On March 10th, 2012, Paramount Traditional Artists Guild (who has been partnered with the Downey Art League) produced their annual Panorama Traditional Arts Show at Progress Park in Paramount. Here are some quick snapshots of our visit to the event. The work was impressive, and showed a wide variety of styles, despite the limitation of… Continue reading Paramount Traditional Art Show Photos
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Wine+Words presents the Poetry of Raindog, March 15
Our next poetry reading is Thursday March 15, at Mari’s Wine Bar. Raindog has spent the last twenty-five years pouring all his resources into poetry in the greater Long beach area, not only writing it but publishing, editing and promoting poets. His latest book is about some hospital experiences: ER/OR Living Among the Mangled. He… Continue reading Wine+Words presents the Poetry of Raindog, March 15
Electricidad runs through March 17th
DAC member Sylvia Blush presents a new production of “Electricidad” by Luis Alfaro, opening this Friday March 2nd at the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts in Lincoln Heights. Using the East L.A. barrios as the backdrop for this adaptation of Electra, this modern twist on the Greek tragedy thrusts you into fits of laughter and… Continue reading Electricidad runs through March 17th
Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March
“Art on the Vine” continues on Saturday, March 3rd with the art of Steve Clay. In 1995, when he was at the peak of what had become a very successful career as an artist, Steve suffered a debilitating stroke which brought him to Downey at the Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center. After several years of… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March
“We Are Now” Lives up to its name
The title of Roy Anthony Shabla’s rogue public art work “We Are Now” turns out to be prophetic. It was a work destined to be experienced only by the immediate present, as now it has been painted over, presumably by the city. Shabla was part of a group of local artists who were putting together… Continue reading “We Are Now” Lives up to its name
Panorama Traditional Arts Show March 10th
The Paramount Traditional Artists Guild is holding their annual arts show on Saturday, March 10th at Progress Park. Deadline for artists to reserve space to show at the event is Saturday February 25th. Contact John at jbnowlin@aol.com for an application.
Oscar Viewing Party Sunday Feb 26
Come join us for a red carpet celebration of the movies. We will be watching the Academy Awards, while we sip wine, champagne, and munch on goodies. There will be fun movie facts, trivia, raffles and prizes, so there will be many opportunities for you to take home movies, movie tickets, and much more. Fill… Continue reading Oscar Viewing Party Sunday Feb 26
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting, Sat Feb 25
The next meeting of the Downey Arts Coalition will be Saturday, February 25th at 12 Noon at the Downey Civic Theatre in the green room. Please enter through the office door on the side of the building across from the Library. We’ll be talking about our current projects and ways to get involved.
Urban Theatre Movement “Short Eyes” final weekend
The Urban Theatre Movement started in south-east LA County, with residents from the gateway cities that met in college with a passion for theatre. Paul Tully, a Downey resident and co-founder of the theatre company, loves our city and sees the need to help bring more of the arts here locally. They’ve moved quickly into… Continue reading Urban Theatre Movement “Short Eyes” final weekend
Photos from Contraptions Funk Junk Art Show
If you missed attending the “Contraptions” art show put on by Roy Anthony Shabla last week, you missed something very unique, with interesting pieces put together with junk, mechanical things, lights, and more. Most interesting though were the interactive displays, where you could use a contraption to make your own artwork, or ride through the… Continue reading Photos from Contraptions Funk Junk Art Show