Downey Symphony Orchestra “Simple Pleasures”

Downey Civic Theatres   January 26, 2013   8:00 PM Mozart:   Divertimento k. 138 Neruda:  Concerto for trumpet and Orchestra    Conrad Jones, Trumpet Copland:   Quet City   Conrad Jones, Trumpet    Catherine Del Russo, English Horn Britten:   Simple symphony  Op. 4 Downey Civic Theatre 8535 Firestone Blvd. Downey, CA  90241 (562) 904-7230

Poetry Launch Party for Lummox Journal Dec 20

On December 20, 2012, the third Thursday Poetry group will meet at Mari’s Wine Bar at 7:30 PM to celebrate the launching and book-signing party for poet and editor Raindog’s newest, Lummox Journal. Lorine Parks will read her tribute to Downey artist Charlotte Troesch, whose large mosaic mural to the arts was demolished when the office… Continue reading Poetry Launch Party for Lummox Journal Dec 20

Finding Downey’s Theatre Voice

One of the Downey Arts Coalition’s goals is to work toward building a theatre scene where contemporary and classic plays can thrive in smaller venues with intimate settings.  While we do have a strong showing in the musical theatre department at the 700 seat Downey Theatre, we don’t have an appropriate venue for repertory theatre,… Continue reading Finding Downey’s Theatre Voice

“Penney’s From Heaven” – staged reading Dec. 8, 2012

  Downey Arts Coalition and the Stay Gallery presents a world premiere staged reading of two new plays by Daniel Houston Davila, our local playwright and expert on the Carmelas barrio that was located in Norwalk, CA through the 60’s.  The DAC presented two other plays from the series “Borderland: The Carmelas Cycle of Barrio… Continue reading “Penney’s From Heaven” – staged reading Dec. 8, 2012

Laughing Around The Christmas Tree – Comedy Show Dec 9

Downey Arts Coalition and Urban Theatre Movement is sponsoring a benefit comedy &  improv show at the Epic Lounge, brought to you by Ivy League Improv, with special guests Cherry Spitz Comedy and more:  “Laughing Around the Christmas Tree.” Sunday afternoon, December 9th, 3PM.  This is an all-ages show, so bring the family.  The cover… Continue reading Laughing Around The Christmas Tree – Comedy Show Dec 9

A Civil War Christmas – Dec 14-16

On the cold Potomac, a young rebel soldier’s innocence challenges the angry resentment of a union soldier, while in our nation’s capitol, a runaway slave woman searches the streets for her lost daughter and Mary Todd Lincoln stops at nothing to find the perfect Christmas tree to please her distracted husband. History’s almost forgotten heroes… Continue reading A Civil War Christmas – Dec 14-16

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Downey Theatre provides a full 2012-2013 season

The Downey Civic Theatre is on its second season of it’s new management, and has put together a wide variety of entertainment options for is 2012-2013 season.  So far we have seen the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China, as well as a concert by rock legend Eddie Money. Here are the shows… Continue reading Downey Theatre provides a full 2012-2013 season