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POETRY MATTERS: Rosalie Sciortino January 15th 2015

  Downey Native to be Featured Poet Downey poet and artist Rosalie Desimone Sciortino will be the featured reader for Poetry Matters, Thursday, January 15, at Stay Gallery.  Her work over the years has had an impact on the Downey arts scene in many ways.   Sciortino was a leader in Writers Workshop West (a writing… Continue reading POETRY MATTERS: Rosalie Sciortino January 15th 2015

Vic Joachim Smith: Early Work from the DMOA, Jan 10

Downey Museum of Art is proud to announce its first exhibition for 2015. Vic Joachim Smith ~ Early Work opens Saturday, January 10th, 1 pm, at Southgate Museum and Art Galleries. This is an important show. Vic Smith moved to Southern California from the Pacific Northwest to pursue a calling in art. He graduated from… Continue reading Vic Joachim Smith: Early Work from the DMOA, Jan 10

Symphony Concert “Harp and Soul” Jan 24th, Reflections Art Show

The Downey Symphony Orchestra will hold its winter concert on January 24th at the Downey Civic Theatre, “Harp and Soul,” at 8:00pm. This concert will feature the Downey Symphony’s talented string section along with award winning harpist Alison Bjorkedal. Come hear the compositions of Mahler, Copeland, Debussy and Tchaikovsky. Also, the Downey Symphony seeks to to promote young… Continue reading Symphony Concert “Harp and Soul” Jan 24th, Reflections Art Show

Downey Civic Theatre Announces 2014-15 Season

The Downey Civic Theatre continues its presenting series of shows to bring more music and entertainment to the area.  Check out the line-up for 2014-2015. Mariachi Divas Christmas Show Sunday, December 14th 2014 at 7:00pm Directed and founded by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, under the musical direction of GRAMMY award winning Alberto “Beto”… Continue reading Downey Civic Theatre Announces 2014-15 Season

Dia De Los Muertos Arts Festival Nov 2nd

Come and join us for our 2nd annual Dia De Los Muertos Art Festival in the heart of Downey outside and inside the Downey Civic Theatre, at 8435 Firestone Blvd. Some of the events that will be happening all day are: Dia De Los Muertos Merchandise, Papel Picardo Demos, Face Painting, Calaveras Decorating, Alter Contest, Art… Continue reading Dia De Los Muertos Arts Festival Nov 2nd

GlennFest Film Festival comes to Downey Krikorian Oct 6-9

  GlennFest is named after film buff and festival organizer Glenn Stephens, who when looking to start his own film festival decided to target Downey, because this area is underserved with independent and interesting contemporary films. Now in its third year, the festival will screen three films the first week of October, including the new… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival comes to Downey Krikorian Oct 6-9

Downey Avenue Historical Exhibit August 22

Have you ever imagined what Downey Avenue might have looked like forty, seventy, even a hundred years ago? Stay Gallery has partnered with the Downey Historical Society, Downey Museum of Art, Downey Conservancy, and the City of Downey, to host their first historical exhibit based on how this city came to be. “Downey Avenue is becoming… Continue reading Downey Avenue Historical Exhibit August 22

Poetrypalooza hosted by the Green Salon August 23

saturday night art music poetry wine nudity the green salon a monthly gathering of poets writers artists musicians dancers filmmakers and other creative people the fourth saturday evening of the month at casa la reina in downey (los angeles) california 7pm wine and vegan snacks open mic bring something to share bring your books /… Continue reading Poetrypalooza hosted by the Green Salon August 23