Category: Updates

Poetry Matters welcomes back Judith Pacht – Sept 17

This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday September 17th at STAY GALLERY –   will welcome the return of poet Judith Pacht. Judith first featured at Poetry Matters four years ago when the event was held in its original location at Mari’s Wine Bar. Lyrical and public, personal and political, Judith’s poetry moves from daily reflections… Continue reading Poetry Matters welcomes back Judith Pacht – Sept 17

Downey Master Chorale 3rd season rehearsals start Sept 8th

CALLING ALL SINGERS! For the sheer joy of singing; a place to grow; to feel the “high” of the choral experience; to learn the great masterworks; to become a better musician; to have way more fun working harder… Barely 2 years old, the Downey Master Chorale plans an exciting and challenging season encompassing 450 years of… Continue reading Downey Master Chorale 3rd season rehearsals start Sept 8th

CALL TO ARTISTS: Dance & Movement Art Show

Downey Arts Coalition is gearing up for our Fall show, “Dance & Movement” which opens October 4th at the Downey Civic Theatre.  This show coincides with the Downey Symphony Orchestra’s October 24th concert, “From Russia With Love,” featuring the Swan Lake Suite by Tchaikovsky. Submissions are requested by September 25, email previews to curator Liz… Continue reading CALL TO ARTISTS: Dance & Movement Art Show

Poetrypalooza tonight at The Green Salon

POETRYPALOOZA at the Green Salon Saturday 22 August 2015 4pm to 10pm casa la reina (email for directions) Poetrypalooza is a traveling poetry festival that visits several cities in the month of August, produced by the zzyzx writer’s group. 4pm workshops: lorine (postcard poetry)/ terry (random prompts) / frank (critiques) / don (critiques) 5pm storytelling: paula… Continue reading Poetrypalooza tonight at The Green Salon

POETRY MATTERS with Conney D. Williams – Thursday August 20

  This month’s edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday August 20th at STAY GALLERY-  features Los Angeles based poet, actor, performance artist and Downey Resident Conney D. Williams. Doors open at 7:00. Local poets are invited to bring a poem to read at the lively Open Microphone session which begins at 7:30, so arrive early to… Continue reading POETRY MATTERS with Conney D. Williams – Thursday August 20

Free Downey Symphony Concert at Furman Park – July 29

Downey Symphony Orchestra returns for their annual “Pops in the Park” concert on Wednesday. Their repertoire will feature music from The Sound of Music, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and much more. The free event is open to the entire family, including kids, who will have the opportunity to conduct the orchestra at the end of… Continue reading Free Downey Symphony Concert at Furman Park – July 29

Patti Scruggs debuts new book at Poetry Matters June 18

This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday June 18th at STAY GALLERY- will feature Patti Scruggs and the launch of her new book Forget the Moon. Patricia Scruggs is a poet, artist, teacher, mother of two, and grandmother of three. A resident of Chino, she is a frequent participant in poetry groups and readings throughout… Continue reading Patti Scruggs debuts new book at Poetry Matters June 18

Totally 80’s Flashback Party June 20

The Downey Arts Coalition is bringing you back to the 80’s with a new fundraiser event benefiting the Downey Symphony Orchestra.  It’s a “Totally 80’s Flashback Party” with the music, style and attitude from the decade.  Saturday June 20th, 8PM to 2AM at The Epic Lounge in Downey, 8239 2nd Street, just west of Downey… Continue reading Totally 80’s Flashback Party June 20

DAC Annual Meeting March 30 2015

Come join fellow artists, art advocates and art lovers in celebrating the start of the fifth year in pursuit of our objectives to stimulate, develop, foster, encourage, and promote public interest ín, and appreciation of the arts in Downey and throughout the area.   May 30th, 2015 “Pat’s Patio” 7901 7th Street, Downey, CA 90241… Continue reading DAC Annual Meeting March 30 2015