![The Downey Symphonic Society presents “World Cup Classico”. Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:00 PM. Downey Civic Theatre 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241. Art exhibit “Home Sweet Earth” at 7:00 PM with artwork featured on the walls of the Theatre lobby. www.downeytheatre.com Box office: (562) 861-8211 Opening piece (TBD) to be conducted by Priscilla Winslow. […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/WorldCupFlyer_WEB1a-640x250.jpg "Downey Symphony Concert April 5, 2014 “World Cup Classico”")
![For the first time since 1985, the Downey Symphony Orchestra had a sold-out concert at the Downey Civic Theatre. When the Theatre was being planned in the late 60′s, the Symphonic Society and the Downey Children’s Theatre argued about the size of the auditorium– the Symphony wanted 1000, and the theatre only 500. At 738 […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9773-640x250.jpg "Downey Symphony’s Sold-out Concert")
![Art Exhibit Application Join Local Artists In A Special Exhibit At The 22nd Annual Interfaith Multi-Cultural Songfest Saturday, March 15, 2015 Art Display Viewing Preceding songfest: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Immediately after Songfest 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 12425 Orizaba Ave., Downey Contact: Lois Buchanan for more details (562) 927-9790 lologramz1@yahoo.com This is a family […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints-640x250.jpg "Call to Artists: Interfaith Multi-Cultural Songfest Mar 15")
![The Traditional Artists’ Guild (TAG) of Paramount presents the 33rd. Panorama Traditional Art Show on March 8, 2014. Show location is Progress Park West Plaza, 15500 Downey Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723. Show hours are from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with an Artists reception at 1:00 PM. Artist demonstration at 2:00 PM. Mayor’s award ceremony […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ParamountTAGshow2010_08-640x250.jpg "33rd Panorama Traditional Art Show – March 8, 2014")
![For the first time since 1985, the Downey Symphony Orchestra had a sold-out concert at the Downey Civic Theatre. When the Theatre was being planned in the late 60′s, the Symphonic Society and the Downey Children’s Theatre argued about the size of the auditorium– the Symphony wanted 1000, and the theatre only 500. At 738 […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9773-195x110.jpg "Downey Symphony’s Sold-out Concert")
![Art Exhibit Application Join Local Artists In A Special Exhibit At The 22nd Annual Interfaith Multi-Cultural Songfest Saturday, March 15, 2015 Art Display Viewing Preceding songfest: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Immediately after Songfest 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 12425 Orizaba Ave., Downey Contact: Lois Buchanan for more details (562) 927-9790 lologramz1@yahoo.com This is a family […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints-195x110.jpg "Call to Artists: Interfaith Multi-Cultural Songfest Mar 15")
![The Downey Arts Coalition, in partnership with music director Margaret Zeleny have announced auditions for a newly formed city chorus, the Downey Master Chorale. The group is a new opportunity for singers to be challenged and join a community of musicians that wish to share this beautiful art form with their local audiences. Auditions are […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DowneyMasterChorale-195x110.jpg "Downey Master Chorale Auditions")
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![“Broadway Rhythm” at the William & Jane Bristol Civic Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Dr., Bellflower, CA Friday, May 16 at 7:00 PM. Saturday, May 17 at 2:30 PM. Sunday, May 18 at 2:30 PM. General admission is $5.00. Tickets may be purchased at the theatre door before the time of the performance. The chorus was […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chorus-group-f-5x7-640x250.jpg "Bellflower Civic Chorus presents “Broadway Rhythm” May 16 – 18, 2014.")
Bellflower Civic Chorus presents “Broadway Rhythm” May 16 – 18, 2014.
