featured at Poetry Matters four years ago when the event was held in its original location at Mari’s Wine Bar. Lyrical and public, personal and political, Judith’s poetry moves from daily reflections… Continue reading Poetry Matters welcomes back Judith Pacht – Sept 17
Poetrypalooza tonight at The Green Salon
POETRYPALOOZA at the Green Salon Saturday 22 August 2015 4pm to 10pm casa la reina (email for directions) Poetrypalooza is a traveling poetry festival that visits several cities in the month of August, produced by the zzyzx writer’s group. 4pm workshops: lorine (postcard poetry)/ terry (random prompts) / frank (critiques) / don (critiques) 5pm storytelling: paula… Continue reading Poetrypalooza tonight at The Green Salon
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
San Gabriel Valley poet, Don Kingfisher Campbell, at Poetry Matters July 16
On July 16, Poetry Matters will welcome the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Group and the group’s editor, Don Kingfisher Campbell. Campbell is the founder and coordinator of many poetry workshops in Southern California. Additional poets published in the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Quarterly will also be featured at the event. If you are interested… Continue reading San Gabriel Valley poet, Don Kingfisher Campbell, at Poetry Matters July 16
Patti Scruggs debuts new book at Poetry Matters June 18
This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday June 18th at STAY GALLERY- will feature Patti Scruggs and the launch of her new book Forget the Moon. Patricia Scruggs is a poet, artist, teacher, mother of two, and grandmother of three. A resident of Chino, she is a frequent participant in poetry groups and readings throughout… Continue reading Patti Scruggs debuts new book at Poetry Matters June 18
Poetry Matters with bilingual poet Margarita Ezcurra – April 16
Margarita Ezcurra is scheduled as the feature reader at April’s Poetry Matters, which will take place on Thursday, April 16. The bilingual installment is a first for Poetry Matters, with Excurra reading her work in both Spanish and English. Ezcurra was born in Bolivia and moved with her family to the United Sates in… Continue reading Poetry Matters with bilingual poet Margarita Ezcurra – April 16