This Saturday March 31st, the Downey Children’s Theatre will be featured in an historical display comprised of vintage photographs and artwork … plus the fond remembrances of participants who were there … tracing the origin of the beautiful Downey Theatre through the creation of the Downey Children’s Theatre and the numerous programs that evolved … including… Continue reading Downey Children’s Theatre: A Retrospective
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Downey Symphony Concert “To Russia and Back”
This Saturday March 31st is the Downey Symphony concert, “To Russia and Back.” 8PM at the Downey Civic Theatre. Here is an expert from a Press Telegram article previewing the show: “This concert program began because I have long wanted to work with Kevin Fitz-Gerald,” [conductor] Sharon Lavery said in a post-rehearsal phone conversation earlier… Continue reading Downey Symphony Concert “To Russia and Back”
Art on the Vine, April 7th, presents Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez
This Saturday is the next “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd across from Porto’s Bakery. The event starts at 7PM and features two passionate local artists, Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez. It should be a great night for community, culture, and conversation. Isabelle Looper is a fashion designer who’s worked… Continue reading Art on the Vine, April 7th, presents Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting – March 24th
The next Downey Arts Coalition meeting will be in a different location: the home of Don Lamkin. For directions to his house, please call or email one of us: ajw@www.downeyarts.org or dglamkin@www.downeyarts.org. The meeting starts at Noon on Saturday, March 24th. Meetings are open, and all are welcome. We review upcoming events, the past month’s… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting – March 24th
Monthly Poetry: Hair Club for Poets March 24
Hair Club for Poets / Reading with Scissors is a monthly poetry series curated by John Brantingham and Roy Anthony Shabla, sponsored by the Downey Arts Coalition and the San Gabriel Valley Literary Festival, and hosted by Number 34, Barber to the Star. Each month includes one or two featured poets and an open mic,… Continue reading Monthly Poetry: Hair Club for Poets March 24
Art in Public Places considers including Venues
On Tuesday night March 13th, the Downey City Council will consider an amendment to it’s “Art in Public Places” ordinance, to allow the city to support city venues that display art for the public. Much of this change is due to the tireless behind the scenes work of the Downey Art Vibe and it’s founder Valentin Flores,… Continue reading Art in Public Places considers including Venues
Paramount Traditional Art Show Photos
On March 10th, 2012, Paramount Traditional Artists Guild (who has been partnered with the Downey Art League) produced their annual Panorama Traditional Arts Show at Progress Park in Paramount. Here are some quick snapshots of our visit to the event. The work was impressive, and showed a wide variety of styles, despite the limitation of… Continue reading Paramount Traditional Art Show Photos
Wine+Words presents the Poetry of Raindog, March 15
Our next poetry reading is Thursday March 15, at Mari’s Wine Bar. Raindog has spent the last twenty-five years pouring all his resources into poetry in the greater Long beach area, not only writing it but publishing, editing and promoting poets. His latest book is about some hospital experiences: ER/OR Living Among the Mangled. He… Continue reading Wine+Words presents the Poetry of Raindog, March 15
Electricidad runs through March 17th
DAC member Sylvia Blush presents a new production of “Electricidad” by Luis Alfaro, opening this Friday March 2nd at the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts in Lincoln Heights. Using the East L.A. barrios as the backdrop for this adaptation of Electra, this modern twist on the Greek tragedy thrusts you into fits of laughter and… Continue reading Electricidad runs through March 17th
Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March
“Art on the Vine” continues on Saturday, March 3rd with the art of Steve Clay. In 1995, when he was at the peak of what had become a very successful career as an artist, Steve suffered a debilitating stroke which brought him to Downey at the Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center. After several years of… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March