Category: City News

Santa Fe Springs Art Fest – May 30, 2013

Art Showcase Night at the Clarke Estate       5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 10211 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA  90670 Experience an evening at the Clarke Estate as the City hosts its first Art Fest.                         Opening night will feature “Art Showcase Night “at the Clarke Estate.  This event will be held on Thursday, May… Continue reading Santa Fe Springs Art Fest – May 30, 2013

State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

galleRoy @ The Big M and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART A Democratic and Informational Art Fair For the City of Downey The Gateway Cities and Beyond Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla Sunday April 28th 2013.      11:00 am to 6:00 pm Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School Rd., Downey California… Continue reading State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

The World Goes Round final weekend is cancelled

Sorry to report that the March 1, 2, & 3 performances (3rd weekend) of DCLOA’s “And The World Goes ‘Round” have been cancelled. Please contact the DCLOA Box Office @ (562) 923-1714 for more information. Thank you! — Mark W. Keller, Downey Civic Light Opera, Technical Director

J. Arthur Morris Day at Stay Gallery – February 8, 2013

Stay Gallery Celebrates J. Arthur Morris Day Friday February 8th, 6PM @ Stay Gallery 11140 Downey Ave. February 8th is officially ‘J. Arthur Morris Day’ in Downey, celebrating his life and work as a photographer and philanthropist.  From 6-10pm, Stay Gallery would like to invite you to experience the life and adventures of a man… Continue reading J. Arthur Morris Day at Stay Gallery – February 8, 2013

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

Downey’s Stay Gallery Grand Opening & Launch Night Oct 11-12

It’s an exciting time to be an artist in Downey, as the new Stay Gallery opens this week in it’s “phase 1” form.  The volunteer run, but city sponsored gallery is meant to become a hub for the arts movement in Downey, and fuel for revitalizing downtown. Join us Thursday night October 11th for their… Continue reading Downey’s Stay Gallery Grand Opening & Launch Night Oct 11-12

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

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

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?