GlennFest Film Festival Free Screenings Oct 1-7 2017

GlennFest, a weeklong film festival that has been hosted in Downey since 2012, will take place from October 1 through October 7 this year, showcasing several films at the Epic Lounge (8239 2nd St. Downey) and Downey Civic Theatre (8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey) All Screenings are free. For more information visit www.glennfest.com October 1 -SUNU 2… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival Free Screenings Oct 1-7 2017

DAC Open House Artists Mixer presents Kristine Augustyn – July 28

July Open House for Artists and Art Lovers The Downey Arts Coalition will host an Open House on Tuesday, July 28th, at 7:00 PM, at the Epic Lounge at 8239 2nd Street. The event is FREE to the public and offers an opportunity to connect with others who have an interest in supporting and participating… Continue reading DAC Open House Artists Mixer presents Kristine Augustyn – July 28

DAC Open House May 12, Short film ‘Premeditative’ and artist Terry Walker

DOWNEY – The Downey Arts Coalition will host an open house on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., at the Epic Lounge. The event is free to the public and offers an opportunity to connect with others who have an interest in supporting and participating in local art events. Refreshments will be served, along with… Continue reading DAC Open House May 12, Short film ‘Premeditative’ and artist Terry Walker

Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films

    Local filmmaking team Sweet Nightmares showcases their body of work created within the 2013 year in a special free screening event taking place at The Epic Lounge Sunday, January 26th starting at 6pm. The evening features a trio of short films spanning from dark, psychological territory to psycho-sexual thriller & whimsical romance. The… Continue reading Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films

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

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 Americans” perform @ The Epic Lounge June 22, 2013

“The Americans” perform at the Epic Lounge in Downey on Saturday June 22, 2013 at 9:00 PM with special guest, “L.A. Blues Project.” The Epic Lounge, 8239 2nd. St., Downey, CA 90241 Catch 22 Productions        www.fb.com/catch22pro $10 ticket price.  www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/309031 www.downeyarts.org