“Broadway Rhythm” at the William & Jane Bristol Civic Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Dr., Bellflower, CA Friday, May 16 at 7:00 PM. Saturday, May 17 at 2:30 PM. Sunday, May 18 at 2:30 PM. General admission is $5.00. Tickets may be purchased at the theatre door before the time of the performance. The chorus was […]
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![The Traditional Artists’ Guild (TAG) of Paramount presents the 33rd. Panorama Traditional Art Show on March 8, 2014. Show location is Progress Park West Plaza, 15500 Downey Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723. Show hours are from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with an Artists reception at 1:00 PM. Artist demonstration at 2:00 PM. Mayor’s award ceremony […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ParamountTAGshow2010_08-115x115.jpg "33rd Panorama Traditional Art Show – March 8, 2014")
33rd Panorama Traditional Art Show – March 8, 2014
Posted on February 7, 2014 | No CommentsThe Traditional Artists’ Guild (TAG) of Paramount presents the 33rd. Panorama Traditional Art Show on March 8, 2014. Show location is Progress Park West Plaza, 15500 Downey Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723. Show hours are from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with an Artists reception at 1:00 PM. Artist demonstration at 2:00 PM. Mayor’s award ceremony […]
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Downey Symphony’s Sold-out Concert
For the first time since 1985, the Downey Symphony Orchestra had a sold-out concert at the Downey Civic Theatre. When the Theatre was being planned in the late 60′s, the Symphonic Society and the Downey Children’s Theatre argued about the size of the auditorium– the Symphony wanted 1000, and the theatre only 500. At 738 […]
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Call to Artists: Interfaith Multi-Cultural Songfest Mar 15
Art Exhibit Application Join Local Artists In A Special Exhibit At The 22nd Annual Interfaith Multi-Cultural Songfest Saturday, March 15, 2015 Art Display Viewing Preceding songfest: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Immediately after Songfest 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 12425 Orizaba Ave., Downey Contact: Lois Buchanan for more details (562) 927-9790 lologramz1@yahoo.com This is a family […]
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Downey Master Chorale Auditions
The Downey Arts Coalition, in partnership with music director Margaret Zeleny have announced auditions for a newly formed city chorus, the Downey Master Chorale. The group is a new opportunity for singers to be challenged and join a community of musicians that wish to share this beautiful art form with their local audiences. Auditions are […]
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![Come celebrate the legendary Stanley Kubrick with Movie Club, Sunday, Feb. 16, at The Epic Lounge. Seating starts at 1:30pm, and Showtime is 2:00pm. Special presentation/lecture by Christine Lee Gengaro author of the book, Listening to Stanley Kubrick, The Music in His Films. We will be screening a short film and feature film by Kubrick….TBD. […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ListeningKubrick-Alt-1.3-115x115.jpg "Movie Club – STANLEY KUBRICK, Sunday, February 16th, 1:30pm @ The Epic Lounge")
Movie Club – STANLEY KUBRICK, Sunday, February 16th, 1:30pm @ The Epic Lounge
Posted on February 10, 2014 | No CommentsCome celebrate the legendary Stanley Kubrick with Movie Club, Sunday, Feb. 16, at The Epic Lounge. Seating starts at 1:30pm, and Showtime is 2:00pm. Special presentation/lecture by Christine Lee Gengaro author of the book, Listening to Stanley Kubrick, The Music in His Films. We will be screening a short film and feature film by Kubrick….TBD. […] -
Sleeping Beauty Russian Ballet at Downey Theatre Feb 15
Posted on February 9, 2014 | No CommentsThe Downey Civic Theatre presents the Russian National Ballet Theatre’s performance of Sleeping Beauty, this Saturday February 15th. Tweet -
![Opening Valentine’s Day at Stay Gallery: Zachary Aronson uses torches to effectively draw with fire creating what are referred to as pyrographs. Implementing this drawing technique has brought Aronson in closer contact with his medium, creating a connection between nature and human hand that is impossible to miss. It expands his visual vocabulary by utilizing […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/insta-pyro-115x115.jpg "Pyrographs by Zachary Aronson at Stay Gallery")
Pyrographs by Zachary Aronson at Stay Gallery
Posted on February 9, 2014 | No CommentsOpening Valentine’s Day at Stay Gallery: Zachary Aronson uses torches to effectively draw with fire creating what are referred to as pyrographs. Implementing this drawing technique has brought Aronson in closer contact with his medium, creating a connection between nature and human hand that is impossible to miss. It expands his visual vocabulary by utilizing […] -
