The Downey Symphony Orchestra‘s 2012-2013 season opens Saturday October 20th with “Relishing Rachmaninoff,” a concert of classical music not to be missed. Musical Director Sharon Lavery brings us piano sensation Keenan Reesor, , who will perform Rachmaninoff’s riveting Piano Concerto No. 3 in F. Also a premiere performance of Joshua Roach’s “Overture Dodeca.” For more about the story… Continue reading Downey Symphony Relishing Rachmaninoff Oct 20
Category: Events
From Our Eyes To Yours B&W Photography Show Oct 6th
Our monthly gallery event, Art on the Vine presents “From Our Eyes to Yours,” a photography show featuring all black and white photos. Several local photographers are participating, and a special exhibition of photographs from the late James Arthur Morris, whom the evening will be dedicated to. Arthur Morris was a pillar of the Downey… Continue reading From Our Eyes To Yours B&W Photography Show Oct 6th
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
Art on the Vine features Jose Lopes, Sergio Vasquez Sept 8
The September “Art on the Vine” features talented local artists Jose Lopes and Sergio Vasquez. The opening reception is this Saturday, September 8th, 7PM to midnight at Mari’s Wine Bar (8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241). Come prepared for art, culture, wine, live music and a raffle to take home an original work. Both artists… Continue reading Art on the Vine features Jose Lopes, Sergio Vasquez Sept 8
Poetry of Charlotte Innes Sept 20
Thursday September 20th is the next Wine+Words poetry night featuring Charlotte Innes. The open mic begins at 7:45PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey, across from Porto’s. The monthly series on the third Thursdays is curated by Lorine Parks, and this month will occur after the “Taste of Downey” event at the… Continue reading Poetry of Charlotte Innes Sept 20
Bumblebee Documentary this Sunday @ Epic Lounge
In our first official Downey Arts Coalition film event, we are bringing a short documentary by Downey filmmakers, about a Downey artist, presenting to the Downey public. There is wide-spread affection for our local street artist Bumblebeelovesyou, as he’s brought images of bees and children to illuminate contemporary themes. The screening is Sunday August 19… Continue reading Bumblebee Documentary this Sunday @ Epic Lounge
I Am Awake in the Garden of Dreams, Saturday August 18
DAC member and curator Roy Anthony Shabla has been invited to curate a show during the La Puente Art Walk this Saturday, August 18th. The show features artists that have shown here in Downey in previous DAC events and is sure to be an experience not to be missed. If you have plans to venture… Continue reading I Am Awake in the Garden of Dreams, Saturday August 18
Free Downey Symphony Concert in the Park Wednesday
Don’t miss a special free concert this Wednesday night, August 8th, of the Downey Symphony Orchestra. The concert is at Furman Park on Rives south of Florence Ave, and begins at 7PM. Music director Sharon Lavery has a fun evening planned with popular classics, movie scores, patriotic hymns and more. From the Olympic fanfare heard… Continue reading Free Downey Symphony Concert in the Park Wednesday
Art on the Vine One Year Anniversary Party August 4th
Next Saturday we’ll celebrate a whole year of monthly “Art on the Vine” shows produced by the Downey Arts Coalition. Our thirteenth show will feature a group show in which we invited every artist from the year to show a couple works. It will be an eclectic gathering, with several items up to be won… Continue reading Art on the Vine One Year Anniversary Party August 4th
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting Saturday July 28
The monthly Downey Arts Coalition meeting will happen this Saturday July 28th, Noon, at the Wahlquist home. Join us as we’ll be discussing how joining the Downey Art League affects the group going forward and the decisions that need to be made. There are also lots of new things going on, including the opening of… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting Saturday July 28