Poetry Matters welcomes Peggy Dobreer to read from her book in the lake of your bones at Stay Gallery on February 18th. Peggy is an educator, poet, public speaker, and she was a Pushcart nominee for Best of the Small Press for Cadence Collective. Dobreer’s poems come out of a life of art, dance, love,… Continue reading Peggy Dobreer joins Poetry Matters Feb 18
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Poetry Matters presents Sharon Alexander June 12, 2014
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
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 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
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