GlennFest, a weeklong film festival that has been hosted in Downey since 2012, will take place from October 1 through October 7 this year, showcasing several films at the Epic Lounge (8239 2nd St. Downey) and Downey Civic Theatre (8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey) All Screenings are free. For more information visit www.glennfest.com October 1 -SUNU 2… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival Free Screenings Oct 1-7 2017
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Call to Artists, Music: The Art of Sound Oct 21
Downey Arts Coalition is once again sponsoring a group art show with the Downey Symphony Orchestra for their fall concert on October 21. The theme is “Music: The Art of Sound.” We are seeking submissions for all medias and mixed medias, self-contained, all sizes. Selected artists will be featured in the Symphony concert program, with… Continue reading Call to Artists, Music: The Art of Sound Oct 21
5th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival Oct 29
Art, Culture & Tradition The Annual Downey Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival is back for its 5th year on Sunday, Oct 29th, 2017, downtown Downey, in and around the Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd. The event is free, and so is the parking. The festival opens at 11:00 am with introductions from the Mayor and City… Continue reading 5th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival Oct 29
Downey Symphony presents Beethoven’s 5th – April 8
Saturday April 8th, 8 pm Downey Theater 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey The spring and final concert, “Symphonic Classics,” will feature a performance by Los Angeles cello player Benjamin Lash. The performance will include the most popular symphony in the classical music repertoire: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. The concert opens with another popular gem, The… Continue reading Downey Symphony presents Beethoven’s 5th – April 8
Call to Artists: Earth Recycled, submit by March 26
Downey Arts Coalition and Downey Symphony are proud to accept submissions for our April 8th group show, “Earth Recycled.” The deadline to submit is Sunday March 26th. The art will be on display at the Downey Theatre on April 8th, during the Downey Symphony concert. Oftentimes we are more focused on the latest technology,… Continue reading Call to Artists: Earth Recycled, submit by March 26
Downey Symphony Trio of Treasures Saturday Jan 28
Michelle Tseng, violin Anthony Moreno, baritone Robert Blake, piano Friends of the Downey Symphony— We’ll be presenting a very special concert on Saturday, January 28, in the Downey Theatre. Concert-goers have asked for piano and vocal music and to hear again some of the great young musicians who have performed in recent years. In response,… Continue reading Downey Symphony Trio of Treasures Saturday Jan 28
Call to Artists: Dreamscapes – Submit by Jan 15
DREAMSCAPES “You journeyed in joy and despair Before you encountered lies and old age Love made you suffer at twenty at thirty I’ve lived like a fool and wasted my time You no longer dare to look at your hands and now I feel like crying Over you over the one I love over everything… Continue reading Call to Artists: Dreamscapes – Submit by Jan 15
Dia De Los Muertos festival Sunday Oct 30
This Sunday, DAC’s own Carolina Del Toro has curated a new show of work around “the Day of the Dead” for the Dia De Los Metros festival at the Downey Theatre. Come upstairs and enjoy the art exhibit in the lobby of the theatre. Full press release follows: —— Approximately 15,000 festival goers will enjoy… Continue reading Dia De Los Muertos festival Sunday Oct 30
GlennFest Film Festival opens September 24
The 5th annual GlennFest Film Festival brings movies of special interest to Downey, movies that you wouldn’t normally see in our area. Movies that aren’t mainstream, but explore the lives of minority people groups, or experiences from other cultural backgrounds. Best of all, the screenings are free with reservation from the website. Screenings this is year… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival opens September 24
Home Sweet Earth Art Show part of Downey Symphony Concert April 5
In partnership with the Downey Arts Coalition, the upcoming concert of the Downey Symphony Orchestra, to be held at the Downey Theatre on Saturday, April 5, will include, at no extra charge, “Home Sweet Earth” – an art exhibit in celebration of Earth Day.