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
Category: Music
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
Moravian Trombone Choir Performs Monday July 16
Monday July 16, 7:30PM @ Moravian Church of Downey Monday night will be a special free concert of the Moravian Trombone Choir of Downey, and featuring organist Christopher Martin. Martin has served the Downey area churches for over a decade with his musicianship, first at the First Baptist Church, then the First Presbyterian Church and… Continue reading Moravian Trombone Choir Performs Monday July 16
Downey Symphony Guild Country Western Barbecue July 10
Come join a fundraiser for the Downey Symphony Guild, which helps pay for their music program in schools as well as the concert season. There will be a “Country Western Barbecue” on Tuesday, July 10, 6PM at the Rio Hondo Event Center at 10627 Old River School Rd. Tickets are $22 ($12 children 4 to… Continue reading Downey Symphony Guild Country Western Barbecue July 10
Art on the Vine presents Manuel Barillas & Asha Kamali July 14
Art on the Vine moves to Saturday July 14th this next month, and features artists Manuel Barillas and Asha Kamali. More information about the artists coming soon. The opening reception event begins at 7PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey. There will be special live music provided by students of the Los… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Manuel Barillas & Asha Kamali July 14
Art on the Vine presents Michael Temple, Robert Thome, blues legend James Harman
Art on the Vine this Saturday features two artists that dare to be different: Michael Temple, who is as deft with a paintbrush as he is with a brushes on a drum set. Robert Thome, who paints with a brush in his mouth, because of his disability. Also a special performance of the James Harman… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Michael Temple, Robert Thome, blues legend James Harman
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”
Featured Violinist is International Performer
Korean-born violinist Youjin Lee will be the featured soloist for the concert presented by the Downey Symphony Orchestra on January 28, 2012, entitled “Strings Spectacular.” She will be performing Mozart’s Concerto No. 4 for Violin and Orchestra, which is noted for its abundance of thematic material. Though still quite young, Lee is already establishing herself… Continue reading Featured Violinist is International Performer
Downey Symphony Photos from “Fiesta!” Concert
The Downey Symphony Orchestra brought down the house on Saturday, with an excellent concert and excitement for the future. The “Downey Overture” by Oscar Navarro was electric and vibrant, “Noah’s Ark” soared with emotion, Tim Callobre’s solo guitar held the audience captive, who then were entranced by the beauty of “Bolero.” Here are photos from… Continue reading Downey Symphony Photos from “Fiesta!” Concert
Spanish Composer to Attend American Premier at Downey Concert
Acclaimed Spanish composer and film orchestrator Oscar Navarro will be attending the American premier of his work “Noah’s Ark” at the Downey Theater, October 22, 2011, to hear it performed by the Downey Symphony Orchestra. According to Music Director Sharon Lavery, this first concert of the season, entitled ¡Fiesta!, was conceived as a celebration of… Continue reading Spanish Composer to Attend American Premier at Downey Concert