Tag: Downey Civic Theatre

Anthony Moreno at Downey Symphony’s “Seven and Counting” Oct 11

Originally published in The Downey Patriot DOWNEY – To begin this article, let’s step back first to the Downey Symphony’s Red Violin concert last February when the orchestra and violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn presented Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons,” as in spring, summer, autumn, winter. The plan for the performance included two narrators in period costume to… Continue reading Anthony Moreno at Downey Symphony’s “Seven and Counting” Oct 11

Downey Symphony Concert April 5, 2014 “World Cup Classico”

The Downey Symphonic Society presents “World Cup Classico”. Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:00 PM. Downey Civic Theatre   8435 Firestone Blvd.,  Downey, CA  90241. Art exhibit “Home Sweet Earth” at 7:00 PM with artwork featured on the walls of the Theatre lobby. www.downeytheatre.com   Box office: (562) 861-8211 Opening piece (TBD) to be conducted by Priscilla Winslow. … Continue reading Downey Symphony Concert April 5, 2014 “World Cup Classico”

Downey Symphony’s Sold-out Concert

For the first time since 1985, the Downey Symphony Orchestra had a sold-out concert at the Downey Civic Theatre.  When the Theatre was being planned in the late 60’s, the Symphonic Society and the Downey Children’s Theatre argued about the size of the auditorium– the Symphony wanted 1000, and the theatre only 500.  At 738… Continue reading Downey Symphony’s Sold-out Concert

Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin February 1, 2014

Saturday, February 1, 2014, the Downey Symphony Orchestra performs at the Downey Civic Theatre: “Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin” featuring Holdberg Suite –  Grieg,    Adagio For Strings –  Barber,     The Four Seasons –   Vivaldi DSO music director, Sharon Lavery. Elizabeth Pitcairn performs on the legendary “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius. Also, come out to see the… Continue reading Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin February 1, 2014

Photographer Carolina Del Toro curates show at Downey Theatre

This weekend, as part of the Downey Symphony Orchestra concert November 2, 2013, join us for a special exhibit by photographer Carolina Estrada-Del Toro, in the lobby of the Downey Civic Theatre before the concert.  Doors open at 7:00PM.  To enter the lobby you must have tickets for the symphony concert, available at the box… Continue reading Photographer Carolina Del Toro curates show at Downey Theatre

Downey Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 2, 2013, featuring Joseph Morris, clarinet

O Brave New World November 2, 2013    8:00 PM    Downey Civic Theatre   8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA  90241   (562) 403-2944 ROSSINI:  La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie):  Overture MOZART:  Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra       Joseph Morris, Clarinet    (winner of the 2013 DSO Young Artist Competition) DVORAK:  Symphony No. 9, “New World Symphony” This season, Joseph… Continue reading Downey Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 2, 2013, featuring Joseph Morris, clarinet

Dia de los Muertos Festival Nov. 3, 2013

The Downey Civic Theatre ~Dia de los Muertos Festival A vibrant and cultural festival for Downey Sunday, November 3rd 2013 The Downey Civic Theatre presents Dia de los Muertos Festival Sunday November 3rd 2013 from 11:00am – 8:00pm. This festival will be held at the Downey Civic Theatre and outside CivicCenter located at 8435 Firestone… Continue reading Dia de los Muertos Festival Nov. 3, 2013

Downey Symphony “Berlioz to Brahms” April 6

When the Downey Symphony completes its 55th concert season on Saturday, April 6, the audience can expect some extra flourishes in celebration. The program opens with the guest conductor who won last spring’s Baton Auction, that coveted opportunity to lead a stage full of professional musicians. She is the fearless Dara Small, who had a… Continue reading Downey Symphony “Berlioz to Brahms” April 6