Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

01/16/2025

Coming to the LBC on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Burton Cummings, singer/songwriter fort the original The Guess Who band. Few artists have achieved the level of public success and critical acclaim that Cummings enjoys in a career spanning more than sixty years. Burton’s voice has been rated among the finest in rock music. As lead singer and songwriter with The Guess Who, Cummings recorded and wrote/co-wrote such hits as “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “American Woman,” “Share the Land,” “Hand Me Down World,” “Albert Flasher”, “Star Baby”, “Clap for The Wolfman,” and “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature.” As a solo artist, he leaves his mark with the poignant “Stand Tall,” “I’m Scared,” “You Saved My Soul,” and his signature, “My Own Way to Rock.”

01/16/2025

The clock is ticking! Only one more day to nominate YOUR favorite arts education teacher for the Sonoma County Arts Educator of the Year Award! This award, presented by Luther Burbank Center for the Arts and Creative Sonoma, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of arts education over an extended period of time. The award seeks to honor professional arts educators working with the K-12 population including, but not limited to, teaching artists and classroom teachers who teach visual art, music, drama, dance, or multimedia arts. The nomination window closes on January 17th. Learn more and nominate: https://lutherburbankcenter.org/education/for-schools-and-teachers/arts-educator-of-the-year-award/

01/15/2025

Last chance to glow under the Northern Lights! Only 5 days left to enjoy LBC's winter lights art walk, a festive and safe way for family, friends, and out-of-town guests to delight in the magic of winter evenings and a dazzling spectacle of glittering color. See our current exhibit illuminated in sparkling effects, dramatic light sculptures by student artists from Santa Rosa Junior College, and whimsical scenes bedecked in twinkle lights. Free and open to the public for the next 3 nights, from dusk to 9:30 pm. Ample parking on site. Generously Sponsored by Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital.

(For the safety of our visitors and the exhibits, adults, children, and leashed pets are asked to remain on the paved pathways.)

Thank you to Brian Flynn at American Dream TV for this fantastic video.

The American Dream TV featured Northern Lights: A Winter Lights Art Walk at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, CA in December 2024. More v...

01/15/2025

Teaching artists, after-school program providers, and summer camp staff all share a commitment to nurturing and supporting children’s academic, social, and emotional development. To champion your efforts, the LBC is hosting the workshop, “Landmarks: A Group Dialogue on Child and Adolescent Development.” You’ll gain essential insights and helpful strategies for tailoring communications and expectations for diverse learners. Facilitated by LBC’s Director of Education and Community Engagement Ashleigh Worley, this workshop focuses on learning and development of students 10-12 years old. The same workshop focusing on students 13 years and older will be offered in February. Please join us for this facilitated dialogue on Wednesday, January 29, from 9:30-11:00 am at LBC. Information and registration here.

Embark on an insightful journey through developmental benchmarks of childhood and adolescence. Inspired by Chip Wood’s Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development, this workshop facilitates group discussions on the nuances of cognitive growth across ages 4 through 9. While we won’t prescribe cu...

01/14/2025

With a unique artistry that transcends any single musical style, Diana Krall is one of the most recognizable artists of our time. And she is coming to the LBC on Saturday, May 17, 2025! Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered two Grammy Awards® and 10 Juno® Awards. They also have achieved nine Gold, three Platinum, and seven multi-Platinum rankings. Her 1999 release of “When I Look in Your Eyes” spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the #1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart, won two Grammy Awards, and went Platinum in the U.S. and Canada. Her most recent release, “This Dream of You,” has garnered critical acclaim from fans and press alike.

Visit our website for more information and to purchase tickets.
https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/diana-krall/

01/14/2025

Don’t miss The Peking Acrobats®, a must-see family show coming to the LBC on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers with technical prowess that pushes the limits of human ability and defies gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. See trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics - all before your very eyes! The performance features live musicians on traditional instruments playing time-honored Chinese music and high-tech special effects – all of which creates an exuberant program with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival.
https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/family-fun-series-peking-acrobats/

01/14/2025

Wow! Check out this video and don’t miss The Peking Acrobats®, a must-see family show coming to the LBC on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers with technical prowess that pushes the limits of human ability and defies gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. See trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics - all before your very eyes! The performance features live musicians on traditional instruments playing time-honored Chinese music and high-tech special effects – all of which creates an exuberant program with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival.
https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/family-fun-series-peking-acrobats/

01/13/2025

Check out this video and witness the strength, agility, and joy of life found in African youth at the Afrique En Cirque show, coming to the LBC on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Afrique En Cirque celebrates the resilience and spirit of African youth through a unique fusion of traditional arts. Led by Yamoussa Bangoura, a multidisciplinary artist hailing from Guinea, Afrique En Cirque transports you to the heart of Africa, where the beat of authentic djembes from Guinea sets the stage for a transformative cultural experience. A place where the diversity of traditional African arts is illuminated and combined with the melodious sound of the Kora and the virtuosity of a modern North American Circus performance.

Visit our website for more information and to purchase tickets.
https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/afrique-en-cirque25/

Live at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts on February 19th!Afrique En Cirque celebrates the resilience and spirit of African youth through a unique fusion o...

01/13/2025

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Nominations are open for Sonoma County Arts Educator of the Year. The award honors professional arts educators working with the K-12 population including, but not limited to, arts and classroom teachers who teach visual art, music, drama, dance, or multimedia arts.The award recipient will receive a $500 honoraria and a $500 gift card to a local arts store of their choice for classroom supplies.
Learn more in our bio under Opportunities!

