The next meeting of the Downey Arts Coalition will be Saturday, September 24th, 1PM at Mari’s Wine Bar. 8222 Firestone Blvd. Across from Portos, parking in the back. Everyone is welcome, it’s our chance to invest in our community and develop real programs for the arts– not just visual, but theatre, film, music, poetry, and more.
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Cliff Cramp Illustrates Star Wars Blu-ray Cover Art
This is huge new for the arts in Downey, but I understand I’m biased. I grew up knowing artist Cliff Cramp, with our lives intersecting several times mostly through First Baptist Church of Downey. In fact, if you dig around, there are several works of Cliff Cramp still there, including a few day camp T-shirts.… Continue reading Cliff Cramp Illustrates Star Wars Blu-ray Cover Art
About the Artists, Art on the Vine this Saturday 9/10
“Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar is this Saturday, September 10th, starting 6:30PM and going until 1:30 AM. This is the opening reception, but the art will be on display the entire month. This month we feature artists Rocio Alejandra Garcia and Carlos Durazo. Rocio Alejandra Garcia was born & raised in Morelia,… Continue reading About the Artists, Art on the Vine this Saturday 9/10
Art on the Vine, Sept 10th, Mari’s Wine Bar
Join us for the second “Art on the Vine” gallery at Mari’s Wine Bar on Saturday night, September 10th, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey. Our featured artists are both painters local to Southern California, Rocio Alejandra Garcia and Carlos Durazo. Jazz music performed by Sergio De La Trinidad and friends. Starts at 6:30PM… Continue reading Art on the Vine, Sept 10th, Mari’s Wine Bar
Downey Arts Round-up
I wanted to share a few updates on the news from the arts coalition, and status on some of the arts-related happenings of late. We’ve had a good run of stories in The Downey Patriot. First, here is the article about this month’s gallery at Mari’s Wine Bar: Art Exhibit to Open at Wine Bar.… Continue reading Downey Arts Round-up
Painting the Town
According to a recent newsletter email from councilman Mario Guerra, work has been completed on a few of Downey’s new mural projects. This is one of the utility boxes near the city library. Here is what the Avenue Theatre has been restored to. Guerra writes, This was just completed in the past few days as… Continue reading Painting the Town
Downey Symphony Concert in the Park Tonight
Tonight at Furman Park is a free concert “Pops in the Park” put on by the Downey Symphony directed by Sharon Lavery. 7PM, but get there early because you may have to park a ways and walk in. This is a great opportunity to support local music, not many cities can brag that they have… Continue reading Downey Symphony Concert in the Park Tonight
DAC Presents “Art on the Vine” August 6th
The Downey Arts Coalition is involved in our first grassroots local art exhibition, come join us August 6th for “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar in Downey. Saturday, August 6,2011, starting at 6:30pm. will be the opening reception for a night of art, music and wine. Featuring artists from the local community displaying… Continue reading DAC Presents “Art on the Vine” August 6th
Painting the Avenue Theatre
Viva Panama Organization 20th Anniversary
The Viva Panama Organization holds it’s 20th Anniversary celebration at the Downey Civic Theatre, Saturday, August 20, 2011 7:00PM to 9:00PM For two decades the group has been sharing the culture of Panama with the multicultural population of southern California. The performance features a Gala displaying a showcase of traditional dances by Ballet Folklorico Viva Panama and… Continue reading Viva Panama Organization 20th Anniversary