Our third-Thursdays poetry series continues at Mari’s Wine Bar with Bruce Williams as the featured poet. The open mic sign-ups begin at 7:30 PM for the first 10 poets, which begins at 8PM. Mr. Williams will read at 8:30PM. Mari’s is at 8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA across from Porto’s. Wheelchair accessible, but 21 and… Continue reading Wine+Words Poetry with Bruce Williams Feb 17
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Art on the Vine with Alina Wilson & Maritza Molina
Saturday night, February 4th, opens the next “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA. The opening reception begins at 7PM and continues until midnight, and the art work will be up all month for the public to view. Art on the Vine is proud to present the work of… Continue reading Art on the Vine with Alina Wilson & Maritza Molina
Featured Violinist is International Performer
Korean-born violinist Youjin Lee will be the featured soloist for the concert presented by the Downey Symphony Orchestra on January 28, 2012, entitled “Strings Spectacular.” She will be performing Mozart’s Concerto No. 4 for Violin and Orchestra, which is noted for its abundance of thematic material. Though still quite young, Lee is already establishing herself… Continue reading Featured Violinist is International Performer
Contraptions Funk-Junk Art Show February 5th
In the spirit of bringing you, the Downey audience, unique and interesting art shows, our own Roy Anthony Shabla has conceived and is curating an event February 5th called “Contraptions,” with the subtitle “electrified, mechanized, digitized, funk-junk art show.” With as much technology in the world today, it’s long overdue that these feats of engineering… Continue reading Contraptions Funk-Junk Art Show February 5th
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting January 28th
The next Downey Arts Coalition meeting will be Satuday, January 28th at 12:00PM at the Downey Civic Theatre green room. The DAC was formed with the goal of bringing together artists, arts advocates, and our local arts organizations for the purpose of discussion, collaboration, and encouragement. Downey has a rich history with the arts, but… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting January 28th
Poetry Night, Wine+Words with Judith Pacht, January 19th
The Downey Arts Coalitions “Wine+Words” poetry series moves to Third-Thursdays in January. A good group made it out to hear Rick Smith in November. The featured poet this month will be Judith Pacht, reading on Thursday January 19. DAC member Lorine Parks curates the evening. Pacht is a seasoned poet and teaches poetry workshops on… Continue reading Poetry Night, Wine+Words with Judith Pacht, January 19th
Ricky Ostendi and Monica Pucciarelli, Art on the Vine January 7th
Saturday January 7th, come experience the artwork of two talented artists from right here in Downey, Ricky Ostendi and Monica Pucciarelli. Visit the facebook event page to tell us you’re coming: https://www.facebook.com/events/348368495178962/ Ricky Ostendi attended Warren High School and has his BA from the Art Institute of California. In addition to his painting, he is also… Continue reading Ricky Ostendi and Monica Pucciarelli, Art on the Vine January 7th
Hector Silva at Art on the Vine December 10th
Saturday December 10th, Art on the Vine and Downey Arts Coalition is proud to present the work of Hector Silva at Mari’s Wine Bar for the month of December. The evening begins at 6:30PM and continues until close at 1:30AM. Come see the work in person to really get the full impact of his powerful… Continue reading Hector Silva at Art on the Vine December 10th
Rick Smith featured poet at Wine+Words
Friday night at 9PM is Poetry at Mari’s Wine Bar, this month featuring poet Rick Smith, who long worked in Downey at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. The first kiss, two wrens on fire, blind with smoke and heat storming out of the underbrush of self-restraint into a trembling orgasmic future well above the starving dogs… Continue reading Rick Smith featured poet at Wine+Words
Suburban Renaissance Thursday Nov 10th
The Downey Art Vibe is producing a first class arts event at the Downey Civic Theatre lobby, this Thursday November 10th at 8PM. Participating artists include: Eddie Blanck, Jose Cervantes, Carolina Del Toro, Jorge Del Toro, Jordan Dunn, Gabe Enamorado, Valentin Flores, Don Lamkin, Monique Pucciarelli, Jamie Lennon Rowland, Roy Anthony Shabla, Jenny Vargas, Alina… Continue reading Suburban Renaissance Thursday Nov 10th