It’s poetry March Madness, Poetry Matters features poet/artist Roy Anthony Shabla, who is the curator of The Green Salon, and at the end of the month the Green Salon will feature Lorine Parks, curator of Poetry Matters. Here, sans capitalization, is the announcement for Poetry Matters: poetry matters downey arts coalition stay gallery are proud to… Continue reading Poetry Matters presents Roy Anthony Shabla March 19
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Lorine Parks to Debut New Book at Poetry Matters
At this month’s POETRY MATTERS, the monthly poetry reading at STAY GALLERY, Lorine Parks will debut her new full-length collection of poetry, Persons of Interest. Parks is a prolific writer who finds subject material in daily events and news stories. Although she studied classical literature, her first published book, Catalina Eddy, was fanciful personification of the… Continue reading Lorine Parks to Debut New Book at Poetry Matters
POETRY MATTERS: Rosalie Sciortino January 15th 2015
Downey Native to be Featured Poet Downey poet and artist Rosalie Desimone Sciortino will be the featured reader for Poetry Matters, Thursday, January 15, at Stay Gallery. Her work over the years has had an impact on the Downey arts scene in many ways. Sciortino was a leader in Writers Workshop West (a writing… Continue reading POETRY MATTERS: Rosalie Sciortino January 15th 2015
POETRY MATTERS: But Who’s Counting
Poetry Matters announces a special event, the December 18 celebration of its three year anniversary. This event also marks the debut of a new chapbook, But Who’s Counting. Editor Lorine Parks has collected a poem from each of the featured poets who have come to read in Downey over the last eighteen months in The… Continue reading POETRY MATTERS: But Who’s Counting
Poetrypalooza hosted by the Green Salon August 23
saturday night art music poetry wine nudity the green salon a monthly gathering of poets writers artists musicians dancers filmmakers and other creative people the fourth saturday evening of the month at casa la reina in downey (los angeles) california 7pm wine and vegan snacks open mic bring something to share bring your books /… Continue reading Poetrypalooza hosted by the Green Salon August 23
Douglas Kearney at Poetry Matters August 14
This edition of POETRY MATTERS will feature Poet/performer/librettist Douglas Kearney. His second, full-length collection of poetry, The Black Automaton (Fence Books, 2009), was Catherine Wagner’s selection for the National Poetry Series. His produced operas include Sucktion, Mordake, and Crescent City. “Where, oh where would we be without the dynamic intelligence and feats of lyric daring… Continue reading Douglas Kearney at Poetry Matters August 14
Southeast LA Artwalk August 2
Other neighboring cities to Downey are starting to catch on, that if we care about our communities and would like to see new opportunities for creative people and artists, that the initiative has to come from the people. SELA Collective has sprung up in the last year with many ideas for Southeast LA, which they’ve… Continue reading Southeast LA Artwalk August 2
The Green Salon – Saturday July 26 7PM
Every month poet/artist and Downey native Roy Anthony Shabla hosts a gathering of creative people in his backyard garden, the 4th Saturday. This month features poet Scott Noon Creley, artist Arteaga Sae, and world-renowned spanish guitarist David Holguin will perform. 7PM July 26th at Casa La Reina, as its a private home, for directions email .
Sarah Maclay reads at Poetry Matters July 10
Poetry Matters, the 2nd Thursday of every month at Stay Gallery, is a gathering of Downey’s best poets to share an open mic, and feature a prominent poet from Southern California. Thursday, July 10th features poet Sarah Maclay. An open mic begins at 7:30, with sign-ups beginning at 7. Stay Gallery is located at… Continue reading Sarah Maclay reads at Poetry Matters July 10
Pieces of Her, a new theatre work at Stay Gallery June 28-29
“Pieces of Her” is a collaborative theater piece featuring an ensemble of women focusing on the female experience. This debut project plays June 27 and 28th at Stay Gallery, 8PM. Poetry, Spoken word, monologues, dance, movement, and music serve as storytelling instruments as we touch on everything from love, relationships, body image, sexuality, monumental life… Continue reading Pieces of Her, a new theatre work at Stay Gallery June 28-29