Category: Updates

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

“Penney’s From Heaven” – staged reading Dec. 8, 2012

  Downey Arts Coalition and the Stay Gallery presents a world premiere staged reading of two new plays by Daniel Houston Davila, our local playwright and expert on the Carmelas barrio that was located in Norwalk, CA through the 60’s.  The DAC presented two other plays from the series “Borderland: The Carmelas Cycle of Barrio… Continue reading “Penney’s From Heaven” – staged reading Dec. 8, 2012

Laughing Around The Christmas Tree – Comedy Show Dec 9

Downey Arts Coalition and Urban Theatre Movement is sponsoring a benefit comedy &  improv show at the Epic Lounge, brought to you by Ivy League Improv, with special guests Cherry Spitz Comedy and more:  “Laughing Around the Christmas Tree.” Sunday afternoon, December 9th, 3PM.  This is an all-ages show, so bring the family.  The cover… Continue reading Laughing Around The Christmas Tree – Comedy Show Dec 9

Downey Theatre provides a full 2012-2013 season

The Downey Civic Theatre is on its second season of it’s new management, and has put together a wide variety of entertainment options for is 2012-2013 season.  So far we have seen the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China, as well as a concert by rock legend Eddie Money. Here are the shows… Continue reading Downey Theatre provides a full 2012-2013 season

Poetry of Daniel McGinn at Wine+Words Nov 15

Third Thursdays poetry returns November 15th with a featured reading by poet Daniel McGinn, and an open mic hosted by curator Lorine Parks. Daniel McGinn, one of Southern California’s most esteemed poets, has been a part of the Greater Los Angeles poetry scene since 1995. “Old school,” “skinless honesty” “frequently surreal”, his poems appear in… Continue reading Poetry of Daniel McGinn at Wine+Words Nov 15

The Art of Rancho – Nov 7th to 11th

Downey is home to one of the top rehabilitation facilities in the country, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital off of Imperial and Rives.  Their extensive use of the visual and performing arts as a tool of healing has had a powerful impact on the lives of its patients over the years.  The Downey Arts Coalition this… Continue reading The Art of Rancho – Nov 7th to 11th

Art on the Vine presents William Rademaker, Lissette Nicole De La Trinidad, Marita Nylen – Nov 3rd

Saturday November 3rd is our monthly “Art on the Vine” show, featuring local artists William Rademaker and Lissette Nicole De La Trinidad, along with Marita Nylén, a teacher and artist from Sweden who has fond memories of her time in Downey.  An evening of watercolors, ink, chalk, ceramics and photography.  Enjoy live music, food, and raffles of original artwork.… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents William Rademaker, Lissette Nicole De La Trinidad, Marita Nylen – Nov 3rd