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

Call to Artists: Tempest Show at Downey Theatre

Our next show is accepting submissions: Tempest A Storm of Life, Nature, and the Human Condition “And as the morning steals upon the night, melting the darkness, so their rising senses begin to chase the ignorant fumes that mantle their clearer reason.” ― William Shakespeare, The Tempest Hosts: Downey Arts Coalition and Downey Symphony Location:… Continue reading Call to Artists: Tempest Show at Downey Theatre

Downey Symphony From Russia With Love October 24

We are very excited to be hosting a new huge group art show in the lobby of the Downey Theatre, about Dance and Movement. Steve Clay is the featured artist, with 25 others on display curated by DAC’s Liz Moran.  The Downey Symphony concert begins at 8PM Saturday October 24th at the Downey Theatre, 8435… Continue reading Downey Symphony From Russia With Love October 24

Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4

Downey Arts Coalition is proud to present a free community event, with the opening of our new group art show at the Downey Civic Theater, themed “Dance and Movement,” as well as a screening of the upcoming documentary film “Landfill Harmonic.”  The theater opens at 2PM, with the screening beginning at 3PM. To support the… Continue reading Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4

GlennFest Film Festival Brings Free Movies Sept 26-Oct 8

GlennFest Film Festival will return to Downey once again in late September. The special interest films range from a labor documentary to award-winning Japanese anime. The first screening, on Sept. 26, will be a special morning screening for kids and young adults with special needs. Opening night is Sept. 30 with Glassland, and the festival… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival Brings Free Movies Sept 26-Oct 8

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

Rebirth Art Show at the Downey Civic Theatre

April 11 – “Romantic Gems” Downey Symphony concert & Rebirth art exhibit     Downey Symphony Orchestra closes their season on Saturday, April 11, with “Romantic Gems.” The program will include pieces by Johannes Brahms, and the violin concerto of Jean Sibelius, as performed by the winner of the 2013 Downey Symphony Young Artist Competition, 18-year-old… Continue reading Rebirth Art Show at the Downey Civic Theatre

Photos from Reflections Art Show with the Downey Symphony

The artists with curator EJ Ball and DAC Vice President Pat Gil

Congratulations to the talented artists of the “Reflections” art show, which accompanied the Downey Symphony Orchestra concert “Harp & Soul” on January 24th at the Downey Civic Theatre.  The group show, which featured over twenty local artists was curated by Eloise Ball and produced by Pat Gil and her team from both the Downey Arts… Continue reading Photos from Reflections Art Show with the Downey Symphony

Symphony Concert “Harp and Soul” Jan 24th, Reflections Art Show

The Downey Symphony Orchestra will hold its winter concert on January 24th at the Downey Civic Theatre, “Harp and Soul,” at 8:00pm. This concert will feature the Downey Symphony’s talented string section along with award winning harpist Alison Bjorkedal. Come hear the compositions of Mahler, Copeland, Debussy and Tchaikovsky. Also, the Downey Symphony seeks to to promote young… Continue reading Symphony Concert “Harp and Soul” Jan 24th, Reflections Art Show

Downey Civic Theatre Announces 2014-15 Season

The Downey Civic Theatre continues its presenting series of shows to bring more music and entertainment to the area.  Check out the line-up for 2014-2015. Mariachi Divas Christmas Show Sunday, December 14th 2014 at 7:00pm Directed and founded by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, under the musical direction of GRAMMY award winning Alberto “Beto”… Continue reading Downey Civic Theatre Announces 2014-15 Season