Downey Symphony Orchestra “Simple Pleasures”

Downey Civic Theatres   January 26, 2013   8:00 PM Mozart:   Divertimento k. 138 Neruda:  Concerto for trumpet and Orchestra    Conrad Jones, Trumpet Copland:   Quet City   Conrad Jones, Trumpet    Catherine Del Russo, English Horn Britten:   Simple symphony  Op. 4 Downey Civic Theatre 8535 Firestone Blvd. Downey, CA  90241 (562) 904-7230

Poetry Launch Party for Lummox Journal Dec 20

On December 20, 2012, the third Thursday Poetry group will meet at Mari’s Wine Bar at 7:30 PM to celebrate the launching and book-signing party for poet and editor Raindog’s newest, Lummox Journal. Lorine Parks will read her tribute to Downey artist Charlotte Troesch, whose large mosaic mural to the arts was demolished when the office… Continue reading Poetry Launch Party for Lummox Journal Dec 20

Finding Downey’s Theatre Voice

One of the Downey Arts Coalition’s goals is to work toward building a theatre scene where contemporary and classic plays can thrive in smaller venues with intimate settings.  While we do have a strong showing in the musical theatre department at the 700 seat Downey Theatre, we don’t have an appropriate venue for repertory theatre,… Continue reading Finding Downey’s Theatre Voice