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Arts Events in Downey
About Downey Arts Coalition
We are a group of volunteers who work together to promote the arts in the city of Downey, by bringing together local artists, arts advocates, and arts organizations to work toward a shared vision of a local cultural renaissance. Click here to see how you can get involved.
Review: Brecht on Brecht at Atwater Village Playhouse
Bertolt Brecht is known to have said about great art that, “nothing is self-evident. I am made to laugh about those who cry, and cry about those who laugh.” We experience a little bit of both in The Other Theatre’s production of George Tabori’s Brecht on Brecht at the Atwater Village Playhouse, directed by Downey…
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Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 with Downey High Theatre
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsDowney High School Theatre Department presents “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940″ beginning June 7th in their Morris Theatre. New York, 1940. In the glamorous world of Broadway where dreams come true, things turn into a nightmare for a certain group of showbiz types. Taking place in a mansion in the country, a group of theatrical... -
Elsa Van Leuven Artist Workshop May 11
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsElsa Van Leuven is the demonstrator for the next meeting of the Downey Art League and Paramount Traditional Artists Guild, May 11th, 2PM at Progress Park Plaza. 15530 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA, between Somerset and Alondra Blvds. Elsa was born in Oklahoma, moving to California in her mid-teens. Her artistic talents first developed along... -
Movie Club – THE VISITOR, May 19th, 2013
Posted on May 2, 2013 | No CommentsA lonely widowed professor, played by Richard Jenkins, lives a fairly solitary existence as he drifts aimlessly through life, until an unexpected trip to his New York apartment changes his life forever. What he encounters brings an unexpected and profound re-discovery of a passion he thought he had lost long ago. This movie will uplift... -
Bill’s Shorts: One Act Comedies May 19
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsSylvia Blush and Downey Arts Coalition present Bill’s Shorts: a brief evening of one act comedies ONE NIGHT ONLY! 4 Comedic Plays by Bill Blush Including staged readings of: The Unhap-Happiest Season of All Edith and Gary Forever? Large Coffee and a FULL Performance of A BAD IDEA featuring Forrest Hartl and Bill Blush Dude... -
“Brecht On Brecht” directed by Alistair Hunter
Posted on April 23, 2013 | 1 CommentBRECHT ON BRECHT” OPENS AT ATWATER PLAYHOUSE ON APRIL 27 WHAT: “Brecht On Brecht.” A theatrical entertainment. WHO: Based on the writings of Bertolt Brecht. Conceived by George Tabori from various translations. Arranged and directed by DAC member Alistair Hunter. Musical director Gayle Bluemel. Presented by The Other Theatre Company. Produced by special arrangement with... -
View From The Edge – Free Lectures on Modern Art
Posted on April 2, 2013 | No CommentsThursday April 25 is the first of several free lectures on modern art put on by the Downey Arts Coalition, Downey Museum of Art and curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. The Fourth Thursday of the Month 6:30pm Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Avenue Free APRIL 25 Golden State As Muse: The Long History of Modernism in...
