The next meeting of the Downey Arts Coalition will be Saturday, February 25th at 12 Noon at the Downey Civic Theatre in the green room. Please enter through the office door on the side of the building across from the Library. We’ll be talking about our current projects and ways to get involved.
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Urban Theatre Movement “Short Eyes” final weekend
The Urban Theatre Movement started in south-east LA County, with residents from the gateway cities that met in college with a passion for theatre. Paul Tully, a Downey resident and co-founder of the theatre company, loves our city and sees the need to help bring more of the arts here locally. They’ve moved quickly into… Continue reading Urban Theatre Movement “Short Eyes” final weekend
Photos from Contraptions Funk Junk Art Show
If you missed attending the “Contraptions” art show put on by Roy Anthony Shabla last week, you missed something very unique, with interesting pieces put together with junk, mechanical things, lights, and more. Most interesting though were the interactive displays, where you could use a contraption to make your own artwork, or ride through the… Continue reading Photos from Contraptions Funk Junk Art Show
Wine+Words Poetry with Bruce Williams Feb 17
Our third-Thursdays poetry series continues at Mari’s Wine Bar with Bruce Williams as the featured poet. The open mic sign-ups begin at 7:30 PM for the first 10 poets, which begins at 8PM. Mr. Williams will read at 8:30PM. Mari’s is at 8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA across from Porto’s. Wheelchair accessible, but 21 and… Continue reading Wine+Words Poetry with Bruce Williams Feb 17
Art on the Vine with Alina Wilson & Maritza Molina
Saturday night, February 4th, opens the next “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA. The opening reception begins at 7PM and continues until midnight, and the art work will be up all month for the public to view. Art on the Vine is proud to present the work of… Continue reading Art on the Vine with Alina Wilson & Maritza Molina
Featured Violinist is International Performer
Korean-born violinist Youjin Lee will be the featured soloist for the concert presented by the Downey Symphony Orchestra on January 28, 2012, entitled “Strings Spectacular.” She will be performing Mozart’s Concerto No. 4 for Violin and Orchestra, which is noted for its abundance of thematic material. Though still quite young, Lee is already establishing herself… Continue reading Featured Violinist is International Performer
Contraptions Funk-Junk Art Show February 5th
In the spirit of bringing you, the Downey audience, unique and interesting art shows, our own Roy Anthony Shabla has conceived and is curating an event February 5th called “Contraptions,” with the subtitle “electrified, mechanized, digitized, funk-junk art show.” With as much technology in the world today, it’s long overdue that these feats of engineering… Continue reading Contraptions Funk-Junk Art Show February 5th
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting January 28th
The next Downey Arts Coalition meeting will be Satuday, January 28th at 12:00PM at the Downey Civic Theatre green room. The DAC was formed with the goal of bringing together artists, arts advocates, and our local arts organizations for the purpose of discussion, collaboration, and encouragement. Downey has a rich history with the arts, but… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting January 28th
Poetry Night, Wine+Words with Judith Pacht, January 19th
The Downey Arts Coalitions “Wine+Words” poetry series moves to Third-Thursdays in January. A good group made it out to hear Rick Smith in November. The featured poet this month will be Judith Pacht, reading on Thursday January 19. DAC member Lorine Parks curates the evening. Pacht is a seasoned poet and teaches poetry workshops on… Continue reading Poetry Night, Wine+Words with Judith Pacht, January 19th
Ricky Ostendi and Monica Pucciarelli, Art on the Vine January 7th
Saturday January 7th, come experience the artwork of two talented artists from right here in Downey, Ricky Ostendi and Monica Pucciarelli. Visit the facebook event page to tell us you’re coming: https://www.facebook.com/events/348368495178962/ Ricky Ostendi attended Warren High School and has his BA from the Art Institute of California. In addition to his painting, he is also… Continue reading Ricky Ostendi and Monica Pucciarelli, Art on the Vine January 7th