Join the Downey Symphony Orchestra for “The Stars Align” on October 22, 2016 at 8:00pm. This will be a thrilling program featuring the powerful and expressive work by Gustav Holst, The Planets. In keeping with the symphony’s tradition of commissioning new pieces, the concert also includes the world premiere of a composition by long-time Downey resident and well-established composer,… Continue reading The Stars Align – Downey Symphony Concert Oct 22
Category: Visual Arts
Last Green Salon of the Year – Friday Oct 21
the green salon friday 21 october 16, 7pm casa la reina* featured poet: sarah tatro (aka sarah thursday) featured artists: alyssa wynne and hannah matus featured musician: manuel de jesus sandoval featured songwriter: melissa lussier open mic wine and vegan snacks this is the last salon of the year and on a different day than is… Continue reading Last Green Salon of the Year – Friday Oct 21
Stardust Art & Film Festival Oct 2nd
On October 2nd, 2016, the Downey Arts Coalition and the City of Downey present a celebration of Art, Film, Space and Downey’s 60th Anniversary. “Stardust Art Festival” takes place 12PM to 6PM at the Downey Civic Theatre, with free movies provided by GlennFest Film Festival including Ice Age: Collision Course, the astronaut documentary The Last Man on… Continue reading Stardust Art & Film Festival Oct 2nd
Life In Print exhibit at Mary Paxon Gallery Sept 24
The opening reception for a special poetry and art exhibit “Life in Print” will be held Saturday September 24th, 5 to 8PM at the Norwalk Cultural Art Center, Mary Paxon Gallery (3200 Clarkdale Ave, Norwalk, California 90650). Hannah Matus and Alyssa Wynne will host their first group exhibit at the Mary Paxon Art Gallery from… Continue reading Life In Print exhibit at Mary Paxon Gallery Sept 24
Call to Artists – Cosmic Art Show
Call to Artists! Join us in our next group art exhibition: Cosmic coming to the Downey Civic Theatre October 2nd to the 25th. Downey Arts Coalition presents the show in collaboration with the Downey Symphony Orchestra’s fall concert. The theme is, “The universe, sun, moon, outer space, celestial bodies, space travel, terrestrial landscapes and space exploration.” Downey… Continue reading Call to Artists – Cosmic Art Show
Water Music/Fire Dance opens May 13
Roy Anthony Shabla will exhibit his new solo show Water Music / Fire Dance at the Mary Paxon Art Gallery from Tuesday, May 10, to Saturday, May 28. If you would like to meet the artist, ask questions about pricing or the artwork, or simply enjoy a night among art and artists, please attend their… Continue reading Water Music/Fire Dance opens May 13
A Night with the Classical Elements
Another successful art show, “Classical Elements,” on April 9th presented two dozen local artists’ work along with the Downey Symphony concert, “A European Exhibition.” The concert featured a new work from composer Oscar Navarro, who also wrote the Downey Overture, a whimsical orchestral piece dedicated to our city. Clarinetist Kelli O’Connor was the featured performer for Navarro’s Clarinet… Continue reading A Night with the Classical Elements
Downey Symphony presents a night of art and music
This article was originally printed in The Downey Patriot. DOWNEY – The Downey Symphonic Society, once again in collaboration with the Downey Arts Coalition, concludes the 2015– 16 Concert Series of the Downey Symphony Orchestra at the Downey Theatre by presenting an evening filled with classical music and and art exhibit with the theme “The Classical Elements… Continue reading Downey Symphony presents a night of art and music
Call to Artists “Classical Elements” Group Show April 9
CALL TO ARTISTS Earth, Water, Air and Fire The Classical Elements Sponsor: Downey Arts Coalition and Downey Symphony Where: Downey Civic Theater, 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241 When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. Duration: Thru May 4,… Continue reading Call to Artists “Classical Elements” Group Show April 9
Great crowd for “Tempest” Art Show Jan 23
The Downey Arts Coalition was proud to present the group art show, themed “Tempest” about the storms of life and art, January 23rd at the Downey Civic Theatre, along side the Downey Symphony Orchestra concert “Strings Stravaganza.” EJ Ball curated the works, from local artists throughout Southern California. It was also the world premiere of a new… Continue reading Great crowd for “Tempest” Art Show Jan 23