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Thursday Night Poetry Presents Frank Kearns – Feb. 28, 2013

Downey Arts Coalition Presents “Third Thursday Poetry” BUT it’s on the FOURTH Thursday, February 28 at Stay Gallery, 11140 Downey Avenue in downtown Downey, just north of Firestone Blvd. Doors open at 7 pm Open Mike at 7:30 pm.  Poets invited to read a poem or two. Frank Kearns, our featured poet is launching his… Continue reading Thursday Night Poetry Presents Frank Kearns – Feb. 28, 2013

Artist Workshop ~ Roy Anthony Shabla ~ Tuesday Feb 26, 2013

The Downey Art League and Downey Arts Coalition present an artist workshop by Roy Anthony Shabla on Tuesday evening, February 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Meet at Rio San Gabriel Park in the Activity Room. This is an exciting opportunity to experience the techniques of artist Roy Anthony Shabla, who is arguably one of the… Continue reading Artist Workshop ~ Roy Anthony Shabla ~ Tuesday Feb 26, 2013

Downey Arts Coalition Meeting January 26, 2013

DOWNEY ARTS MEETING SATURDAY Saturday January 26, 12 Noon, 9324 Paramount Blvd. Downey Arts Coalition meetings are designed for representatives of all the arts groups and arts advocates to get together and discuss upcoming events, new ideas, and ways to work together.  Join us at the Wahlquist home at Noon on Saturday and get involved… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting January 26, 2013

Volunteers Needed for Downey Homeless Count

Tues-Thurs Jan 29-31 @ Downey Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School Rd. Downey has long needed to spend some time researching the homeless of our city in order to find ways to help those in need.  Downey has its own homeless survey being coordinated in cooperation with the Los Angeles Housing Services Authority (LAHSA) and… Continue reading Volunteers Needed for Downey Homeless Count

J. Arthur Morris Day at Stay Gallery – February 8, 2013

Stay Gallery Celebrates J. Arthur Morris Day Friday February 8th, 6PM @ Stay Gallery 11140 Downey Ave. February 8th is officially ‘J. Arthur Morris Day’ in Downey, celebrating his life and work as a photographer and philanthropist.  From 6-10pm, Stay Gallery would like to invite you to experience the life and adventures of a man… Continue reading J. Arthur Morris Day at Stay Gallery – February 8, 2013

Hair Club for Poets/Reading with Scissors – Jan. 26, 2013

HAIR CLUB FOR POETS / READING WITH SCISSORS Saturday Jan 26, 7:30PM @ Number 34, 9029 Florence Ave, 90241 Poetry curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. Featured poets: Jeffrey Graessley and Scott Nooner Creley Featured musician: Rachel Rain Man Open mic for ten lucky poets Salon after at Casa La Reina Join the facebook group for… Continue reading Hair Club for Poets/Reading with Scissors – Jan. 26, 2013

Music Festival at the Garden of Dreams – Jan. 25, 2013

Friday, January 25, 2013. 8:00 PM @ 10032 La Reina Ave., 90241 The Garden of Dreams, better known as Casa La Reina, or the home of Roy Anthony Shabla, will host their 2nd. annual music festival of local bands. Sex Wounds, Pierrot Lunaire, In Tents, Stay Cool Forever, Catheter, Suzie Star, VVWITFVZZ, Courtaud & Bobtail.… Continue reading Music Festival at the Garden of Dreams – Jan. 25, 2013

Music Preview for Symphony’s “Simple Pleasures”

Saturday night, January 26 at 8PM is the winter concert for the Downey Symphony Orchestra, “Simple Pleasures.”  Music director Sharon Lavery puts a lot of thought into her programs, and recruits exciting new soloists to experience, this one featuring the young trumpet prodigy, Conrad Jones. If you haven’t done your musical research yet, perhaps we… Continue reading Music Preview for Symphony’s “Simple Pleasures”

“STATE OF THE ART” at Number 34 on Sunday, April 28, 2013

galleRoy @ Number 34 and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART. A Democratic and Informational Art Fair for the City of Downey and the Gateway Cities. Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. Featuring Downey Museum of Art, Stay Gallery, Downey Art League, Nuvein Foundation for the Arts, Downey Symphony, South El Monte Arts… Continue reading “STATE OF THE ART” at Number 34 on Sunday, April 28, 2013