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
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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
Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films
Local filmmaking team Sweet Nightmares showcases their body of work created within the 2013 year in a special free screening event taking place at The Epic Lounge Sunday, January 26th starting at 6pm. The evening features a trio of short films spanning from dark, psychological territory to psycho-sexual thriller & whimsical romance. The… Continue reading Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films
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
Moravian Trombone Choir Concert Monday Dec 2nd
The Moravian Trombone Choir will be having their 48th annual Advent/Christmas Concert at 7:30PM on Monday, Dec. 2nd at the Downey Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School Road. “This concert is the perfect way to get into the Holiday spirit!” says Steven Humenski, the group’s Director. The concert is free but a freewill offering will be taken.… Continue reading Moravian Trombone Choir Concert Monday Dec 2nd
View from the Edge: Rennie Tang “Dance and Landscape in Dialog”
View from the Edge lectures on Modern Art is back, this time on Thursday November 21st, 6:30PM with dancer and professor Rennie Tang, speaking about “Dance and Landscape in Dialog.” The lecture is free, at the Downey City Library on Brookshire Blvd just north of Firestone Blvd. Rennie Tang is a designer and educator based… Continue reading View from the Edge: Rennie Tang “Dance and Landscape in Dialog”