This Welcome Reception in Downey kicks off four days of celebrating the 55th anniversary signing of Karen and Richard Carpenter with A&M Records. The Carpenters went on to become one of the best-selling music groups of all time. This is a fan-sponsored celebration.
An authentic recreation of the Carpenters live show in 1976 starring Sally Olson and Ned Mills. This special performance is an official event of the Carpenters 55th Anniversary celebration in Downey (per carpenterslegacy.com website).
Guided walking tour of Downey, highlighting various places of Carpenters history, including the Downey Library, the apartments and other various places of interest. This is part of a 4-day celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the Carpenters legacy.
Join us for an evening of how you can get involved in your community and have fun doing it. Meet other community contributors during Happy Hour at The Olive Restobar at the Promenade. Appetizers are provided. Please RSVP
Shop from dozens of food trucks and vendors at this free, outdoor market. Located on Downey Avenue between 2nd and 4th streets.
This 1989 docudrama about the life of Karen Carpenter stars Cynthia Gibb as the singer and Mitchell Anderson as her brother Richard. Karen's death serve to publicize the dangers of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The screening is part of the Carpenters 55th Anniversary celebration in Downey.
Bringing awareness and resources for our communities with special needs. Our goal is to celebrate individuals with special needs, while providing them and their families with resources. Event includes games, info sessions, food trucks, resource vendors.
An inaugural community event featuring Southern California student mariachi groups (6th grade through college) coming together to perform for their community. The student ensembles will each receive feedback and coaching from Mariachi industry experts following their performances. Then the top student group will perform with Lupita as a grand finale! The event provides a music … Continue reading DUSD Mariachi Music Festival
Carpenters historian Chris May will be teaming up with coauthor and entertainment journalist Mike Cidoni Lennox to discuss the creation of their book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy (written with Richard Carpenter in 2021). The authors will share some behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes related to what went into the tedious and exhaustive process in a fun and informative … Continue reading Carpenters: Behind the Musical Legacy – Grand Finale Event
Family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Festival in Downtown Downey. Music, small business vendors, and more.