The Downey Arts Coalition showcases the poetry of Sharon Alexander for its monthly series, Poetry Matters. Sharon will be present to read some of her poems at the Stay Gallery in Downey on Thursday evening, June 12, 2014. Born and raised in New York, Sharon Alexander moved to California after one very cold winter in upstate… Continue reading Poetry Matters presents Sharon Alexander June 12, 2014
Category: Poetry
Poetry Matters at Stay Gallery featuring Jim Natal – February 13, 2014
Downey Arts Coalition presents in conjunction with the Downey Arts Vibe “Poetry Matters” special guest Jim Natal. Thursday, February 13, 2014. 7:00 PM at the Stay Gallery. Jim will introduce his new book “52 Views” The Haibun Variations” Doors open 7:00 PM. Sign up available for open mic at 7:30 PM prior to the guest… Continue reading Poetry Matters at Stay Gallery featuring Jim Natal – February 13, 2014
Poetry Workshop Wednesday Jan 22
Lorine Parks, curator of the Poetry Matters open mic and poetry series, is now presenting an evening of interactive discussion about the art of poetry, and will be helping a class of 8 students with their work. Participation is first come, first serve, but anyone is welcome to audit the class and listen in. Parks… Continue reading Poetry Workshop Wednesday Jan 22
Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla
The Sound of the Future Saturday January 25th at Stay Gallery The Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many other major art institutions in both the United States and Europe featured exhibits of sound-art this past year and are launching new sound exhibitions this coming year. Digital media artforms have a strong… Continue reading Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla
Poetry Matters December 19, 2013 at Stay Gallery
Downey Arts Coalition in conjunction with Downy Vibe presents Poetry Matters on December 19, 2013 at the Stay Gallery in Downey, CA. Poetry Matters is a monthly evening to hear poems written by local poets along with an invited special guest poet reading their poems in front of an appreciative audience. Thursday, December 19 is a special… Continue reading Poetry Matters December 19, 2013 at Stay Gallery
Third Thursdays Poetry Matters presents Ruth Bavetta on November 21, 2013
Third Thursdays Poetry Matters presents Ruth Bavetta on November 21, 2013 at the Epic Lounge in Downey, CA. Although Ruth Bavetta has written and published poems for over twenty years, she was a visual artist before she began writing. In her new book, Fugitive Pigments, she explores the resonance between art and poetry. Ruth’s poems are… Continue reading Third Thursdays Poetry Matters presents Ruth Bavetta on November 21, 2013
Poetry Matters presents Jean Barett Holloway – September 19, 2013
Jean Barrett Holloway has produced an insightful look into her years of involvement with a hard-core weight lifting team. These poems immerse us in the dark energy of the ”dungeon,” as lifters strive to perfect the transitory art of defying gravity. For those in the sport, or outside the world of sport, it provides us… Continue reading Poetry Matters presents Jean Barett Holloway – September 19, 2013
Third Thursdays Poetry Matters presents Clifton Snider
THURSDAY AUGUST 15 featuring Author of the new retrospective collection MOONMAN Doors open at 7 7:30m open mic Bring printed copy for your poem to be eligible to be chosen to be printed in Downey Patriot At downtown Downey’s premier performance venue Clifton Mark Snider, American poet, novelist, literary critic, scholar, and educator, has… Continue reading Third Thursdays Poetry Matters presents Clifton Snider
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
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