Category: Updates

Sculpture workshop with Jorge Del Toro – Oct 23

Downey resident and celebrated sculptor Jorge Del Toro will be featured as the demonstrator for the regular meeting of the Downey Art League, Tuesday October 23rd.  The free workshop takes place from 7 to 9PM at the Barbara J Riley Community Center at Apollo Park. In June the Downey Art League voted in a new… Continue reading Sculpture workshop with Jorge Del Toro – Oct 23

Downey Arts Coalition meeting Sat Oct 27

The regular monthly meeting of the Downey Arts Coalition will be Saturday, October 27th at the Downey Theatre.  We meet in the green room.  The theatre is next door to the Downey City Library off of Brookshire and Firestone.  Enter through the office entrance directly across from the library. Meeting begins at noon, and ends… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition meeting Sat Oct 27

Downey Open Mic Nov 10

November 10th is the next Downey Open Mic– a great opportunity to bring your music, poetry, monologues or comedy acts in front of an audience that’s game for anything. Hosted by the Downey Moravian Church at 10337 Old River School Rd., Downey, CA.  The evening starts at 7PM and continues while there are acts to… Continue reading Downey Open Mic Nov 10

Downey Museum of Art presents “A Day in Downey” Nov 8

DOWNEY MUSEUM OF ART proudly presents its rebirth event, “A DAY IN DOWNEY: A Visual Arts Show.” We invite you to join us for an evening of visual art from our prestigious collection along side art from local artists, photographers, and students in the community. Our mission is to create an event where our community… Continue reading Downey Museum of Art presents “A Day in Downey” Nov 8

Downey’s Stay Gallery Grand Opening & Launch Night Oct 11-12

It’s an exciting time to be an artist in Downey, as the new Stay Gallery opens this week in it’s “phase 1” form.  The volunteer run, but city sponsored gallery is meant to become a hub for the arts movement in Downey, and fuel for revitalizing downtown. Join us Thursday night October 11th for their… Continue reading Downey’s Stay Gallery Grand Opening & Launch Night Oct 11-12

DCLO Musical, Gershwin’s Crazy For You – Oct 12-14

This is the closing weekend for the Downey Civic Light Opera’s musical presentation of Gershwin’s “Crazy for You” at the Downey Theatre.  Plenty of tickets available, and a production not to be missed.  Performances Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2:30PM. Read this great review by the Downey Patriot & Lawrence Christon. Visit the… Continue reading DCLO Musical, Gershwin’s Crazy For You – Oct 12-14

Poetry of Kendall Evans – Oct 18 Wine+Words

On the third Thursday of the month, Wine+Words monthly poetry night happens at Mari’s Wine Bar.  The open mic begins at 7:30PM, with sign-ups before.  A prominent poet is featured as a guest reader at 8:00PM.  Lorine Parks curates the evening. Thursday October 18, 7:30PM @ Mari’s Wine Bar Kendall Evans won the 2010 Rhysling Award,… Continue reading Poetry of Kendall Evans – Oct 18 Wine+Words

Downey Symphony Relishing Rachmaninoff Oct 20

The Downey Symphony Orchestra‘s 2012-2013 season opens Saturday October 20th with “Relishing Rachmaninoff,” a concert of classical music not to be missed.  Musical Director Sharon Lavery brings us piano sensation Keenan Reesor, , who will perform Rachmaninoff’s riveting Piano Concerto No. 3 in F.  Also a premiere performance of Joshua Roach’s “Overture Dodeca.”  For more about the story… Continue reading Downey Symphony Relishing Rachmaninoff Oct 20

BalloonHead Short Film & Art Show Nov 18

Artist Polaris Castillo hails from South Gate, and has been an integral part of the art movement here in Downey, and a strong artistic voice locally. The DAC is proud to present the premiere of Polaris’s new short film “BALLOONHEAD” about his famed character.  November 18th at the Epic Lounge in Downey, CA- 8239 2nd… Continue reading BalloonHead Short Film & Art Show Nov 18