Wednesday August 7th is the Downey Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Pops in the Park” concert at Furman Park on Rives Ave south of Florence Ave. Music director Sharon Lavery plans an evening of classical favorites and movie scores that is always a crowd-pleasing experience.
Please join us for this rare intimate jazz and blues experience in Downey. The Downey Arts Coalition (DAC) presents , “the master of the blues harmonica”, Chef Denis Depoitre’s all star blues band, The Healers, and the legendary Mike Malone’s Vibes Combo on Sunday, November 10th 3-6pm (doors open 2pm) at The Epic Live on 2nd Street in Downey.
Tickets are available online at downeybluesthehealers.eventbrite.com or at the door. The performance is dedicated to The Healer’s late great guitarist Henry Carvajal, one of Southern California’s most respected blues guitarists. All the profits beyond the cost of the musicians and the event will go towards DAC’s Annual 2025 College Scholarships for Downey, Warren, and Columbus High Schools.
This Healer’s lineup includes Chef Denis on harmonica; singer/songwriter Tommy “Big Son” Eliff (Mighty Mojo Prophets) on vocals; Joe Conde guitar (Fred Kaplan, Abbey Girl); John Bazz on bass (Downey’s The Blasters); and JR Lozano on drums (Los Lobos, Mike Eldred). Opening for The Healers is Mike Malone’s Vibes Combo (Cool Bluesy Latin Jazz) featuring JR Lozano (Los Lobos), Ed Mann (Rod Piazza’s Mighty Flyers), Dave DeForest (Mighty Mojo Prophets).
Enjoy a tribute concert to The Carpenters in their original home town, Downey California. Sally Olson and Ned Mills have put together an astoundingly authentic concert featuring hit songs for the holidays in Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait. November 25, 2023 at 8PM. Tickets available at the Downey Theatre box office, or at DowneyTheatre.org.
TICKET LINK: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36187/production/1157006
PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq27a9hg2WE&t=4s
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Saturday, November 25 @ 8:00pm at the Downey Theatre…
Direct from Las Vegas, Carpenters Legacy is the definitive show celebrating the music and legacy of the famed brother-sister duo. Starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait recreates the nostalgia of the Carpenters’ Christmas television specials, including the holiday classics “Merry Christmas, Darling”, “Sleigh Ride” and “The Christmas Song”, along with many of the Carpenters’ classic hits.
Carpenters Legacy maintains a Las Vegas residency in the V Theatre at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The show was voted “Best Impersonator” (Bronze Winner) for the 2021 Best of Las Vegas awards and was voted “Best Impersonator” (Silver Winner) and “Best Tribute Show” (Bronze Winner) for the 2022 Best of Las Vegas awards. Olson is the first-ever and only Karen Carpenter tribute artist to perform with Legends In Concert. Carpenters Legacy features a powerful live performance, historical commentary, lovely arrangements and video, taking audiences on an incredible journey down memory lane into the world of the Carpenters – the world’s ONLY authentic Carpenters tribute in sight and sound.
“Heartfelt and honest” ~ Randy Schmidt, author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter
“Sally Olson and Ned Mills perfectly embody Karen and Richard Carpenter. Carpenters Legacy is nothing short of astounding.” ~ Sam Novak, Vegas 411
“Musically sound, vocally spot-on, and will please any fans of the duo.” ~ John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Join us Sunday October 29th for the Die De Los Muertos Festival. Deadline for artwork submissions extended to Wednesday!
Join the “Pet Altar” Ofrenda at the Die De Los Muertos Festival, contact Pat Gil by Thursday October 26th
** CALL TO ARTISTS **
Students Artists Welcomed!
Downey Arts Coalition Presents
“BLISS” Art Exhibition
Sat., Oct. 14, 2023 – at the Downey Symphony Concert
Downey Civic Theater -8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA
OPEN THEMED – SURPRISE US!
Submission Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 8th – Noon
Submit for consideration to: Andrewh@downeyarts.org
Student Art Submission to: Ej@downeyarts.org
Parameters: All Medias, Mixed Medias, All Sizes, Self-Contained Entry Fee: $5 donation per selected art piece.
Submit your work to an exhibition presented by the Downey Arts Coalition in partnership with the City of Downey, the 10th Annual Downey Dia De Los Muertos Art Festival.
Artwork must be regarding theme of Dia De Los Muertos or Mexican Culture.
Where:
Downey Dia De Los Muertos Art Festival at Downey Civic Theater
8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA
When:
Saturday, October 29, 2023 – 11:00am – 8:00pm
Parameters:
All Medias, Mixed Medias, All Sizes, Self-Contained
Entry Fee:
$5 Donation per selected art piece
Submission Deadline:
Saturday, October 21, 2023, Midnight
Artwork Submission:
Andrew Hernandez at andrewh@downeyarts.org
Student Art Submission:
Eloisa Ball at Ei@downeyarts.org
Join a group to help you Honor your Self with Grace and Non-judgement.
When: Tuesdays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30 pm
Location: 10810 Paramount Blvd. Suite 202, Downey, CA 90241
We will explore how to voice our emotions through various forms of art, creating a safe space to delve into forgiveness, global impact, gratitude, healthy ways to release stress, and more.
Goals:
Instructor: Jennifer LaMar, Art Teacher/ MA-SEL
Sponsored by the 10-20 CLUB
www.1020club.org
info@1020club.org
Downey Arts Coalition has issued a Call to Artists, with student submissions welcome, for “Love is Love,” an exhibit at the 3rd annual Downey Pride Festival.
The Art Experience will be a 5 Tent Group Art Show, in downtown Downey, on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Presented by L.A. CADA.
Art must reflect at least one of the following – Love, Inclusion, Respect, Ampathy, Self-Love, Identity, Lifestyle, Diversity, Hearts, and Rainbows.
Submit Artwork to Andrew Hernandez: andrewh@downeyarts.org
Student Art Submissions to Eloisa Ball: Ei@downeyarts.org
Submission Deadline: Sun., August. 20, 2023 – 6pm
The Tony Lopez Band will perform at the Epic Lounge on July 30, 2023.
Downey Arts Coalition presents rare intimate blues experience, SUNDAY BLUES, July 30th 3-6pm at the Epic Lounge 8239 2nd Street, Downey CA 90241, featuring the Tony Lopez Band with the legendary West Coast blues artists: Billy Watson, Junior Watson, John Bazz (of Downey’s very own The Blasters), and Tony Lopez. Art show featuring Mike Tempo (The Bonedaddys, Gregg Sutton Band). Limited seating. Food, free parking, full bar, dancing, blues videos, art show, raffles, and more.
Tickets at EVENTBRITE: sundayblues.eventbrite.com
LIMITED SEATING / 2pm DOORS OPEN / 3-6pm SHOW
EPIC LOUNGE – 8239 2nd st. Downey, CA 90241
DANCING * BLUES VIDEOS * FOOD * FULL BAR
Downey Arts Coalition is a volunteer nonprofut tax excempt 501 (c) and funds raised will support additional programs and artists.
Art Exhibition at the Downey Symphony Concert
Saturday, April 8th, 2023
Downey Theatre – 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA
In Celebration of Earth Day, art must be made of recycled items, or must raise awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources, anti-pollution, pro-recycling, and/or the Love of Earth & everything it provides us.
Art Submission Deadline: Saturday, April 1st, 2023
Parameters: All Medias, All Sizes, Self-Contained – Donation Fee: $5 per art piece
Submit Artwork to Andrew Hernandez: andrewh@downeyarts.org
Student Artwork (Elementary to HS) to Eloisa Ball: EJ@downeyarts.org
