The work curated by Carolina del Toro and installed for the 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Art Festival on November 1, will be displayed until the end of the month. Downey Civic Theatre hosts the exhibit in the upstairs balcony of the lobby. The work is available to view during theatre business hours and… Continue reading Dia de los Muertos artwork on display through November
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Downey Civic Theatre presents Mixteco East LA
Ballet Folklorico Mixteco Presents: 7o Festival Folklorico Sin Fronteras Groupo Folklorico Chinquina Palafox, directly from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and 22 Performing groups. Tickets are $20. Showtimes: Saturday, Nov 21 – 1 pm, 7 pm Sunday, Nov 22 – 1 pm, 6 pm
Lummox presents fourth annual publication at Poetry Matters
For the fourth year in a row, Poetry Matters invites the public to Downey to celebrate Lummox’s annual anthology of the best in contemporary poetry. The editor and poet known as Raindog and his crew of poets will be reading at Stay Gallery on Thursday, Nov. 19. Featuring an attractive artwork cover, the 200 plus… Continue reading Lummox presents fourth annual publication at Poetry Matters
Downey Symphony From Russia With Love October 24
We are very excited to be hosting a new huge group art show in the lobby of the Downey Theatre, about Dance and Movement. Steve Clay is the featured artist, with 25 others on display curated by DAC’s Liz Moran. The Downey Symphony concert begins at 8PM Saturday October 24th at the Downey Theatre, 8435… Continue reading Downey Symphony From Russia With Love October 24
Don Lamkin featured at Stay Gallery 3rd Anniversary Oct 23
Stay Gallery has invited the local artist (and DAC board member) Don Lamkin to display his collection of works in celebration of their 3rd anniversary. The opening reception will be held on Friday, October 23rd at 7PM, and will include live music, food and drink. Stay Gallery is located at 11140 Downey Ave, north of… Continue reading Don Lamkin featured at Stay Gallery 3rd Anniversary Oct 23
Poetry Matters Features Frank Kearns October 15
Frank Kearns was raised in New England. He has been transformed into a Southern Californian by time in Venice, years at the Bethlehem Steel mill in Vernon, and a long career in the aerospace industry. “Circling Venice,” his first poetry collection, was published by Tebot Bach in 2013. He lives and writes with his… Continue reading Poetry Matters Features Frank Kearns October 15
Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4
Downey Arts Coalition is proud to present a free community event, with the opening of our new group art show at the Downey Civic Theater, themed “Dance and Movement,” as well as a screening of the upcoming documentary film “Landfill Harmonic.” The theater opens at 2PM, with the screening beginning at 3PM. To support the… Continue reading Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4
GlennFest Film Festival Brings Free Movies Sept 26-Oct 8
GlennFest Film Festival will return to Downey once again in late September. The special interest films range from a labor documentary to award-winning Japanese anime. The first screening, on Sept. 26, will be a special morning screening for kids and young adults with special needs. Opening night is Sept. 30 with Glassland, and the festival… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival Brings Free Movies Sept 26-Oct 8
Poetry Matters welcomes back Judith Pacht – Sept 17
This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday September 17th at STAY GALLERY – will welcome the return of poet Judith Pacht. Judith first featured at Poetry Matters four years ago when the event was held in its original location at Mari’s Wine Bar. Lyrical and public, personal and political, Judith’s poetry moves from daily reflections… Continue reading Poetry Matters welcomes back Judith Pacht – Sept 17
Downey Master Chorale 3rd season rehearsals start Sept 8th
CALLING ALL SINGERS! For the sheer joy of singing; a place to grow; to feel the “high” of the choral experience; to learn the great masterworks; to become a better musician; to have way more fun working harder… Barely 2 years old, the Downey Master Chorale plans an exciting and challenging season encompassing 450 years of… Continue reading Downey Master Chorale 3rd season rehearsals start Sept 8th