Now in its fourth year, the Glennfest Movie Festival will offer an unprecedented free screening of 16 art and indie films at three venues in Downey. In addition to select screenings at the Krikorian Theatre, six films will be shown over two days at the Epic Lounge. The Downey Civic Theatre is the third venue, featuring one film in conjunction with an art exhibit.
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International City Theatre has announced a season of five critically-acclaimed plays by six multiple award-winning writers for 2016.
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Anthony Ayala held his breath as he strode onto the Main Stage of the sold-out auditorium in Lincoln, Nebraska, facing the International Thespian Festival judging panel and ready to deliver two short monologues, each evoking both laughter and pathos. These were the finals and the recent Santa Fe High graduate was nervous. One judge noticed and immediately deducted a point.
Ayalya quickly recovered, mesmerizing the crowd and judges alike with a near-perfect performance.
The Downey City Library has several public events scheduled this month, including a "Mini Comic Con" on July 29.
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The City of Downey will host the International Food & Music Festival on Sept. 12 from 4-11 p.m. in Downtown Downey.
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