At this month’s POETRY MATTERS, the monthly poetry reading at STAY GALLERY, Lorine Parks will debut her new full-length collection of poetry, Persons of Interest. Parks is a prolific writer who finds subject material in daily events and news stories. Although she studied classical literature, her first published book, Catalina Eddy, was fanciful personification of the… Continue reading Lorine Parks to Debut New Book at Poetry Matters
Category: Updates
Photos from Downey Museum of Art presents Vic Joachim Smith
On January 10th, 2015 the Downey Museum of Art presented work from it’s collection by one of Southern California’s original modern artists, Vic Joachim Smith ~ early work. Presented at the South Gate Civic Museum and Art Galleries, the exhibit will be up for the month of January. The Other Theatre Company also presented a… Continue reading Photos from Downey Museum of Art presents Vic Joachim Smith
DOWNEY ARTS COALITION: Open House January 13th 2015
Open House for Artists and Art Lovers The Downey Arts Coalition will host an Open House on Tuesday, January 13, at 7:00 PM, at the Epic Lounge at 8239 2nd Street. The event is free to the public and will offer an opportunity to connect with others who have an interest in supporting and participating… Continue reading DOWNEY ARTS COALITION: Open House January 13th 2015
POETRY MATTERS: Rosalie Sciortino January 15th 2015
Downey Native to be Featured Poet Downey poet and artist Rosalie Desimone Sciortino will be the featured reader for Poetry Matters, Thursday, January 15, at Stay Gallery. Her work over the years has had an impact on the Downey arts scene in many ways. Sciortino was a leader in Writers Workshop West (a writing… Continue reading POETRY MATTERS: Rosalie Sciortino January 15th 2015
Vic Joachim Smith: Early Work from the DMOA, Jan 10
Downey Museum of Art is proud to announce its first exhibition for 2015. Vic Joachim Smith ~ Early Work opens Saturday, January 10th, 1 pm, at Southgate Museum and Art Galleries. This is an important show. Vic Smith moved to Southern California from the Pacific Northwest to pursue a calling in art. He graduated from… Continue reading Vic Joachim Smith: Early Work from the DMOA, Jan 10
Symphony Concert “Harp and Soul” Jan 24th, Reflections Art Show
The Downey Symphony Orchestra will hold its winter concert on January 24th at the Downey Civic Theatre, “Harp and Soul,” at 8:00pm. This concert will feature the Downey Symphony’s talented string section along with award winning harpist Alison Bjorkedal. Come hear the compositions of Mahler, Copeland, Debussy and Tchaikovsky. Also, the Downey Symphony seeks to to promote young… Continue reading Symphony Concert “Harp and Soul” Jan 24th, Reflections Art Show
Christmas Concert this Sunday – Downey Master Chorale
On Sunday, December 21st, 2:30pm experience our city chorus perform at the lovely sanctuary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 9820 Lakewood Blvd. in Downey. The concert will feature “Christmas Cantata” by Daniel Pinkham and “Ave Verum Corpus” by Mozart. Unusual arrangements of favorite carols plus some interesting surprises will add to the delight of all… Continue reading Christmas Concert this Sunday – Downey Master Chorale
POETRY MATTERS: But Who’s Counting
Poetry Matters announces a special event, the December 18 celebration of its three year anniversary. This event also marks the debut of a new chapbook, But Who’s Counting. Editor Lorine Parks has collected a poem from each of the featured poets who have come to read in Downey over the last eighteen months in The… Continue reading POETRY MATTERS: But Who’s Counting
Downey Civic Theatre Announces 2014-15 Season
The Downey Civic Theatre continues its presenting series of shows to bring more music and entertainment to the area. Check out the line-up for 2014-2015. Mariachi Divas Christmas Show Sunday, December 14th 2014 at 7:00pm Directed and founded by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, under the musical direction of GRAMMY award winning Alberto “Beto”… Continue reading Downey Civic Theatre Announces 2014-15 Season
Doodle-icious Mural Approved for Downey Avenue
The City of Downey has awarded a contract to local artist Don Lamkin to recreate his popular collage of Downey images as a mural of the east side of Porto’s parking structure. The painting will be financed by the Art in Public Places fund, and it is the first time a Downey artist has been… Continue reading Doodle-icious Mural Approved for Downey Avenue