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

“STATE OF THE ART” at Number 34 on Sunday, April 28, 2013

galleRoy @ Number 34 and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART. A Democratic and Informational Art Fair for the City of Downey and the Gateway Cities. Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. Featuring Downey Museum of Art, Stay Gallery, Downey Art League, Nuvein Foundation for the Arts, Downey Symphony, South El Monte Arts… Continue reading “STATE OF THE ART” at Number 34 on Sunday, April 28, 2013

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

Poetry of Daniel McGinn at Wine+Words Nov 15

Third Thursdays poetry returns November 15th with a featured reading by poet Daniel McGinn, and an open mic hosted by curator Lorine Parks. Daniel McGinn, one of Southern California’s most esteemed poets, has been a part of the Greater Los Angeles poetry scene since 1995. “Old school,” “skinless honesty” “frequently surreal”, his poems appear in… Continue reading Poetry of Daniel McGinn at Wine+Words Nov 15

Poetry of Kendall Evans – Oct 18 Wine+Words

On the third Thursday of the month, Wine+Words monthly poetry night happens at Mari’s Wine Bar.  The open mic begins at 7:30PM, with sign-ups before.  A prominent poet is featured as a guest reader at 8:00PM.  Lorine Parks curates the evening. Thursday October 18, 7:30PM @ Mari’s Wine Bar Kendall Evans won the 2010 Rhysling Award,… Continue reading Poetry of Kendall Evans – Oct 18 Wine+Words

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

Poetry of Brigit Treux, Thursday night

This Thursday’s Poetry night features Brigit Treux.  The evening starts earlier this time, 7:30PM for the open mic, at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd., Downey, across from Porto’s. Brigit Truex has lived in the Sierra foothills of northern California for a dozen years, and her newest book, Strong as Silk: The Gold Hill Wakamatsu Tea… Continue reading Poetry of Brigit Treux, Thursday night

Wine+Words features Laurie Soriano April 19th

On the third Thursday of the month, Wine+Words monthly poetry night brings the spoken word to Mari’s Wine Bar.  Beginning with an open mic at 8PM, each month features a reading from a prominent Southern California poet at 8:30PM.  Lorine Parks curates the evening. This month, Thursday April 19th features Laurie Soriano, winner of the Best… Continue reading Wine+Words features Laurie Soriano April 19th