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… Continue reading 33rd Panorama Traditional Art Show – March 8, 2014
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Poetry Matters at Stay Gallery featuring Jim Natal – February 13, 2014
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… Continue reading Poetry Matters at Stay Gallery featuring Jim Natal – February 13, 2014
Poetry Workshop Wednesday Jan 22
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… Continue reading Poetry Workshop Wednesday Jan 22
BumblebeeLovesYou Solo Show Jan 23-26 in Los Angeles
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… Continue reading BumblebeeLovesYou Solo Show Jan 23-26 in Los Angeles
Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla
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… Continue reading Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla
Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin February 1, 2014
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… Continue reading Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin February 1, 2014
Poetry Matters December 19, 2013 at Stay Gallery
Downey Arts Coalition in conjunction with Downy Vibe presents Poetry Matters on December 19, 2013 at the Stay Gallery in Downey, CA. Poetry Matters is a monthly evening to hear poems written by local poets along with an invited special guest poet reading their poems in front of an appreciative audience. Thursday, December 19 is a special… Continue reading Poetry Matters December 19, 2013 at Stay Gallery
Toy Drive Comedy Show Sunday Dec 8
For the second year in the row, Ivy League Improv will present “Laughing around the Christmas Tree,” a benefit comedy show and toy drive on Sunday December 8th, 2PM at Stay Gallery 11140 Downey Ave. Ivy League is a project of Urban Theatre Movement, and a collaborator with the Downey Arts Coalition. The comedy show… Continue reading Toy Drive Comedy Show Sunday Dec 8
Debut Concert of Downey Master Chorale Dec 21
After forming a new ensemble in the fall of 2013, the Downey Master Chorale will perform its debut concert on Saturday, December 21 at 7:30 PM. The performance will be held in the main sanctuary of the Moravian Church of Downey, 10337 Old River School Road, in Downey, just south of Florence Ave. The performance features A… Continue reading Debut Concert of Downey Master Chorale Dec 21
Artisan Market $10 Holiday Gifts Dec 8th
What if a holiday boutique, hosted by some of the most talented local artisans and craftspeople, had everything on sale for $10? That’s the idea behind the first annual Artisan Market $10 Holiday Gift Sale, happening Sunday December 8th at the Moravian Church of Downey. This is collaboration of curator Roy Anthony Shabla, fused glass… Continue reading Artisan Market $10 Holiday Gifts Dec 8th