01/13/2025

Hailed as one of the most important bands in rock ‘n roll history, Chicago has been making music and memories for six decades and have been touring every year since the beginning. Don't miss their stop on the LBC stage on Wednesday, September 3, as they continue their legacy streak. With legendary hits, the signature sound of their iconic horns, and a record-breaking legacy as the highest-charting American band on Billboard's “Top 125 Artists of All Time,” their concerts are unforgettable celebrations. https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/chicago25/

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01/12/2025

Join us on Sunday, January 19, 2025, for an unforgettable live performance featuring the legendary David Foster and the sensational Katharine McPhee! With 16 Grammy Awards® between them, this powerhouse duo is set to dazzle you with their incredible talent and undeniable charm. David Foster, the mastermind behind hits for icons like Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé, will take you on a journey through his greatest compositions. Katharine McPhee, renowned for her stunning performances on American Idol, Smash, and Waitress, will bring her mesmerizing vocals and undeniable stage presence to the experience. Secure your tickets now and prepare to be swept away! https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/david-foster-and-katharine-mcphee/

01/11/2025

Coming to the LBC on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Burton Cummings, singer/songwriter fort the original The Guess Who band. Few artists have achieved the level of public success and critical acclaim that Cummings enjoys in a career spanning more than sixty years. Burton’s voice has been rated among the finest in rock music. As lead singer and songwriter with The Guess Who, Cummings recorded and wrote/co-wrote such hits as “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “American Woman,” “Share the Land,” “Hand Me Down World,” “Albert Flasher”, “Star Baby”, “Clap for The Wolfman,” and “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature.” As a solo artist, he leaves his mark with the poignant “Stand Tall,” “I’m Scared,” “You Saved My Soul,” and his signature, “My Own Way to Rock.”
https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/burton-cummings25/

01/10/2025

Banda El Recodo was founded by Cruz Lizárraga, a young musician who also gave it its current appearance, including the setting, style, shape, and number of current members who associate it with the place of their origin, the State of Sinaloa on the Mexican Pacific. El Recodo was named after the town in which Lizárraga was born.

In 1989, Banda El Recodo officially incorporated a vocalist into their line-up. Prior to this year, Banda El Recodo and most other brass bandas recorded almost exclusively instrumentals. Banda El Recodo had previously provided the music on certain albums for solo artists, such as José Alfredo Jiménez and Manolo Velarde.

They were the first Mexican brass banda to perform in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North and South America. They were also the first Mexican band to play in Hawaii.

Radio Clik Entertainment Presents
Banda El Recodo
Friday, January 24, 2025
8:00 pm

https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/banda-el-recodo25/

Banda El Recodo fue fundada por Cruz Lizárraga, un joven músico quien también le dio su aspecto actual, incluyendo la ambientación, estilo, forma y número de integrantes actuales que la asociaron con el lugar de su origen, el Estado de Sinaloa en el Pacífico mexicano. El Recodo lleva el nombre del pueblo en el que nació Lizárraga.

En 1989, Banda El Recodo incorporó oficialmente a un vocalista a su formación. Antes de este año, Banda El Recodo y la mayoría de las otras bandas de música grababan casi exclusivamente instrumentos instrumentales. Banda El Recodo había proporcionado previamente la música de determinados discos de solistas como José Alfredo Jiménez y Manolo Velarde.

Fueron la primera banda de música mexicana en actuar en Europa, Asia, África, Australia, Norteamérica, y Sudamérica. También fueron la primera banda mexicana en tocar en el estado estadounidense de Hawaii.

01/10/2025

Only one week left to nominate YOUR favorite arts teacher for the Sonoma County Arts Educator of the Year Award! This award, presented by Luther Burbank Center for the Arts and Creative Sonoma, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of arts education over an extended period of time. The award seeks to honor professional arts educators working with the K-12 population, including, but not limited to, teaching artists and classroom teachers who teach visual art, music, drama, dance, or multimedia arts. The nomination window closes on January 17th. Learn more and nominate: https://lutherburbankcenter.org/education/for-schools-and-teachers/arts-educator-of-the-year-award/

01/09/2025

What would The Beatles have sounded like if they had the chance to perform live in concert with a symphony orchestra? Find out on Sunday, February 16, 2025, when Classical Mystery Tour comes to the LBC stage! Since its initial performance in 1996 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center (now renamed Segerstrom Center for the Arts), Classical Mystery Tour has become the #1 Symphony Pops attraction over its two decades. The group has been performing consistently for nearly 25 years with more than 100 orchestras in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/symphony-classical-mystery-tour/

01/09/2025

Blending roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul, Pi Jacobs' music has drawn comparisons to Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams. Her recent album, "Soldier On," has been described as "a joyous blast of blues, soul, and string-band stomp." It has been on the Americana Music Association Charts for more than four months.

01/08/2025

TONIGHT! Tune in Wednesday, January 8 at 5PM to watch an exclusive Luther Locals Online recording of Pi Jacobs on our page!

Blending roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul, Pi Jacobs’ music has drawn comparisons to Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams. Her recent album, “Soldier On,” has been described as “a joyous blast of blues, soul, and string-band stomp.” It has been on the Americana Music Association Charts for more than four months.