On Tuesday night, June 26, a new board of directors was installed at the fiscal year-end meeting of the Downey Art League. With the election of Downey Arts Coalition founder Andrew Wahlquist as board president, as well as other active DAC members joining the board as well, the two organizations have effectively merged. The Downey… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition joins forces with Downey Art League
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Art on the Vine presents Manuel Barillas & Asha Kamali July 14
Art on the Vine moves to Saturday July 14th this next month, and features artists Manuel Barillas and Asha Kamali. More information about the artists coming soon. The opening reception event begins at 7PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey. There will be special live music provided by students of the Los… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Manuel Barillas & Asha Kamali July 14
Lorine Parks featured at Wine+Words Poetry
This Thursday night features DAC member and curator of the Wine+Words poetry series Lorine Parks reading from her new book of poetry Catalina Eddy. The open mic begins at 8PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey. “Lorine Parks’s Catalina Eddy is one of the most surprising and hilarious poetic romps I have ever read. Weather… Continue reading Lorine Parks featured at Wine+Words Poetry
Urban Acts: Wrap-up with Photos
We had a wonderful time producing what just might be the most contemporary theatre that’s been done in downey since the days of John Hume. Four new plays, presented as staged readings, at four locations around Downey. Best of all, it used the talents of a lot of creative people that have local ties. On… Continue reading Urban Acts: Wrap-up with Photos
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting June 23
Join the Downey Arts movement by coming to our monthly meetings, on the 4th Saturday of the month at Noon. On June 23, the meeting will be held at the home of Andrew & Lana Wahlquist. Contact us on the email contact@www.downeyarts.org if you need directions. The meeting will be followed by a summer potluck… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting June 23
The Pajama Game by Downey Civic Light Opera
When you hear the Pajama Game, you’re probably more familiar with the movie. However, it was born out of the successful broadway musical, which is being revived this month by the Downey Civic Light Opera. Running now through June 17, the performances run at the Downey Civic Theratre at 8:00 p.m. on June 1, 2, 8,… Continue reading The Pajama Game by Downey Civic Light Opera
Final Urban Act: Alexander the Greatest by Forrest Hartl June 3rd
Join us this Sunday night for the final staged reading in our series “Urban Acts: New Plays from the Street.” DAC member Forrest Hartl has written a hilarious mash-up of one man’s life as a theatre actor, social media addict, and the violent pursuer of success. Sunday night, June 3, 7PM at the Downey Moravian… Continue reading Final Urban Act: Alexander the Greatest by Forrest Hartl June 3rd
Art on the Vine presents Michael Temple, Robert Thome, blues legend James Harman
Art on the Vine this Saturday features two artists that dare to be different: Michael Temple, who is as deft with a paintbrush as he is with a brushes on a drum set. Robert Thome, who paints with a brush in his mouth, because of his disability. Also a special performance of the James Harman… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Michael Temple, Robert Thome, blues legend James Harman
“Handball” Staged Reading Sunday May 27
Urban Theatre Movement and Downey Arts Coalition presents a staged reading of new play about suburban warfare. Meet Laurie & Chris, New York hipsters. They moved to the suburbs, and now they want to clean up their new neighborhood by demolishing the old Handball court to pave the way for an urban facelift. But not… Continue reading “Handball” Staged Reading Sunday May 27
Downey/Warren Student Photography Show
Downey Art Vibe is back with a new event– this one’s to recognize the talented artists in our local high schools. Also, a free pastry from Porto’s Bakery just for showing up. All the art will be on sale, with over a hundred pieces on display. Don’t miss this one, they really know how to… Continue reading Downey/Warren Student Photography Show