Alistair Hunter, a member of the Downey Arts Coalition, is currently appearing as the character of ‘August G (without age)’ in the American Premiere of the award winning French playwright Arman Gatti’s surrealistic play, “The Imaginary Life of the Street Sweeper August G” at the state of the art New CASA0101 Theatre, 2102 First Street, Los Angeles,… Continue reading “August G” Premieres at Casa 0101 Theatre
Category: Events
Jorge Del Toro to Sculpt Live at Downey Street Faire
This Saturday, April 28th, the Downey Arts Coalition along with the Downey Museum of Art will host booths at the Downey Street Faire featuring the artwork of Jorge Del Toro, Ricky Ostendi, Rocio Gonzales, Hector Silva, as well as the museum collection. In a special demonstration, Del Toro will sculpt live in the booth, showing… Continue reading Jorge Del Toro to Sculpt Live at Downey Street Faire
Urban Acts: Staged Reading Series
Something new is coming for the city of Downey, a series of staged readings of new plays is being presented here by Urban Theatre Movement and the Downey Arts Coalition. It’s no secret that Downey doesn’t have anything currently in the way of contemporary drama produced in our borders. However, we have artists and performers… Continue reading Urban Acts: Staged Reading Series
Wine+Words features Laurie Soriano April 19th
On the third Thursday of the month, Wine+Words monthly poetry night brings the spoken word to Mari’s Wine Bar. Beginning with an open mic at 8PM, each month features a reading from a prominent Southern California poet at 8:30PM. Lorine Parks curates the evening. This month, Thursday April 19th features Laurie Soriano, winner of the Best… Continue reading Wine+Words features Laurie Soriano April 19th
Downey Children’s Theatre: A Retrospective
This Saturday March 31st, the Downey Children’s Theatre will be featured in an historical display comprised of vintage photographs and artwork … plus the fond remembrances of participants who were there … tracing the origin of the beautiful Downey Theatre through the creation of the Downey Children’s Theatre and the numerous programs that evolved … including… Continue reading Downey Children’s Theatre: A Retrospective
Downey Symphony Concert “To Russia and Back”
This Saturday March 31st is the Downey Symphony concert, “To Russia and Back.” 8PM at the Downey Civic Theatre. Here is an expert from a Press Telegram article previewing the show: “This concert program began because I have long wanted to work with Kevin Fitz-Gerald,” [conductor] Sharon Lavery said in a post-rehearsal phone conversation earlier… Continue reading Downey Symphony Concert “To Russia and Back”
Art on the Vine, April 7th, presents Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez
This Saturday is the next “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd across from Porto’s Bakery. The event starts at 7PM and features two passionate local artists, Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez. It should be a great night for community, culture, and conversation. Isabelle Looper is a fashion designer who’s worked… Continue reading Art on the Vine, April 7th, presents Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting – March 24th
The next Downey Arts Coalition meeting will be in a different location: the home of Don Lamkin. For directions to his house, please call or email one of us: ajw@www.downeyarts.org or dglamkin@www.downeyarts.org. The meeting starts at Noon on Saturday, March 24th. Meetings are open, and all are welcome. We review upcoming events, the past month’s… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting – March 24th
Monthly Poetry: Hair Club for Poets March 24
Hair Club for Poets / Reading with Scissors is a monthly poetry series curated by John Brantingham and Roy Anthony Shabla, sponsored by the Downey Arts Coalition and the San Gabriel Valley Literary Festival, and hosted by Number 34, Barber to the Star. Each month includes one or two featured poets and an open mic,… Continue reading Monthly Poetry: Hair Club for Poets March 24
Wine+Words presents the Poetry of Raindog, March 15
Our next poetry reading is Thursday March 15, at Mari’s Wine Bar. Raindog has spent the last twenty-five years pouring all his resources into poetry in the greater Long beach area, not only writing it but publishing, editing and promoting poets. His latest book is about some hospital experiences: ER/OR Living Among the Mangled. He… Continue reading Wine+Words presents the Poetry of Raindog, March 15