The city came out in force for the “Taste of Downey” Thursday September 20th. The Downey Art Vibe produced an art show in the lobby of the Downey Theatre with local artists on display as well as live music from musicians such as Amanda Brown. Jump to the posts on Downey Daily Photos for more,… Continue reading Taste of Downey Art Show Photos
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From Our Eyes To Yours B&W Photography Show Oct 6th
Our monthly gallery event, Art on the Vine presents “From Our Eyes to Yours,” a photography show featuring all black and white photos. Several local photographers are participating, and a special exhibition of photographs from the late James Arthur Morris, whom the evening will be dedicated to. Arthur Morris was a pillar of the Downey… Continue reading From Our Eyes To Yours B&W Photography Show Oct 6th
Taste of Downey Art & Wine Festival Thursday Sept 20
The Downey Art Vibe and the soon-to-launch Stay Gallery will present an art show of local Downey artists, with some special pieces from the Downey Historical Society. The art show will take place in the lobby of the Downey Theatre during the city’s annual “Taste of Downey” festival featuring food from local restaurants and a… Continue reading Taste of Downey Art & Wine Festival Thursday Sept 20
Art on the Vine features Jose Lopes, Sergio Vasquez Sept 8
The September “Art on the Vine” features talented local artists Jose Lopes and Sergio Vasquez. The opening reception is this Saturday, September 8th, 7PM to midnight at Mari’s Wine Bar (8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241). Come prepared for art, culture, wine, live music and a raffle to take home an original work. Both artists… Continue reading Art on the Vine features Jose Lopes, Sergio Vasquez Sept 8
Poetry of Charlotte Innes Sept 20
Thursday September 20th is the next Wine+Words poetry night featuring Charlotte Innes. The open mic begins at 7:45PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey, across from Porto’s. The monthly series on the third Thursdays is curated by Lorine Parks, and this month will occur after the “Taste of Downey” event at the… Continue reading Poetry of Charlotte Innes Sept 20
A future for the Downey Civic Light Opera?
It seems the trend today for community civic light operas to go by the name “Music Theatre” as in “Downey Music Theatre” and shed the old, confusing name. Perhaps a way to go? A question like that may never have the opportunity to be debated, however. A conflict has arisen between the city of… Continue reading A future for the Downey Civic Light Opera?
Poetry of Lynne Thompson Thursday August 16
Thursday August 16, 7:30PM @ Mari’s Wine Bar Lynne Thompson has great stories to tell, due to her unusual heritage: she is part Caribbean slave from the Grenadine island of Bequia, and part Native American. Extroverted, declarative, jazzy and vital, Lynne Thompson won the 2007 Perugia Press Book Prize for her first full-length collection of… Continue reading Poetry of Lynne Thompson Thursday August 16
Bumblebee Documentary this Sunday @ Epic Lounge
In our first official Downey Arts Coalition film event, we are bringing a short documentary by Downey filmmakers, about a Downey artist, presenting to the Downey public. There is wide-spread affection for our local street artist Bumblebeelovesyou, as he’s brought images of bees and children to illuminate contemporary themes. The screening is Sunday August 19… Continue reading Bumblebee Documentary this Sunday @ Epic Lounge
I Am Awake in the Garden of Dreams, Saturday August 18
DAC member and curator Roy Anthony Shabla has been invited to curate a show during the La Puente Art Walk this Saturday, August 18th. The show features artists that have shown here in Downey in previous DAC events and is sure to be an experience not to be missed. If you have plans to venture… Continue reading I Am Awake in the Garden of Dreams, Saturday August 18
Friday Night Fright Flicks: Paranormal Edition, Friday Aug 17
The next “Friday Night Fright Flicks” lands this Friday, August 17 at The Epic Lounge. This time, it’s the “Paranormal Edition”. Event producer Tony Lucero describes the Paranormal Seminar that the evening starts with: “This rare engagement offers a glimpse into the realm of the afterlife as seen through the eyes of a paranormal investigator.… Continue reading Friday Night Fright Flicks: Paranormal Edition, Friday Aug 17