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Review: Brecht on Brecht at Atwater Village Playhouse
Bertolt Brecht is known to have said about great art that, “nothing is self-evident. I am made to laugh about those who cry, and cry about those who laugh.” We experience a little bit of both in The Other Theatre’s production of George Tabori’s Brecht on Brecht at the Atwater Village Playhouse, directed by Downey…
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Movie Club – THE VISITOR, May 19th, 2013
A lonely widowed professor, played by Richard Jenkins, lives a fairly solitary existence as he drifts aimlessly through life, until an unexpected trip to his New York apartment changes his life forever. What he encounters brings an unexpected and profound re-discovery of a passion he thought he had lost long ago. This movie will uplift…
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State of the Art Photos
On Sunday, the Downey Arts Coalition put on an intimate art fair featuring local artists and local arts organizations gathering together to talk about what they do and meet each other. With participation from the Downey Museum of Art, Third Thursday Poetry, Nuvein Foundation, Zzyzx Writers, Friends of the Library, Make Music Downey, OLPH,…
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STATE OF THE ART is Sunday
Posted on April 27, 2013 | No CommentsSunday 11AM to 6PM at 10337 Old River School Road, STATE OF THE ART is an art fair and a chance learn about local arts organizations and the local arts community. Exhibit a piece of artwork from the past year, all are welcome, any size and medium. Drop off is 7:30 to 9:30AM ($3 donation).... -
Alan Hess Free Lecture on Mid-Century Architecture April 25
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsAlan Hess, an architect and historian will speak this Thursday, April 25 at the Downey City Library as part of “View From the Edge,” a lecture series on modern art. Hess will speak about “The Long History of Modernism in California,” featuring mid-century architecture, which Downey is known for. The lecture series, curated by Roy... -
Calixto Shibaja Painting Demonstration April 23
Posted on April 16, 2013 | No CommentsThe Downey Art League, Downey’s original fine arts association, presents a painting demonstration by Calixto Shibaja on Tuesday April 23, 7PM at Rio San Gabriel Park in the activity room. Originating from San Pedro Tapanatepec Oaxaca, Calixto Sibaja showed great talent for painting and sculpture. While in school, he won numerous painting and drawing contests.... -
Movie Club – THE HUNTER – Sunday, April 21st
Posted on April 12, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s that time again Movie Lovers, when we all come together and enjoy a great free movie. As usual, there will be free munchies, entertaining fun movie facts, movie trivia, and many ways to win free movies and movie tickets. Our featured movie this month is an Australian adventure thriller: The Hunter, 2011, Rated R,... -
Third Thursday Night Poetry presents Beth Ruscio – April 18, 2013
Posted on April 8, 2013 | No CommentsBETH RUSCIO comes from actors, writers and vaudevillians, considers herself all three. She was named one of six Newer Poets of L.A. last year by the Los Angeles Poetry Festival, won the Patricia Bibby Scholarship to Idyllwild Summer Poetry in 2006, is published in the “Poetry Goes To The Movies” issue of Speechless with her... -
Downey Symphony “Berlioz to Brahms” April 6
Posted on April 2, 2013 | No CommentsWhen the Downey Symphony completes its 55th concert season on Saturday, April 6, the audience can expect some extra flourishes in celebration. The program opens with the guest conductor who won last spring’s Baton Auction, that coveted opportunity to lead a stage full of professional musicians. She is the fearless Dara Small, who had a... -
Stay Gallery presents “Barely Even Human” March 22, 2013
Posted on March 20, 2013 | No CommentsStay Gallery presents the art exhibition of “Barely Even Human” on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 8:00 PM. This is a showing of artwork by the artists Made Rintu and Matthew Ward. Live music performance by: Courtyard & Bobtail. Sounds by: Lomaji, NiceguyxVinny, and Bonifassi. Food available for purchase from Frank’s Tacos. All ages welcome. Suggested... -
State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28
Posted on March 20, 2013 | No CommentsgalleRoy @ The Big M and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART A Democratic and Informational Art Fair For the City of Downey The Gateway Cities and Beyond Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla Sunday April 28th 2013. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School Rd., Downey California... -
Moravian Trombone Choir Spring Concert – March 25
Posted on March 19, 2013 | No CommentsThe Moravian Trombone Choir’s Chamber Ensemble will be presenting the group’s annual Spring Concert on Monday March 25th at 7:30PM. This concert will feature everything from the works of J. S. Bach to Gospel music. This concert will be the perfect way to start the week! Founded in 1965 by Jeff Reynolds, the Moravian Trombone... -
Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13
Posted on March 13, 2013 | No CommentsThe Blasters are playing live in an intimate show in their hometown, a special concert brought to you by Catch 22 Promotions, Epic Lounge, and Downey Arts Coalition. Saturday April 13, 9PM, 8239 2nd Street, Downey, CA. Tickets are nearly sold out, but are available for purchase at catch22pro.brownpapertickets.com. Look for more music events from...
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