A special thanks to our dedicated booth workers and promoters… including Pat Gil (coordinator & dreamer), Don Lamkin (successful raffle peddler), Carolina Del Toro (photog in residence), Jorge Del Toro (sculptor in residence), Barbara Briley Beard (paper pusher), Marisa Gedney (postcard pusher), Rocio Gonzales (painter in residence), Ricky Ostendi (illustrator in residence), Hector Silva (and… Continue reading Photos from the Downey Street Faire
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“August G” Premieres at Casa 0101 Theatre
Alistair Hunter, a member of the Downey Arts Coalition, is currently appearing as the character of ‘August G (without age)’ in the American Premiere of the award winning French playwright Arman Gatti’s surrealistic play, “The Imaginary Life of the Street Sweeper August G” at the state of the art New CASA0101 Theatre, 2102 First Street, Los Angeles,… Continue reading “August G” Premieres at Casa 0101 Theatre
Jorge Del Toro to Sculpt Live at Downey Street Faire
This Saturday, April 28th, the Downey Arts Coalition along with the Downey Museum of Art will host booths at the Downey Street Faire featuring the artwork of Jorge Del Toro, Ricky Ostendi, Rocio Gonzales, Hector Silva, as well as the museum collection. In a special demonstration, Del Toro will sculpt live in the booth, showing… Continue reading Jorge Del Toro to Sculpt Live at Downey Street Faire
Urban Acts: Staged Reading Series
Something new is coming for the city of Downey, a series of staged readings of new plays is being presented here by Urban Theatre Movement and the Downey Arts Coalition. It’s no secret that Downey doesn’t have anything currently in the way of contemporary drama produced in our borders. However, we have artists and performers… Continue reading Urban Acts: Staged Reading Series
Wine+Words features Laurie Soriano April 19th
On the third Thursday of the month, Wine+Words monthly poetry night brings the spoken word to Mari’s Wine Bar. Beginning with an open mic at 8PM, each month features a reading from a prominent Southern California poet at 8:30PM. Lorine Parks curates the evening. This month, Thursday April 19th features Laurie Soriano, winner of the Best… Continue reading Wine+Words features Laurie Soriano April 19th
Photos from Art on the Vine, April 7th
I arrived past 10PM, but this past Saturday’s “Art on the Vine” had been going strong with a large crowd since it opened at 7PM. Here are some photos from the current exhibit, and the people who’ve come out to enjoy it. Special thanks to the artists Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez for their fantastic… Continue reading Photos from Art on the Vine, April 7th
Downey Children’s Theatre: The Gallery
We’ve written about the history of the Downey Theatre before, which is something not widely known, since its been more than thirty years since the Downey Children’s Theatre effectively shut down. One of the Downey Arts Coalition ideas early on was to bring some of this history out into the open, to talk about the… Continue reading Downey Children’s Theatre: The Gallery
Downey Children’s Theatre: A Retrospective
This Saturday March 31st, the Downey Children’s Theatre will be featured in an historical display comprised of vintage photographs and artwork … plus the fond remembrances of participants who were there … tracing the origin of the beautiful Downey Theatre through the creation of the Downey Children’s Theatre and the numerous programs that evolved … including… Continue reading Downey Children’s Theatre: A Retrospective
Downey Symphony Concert “To Russia and Back”
This Saturday March 31st is the Downey Symphony concert, “To Russia and Back.” 8PM at the Downey Civic Theatre. Here is an expert from a Press Telegram article previewing the show: “This concert program began because I have long wanted to work with Kevin Fitz-Gerald,” [conductor] Sharon Lavery said in a post-rehearsal phone conversation earlier… Continue reading Downey Symphony Concert “To Russia and Back”
Art on the Vine, April 7th, presents Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez
This Saturday is the next “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd across from Porto’s Bakery. The event starts at 7PM and features two passionate local artists, Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez. It should be a great night for community, culture, and conversation. Isabelle Looper is a fashion designer who’s worked… Continue reading Art on the Vine, April 7th, presents Isabelle Looper and Laura Sanchez