Gil Hagen-Hill Featured Poetry @ Stay Gallery Thursday

Change of Venue: Stay Gallery 11140 Downey Ave. Gil Hagen-Hill was educated in southern California during the “placid” 1950’s  and “turbulent” 1960’s. He  received a B.A. in Theater Arts from C.S.U.L.A in 1973. Shortly  thereafter he became a member of  Scorpio Rising Theater founded by Alistair Hunter. From there to “The Burbage  Theater” ensemble housed … Continue reading Gil Hagen-Hill Featured Poetry @ Stay Gallery Thursday

Poetry Launch Party for Lummox Journal Dec 20

On December 20, 2012, the third Thursday Poetry group will meet at Mari’s Wine Bar at 7:30 PM to celebrate the launching and book-signing party for poet and editor Raindog’s newest, Lummox Journal. Lorine Parks will read her tribute to Downey artist Charlotte Troesch, whose large mosaic mural to the arts was demolished when the office… Continue reading Poetry Launch Party for Lummox Journal Dec 20

Art on the Vine presents William Rademaker, Lissette Nicole De La Trinidad, Marita Nylen – Nov 3rd

Saturday November 3rd is our monthly “Art on the Vine” show, featuring local artists William Rademaker and Lissette Nicole De La Trinidad, along with Marita Nylén, a teacher and artist from Sweden who has fond memories of her time in Downey.  An evening of watercolors, ink, chalk, ceramics and photography.  Enjoy live music, food, and raffles of original artwork.… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents William Rademaker, Lissette Nicole De La Trinidad, Marita Nylen – Nov 3rd

From Our Eyes To Yours B&W Photography Show Oct 6th

Our monthly gallery event, Art on the Vine presents “From Our Eyes to Yours,” a photography show featuring all black and white photos.  Several local photographers are participating, and a special exhibition of photographs from the late James Arthur Morris, whom the evening will be dedicated to. Arthur Morris was a pillar of the Downey… Continue reading From Our Eyes To Yours B&W Photography Show Oct 6th

Art on the Vine features Jose Lopes, Sergio Vasquez Sept 8

The September “Art on the Vine” features talented local artists Jose Lopes and Sergio Vasquez.  The opening reception is this Saturday, September 8th, 7PM to midnight at Mari’s Wine Bar (8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241). Come prepared for art, culture, wine, live music and a raffle to take home an original work.  Both artists… Continue reading Art on the Vine features Jose Lopes, Sergio Vasquez Sept 8

Poetry of Charlotte Innes Sept 20

Charlotte Innes (Photo by Shweta Chanda)

Thursday September 20th is the next Wine+Words poetry night featuring Charlotte Innes.  The open mic begins at 7:45PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey, across from Porto’s.  The monthly series on the third Thursdays is curated by Lorine Parks, and this month will occur after the “Taste of Downey” event at the… Continue reading Poetry of Charlotte Innes Sept 20

Poetry of Lynne Thompson Thursday August 16

Thursday August 16, 7:30PM @ Mari’s Wine Bar Lynne Thompson has great stories to tell, due to her unusual heritage: she is part Caribbean slave from the Grenadine island of Bequia, and part Native American. Extroverted, declarative, jazzy and vital, Lynne Thompson won the 2007 Perugia Press Book Prize for her first full-length collection of… Continue reading Poetry of Lynne Thompson Thursday August 16

Art on the Vine One Year Anniversary Party August 4th

Next Saturday we’ll celebrate a whole year of monthly “Art on the Vine” shows produced by the Downey Arts Coalition. Our thirteenth show will feature a group show in which we invited every artist from the year to show a couple works. It will be an eclectic gathering, with several items up to be won… Continue reading Art on the Vine One Year Anniversary Party August 4th

Art on the Vine presents Manuel Barillas & Asha Kamali July 14

Art on the Vine moves to Saturday July 14th this next month, and features artists Manuel Barillas and Asha Kamali.  More information about the artists coming soon.  The opening reception event begins at 7PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey. There will be special live music provided by students of the Los… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Manuel Barillas & Asha Kamali July 14