Step to the Edge Closing Reception Feb 12
Posted on February 9, 2014 | No CommentsSix large format paintings by abstract-expressionist painter Roy Anthony Shabla are now on view at Stay Gallery in Downey. Closing reception is Wednesday February 12th at 7PM. Shabla’s four-panel “Grand Canyon Suite” is an experience not to be missed. Tweet -
![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 […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Jim-Natal-115x115.jpg "Poetry Matters at Stay Gallery featuring Jim Natal – February 13, 2014")
Poetry Matters at Stay Gallery featuring Jim Natal – February 13, 2014
Posted on January 31, 2014 | No CommentsDowney 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 […] -
![Lorine Parks, curator of the Poetry Matters open mic and poetry series, is now presenting an evening of interactive discussion about the art of poetry, and will be helping a class of 8 students with their work. Participation is first come, first serve, but anyone is welcome to audit the class and listen in. Parks […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1544286_652615314784063_84621452_n-115x115.png "Poetry Workshop Wednesday Jan 22")
Poetry Workshop Wednesday Jan 22
Posted on January 20, 2014 | No CommentsLorine Parks, curator of the Poetry Matters open mic and poetry series, is now presenting an evening of interactive discussion about the art of poetry, and will be helping a class of 8 students with their work. Participation is first come, first serve, but anyone is welcome to audit the class and listen in. Parks […] -
![Popular street artist BumblebeeLovesYou, who hails from Downey, is opening a new solo show Thursday January 23 in Los Angeles. Opening reception bee-gins at 6PM, at 4621 W. Washington Blvd, just past downtown. Bumblebee began his career placing illustrations in a cut-out stencil style on walls around Downey and the surrounding areas. His art has […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/beeyourself_back-square-SFW-115x115.jpg "BumblebeeLovesYou Solo Show Jan 23-26 in Los Angeles")
BumblebeeLovesYou Solo Show Jan 23-26 in Los Angeles
Posted on January 20, 2014 | No CommentsPopular street artist BumblebeeLovesYou, who hails from Downey, is opening a new solo show Thursday January 23 in Los Angeles. Opening reception bee-gins at 6PM, at 4621 W. Washington Blvd, just past downtown. Bumblebee began his career placing illustrations in a cut-out stencil style on walls around Downey and the surrounding areas. His art has […] -
![The Sound of the Future Saturday January 25th at Stay Gallery The Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many other major art institutions in both the United States and Europe featured exhibits of sound-art this past year and are launching new sound exhibitions this coming year. Digital media artforms have a strong […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/babbel-115x115.png "Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla")
Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla
Posted on January 9, 2014 | No CommentsThe Sound of the Future Saturday January 25th at Stay Gallery The Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many other major art institutions in both the United States and Europe featured exhibits of sound-art this past year and are launching new sound exhibitions this coming year. Digital media artforms have a strong […] -
![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 […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Paperboat-71-115x115.jpg "Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films")
Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films
Posted on December 27, 2013 | No CommentsLocal 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 […] -
![Saturday, February 1, 2014, the Downey Symphony Orchestra performs at the Downey Civic Theatre: “Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin” featuring Holdberg Suite - Grieg, Adagio For Strings - Barber, The Four Seasons - Vivaldi DSO music director, Sharon Lavery. Elizabeth Pitcairn performs on the legendary “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius. Also, come out to see the […]](http://www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Red-concert-Downey-Theatre-115x115.jpg "Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin February 1, 2014")
Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin February 1, 2014
Posted on December 13, 2013 | 1 CommentSaturday, February 1, 2014, the Downey Symphony Orchestra performs at the Downey Civic Theatre: “Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin” featuring Holdberg Suite - Grieg, Adagio For Strings - Barber, The Four Seasons - Vivaldi DSO music director, Sharon Lavery. Elizabeth Pitcairn performs on the legendary “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius. Also, come out to see the […]
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