Bertolt Brecht is known to have said about great art that, “nothing is self-evident. I am made to laugh about those who cry, and cry about those who laugh.” We experience a little bit of both in The Other Theatre’s production of George Tabori’s Brecht on Brecht at the Atwater Village Playhouse, directed by Downey… Continue reading Review: Brecht on Brecht at Atwater Village Playhouse
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Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 with Downey High Theatre
Downey High School Theatre Department presents “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” beginning June 7th in their Morris Theatre. New York, 1940. In the glamorous world of Broadway where dreams come true, things turn into a nightmare for a certain group of showbiz types. Taking place in a mansion in the country, a group of theatrical… Continue reading Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 with Downey High Theatre
Elsa Van Leuven Artist Workshop May 11
Elsa Van Leuven is the demonstrator for the next meeting of the Downey Art League and Paramount Traditional Artists Guild, May 11th, 2PM at Progress Park Plaza. 15530 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA, between Somerset and Alondra Blvds. Elsa was born in Oklahoma, moving to California in her mid-teens. Her artistic talents first developed along… Continue reading Elsa Van Leuven Artist Workshop May 11
State of the Art Photos
On Sunday, the Downey Arts Coalition put on an intimate art fair featuring local artists and local arts organizations gathering together to talk about what they do and meet each other. With participation from the Downey Museum of Art, Third Thursday Poetry, Nuvein Foundation, Zzyzx Writers, Friends of the Library, Make Music Downey, OLPH,… Continue reading State of the Art Photos
Traditional Artist’s Guild of Paramount meeting May 11, 2013
TAG holds monthly meetings alternating with the Downey Art League. (No meeting in July and August.) Progress Park (meeting room), 15500 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA 90723. 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Jeanette Larson. jm.larson@verizon.net
STATE OF THE ART is Sunday
Sunday 11AM to 6PM at 10337 Old River School Road, STATE OF THE ART is an art fair and a chance learn about local arts organizations and the local arts community. Exhibit a piece of artwork from the past year, all are welcome, any size and medium. Drop off is 7:30 to 9:30AM ($3 donation).… Continue reading STATE OF THE ART is Sunday
Bill’s Shorts: One Act Comedies May 19
Sylvia Blush and Downey Arts Coalition present Bill’s Shorts: a brief evening of one act comedies ONE NIGHT ONLY! 4 Comedic Plays by Bill Blush Including staged readings of: The Unhap-Happiest Season of All Edith and Gary Forever? Large Coffee and a FULL Performance of A BAD IDEA featuring Forrest Hartl and Bill Blush Dude… Continue reading Bill’s Shorts: One Act Comedies May 19
“Brecht On Brecht” directed by Alistair Hunter
BRECHT ON BRECHT” OPENS AT ATWATER PLAYHOUSE ON APRIL 27 WHAT: “Brecht On Brecht.” A theatrical entertainment. WHO: Based on the writings of Bertolt Brecht. Conceived by George Tabori from various translations. Arranged and directed by DAC member Alistair Hunter. Musical director Gayle Bluemel. Presented by The Other Theatre Company. Produced by special arrangement with… Continue reading “Brecht On Brecht” directed by Alistair Hunter
Alan Hess Free Lecture on Mid-Century Architecture April 25
Alan Hess, an architect and historian will speak this Thursday, April 25 at the Downey City Library as part of “View From the Edge,” a lecture series on modern art. Hess will speak about “The Long History of Modernism in California,” featuring mid-century architecture, which Downey is known for. The lecture series, curated by Roy… Continue reading Alan Hess Free Lecture on Mid-Century Architecture April 25
Calixto Shibaja Painting Demonstration April 23
The Downey Art League, Downey’s original fine arts association, presents a painting demonstration by Calixto Shibaja on Tuesday April 23, 7PM at Rio San Gabriel Park in the activity room. Originating from San Pedro Tapanatepec Oaxaca, Calixto Sibaja showed great talent for painting and sculpture. While in school, he won numerous painting and drawing contests.… Continue reading Calixto Shibaja Painting Demonstration April 23