Category: Events

Patti Scruggs debuts new book at Poetry Matters June 18

This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday June 18th at STAY GALLERY- will feature Patti Scruggs and the launch of her new book Forget the Moon. Patricia Scruggs is a poet, artist, teacher, mother of two, and grandmother of three. A resident of Chino, she is a frequent participant in poetry groups and readings throughout… Continue reading Patti Scruggs debuts new book at Poetry Matters June 18

Totally 80’s Flashback Party June 20

The Downey Arts Coalition is bringing you back to the 80’s with a new fundraiser event benefiting the Downey Symphony Orchestra.  It’s a “Totally 80’s Flashback Party” with the music, style and attitude from the decade.  Saturday June 20th, 8PM to 2AM at The Epic Lounge in Downey, 8239 2nd Street, just west of Downey… Continue reading Totally 80’s Flashback Party June 20

DAC Annual Meeting March 30 2015

Come join fellow artists, art advocates and art lovers in celebrating the start of the fifth year in pursuit of our objectives to stimulate, develop, foster, encourage, and promote public interest ín, and appreciation of the arts in Downey and throughout the area.   May 30th, 2015 “Pat’s Patio” 7901 7th Street, Downey, CA 90241… Continue reading DAC Annual Meeting March 30 2015

STEAM Festival with Stay Gallery May 23

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS, and Mathematics. Join the Stay Gallery team in a new event to celebrate student creativity on May 23rd from 10-1pm at Downey Federal Credit Union. They are partnering with Downey High School Engineering Department and Columbia Memorial Space Center to host a variety of fun science and art activities for the entire family to enjoy. This… Continue reading STEAM Festival with Stay Gallery May 23

DAC Open House May 12, Short film ‘Premeditative’ and artist Terry Walker

DOWNEY – The Downey Arts Coalition will host an open house on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., at the Epic Lounge. The event is free to the public and offers an opportunity to connect with others who have an interest in supporting and participating in local art events. Refreshments will be served, along with… Continue reading DAC Open House May 12, Short film ‘Premeditative’ and artist Terry Walker

Russtache Bash

Russtache Bash – Join us this Sunday, May 3, at the Epic Lounge for the benefit concert for local Downey musician Russ Lewark, who is battling Myelodyplastic Syndrome (MDS) Live Music by:    Dennis Roger Reed Band  –  Fossiltones  –  Ben King Raffle Prizes,  PhotoStache  “Booth”, and other amusements Please donate $20.00 at the door… Continue reading Russtache Bash

Rebirth Art Show at the Downey Civic Theatre

April 11 – “Romantic Gems” Downey Symphony concert & Rebirth art exhibit     Downey Symphony Orchestra closes their season on Saturday, April 11, with “Romantic Gems.” The program will include pieces by Johannes Brahms, and the violin concerto of Jean Sibelius, as performed by the winner of the 2013 Downey Symphony Young Artist Competition, 18-year-old… Continue reading Rebirth Art Show at the Downey Civic Theatre

DOWNEY ARTS COALITIOIN: Open House March 10th 2015

Open House for Artists and Art Lovers The Downey Arts Coalition will host an Open House on Tuesday, March 10, at 7:00 PM, at the Epic Lounge at 8239 2nd Street.  The event is free to the public and offers an opportunity to connect with others who have an interest in supporting and participating in… Continue reading DOWNEY ARTS COALITIOIN: Open House March 10th 2015

Photos from Downey Museum of Art presents Vic Joachim Smith

On January 10th, 2015 the Downey Museum of Art presented work from it’s collection by one of Southern California’s original modern artists, Vic Joachim Smith ~ early work.  Presented at the South Gate Civic Museum and Art Galleries, the exhibit will be up for the month of January.  The Other Theatre Company also presented a… Continue reading Photos from Downey Museum of Art presents Vic Joachim Smith