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EDUCATION
THROUGH THE ARTS

         FALL 2021
EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS - Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Greetings and Salutations,
    This is a very special year for us at Luther Burbank Center                                 programming this year. If in-person participation won’t work
    for the Arts: we’re celebrating our 40th anniversary! On                                    for you right now, no worries! You can still take a virtual field
    top of that, we’re entering our 37th year of providing                                      trip with your students to a School Show performance,
    quality arts education experiences to Sonoma and our                                        engage in an Arts Integration Residency, or even hone
    surrounding counties. Hundreds of thousands of students                                     your arts integration and culturally responsive classroom
    have participated in our programs over the years­—from                                      practices through a Professional Development workshop.
    summer camps to school shows to workshops and
                                                                                                What a roller coaster the past few years have been for
    clinics with artists—nearly every long-term Sonoma
                                                                                                our community! Just like you’re committed to being
    County resident remembers their first visit to the LBC.
                                                                                                there to help your students succeed, we’re committed to
    If the past four decades has shown us anything, it’s that                                   making a difference in the lives of educators and students,
    a strong education in the arts can transform lives. Arts                                    which is why there are scholarships available for every
    education aids in the development of well-rounded                                           program we offer. This catalog is filled with a multitude of
    citizens, allows for self-discovery and growth, and helps                                   opportunities to breathe life into learning while providing
    prepare our next generation for success in schools, work,                                   access and opportunity to learn about and through the
    and life. We strive to provide a platform for students                                      arts. I hope that you will find something in these pages
    young and old to learn to use their skills to find a new                                    that can inspire a little magic for you and your students.
    understanding of their lives and the world around them.
                                                                                                Warmly,
    Heading into the 2021–2022 school year, we’re just as
    excited as you are to get out from behind the screen
    and back to your students. Even so, many unknowns
    remain about what the future holds, which is why we are                                     Ashleigh Worley
    continuing to offer flexibility in format and scheduling for our                            Director of Education & Community Engagement

                                                 Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
                                                                                    Education Programs Reach
                                                                                                  2020-2021

                                                                                                                                    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
                                                                                                                                    Tools for Teachers
                                                                                                                                    Teaching Artist Training
                                                                                                                                    Mariachi Intensive
                                                                                                                                    ARTISTS IN THE SCHOOLS
                                                                                                                                    Arts Integration Residencies
                                                                                                                                    Music Matters Ukulele Program
                                                                                                                                    Dancers Unite
                                                                                                                                    PERFORMANCES
                                                                                                                                    School Shows
                                                                                                                                    Family Fun Series
                                                                                                                                    BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
                                                                                                                                    Music for Schools
                                                                                    Alaska            Hawaii
                                                                                                                                    Mariachi Ensemble
                                                                                                                                    Summer Camps
                                                                                                                                    Student Art
                                                                                                                                    Master Classes & Student Clinics
                                                                                                                                    Teachers Experiencing Arts
                                                                                                                                     Meet-Up (TEAM)
                                       Ireland    Morocco   Mexico   Trinidad & Tobago       Canada      Finland   Ireland
                                                                                                                                    COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
                                                                                                                                    Fiesta de Independencia
                                                                                                                                    Sing-Along
                                                                                                                                    Guitar Challenge
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A Look Inside
              Professional Development                                                                                                                                           4

              Artists in the Schools			                                                                                                                                          8

              Beyond the Classroom							                                                                                                                                        10

              School Shows & Supplemental Resources 					                                                                                                                        12

              Community Connections 								                                                                                                                                     14

              Our Supporters 									                                                                                                                                           15

Contact Us
Payments, Scholarships, School Shows,                                            Chrystie Prokopakis, School and Family Coordinator
and Supplemental Resources                                                       707.800.7504 | cprokopakis@lutherburbankcenter.org

Master Classes & Student Clinics, Music for Schools,                             Tracy Sawyer, Community Engagement Coordinator
Professional Development, and Summer Camps                                       707.800.7529 | tsawyer@lutherburbankcenter.org

Artists in the Schools and Online Resources                                      Hannah Keefer, Curriculum Specialist
                                                                                 707.800.7548 | hkeefer@lutherburbankcenter.org

Mariachi Ensemble                                                                José Soto, Music Specialist
                                                                                 707.800.7502 | jsoto@lutherburbankcenter.org

Community Connections and General Questions                                      Melanie Weir, Associate Director of Education & Community Engagement
                                                                                 707.800.7520 | mweir@lutherburbankcenter.org

                                                                                 Ashleigh Worley, Director of Education & Community Engagement
                                                                                 707.800.7528 | aworley@lutherburbankcenter.org

