Don’t miss a special free concert this Wednesday night, August 8th, of the Downey Symphony Orchestra. The concert is at Furman Park on Rives south of Florence Ave, and begins at 7PM. Music director Sharon Lavery has a fun evening planned with popular classics, movie scores, patriotic hymns and more. From the Olympic fanfare heard… Continue reading Free Downey Symphony Concert in the Park Wednesday
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Photos from Art on the Vine 1-year Anniversary
Enjoy some photos from the 1-year anniversary show of “Art on the Vine” Saturday night, August 4th. Thanks to all who came to make it a success, the talented artists, and especially the dedicated organizers who put this together in their spare time. If you would like to submit your work to be shown at… Continue reading Photos from Art on the Vine 1-year Anniversary
Downey Art Vibe announces the new Stay Gallery
In June the Downey City Council approved an ordinance to use the set-aside “Art in Public Places” fund to pay for a two year lease at 11140 Downey Avenue with the intention to open a new community art gallery that would be operated by the Downey Art Vibe. The Downey Art Vibe is a small… Continue reading Downey Art Vibe announces the new Stay Gallery
Art on the Vine One Year Anniversary Party August 4th
Next Saturday we’ll celebrate a whole year of monthly “Art on the Vine” shows produced by the Downey Arts Coalition. Our thirteenth show will feature a group show in which we invited every artist from the year to show a couple works. It will be an eclectic gathering, with several items up to be won… Continue reading Art on the Vine One Year Anniversary Party August 4th
New large mural in Downey from Bumblebee
Read the Downey Beat’s article about the new Bumblebee mural on 2nd Street. Visit the work in 2nd Street just west of Downey Avenue. Come to the Bumblebee Short Film Screening August 19th Bumblebee on Flickr See it on Downey Daily Photos Photo courtesy Downey Daily Photos
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting Saturday July 28
The monthly Downey Arts Coalition meeting will happen this Saturday July 28th, Noon, at the Wahlquist home. Join us as we’ll be discussing how joining the Downey Art League affects the group going forward and the decisions that need to be made. There are also lots of new things going on, including the opening of… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting Saturday July 28
Poetry of Brigit Treux, Thursday night
This Thursday’s Poetry night features Brigit Treux. The evening starts earlier this time, 7:30PM for the open mic, at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd., Downey, across from Porto’s. Brigit Truex has lived in the Sierra foothills of northern California for a dozen years, and her newest book, Strong as Silk: The Gold Hill Wakamatsu Tea… Continue reading Poetry of Brigit Treux, Thursday night
Moravian Trombone Choir Performs Monday July 16
Monday July 16, 7:30PM @ Moravian Church of Downey Monday night will be a special free concert of the Moravian Trombone Choir of Downey, and featuring organist Christopher Martin. Martin has served the Downey area churches for over a decade with his musicianship, first at the First Baptist Church, then the First Presbyterian Church and… Continue reading Moravian Trombone Choir Performs Monday July 16
Downey Symphony Guild Country Western Barbecue July 10
Come join a fundraiser for the Downey Symphony Guild, which helps pay for their music program in schools as well as the concert season. There will be a “Country Western Barbecue” on Tuesday, July 10, 6PM at the Rio Hondo Event Center at 10627 Old River School Rd. Tickets are $22 ($12 children 4 to… Continue reading Downey Symphony Guild Country Western Barbecue July 10
Friday Night Fright Flicks – July 13
The Epic Lounge is hosting a Horror film night produced by Tony Lucero, dubbed “Friday Night Fright Flicks.” Doors open at 7PM, tickets are available at www.latenighthorrorfilmfest.com. New films, filmmaker Q&A, dinner by LA Buns, After-party, and more. We don’t get a lot of unique film screenings here in Downey, let’s support a new locally… Continue reading Friday Night Fright Flicks – July 13