Havana Nights Rooftop Concert August 31

August 31, 7pm Rooftop Public Parking Structure 2nd St. and New St., Downey La Charanga Cubana will feature at the as the performing artist for the Cuban-themed rooftop concert hosted by the City of Downey. There will be cuban vendors and food, arts and crafts, a beer and wine garden, and a DAC hosted art exhibition.… Continue reading Havana Nights Rooftop Concert August 31

June Arts Newsletter

JUNE ART HAPPENINGS: 6/16-7/15 Exhibition: Hecho En Cuba @ Stay Gallery 6/23 Paint & Cookies @ Stay Gallery 6/24 The Green Salon @ Studio GalleROY 6/30 Painting with Coffee @ Norwalk Cultural Arts Center 7/26 Save the date: Downey Symphony Pops in the Park Hecho en Cuba, Various Artists June 16-July 15 Stay Gallery 11140 Downey Ave., Downey Local Cuban rtists… Continue reading June Arts Newsletter

Clifton Snider’s new book The Beatle Bump at Poetry Matters Feb 16

On February 16, Poetry Matters is excited to welcome back Clifton Snider at Stay Gallery. Snider will read from his new book, The Beatle Bump, published by Downey’s own Los Nietos Press. Poetry Matters welcomes all Beatle fans to hear Snider’s take on the Fab Four. Open mike at 7:30, Clifton and the Beatles at… Continue reading Clifton Snider’s new book The Beatle Bump at Poetry Matters Feb 16

Artist in Residence: Roy Anthony Shabla

Roy Anthony Shabla – Downey artist, poet, and filmmaker – is the first ever Artist-in-Residence at Stay Gallery from December 5th to January 28th, 2017.  Shabla is a recognized painter and Stay Gallery, near the corner of Downey Avenue and Firestone Boulevard, will be his studio and exhibition space for the next two months. Shabla… Continue reading Artist in Residence: Roy Anthony Shabla

Downey Master Chorale 4th Season: Epiphany Jan 8th

Celebrating the culmination of Christmastide, the Downey Master Chorale will present its seasonal concert on January 8th at 4:00 PM in the Cornerstone Christian Worship Center, 9001 Paramount in Downey. Entitled “Epiphany,” it offers old and new music to mark that great event when all the world met the new-born King through the persons of… Continue reading Downey Master Chorale 4th Season: Epiphany Jan 8th

The Stars Align – Downey Symphony Concert Oct 22

Join the Downey Symphony Orchestra for “The Stars Align” on October 22, 2016 at 8:00pm.  This will be a thrilling program featuring the powerful and expressive work by Gustav Holst, The Planets.  In keeping with the symphony’s tradition of commissioning new pieces, the concert also includes the world premiere of a composition by long-time Downey resident and well-established composer,… Continue reading The Stars Align – Downey Symphony Concert Oct 22

Poetry Matters contest winner: Peggy Dobreer – Oct 20

I’m Over the Moon!” says Peggy Dobreer. Winner of first prize for best poem in Poetry Matters’s Contest celebrating Downey’s aerospace connection, Peggy Dobreer will read her entry at Stay Gallery, for Poetry Matters October 20. Local poets are invited to come and read Downey-themed poems at the open microphone at 7:30. Contest Finalists Beth… Continue reading Poetry Matters contest winner: Peggy Dobreer – Oct 20

Last Green Salon of the Year – Friday Oct 21

the green salon friday 21 october 16, 7pm casa la reina* featured poet: sarah tatro (aka sarah thursday) featured artists: alyssa wynne and hannah matus featured musician: manuel de jesus sandoval featured songwriter: melissa lussier open mic wine and vegan snacks this is the last salon of the year and on a different day than is… Continue reading Last Green Salon of the Year – Friday Oct 21

Stardust Art & Film Festival Oct 2nd

On October 2nd, 2016, the Downey Arts Coalition and the City of Downey present a celebration of Art, Film, Space and Downey’s 60th Anniversary. “Stardust Art Festival” takes place 12PM to 6PM at the Downey Civic Theatre, with free movies provided by GlennFest Film Festival including Ice Age: Collision Course, the astronaut documentary The Last Man on… Continue reading Stardust Art & Film Festival Oct 2nd

GlennFest Film Festival opens September 24

  The 5th annual GlennFest Film Festival brings movies of special interest to Downey, movies that you wouldn’t normally see in our area. Movies that aren’t mainstream, but explore the lives of minority people groups, or experiences from other cultural backgrounds. Best of all, the screenings are free with reservation from the website. Screenings this is year… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival opens September 24