We took part in a pre-opening training event at Porto’s Bakery in Downey this weekend. There is an album of pictures up on our facebook page. Click here to view. Porto’s Bakery Pre-Opening Event The significance of Porto’s to the Downey arts scene is yet to be fully scene, but the potential is huge. This… Continue reading Porto’s Bakery Ready To Open
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No, No, Nanette at the Downey Theatre
The Downey Civic Light Opera is currently running the popular 1920s era musical “No, No, Nanette” at the Downey Theatre. Support our local community theater– make sure you get out to see the show. Then come back here and comment about what you think. Certainly a DCLO show is a special experience, especially because you… Continue reading No, No, Nanette at the Downey Theatre
Downey Theatre Photos
Sunday I walked around downtown Downey with a camera, and took a few photos. Coming soon, a photo walking tour of Downey Avenue classically known as downtown Downey, as well as some of 2nd street and 3rd street. I also walked over to the theatre for a couple hero shots. So here for internet posterity… Continue reading Downey Theatre Photos
A large performing arts hole to fill
This map, courtesy of the LA Stage Alliance, illustrates the problem perfectly: See that large empty space in Southeast LA County? That’s Downey’s responsibility, and you can see that the Downey Civic Theatre is the only notable venue anywhere near us. How notable? Well, it wasn’t even on the map until about a month ago… Continue reading A large performing arts hole to fill
State of the Arts in Downey, 2010
What is available already? A survey of Downey’s own local arts organizations.
City of Downey
We are home to the Apollo Space Program, the world’s oldest McDonald’s, the site of the first Taco Bell, and the hometown of “The Carpenters.” We are a unique community of 110,000 in the heart of Southern California.
The Downey Civic Theater
The Downey Civic Theatre opened 1970, the vision of then theatre director John Hume. In 1955, Downey’s Parks and Recreation department sponsored Hume to launch of the Downey Children’s Theater, which began in an elementary school auditorium.
A Vision for Intimate Theater
The rehearsal room upstairs in the Downey Theatre could be converted into an intimate, 99-seat Equity-waiver stage for producing plays.
An Arts Renaissance in Downey
Welcome to the Downey Arts Coalition. We believe the arts are the cornerstone of community. Theatre, music, film, the visual arts– they bring us together to experience our culture and humanity.