Third Thursdays Poetry Matters presents Zaida Ramos July 18, 2013

Third Thursday Poetry Matters on July 18, 2013 at the Epic Lounge. Epic Lounge    8239 2nd. St.   Downey   90231 Free admission and parking. Door entrance next to parking lot. Third  Thursday Poetry Series curated by Lorine Parks       Doors  open at 7, open mic starts at 7:30 pm. Bring  printed copy for poem to be… Continue reading Third Thursdays Poetry Matters presents Zaida Ramos July 18, 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

Third Thursdays Poetry Matters – Conney Williams – June 20, 2013

RIVES  MANSION   10933 Paramount  Boulevard at ThIrd Street.    Enter by driveway on Paramount.   Ample parking.   Free admission. Optional hot meal with  soda for $11 donation. Third  Thursday Poetry Series curated by Lorine Parks       Doors  open at 7, open mike starts at 7:30. Bring  printed copy for poem to be eligible to be chosen to… Continue reading Third Thursdays Poetry Matters – Conney Williams – June 20, 2013

State of the Art Photos

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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

Third Thursday Night Poetry presents Beth Ruscio – April 18, 2013

BETH RUSCIO comes from actors, writers and vaudevillians, considers herself all three. She was named one of six Newer Poets of L.A. last year by the Los Angeles Poetry Festival, won the Patricia Bibby Scholarship to Idyllwild Summer Poetry in 2006, is published in the “Poetry Goes To The Movies” issue of Speechless with her… Continue reading Third Thursday Night Poetry presents Beth Ruscio – April 18, 2013

State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

galleRoy @ The Big M and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART A Democratic and Informational Art Fair For the City of Downey The Gateway Cities and Beyond Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla Sunday April 28th 2013.      11:00 am to 6:00 pm Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School Rd., Downey California… Continue reading State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

Thursday Night Poetry presents Patti Scruggs – March 21, 2013

The Downey Arts Coalition presents Thursday Night poetry at The Rives Mansion on March 21, 2013. Featured poet is Patti Scruggs.       Patricia L. Scruggs is a poet, artist, teacher, mother of two, grandmother of three.  She lives in Southern California, via Alberta, Canada. Her work has been published in CALYX Journal, ONTHEBUS, Spillway, RATTLE,… Continue reading Thursday Night Poetry presents Patti Scruggs – March 21, 2013

Thursday Night Poetry Presents Frank Kearns – Feb. 28, 2013

Downey Arts Coalition Presents “Third Thursday Poetry” BUT it’s on the FOURTH Thursday, February 28 at Stay Gallery, 11140 Downey Avenue in downtown Downey, just north of Firestone Blvd. Doors open at 7 pm Open Mike at 7:30 pm.  Poets invited to read a poem or two. Frank Kearns, our featured poet is launching his… Continue reading Thursday Night Poetry Presents Frank Kearns – Feb. 28, 2013

Hair Club for Poets/Reading with Scissors – Jan. 26, 2013

HAIR CLUB FOR POETS / READING WITH SCISSORS Saturday Jan 26, 7:30PM @ Number 34, 9029 Florence Ave, 90241 Poetry curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. Featured poets: Jeffrey Graessley and Scott Nooner Creley Featured musician: Rachel Rain Man Open mic for ten lucky poets Salon after at Casa La Reina Join the facebook group for… Continue reading Hair Club for Poets/Reading with Scissors – Jan. 26, 2013