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

An Afternoon in Paris, Downey Symphony Fundraiser, Sept 18

  Bonjour Mes Amis! “Afternoon in Paris Garden Party” Oh La La! To benefit the Downey Symphony Orchestra and Music in the Schools Programs Sunday, September 18, 2016 – 3pm to 7pm Rio Hondo Event Center, 10627 Old River School Road, Downey, CA Indulge yourself on a divine French affair. Enjoy delicious food, wine and… Continue reading An Afternoon in Paris, Downey Symphony Fundraiser, Sept 18

Bill’s Shorts Two: Chart Topping Comedies

Coming off of a successful first week, there are still three remaining shows to catch original, new, hilarious theatre here in Downey. The intimate format of the Epic Lounge makes this a dynamic performance to experience. Bill’s Shorts Two: Chart Topping Comedies 5 short comedic plays written by locally and nationally produced playwrights, Bill Blush, Megan… Continue reading Bill’s Shorts Two: Chart Topping Comedies

Downey Master Chorale Spring Concert May 22

For their Spring Concert, Downey Master Chorale will present the youthful, brilliant, often deeply spiritual GLORIA by Antonia Vivaldi. Featured in this program will be the Da Capo Players from Costa Mesa, this is to complement the voices and enhance the pleasure of the listeners. Rounding out the program will be masterpieces by G. F.… Continue reading Downey Master Chorale Spring Concert May 22

A Night with the Classical Elements

Another successful art show, “Classical Elements,” on April 9th presented two dozen local artists’ work along with the Downey Symphony concert, “A European Exhibition.” The concert featured a new work from composer Oscar Navarro, who also wrote the Downey Overture, a whimsical orchestral piece dedicated to our city. Clarinetist Kelli O’Connor was the featured performer for Navarro’s Clarinet… Continue reading A Night with the Classical Elements

Downey Symphony presents a night of art and music

“Waves In Motion,” glass sculpture by Michael Robinson, will be one of several art pieces on display at the Downey Theatre in conjunction with the Downey Symphony performance on April 9.

This article was originally printed in The Downey Patriot. DOWNEY – The Downey Symphonic Society, once again in collaboration with the Downey Arts Coalition, concludes the 2015– 16 Concert Series of the Downey Symphony Orchestra at the Downey Theatre by presenting an evening filled with classical music and and art exhibit with the theme “The Classical Elements… Continue reading Downey Symphony presents a night of art and music

Classical Elements opens with Downey Symphony Concert April 9

April 9th will open our next group art exhibit, “Classical Elements – Earth, Wind, Air and Fire” at the Downey Civic Theatre. That evening the Downey Symphony Orchestra performs its concert “A European Exhibition” beginning at 8PM. The doors open at 6:30 PM to view the art, with a special pre-concert lecture at 7:15pm with… Continue reading Classical Elements opens with Downey Symphony Concert April 9

Great crowd for “Tempest” Art Show Jan 23

The Downey Arts Coalition was proud to present the group art show, themed “Tempest” about the storms of life and art, January 23rd at the Downey Civic Theatre, along side the Downey Symphony Orchestra concert “Strings Stravaganza.” EJ Ball curated the works, from local artists throughout Southern California. It was also the world premiere of a new… Continue reading Great crowd for “Tempest” Art Show Jan 23

Downey Master Chorale “Timeless Christmas” Concert December 6

The Downey Master Chorale proudly presents it’s 3rd annual Christmas Concert, “Timeless Christmas,” on Sunday December 6th at 2PM. Hosted by the Cornerstone Christian Worship Center, located at 9001 Paramount Blvd in Downey, next to the 5 freeway. Spanning 450 years of music, the group has planned something for everybody in its Advent/Christmas afternoon presentation. Cornerstone has… Continue reading Downey Master Chorale “Timeless Christmas” Concert December 6

World Premiere of “To Dust” has reached its goal!

A new composition for orchestra and multimedia by Bryan Curt Kostors to debut with the Downey Symphony Orchestra, January 23. To Dust combines live orchestral music, visual projections, film, photography and design. As the orchestra performs, the visual elements of the piece will be projected live in the Downey Civic Theatre. It tells the story of… Continue reading World Premiere of “To Dust” has reached its goal!