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About Downey Arts Coalition
We are a group of volunteers who work together to promote the arts in the city of Downey, by bringing together local artists, arts advocates, and arts organizations to work toward a shared vision of a local cultural renaissance. Click here to see how you can get involved.
La Vida Lucky (1974) Staged Reading May 20
“La Vida Lucky (1974)” is a short play written by Daniel Houston-Davila, based on stories out of his book, Malinche’s Children, which chronicles the rise of a small barrio in Southern California throughout history, to…
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La Vida Lucky (1974) Staged Reading May 20
Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments“La Vida Lucky (1974)” is a short play written by Daniel Houston-Davila, based on stories out of his book, Malinche’s Children, which chronicles the rise of a small barrio in Southern California throughout history, to... -
Poetry of G. Murray Thomas, May 17
Posted on May 10, 2012 | No CommentsThursday May 17 is the next Wine+Words poetry night. 8PM starts the open mic, and 8:30PM will feature poet G. Murray Thomas. G. Murray Thomas newest volume, News Clips and Ego Trips,, has just been... -
Urban Acts: Staged Reading Series
Posted on April 9, 2012 | 1 CommentSomething new is coming for the city of Downey, a series of staged readings of new plays is being presented here by Urban Theatre Movement and the Downey Arts Coalition. It’s no secret that Downey...
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Photos from the Downey Street Faire
A special thanks to our dedicated booth workers and promoters… including Pat Gil (coordinator & dreamer), Don Lamkin (successful raffle peddler), Carolina Del Toro (photog in residence), Jorge Del Toro (sculptor in residence), Barbara Briley…
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Photos from Art on the Vine, April 7th
I arrived past 10PM, but this past Saturday’s “Art on the Vine” had been going strong with a large crowd since it opened at 7PM. Here are some photos from the current exhibit, and the…
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Downey Children’s Theatre: The Gallery
We’ve written about the history of the Downey Theatre before, which is something not widely known, since its been more than thirty years since the Downey Children’s Theatre effectively shut down. One of the Downey…
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Art on the Vine, May 5, features Mike Ferguson, Roberto Munguia and Jamie Rowland
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsThree unique artists will present their work Saturday night as part of “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar (8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey). The opening reception begins at 7PM and continues until late. Original... -
“August G” Premieres at Casa 0101 Theatre
Posted on April 26, 2012 | 2 CommentsAlistair Hunter, a member of the Downey Arts Coalition, is currently appearing as the character of ‘August G (without age)’ in the American Premiere of the award winning French playwright Arman Gatti’s surrealistic play, “The... -
Jorge Del Toro to Sculpt Live at Downey Street Faire
Posted on April 24, 2012 | 1 CommentThis Saturday, April 28th, the Downey Arts Coalition along with the Downey Museum of Art will host booths at the Downey Street Faire featuring the artwork of Jorge Del Toro, Ricky Ostendi, Rocio Gonzales, Hector... -
Wine+Words features Laurie Soriano April 19th
Posted on April 9, 2012 | No CommentsOn 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... -
Downey Children’s Theatre: A Retrospective
Posted on March 30, 2012 | No CommentsThis Saturday March 31st, the Downey Children’s Theatre will be featured in an historical display comprised of vintage photographs and artwork … plus the fond remembrances of participants who were there … tracing the origin... -
Downey Symphony Concert “To Russia and Back”
Posted on March 30, 2012 | No CommentsThis Saturday March 31st is the Downey Symphony concert, “To Russia and Back.” 8PM at the Downey Civic Theatre. Here is an expert from a Press Telegram article previewing the show: “This concert program began... -
Art on the Vine, April 7th, presents Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez
Posted on March 25, 2012 | 1 CommentThis Saturday is the next “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd across from Porto’s Bakery. The event starts at 7PM and features two passionate local artists, Isabelle Looper and Laura... -
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting – March 24th
Posted on March 19, 2012 | No CommentsThe next Downey Arts Coalition meeting will be in a different location: the home of Don Lamkin. For directions to his house, please call or email one of us: ajw@downeyarts.org or dglamkin@downeyarts.org. The meeting starts... -
Monthly Poetry: Hair Club for Poets March 24
Posted on March 16, 2012 | No CommentsHair Club for Poets / Reading with Scissors is a monthly poetry series curated by John Brantingham and Roy Anthony Shabla, sponsored by the Downey Arts Coalition and the San Gabriel Valley Literary Festival, and... -
Art in Public Places considers including Venues
Posted on March 13, 2012 | No CommentsOn Tuesday night March 13th, the Downey City Council will consider an amendment to it’s “Art in Public Places” ordinance, to allow the city to support city venues that display art for the public. Much of this...
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