On the third Thursday of the month, Wine+Words monthly poetry night happens at Mari’s Wine Bar. The open mic begins at 7:30PM, with sign-ups before. A prominent poet is featured as a guest reader at 8:00PM. Lorine Parks curates the evening. Thursday October 18, 7:30PM @ Mari’s Wine Bar Kendall Evans won the 2010 Rhysling Award,… Continue reading Poetry of Kendall Evans – Oct 18 Wine+Words
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Downey Symphony Relishing Rachmaninoff Oct 20
The Downey Symphony Orchestra‘s 2012-2013 season opens Saturday October 20th with “Relishing Rachmaninoff,” a concert of classical music not to be missed. Musical Director Sharon Lavery brings us piano sensation Keenan Reesor, , who will perform Rachmaninoff’s riveting Piano Concerto No. 3 in F. Also a premiere performance of Joshua Roach’s “Overture Dodeca.” For more about the story… Continue reading Downey Symphony Relishing Rachmaninoff Oct 20
BalloonHead Short Film & Art Show Nov 18
Artist Polaris Castillo hails from South Gate, and has been an integral part of the art movement here in Downey, and a strong artistic voice locally. The DAC is proud to present the premiere of Polaris’s new short film “BALLOONHEAD” about his famed character. November 18th at the Epic Lounge in Downey, CA- 8239 2nd… Continue reading BalloonHead Short Film & Art Show Nov 18
Taste of Downey Art Show Photos
The city came out in force for the “Taste of Downey” Thursday September 20th. The Downey Art Vibe produced an art show in the lobby of the Downey Theatre with local artists on display as well as live music from musicians such as Amanda Brown. Jump to the posts on Downey Daily Photos for more,… Continue reading Taste of Downey Art Show Photos
From Our Eyes To Yours B&W Photography Show Oct 6th
Our monthly gallery event, Art on the Vine presents “From Our Eyes to Yours,” a photography show featuring all black and white photos. Several local photographers are participating, and a special exhibition of photographs from the late James Arthur Morris, whom the evening will be dedicated to. Arthur Morris was a pillar of the Downey… Continue reading From Our Eyes To Yours B&W Photography Show Oct 6th
Taste of Downey Art & Wine Festival Thursday Sept 20
The Downey Art Vibe and the soon-to-launch Stay Gallery will present an art show of local Downey artists, with some special pieces from the Downey Historical Society. The art show will take place in the lobby of the Downey Theatre during the city’s annual “Taste of Downey” festival featuring food from local restaurants and a… Continue reading Taste of Downey Art & Wine Festival Thursday Sept 20
Art on the Vine features Jose Lopes, Sergio Vasquez Sept 8
The September “Art on the Vine” features talented local artists Jose Lopes and Sergio Vasquez. The opening reception is this Saturday, September 8th, 7PM to midnight at Mari’s Wine Bar (8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241). Come prepared for art, culture, wine, live music and a raffle to take home an original work. Both artists… Continue reading Art on the Vine features Jose Lopes, Sergio Vasquez Sept 8
Poetry of Charlotte Innes Sept 20
Thursday September 20th is the next Wine+Words poetry night featuring Charlotte Innes. The open mic begins at 7:45PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey, across from Porto’s. The monthly series on the third Thursdays is curated by Lorine Parks, and this month will occur after the “Taste of Downey” event at the… Continue reading Poetry of Charlotte Innes Sept 20
A future for the Downey Civic Light Opera?
It seems the trend today for community civic light operas to go by the name “Music Theatre” as in “Downey Music Theatre” and shed the old, confusing name. Perhaps a way to go? A question like that may never have the opportunity to be debated, however. A conflict has arisen between the city of… Continue reading A future for the Downey Civic Light Opera?
A local arts feedback loop: Bumblebee the film
True, we packed out the house at the Epic Lounge for a screening of a new short documentary about Bumblebee. We were excited to have Downey filmmakers doing a film on a Downey artist that has a regional following, and to present the event here in our community. All ages were represented, from 1 to… Continue reading A local arts feedback loop: Bumblebee the film