October 21, 9PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd. Downey, CA I always thought poetry readings would be one of the later additions to a city’s push into arts and culture. But now Downey will have its very own poetry reading series, which is a co-production with the San Gabriel Valley Literary Festival and… Continue reading Wine + Words Poetry Night Friday Oct 21
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.
Spanish Composer to Attend American Premier at Downey Concert
Acclaimed Spanish composer and film orchestrator Oscar Navarro will be attending the American premier of his work “Noah’s Ark” at the Downey Theater, October 22, 2011, to hear it performed by the Downey Symphony Orchestra. According to Music Director Sharon Lavery, this first concert of the season, entitled ¡Fiesta!, was conceived as a celebration of… Continue reading Spanish Composer to Attend American Premier at Downey Concert
Roy Anthony Shabla opens at “Art on the Vine”
Saturday night, October 8th, was the opening reception for “Art on the Vine” featuring the work of Roy Anthony Shabla. The artwork and poetry will be on display until the end of the month at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241.
Art on the Vine presents Roy Anthony Shabla
Saturday October 8th is the next Art on the Vine at Mari’s Wine Bar. This month features a solo show of painter/poet/guru Roy Anthony Shabla, a native of Downey. Featuring 18 large format paintings, poetry, and a little vandalism, the night will also have live music by local band Whit Fuzz.
Artists List for “Taste of Downey” Friday
The Downey Art Vibe released a postcard with a list of artists for this Friday’s “Taste of Downey” event on Friday at 5:30PM. Featuring the work of Downey native Jamie Lennon Rowland, and including works from the following: Jose Cervantes Junior Leon Gabe Enamorado Alina Wilson Carolina Del Toro Jorge Del Toro Lee Davenport Monica… Continue reading Artists List for “Taste of Downey” Friday
Downey Arts Meeting: Saturday Sept 24th
The next meeting of the Downey Arts Coalition will be Saturday, September 24th, 1PM at Mari’s Wine Bar. 8222 Firestone Blvd. Across from Portos, parking in the back. Everyone is welcome, it’s our chance to invest in our community and develop real programs for the arts– not just visual, but theatre, film, music, poetry, and more.
Cliff Cramp Illustrates Star Wars Blu-ray Cover Art
This is huge new for the arts in Downey, but I understand I’m biased. I grew up knowing artist Cliff Cramp, with our lives intersecting several times mostly through First Baptist Church of Downey. In fact, if you dig around, there are several works of Cliff Cramp still there, including a few day camp T-shirts.… Continue reading Cliff Cramp Illustrates Star Wars Blu-ray Cover Art
About the Artists, Art on the Vine this Saturday 9/10
“Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar is this Saturday, September 10th, starting 6:30PM and going until 1:30 AM. This is the opening reception, but the art will be on display the entire month. This month we feature artists Rocio Alejandra Garcia and Carlos Durazo. Rocio Alejandra Garcia was born & raised in Morelia,… Continue reading About the Artists, Art on the Vine this Saturday 9/10
Art on the Vine, Sept 10th, Mari’s Wine Bar
Join us for the second “Art on the Vine” gallery at Mari’s Wine Bar on Saturday night, September 10th, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey. Our featured artists are both painters local to Southern California, Rocio Alejandra Garcia and Carlos Durazo. Jazz music performed by Sergio De La Trinidad and friends. Starts at 6:30PM… Continue reading Art on the Vine, Sept 10th, Mari’s Wine Bar
Downey Arts Round-up
I wanted to share a few updates on the news from the arts coalition, and status on some of the arts-related happenings of late. We’ve had a good run of stories in The Downey Patriot. First, here is the article about this month’s gallery at Mari’s Wine Bar: Art Exhibit to Open at Wine Bar.… Continue reading Downey Arts Round-up