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![The Downey Symphonic Society presents ¡Viva la Música! October 20th, 2018 at the Downey Theatre. With an American premiere by composer Oscar Navarro, who composed the official symphony of the city of Downey, the Downey Overture. Clarinetist David Van Maele will perform the Clarinet Concerto no. 3. Also performances of influential pieces by Latin composers […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/VivaLaMusica_WEB.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Viva La Música! Downey Symphony Concert – Oct 20")
Viva La Música! Downey Symphony Concert – Oct 20
Posted on September 14, 2018 | No CommentsThe Downey Symphonic Society presents ¡Viva la Música! October 20th, 2018 at the Downey Theatre. With an American premiere by composer Oscar Navarro, who composed the official symphony of the city of Downey, the Downey Overture. Clarinetist David Van Maele will perform the Clarinet Concerto no. 3. Also performances of influential pieces by Latin composers […] -
![Hollywoodland Sponsor: GlennFest Film Festival Where: Downey Civic Theatre Opening: Saturday, October 8, 2018 – 9:00am Closing: Sunday, October 9, 2018 – 10:00pm Parameters: All Medias, Mixed Medias, All Sizes, Self-Contained Fee: $8 per art pieces that are selected Theme: Movie and Hollywood inspired art pieces. Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 23, 2018- Midnight For […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Glenn-Fest-2017-V6-Black-e1537510243662.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Call to Artists: Hollywoodland, deadline Sept 23rd")
Call to Artists: Hollywoodland, deadline Sept 23rd
Posted on September 12, 2018 | No CommentsHollywoodland Sponsor: GlennFest Film Festival Where: Downey Civic Theatre Opening: Saturday, October 8, 2018 – 9:00am Closing: Sunday, October 9, 2018 – 10:00pm Parameters: All Medias, Mixed Medias, All Sizes, Self-Contained Fee: $8 per art pieces that are selected Theme: Movie and Hollywood inspired art pieces. Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 23, 2018- Midnight For […] -
Call to Artists: Viva El Arte – Deadline Sept 23
Posted on September 9, 2018 | No CommentsThe next group art show at the Downey Theatre is coming October 20th as part of the Downey Symphony Concert Viva La Musica! Submit your work to curator Andrew Hernandez, *protected email* by September 23rd. We are looking for art pieces inspired by Latin American culture. Details below. -
100K Poets for Change at the Green Salon Sept 22
Posted on September 9, 2018 | No CommentsThis month, The Green Salon merges with the annual, world-wide cultural event promoting peace, equal rights, and ecology, 100k Poets for Change. September 22, 2018. -
![The 7th annual GlennFest Film Festival is coming to Downey next month, September 30th through October 7th, with 27 films being presented at the Studio Movie Grill, The Epic Lounge, and the Downey Theatre. For a full list of films and details, visit www.glennfest.com. You can RSVP for free on the website or by searching […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/40888492_2147130358832187_3354588724846395392_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "GlennFest Announces 27 Films for 2018 Festival")
GlennFest Announces 27 Films for 2018 Festival
Posted on September 5, 2018 | No CommentsThe 7th annual GlennFest Film Festival is coming to Downey next month, September 30th through October 7th, with 27 films being presented at the Studio Movie Grill, The Epic Lounge, and the Downey Theatre. For a full list of films and details, visit www.glennfest.com. You can RSVP for free on the website or by searching […] -
Metallic Reflections Exhibit at the Downey Symphony Concert April 7
Posted on April 4, 2018 | No CommentsThe Downey Symphonic Society, once again in collaboration with the Downey Arts Coalition, concludes the 2017 – 2018 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 “Metallic Reflections.” -
![Andrew Hernandez, Curator of “METALLIC REFLECTIONS” Downey Symphony pre-concert Exhibit Three years ago Andrew received his a B.A. in Art History from California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He first began painting during his senior year of high school at Verbum Dei High School in Watts, CA. Andrew volunteering with DAC (Downey Arts Coalition) during […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_4591.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "A brief chat with curator Andrew Hernandez")
A brief chat with curator Andrew Hernandez
Posted on April 2, 2018 | No CommentsAndrew Hernandez, Curator of “METALLIC REFLECTIONS” Downey Symphony pre-concert Exhibit Three years ago Andrew received his a B.A. in Art History from California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He first began painting during his senior year of high school at Verbum Dei High School in Watts, CA. Andrew volunteering with DAC (Downey Arts Coalition) during […] -
![Come join the Downey Symphony Orchestra for a Russian Spectacular! Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff! Piano Sensation Kevin Fitz-Gerald Art Exhibit “Metallic Reflections” April 7, 2018 8:00pm Downey Theatre Pre-Concert Lecture – 7:15pm Purchase Tickets Message from the Music Director “Join us as we conclude our 59th season with some spectacular Russian flair: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and Rachmaninoff’s […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/RussianSpectacular_Banner.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Russian Spectacular: Downey Symphony, April 8th, 2018")
Russian Spectacular: Downey Symphony, April 8th, 2018
Posted on March 29, 2018 | No CommentsCome join the Downey Symphony Orchestra for a Russian Spectacular! Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff! Piano Sensation Kevin Fitz-Gerald Art Exhibit “Metallic Reflections” April 7, 2018 8:00pm Downey Theatre Pre-Concert Lecture – 7:15pm Purchase Tickets Message from the Music Director “Join us as we conclude our 59th season with some spectacular Russian flair: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and Rachmaninoff’s […] -
Call to Artists: Metallic Reflections
Posted on March 29, 2018 | No CommentsA new call to artists for the next Downey Arts Coalition show at the Downey Theatre, “Metallic Reflections” on Saturday April 7th. Deadline to submit is March 25th, email your submission to *protected email*. -
![DOWNEY, Calif. (March 27, 2018) – Downey Theatre closes its 2017-2018 Season SARA EVANS on Sunday, April 22, at 7:00pm. The evening will feature special guests TEMECULA ROAD performing the opening set. Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist SARA EVANS has had five #1 singles, sold millions of records, won the Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist Award, and […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sara-Evans-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Downey Theatre Presents: Sara Evans Sunday, April 22")
Downey Theatre Presents: Sara Evans Sunday, April 22
Posted on March 29, 2018 | No CommentsDOWNEY, Calif. (March 27, 2018) – Downey Theatre closes its 2017-2018 Season SARA EVANS on Sunday, April 22, at 7:00pm. The evening will feature special guests TEMECULA ROAD performing the opening set. Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist SARA EVANS has had five #1 singles, sold millions of records, won the Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist Award, and […]