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
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View From The Edge – Free Lectures on Modern Art
Thursday April 25 is the first of several free lectures on modern art put on by the Downey Arts Coalition, Downey Museum of Art and curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. The Fourth Thursday of the Month 6:30pm Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Avenue Free APRIL 25 Golden State As Muse: The Long History of Modernism in… Continue reading View From The Edge – Free Lectures on Modern Art
Stay Gallery presents “Barely Even Human” March 22, 2013
Stay Gallery presents the art exhibition of “Barely Even Human” on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 8:00 PM. This is a showing of artwork by the artists Made Rintu and Matthew Ward. Live music performance by: Courtyard & Bobtail. Sounds by: Lomaji, NiceguyxVinny, and Bonifassi. Food available for purchase from Frank’s Tacos. All ages welcome. Suggested… Continue reading Stay Gallery presents “Barely Even Human” March 22, 2013
State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28
galleRoy @ The Big M and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART A Democratic and Informational Art Fair For the City of Downey The Gateway Cities and Beyond Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla Sunday April 28th 2013. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School Rd., Downey California… Continue reading State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28
Moravian Trombone Choir Spring Concert – March 25
The Moravian Trombone Choir’s Chamber Ensemble will be presenting the group’s annual Spring Concert on Monday March 25th at 7:30PM. This concert will feature everything from the works of J. S. Bach to Gospel music. This concert will be the perfect way to start the week! Founded in 1965 by Jeff Reynolds, the Moravian Trombone… Continue reading Moravian Trombone Choir Spring Concert – March 25
Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13
The Blasters are playing live in an intimate show in their hometown, a special concert brought to you by Catch 22 Promotions, Epic Lounge, and Downey Arts Coalition. Saturday April 13, 9PM, 8239 2nd Street, Downey, CA. Tickets are nearly sold out, but are available for purchase at catch22pro.brownpapertickets.com. Look for more music events from… Continue reading Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13
Thursday Night Poetry presents Patti Scruggs – March 21, 2013
The Downey Arts Coalition presents Thursday Night poetry at The Rives Mansion on March 21, 2013. Featured poet is Patti Scruggs. Patricia L. Scruggs is a poet, artist, teacher, mother of two, grandmother of three. She lives in Southern California, via Alberta, Canada. Her work has been published in CALYX Journal, ONTHEBUS, Spillway, RATTLE,… Continue reading Thursday Night Poetry presents Patti Scruggs – March 21, 2013
Interfaith Multicultural Songfest Saturday March 16
Enjoy a variety of music presented by performers from throughout the Los Angeles area, at the 21st Annual Interfaith, Multicultural Songfest, this coming Saturday March 16, 2013, beginning at 7PM. Admission is free, at the Downey Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12425 Orizaba Avenue in Downey (one block north… Continue reading Interfaith Multicultural Songfest Saturday March 16
The World Goes Round final weekend is cancelled
Sorry to report that the March 1, 2, & 3 performances (3rd weekend) of DCLOA’s “And The World Goes ‘Round” have been cancelled. Please contact the DCLOA Box Office @ (562) 923-1714 for more information. Thank you! — Mark W. Keller, Downey Civic Light Opera, Technical Director
Photos from Artist Workshop with Roy Anthony Shabla
Many thanks to Roy Anthony Shabla for a thoughtful presentation on his process and the way that he approaches art. Also to the great crowd that turned out, young and old, to experience creativity together as a local arts community. The Downey Art League, which is now joined together with the Downey Arts Coalition, is… Continue reading Photos from Artist Workshop with Roy Anthony Shabla