December’s Art on the Vine features the artworks of Colin Clarke, Polaris Castillo, and Brian Temporary at Mari’s Wine Bar on Saturday, December 1st. from 7:00 PM to midnight. Along with the art, come out to enjoy music, food, wine, and raffles of works to take home.
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“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
The W Art Show in Whittier Nov 16-17
The Downey Arts Coalition is proud to be involved in the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation’s annual art exhibit, November 16th and 17th at Parnell Park in Whittier.
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
Poetry of Daniel McGinn at Wine+Words Nov 15
Third Thursdays poetry returns November 15th with a featured reading by poet Daniel McGinn, and an open mic hosted by curator Lorine Parks. Daniel McGinn, one of Southern California’s most esteemed poets, has been a part of the Greater Los Angeles poetry scene since 1995. “Old school,” “skinless honesty” “frequently surreal”, his poems appear in… Continue reading Poetry of Daniel McGinn at Wine+Words Nov 15
The Art of Rancho – Nov 7th to 11th
Downey is home to one of the top rehabilitation facilities in the country, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital off of Imperial and Rives. Their extensive use of the visual and performing arts as a tool of healing has had a powerful impact on the lives of its patients over the years. The Downey Arts Coalition this… Continue reading The Art of Rancho – Nov 7th to 11th
Art on the Vine presents William Rademaker, Lissette Nicole De La Trinidad, Marita Nylen – Nov 3rd
Saturday November 3rd is our monthly “Art on the Vine” show, featuring local artists William Rademaker and Lissette Nicole De La Trinidad, along with Marita Nylén, a teacher and artist from Sweden who has fond memories of her time in Downey. An evening of watercolors, ink, chalk, ceramics and photography. Enjoy live music, food, and raffles of original artwork.… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents William Rademaker, Lissette Nicole De La Trinidad, Marita Nylen – Nov 3rd
Sculpture workshop with Jorge Del Toro – Oct 23
Downey resident and celebrated sculptor Jorge Del Toro will be featured as the demonstrator for the regular meeting of the Downey Art League, Tuesday October 23rd. The free workshop takes place from 7 to 9PM at the Barbara J Riley Community Center at Apollo Park. In June the Downey Art League voted in a new… Continue reading Sculpture workshop with Jorge Del Toro – Oct 23