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
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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
Third Thursday Night Poetry presents Beth Ruscio – April 18, 2013
BETH RUSCIO comes from actors, writers and vaudevillians, considers herself all three. She was named one of six Newer Poets of L.A. last year by the Los Angeles Poetry Festival, won the Patricia Bibby Scholarship to Idyllwild Summer Poetry in 2006, is published in the “Poetry Goes To The Movies” issue of Speechless with her… Continue reading Third Thursday Night Poetry presents Beth Ruscio – April 18, 2013
Downey Symphony “Berlioz to Brahms” April 6
When the Downey Symphony completes its 55th concert season on Saturday, April 6, the audience can expect some extra flourishes in celebration. The program opens with the guest conductor who won last spring’s Baton Auction, that coveted opportunity to lead a stage full of professional musicians. She is the fearless Dara Small, who had a… Continue reading Downey Symphony “Berlioz to Brahms” April 6
View From The Edge – Free Lectures on Modern Art
Thursday April 25 is the first of several free lectures on modern art put on by the Downey Arts Coalition, Downey Museum of Art and curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. The Fourth Thursday of the Month 6:30pm Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Avenue Free APRIL 25 Golden State As Muse: The Long History of Modernism in… Continue reading View From The Edge – Free Lectures on Modern Art
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
Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13
The Blasters are playing live in an intimate show in their hometown, a special concert brought to you by Catch 22 Promotions, Epic Lounge, and Downey Arts Coalition. Saturday April 13, 9PM, 8239 2nd Street, Downey, CA. Tickets are nearly sold out, but are available for purchase at catch22pro.brownpapertickets.com. Look for more music events from… Continue reading Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13
Thursday Night Poetry presents Patti Scruggs – March 21, 2013
The Downey Arts Coalition presents Thursday Night poetry at The Rives Mansion on March 21, 2013. Featured poet is Patti Scruggs. Patricia L. Scruggs is a poet, artist, teacher, mother of two, grandmother of three. She lives in Southern California, via Alberta, Canada. Her work has been published in CALYX Journal, ONTHEBUS, Spillway, RATTLE,… Continue reading Thursday Night Poetry presents Patti Scruggs – March 21, 2013
Interfaith Multicultural Songfest Saturday March 16
Enjoy a variety of music presented by performers from throughout the Los Angeles area, at the 21st Annual Interfaith, Multicultural Songfest, this coming Saturday March 16, 2013, beginning at 7PM. Admission is free, at the Downey Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12425 Orizaba Avenue in Downey (one block north… Continue reading Interfaith Multicultural Songfest Saturday March 16
Thursday Night Poetry Presents Frank Kearns – Feb. 28, 2013
Downey Arts Coalition Presents “Third Thursday Poetry” BUT it’s on the FOURTH Thursday, February 28 at Stay Gallery, 11140 Downey Avenue in downtown Downey, just north of Firestone Blvd. Doors open at 7 pm Open Mike at 7:30 pm. Poets invited to read a poem or two. Frank Kearns, our featured poet is launching his… Continue reading Thursday Night Poetry Presents Frank Kearns – Feb. 28, 2013