Category: Music

Downey Symphony “Berlioz to Brahms” April 6

When the Downey Symphony completes its 55th concert season on Saturday, April 6, the audience can expect some extra flourishes in celebration. The program opens with the guest conductor who won last spring’s Baton Auction, that coveted opportunity to lead a stage full of professional musicians. She is the fearless Dara Small, who had a… Continue reading Downey Symphony “Berlioz to Brahms” April 6

State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

galleRoy @ The Big M and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART A Democratic and Informational Art Fair For the City of Downey The Gateway Cities and Beyond Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla Sunday April 28th 2013.      11:00 am to 6:00 pm Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School Rd., Downey California… Continue reading State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

Moravian Trombone Choir Spring Concert – March 25

The Moravian Trombone Choir’s Chamber Ensemble will be presenting the group’s annual Spring Concert on Monday March 25th at 7:30PM.  This concert will feature everything from the works of J. S. Bach to Gospel music.  This concert will be the perfect way to start the week! Founded in 1965 by Jeff Reynolds, the Moravian Trombone… Continue reading Moravian Trombone Choir Spring Concert – March 25

Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13

The Blasters are playing live in an intimate show in their hometown, a special concert brought to you by Catch 22 Promotions, Epic Lounge, and  Downey Arts Coalition.  Saturday April 13, 9PM, 8239 2nd Street, Downey, CA. Tickets are nearly sold out, but are available for purchase at catch22pro.brownpapertickets.com. Look for more music events from… Continue reading Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13

Interfaith Multicultural Songfest Saturday March 16

Enjoy a variety of music presented by performers from throughout the Los Angeles area, at the 21st Annual Interfaith, Multicultural Songfest, this coming Saturday March 16, 2013, beginning at 7PM. Admission is free, at the Downey Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12425 Orizaba Avenue in Downey  (one block north… Continue reading Interfaith Multicultural Songfest Saturday March 16

Music Festival at the Garden of Dreams – Jan. 25, 2013

Friday, January 25, 2013. 8:00 PM @ 10032 La Reina Ave., 90241 The Garden of Dreams, better known as Casa La Reina, or the home of Roy Anthony Shabla, will host their 2nd. annual music festival of local bands. Sex Wounds, Pierrot Lunaire, In Tents, Stay Cool Forever, Catheter, Suzie Star, VVWITFVZZ, Courtaud & Bobtail.… Continue reading Music Festival at the Garden of Dreams – Jan. 25, 2013

Music Preview for Symphony’s “Simple Pleasures”

Saturday night, January 26 at 8PM is the winter concert for the Downey Symphony Orchestra, “Simple Pleasures.”  Music director Sharon Lavery puts a lot of thought into her programs, and recruits exciting new soloists to experience, this one featuring the young trumpet prodigy, Conrad Jones. If you haven’t done your musical research yet, perhaps we… Continue reading Music Preview for Symphony’s “Simple Pleasures”

Downey Civic Light Opera “The World Goes ‘Round”

February 14 – March 3, 2013 The World Goes ‘Round A compilation of songs drawn from Kander and Ebb musicals such as Cabaret, Chicago, Funny Lady, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and New York, New York. 8:00 p.m. performances: February 14, 15, 16, 22, & 23 2:30 p.m. performances: February 17 & 24 8:00 p.m.… Continue reading Downey Civic Light Opera “The World Goes ‘Round”

Downey Symphony Orchestra “Simple Pleasures”

Downey Civic Theatres   January 26, 2013   8:00 PM Mozart:   Divertimento k. 138 Neruda:  Concerto for trumpet and Orchestra    Conrad Jones, Trumpet Copland:   Quet City   Conrad Jones, Trumpet    Catherine Del Russo, English Horn Britten:   Simple symphony  Op. 4 Downey Civic Theatre 8535 Firestone Blvd. Downey, CA  90241 (562) 904-7230