Author: Downey Arts Coalition

Downey Arts Coalition is a movement of several people, however this website is currently managed and updated by Andrew J Wahlquist.

Bill’s Shorts: One Act Comedies May 19

Sylvia Blush and Downey Arts Coalition present Bill’s Shorts: a brief evening of one act comedies ONE NIGHT ONLY! 4 Comedic Plays by Bill Blush Including staged readings of: The Unhap-Happiest Season of All Edith and Gary Forever? Large Coffee and a FULL Performance of A BAD IDEA featuring Forrest Hartl and Bill Blush Dude… Continue reading Bill’s Shorts: One Act Comedies May 19

“Brecht On Brecht” directed by Alistair Hunter

BRECHT ON BRECHT” OPENS AT ATWATER PLAYHOUSE ON APRIL 27 WHAT: “Brecht On Brecht.” A theatrical entertainment. WHO: Based on the writings of Bertolt Brecht. Conceived by George Tabori from various translations. Arranged and directed by DAC member Alistair Hunter. Musical director Gayle Bluemel. Presented by The Other Theatre Company. Produced by special arrangement with… Continue reading “Brecht On Brecht” directed by Alistair Hunter

Alan Hess Free Lecture on Mid-Century Architecture April 25

Alan Hess, an architect and historian will speak this Thursday, April 25 at the Downey City Library as part of “View From the Edge,” a lecture series on modern art.  Hess will speak about “The Long History of Modernism in California,” featuring mid-century architecture, which Downey is known for. The lecture series, curated by Roy… Continue reading Alan Hess Free Lecture on Mid-Century Architecture April 25

Calixto Shibaja Painting Demonstration April 23

The Downey Art League, Downey’s original fine arts association, presents a painting demonstration by Calixto Shibaja on Tuesday April 23, 7PM at Rio San Gabriel Park in the activity room. Originating from San Pedro Tapanatepec Oaxaca, Calixto Sibaja showed great talent for painting and sculpture. While in school, he won numerous painting and drawing contests.… Continue reading Calixto Shibaja Painting Demonstration April 23

Bellflower Civic Chorus presents “Thanks For The Memories”, May 17 – 19, 2013

The Civic Chorus sings favorite Broadway songs and American standards from the 1920’s to 1990. William and Jane Bristol Civic Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Dr., Bellflower, CA  90706 (562) 866-4664   Alice Brindle, President. Tickets are $5.  Free parking. Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM Sunday, May 19,… Continue reading Bellflower Civic Chorus presents “Thanks For The Memories”, May 17 – 19, 2013

Third Thursday Night Poetry presents Beth Ruscio – April 18, 2013

BETH RUSCIO comes from actors, writers and vaudevillians, considers herself all three. She was named one of six Newer Poets of L.A. last year by the Los Angeles Poetry Festival, won the Patricia Bibby Scholarship to Idyllwild Summer Poetry in 2006, is published in the “Poetry Goes To The Movies” issue of Speechless with her… Continue reading Third Thursday Night Poetry presents Beth Ruscio – April 18, 2013

Downey Symphony “Berlioz to Brahms” April 6

When the Downey Symphony completes its 55th concert season on Saturday, April 6, the audience can expect some extra flourishes in celebration. The program opens with the guest conductor who won last spring’s Baton Auction, that coveted opportunity to lead a stage full of professional musicians. She is the fearless Dara Small, who had a… Continue reading Downey Symphony “Berlioz to Brahms” April 6

View From The Edge – Free Lectures on Modern Art

Thursday April 25 is the first of several free lectures on modern art put on by the Downey Arts Coalition, Downey Museum of Art and curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. The Fourth Thursday of the Month 6:30pm Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Avenue Free APRIL 25 Golden State As Muse: The Long History of Modernism in… Continue reading View From The Edge – Free Lectures on Modern Art

Stay Gallery presents “Barely Even Human” March 22, 2013

Stay Gallery presents the art exhibition of “Barely Even Human” on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 8:00 PM. This is a showing of artwork by the artists Made Rintu and Matthew Ward. Live music performance by: Courtyard & Bobtail. Sounds by: Lomaji, NiceguyxVinny, and Bonifassi. Food available for purchase from Frank’s Tacos. All ages welcome.  Suggested… Continue reading Stay Gallery presents “Barely Even Human” March 22, 2013