Tickets Now on Sale for April 12th Concert Founder-Director Margaret Zeleny will conduct the Downey Master Chorale in a performance if “Requiem” by John Rutter along with other seasonal masterworks. The concert will be held on April 12, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 PM, at the Moravian Church of Downey at 10337 Old River School Road… Continue reading Downey Master Chorale presents Requiem April 12
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Warren High Chalk Festival March 22
Warren High School Art Club is hosting their 3rd Annual Chalk Art Festival, under the leadership of art teacher Jennifer LaMar. Students and members of the community have been invited to create works of sidewalk chalk art throughout the main part of campus, with a competition to follow. All money raised at this event… Continue reading Warren High Chalk Festival March 22
Downey Theatre seeks feedback on future events
The Downey Civic Theatre is conducting a survey as part of its effort to make sure the theatre has long-term viability and continues to be relevant in the community. The Theatre Management wants to hear from Downey residents regarding what they like, what they don’t like and what shows they’d most like to see. An… Continue reading Downey Theatre seeks feedback on future events
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… Continue reading Bellflower Civic Chorus presents “Broadway Rhythm” May 16 – 18, 2014.
Downey Symphony Concert April 5, 2014 “World Cup Classico”
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. … Continue reading Downey Symphony Concert April 5, 2014 “World Cup Classico”
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… Continue reading Downey Symphony’s Sold-out Concert
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… Continue reading Call to Artists: Interfaith Multi-Cultural Songfest Mar 15
Sleeping Beauty Russian Ballet at Downey Theatre Feb 15
The Downey Civic Theatre presents the Russian National Ballet Theatre’s performance of Sleeping Beauty, this Saturday February 15th.
Pyrographs by Zachary Aronson at Stay Gallery
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… Continue reading Pyrographs by Zachary Aronson at Stay Gallery
Step to the Edge Closing Reception Feb 12
Six 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.