Terms & Conditions
Please read carefully prior to making reservations and communicate to chaperones.         •   Payments overdue by 30 days or more past an event may be subject to an
•   Order applications are available for online submission at                                 additional processing fee of a minimum of $5 up to 20% per invoice.
    lutherburbankcenter.org/education.                                                    •   For Professional Development events: All changes and cancellations must
•   Order applications are a request only and not a guarantee of admission.                   be submitted in writing 5 business days prior to the event. No refunds issued
    Admission is based on availability.                                                       after this deadline. Lack of payment is NOT considered cancellation.
•   Applications are confirmed by mail or email as specified when the application         •   For Virtual School Shows: Intended for school groups of 10 or more.
    is submitted. If we cannot fulfill your request, we will contact you by email.            All changes and cancellations must be submitted in writing and received
•   Payment by credit card or check, made payable to Luther Burbank Center for                three full weeks (21 days) prior to the first available viewing date. No refunds
    the Arts, is due 30 days from receipt of order application.                               issued after this deadline. Lack of payment is NOT considered cancellation.

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Tools for Teachers                                               Virtual!                Self-Awareness and
                                                                 Wed, Sep 29, 2021       Resilience Through
                                                                 4:00–6:00pm
    We know it is essential to include resources for teachers                            Writing and Art
    in providing arts education opportunities that prepare our   Instructor:             How might “close looking” at a work
    next generation for success in school, work, and life. We    Mary Hall Surface       of art and reflective writing help our
                                                                 Grades: 2–12
    are proud to present our Professional Development                                    students build their social-emotional
                                                                 Subjects: ELA, Social   capacities? This workshop invites
    series through our partnership with the John F. Kennedy
                                                                 Emotional Learning,     educators of all subjects and grade
    Center for the Performing Arts, focusing on standards-       Visual Art              levels to “see, feel, and connect”
    based lessons that you can take immediately back to your                             inspired by a contemporary work
    classroom. CEUs are available for each workshop.                                     of art. Participants will discover
                                                                                         how to navigate through a new
                                                                                         experience, meet and manage new
                                                                                         emotions, and respond intentionally
                                                                                         to uncertainty. Experience how
                                                                                         slow looking, creative writing, and
                                                                                         reflection can deepen understanding
      Another hit, LBC! So much                                                          of self and community and

      info in a short afternoon PD.                                                      strengthen resilience during times of
                                                                                         challenge and change.
      The time flew by but my mind
      is packed with ways I can use
      this next year.”

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    Save up to 15% off registration!
    All 3 workshops = 15% off,
    2 workshops = 10% off

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                                                                       Made possible by the generosity of the Farley Family Charitable Foundation.

Virtual!                      Harvard Project Zero                                         Virtual!                       Exploring ACEs,
Wed, Oct 27, 2021             Thinking Routines to                                         Wed, Dec 1, 2021               Trauma Informed
4:00–6:00pm                                                                                4:00–6:00pm
                              Make Learning Visible                                                                       Teaching Practices,
Instructor:                   In this interactive workshop, we’ll                          Instructor:                    and Arts Integration
Indi McCasey                  delve into three key Thinking                                Jess Mercer                    Learning Techniques
Grades: K–12                  Routines from Harvard’s Project                              Grades: K–12
Subjects: Common                                                                           (with emphasis on 4–12)        ACEs, or Adverse Childhood
                              Zero that can be adapted for all
Core Subjects, Social                                                                      Subjects: Dance,               Experience scores, impact students
                              grade levels and disciplines. These
Emotional Learning                                                                         Music, Trauma                  in every classroom. In this interactive
                              simple and fun strategies encourage
                                                                                           Informed Teaching              workshop, explore the knowledge,
                              metacognition, spark empathy,
                                                                                           Practices, Visual Art          insight, and techniques necessary
                              enhance communication, and reveal
                                                                                                                          for approaching youth with high
                              shifts in thinking over time. We’ll also
                                                                                                                          ACEs and trauma-embedded
                              address creative ideas for how to
                                                                                                                          behaviors. Participants will navigate
                              document these Thinking Routines in
                                                                                                                          the neurological science behind
                              order to make learning visible both
                                                                                                                          behaviors youth express and explore
                              inside and outside the classroom.
                                                                                                                          how to reshape approaches to
                              Whether you’re new to the idea of
                                                                                                                          address those behaviors. Learn or
                              Thinking Routines or use See/Think/
                                                                                                                          revisit how to integrate art into your
                              Wonder every day in your learning
                                                                                                                          toolbox to problem solve behaviors
                              space, there’s something for every
                                                                                                                          and communicate with students in
                              educator in this workshop!
                                                                                                                          new, more meaningful ways.

