“Pieces of Her” is a collaborative theater piece featuring an ensemble of women focusing on the female experience. This debut project plays June 27 and 28th at Stay Gallery, 8PM. Poetry, Spoken word, monologues, dance, movement, and music serve as storytelling instruments as we touch on everything from love, relationships, body image, sexuality, monumental life… Continue reading Pieces of Her, a new theatre work at Stay Gallery June 28-29
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Downey Theatre seeks feedback on future events
The Downey Civic Theatre is conducting a survey as part of its effort to make sure the theatre has long-term viability and continues to be relevant in the community. The Theatre Management wants to hear from Downey residents regarding what they like, what they don’t like and what shows they’d most like to see. An… Continue reading Downey Theatre seeks feedback on future events
Sleeping Beauty Russian Ballet at Downey Theatre Feb 15
The Downey Civic Theatre presents the Russian National Ballet Theatre’s performance of Sleeping Beauty, this Saturday February 15th.
Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla
The Sound of the Future Saturday January 25th at Stay Gallery The Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many other major art institutions in both the United States and Europe featured exhibits of sound-art this past year and are launching new sound exhibitions this coming year. Digital media artforms have a strong… Continue reading Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla
Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films
Local filmmaking team Sweet Nightmares showcases their body of work created within the 2013 year in a special free screening event taking place at The Epic Lounge Sunday, January 26th starting at 6pm. The evening features a trio of short films spanning from dark, psychological territory to psycho-sexual thriller & whimsical romance. The… Continue reading Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films
Defying Gravity featured on KPCC 89.3
Downey’s space history had the privilege of being featured this morning on our local NPR radio station, KPCC 89.3. The play Defying Gravity, which opens tonight at the Columbia Memorial Space Center provides a frame story for how Downey’s space programs shaped the city in both its heyday as well as the loss of the Rockwell… Continue reading Defying Gravity featured on KPCC 89.3
Defying Gravity, a Play at the Columbia Memorial Space Center Sept 20-22
The Downey Arts Coalition, in partnership with the City of Downey and the Aerospace Legacy Foundation, is proud to announce a unique weekend of live theater under the stars this September at the outdoor amphitheater of the Columbia Memorial Space Center. For three nights, we will be presenting a fully staged production of Defying Gravity… Continue reading Defying Gravity, a Play at the Columbia Memorial Space Center Sept 20-22
Poetrypalooza @ The Green Salon August 24
the green salon / POETRYPALOOZA 2013 Saturday 24 August, 4 to 10 pm casa la reina, Downey Curator / roy anthony shabla Featured Artist / Gennie Prochazka Schedule of the Event 4pm Poetry Workshop / Lorine Parks 4:45 Poetry Box Workshop / Terry Walker 5:30 Dinner Break 7pm Live Music / Sugar Bunny and… Continue reading Poetrypalooza @ The Green Salon August 24
Downey Theatre Fall Season: Al Jarreau, Tito Puente Jr. and more
The Downey Civic Theatre has announced the first four shows of its 2013-14 Season. The city provides these concert opportunities to the local community to bring quality shows to our beautiful 738 seat theater. Press release to follow: Experience the performing arts at the Downey Civic Theatre where incredible things are happening! The Downey Civic… Continue reading Downey Theatre Fall Season: Al Jarreau, Tito Puente Jr. and more
DCLO presents “Paint Your Wagon”
The Downey Civic Light Opera presents “Paint Your Wagon” at the Downey Civic Theatre. 8435 E. Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241. Box office: 562-923-1714 e-mail: May 30 – June 16, 2013 A Musical Play. Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Music by Frederick Loewe. Original Dances Created by Agnes De Mille. In musicals… Continue reading DCLO presents “Paint Your Wagon”