                                                                                                                                           Spring 2022
                                                                                                                                          workshops to
                                                                                                                                          be announced
                                                                                                                                              soon!
These workshops were developed in association with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and are partially
underwritten by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Committee for the Performing Arts. The Center’s
program is presented in partnership with Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts and Sonoma County Office of Education.
Our Professional Development program is part of the Upstream Investments portfolio.

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                                                                                                               Spring 2022
                                                                                                              workshops to
                                                                                                              be announced
                                                                                                                  soon!

    Teaching                                            Virtual!            Lesson Planning for
    Artist Training                                     Wed, Sep 15, 2021
                                                        4:00–6:00pm
                                                                            In-School Instruction
                                                                            Specifically geared for teaching artists new to working
                                                        Instructor:         in school settings or just new to the craft, this session
    Local teaching artists who are looking to           Hannah Keefer       will discuss the key elements of a strong lesson, how
    further their training are invited to participate                       to build a curriculum plan, working with a classroom
    in LBC’s Teaching Artist Training. These                                teacher, and tailoring your work to that teacher’s
                                                                            expectations. Participants are encouraged to bring a
    workshops will focus on key topics relevant
                                                                            short lesson to work with and will leave with a flexible
    to teaching artists of all experience levels                            template for classroom teaching.
    who are interested in honing their craft.

                                                        Virtual!            Arts Educators as Entrepreneurs
                                                        Wed, Oct 20, 2021
       I got a lot of value out                         4:00–6:00pm
                                                                            How often have you heard “you can’t make a living in
                                                                            the arts”? You’re confident in your craft as a teaching
       of this presentation.                            Instructor:         artist and know the value of arts education, but maybe
                                                                            not as confident seeking out opportunities for work.
       Thank you for creating                           Bridget Palmer
                                                                            How do you share your work with a wider audience?

       a community where                                                    What if your work was so popular that you had to turn
                                                                            down jobs or hire employees? What if parents and
       people can learn                                                     school districts brought offers of work to YOU?

       and discuss, and for                                                 Teaching Artist Bridget Palmer has wrestled with these
                                                                            questions for 20 years in Sonoma County. Through this
       welcoming those of us                                                workshop, she’ll share strategies and tips that have
                                                                            enabled her to grow her business, serve hundreds
       outside your region.”                                                of children annually, develop essential relationships,
                                                                            and become one of the "go to" individuals in the local
                                                                            arts education community. Journey through a process
                                                                            designed to help you reflect on your business model,

    BUY MORE, SAVE MORE                                                     identify action steps, and receive feedback from a
                                                                            cohort of like-minded individuals. Bridget's goal is to
    Save 10% when you register                                              get you fired up as an arts educator to make money

    for both workshops!                                                     and change the world!

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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity
& Access in the Classroom
In this three-part virtual series, participants will explore the science
and social systems that impact classroom practice. This engaging,
interactive, and non-judgmental series will support arts educators
and administrators as they reflect their practice toward culture,
communications, instruction, and student expectations in the classroom.

Virtual!                  Diversity and Inclusion
Wed, Nov 3, 2021          in the Classroom
4:00–5:30pm
                          When students feel welcomed, accepted, and valued,
Instructor:               their level of engagement, effort, and connection
Sejal Thakkar             to the curriculum will dramatically increase. This
                          training will focus on creating an inclusive classroom
                          culture by embracing the cornerstones of openness,
                          clear communications, and respect. Participants will
                          gain a foundational understanding of diversity and
                          inclusion and reflect on their own lived experience
                          while exploring characteristics of a truly inclusive
                          educational environment.

Virtual!                  Mitigating Unconscious Bias
Wed, Nov 17, 2021         and Micro-Aggressions in the
4:00–5:30pm
                          Classroom
Instructor:               Unconscious bias occurs when we make spontaneous
Sejal Thakkar             judgments about people or situations based on past
                          experiences, culture, or environment. In this workshop,
                          participants will explore aspects of their own identity
                          through the lens of media and lived experience to
                          consider how those aspects are depicted, whether
                          positive or negative. This training will provide
                          participants with critical insights that will inform
                          their instruction as well as techniques to identify and
                          address unconscious bias and micro-aggressions that                     BUY MORE, SAVE MORE
                          may surface in an educational setting.
                                                                                                 Save $50 when you register
                                                                                                    for all 3 workshops!
Virtual!                  Allyship in the Classroom                                             Save 50% on each additional
Wed, Dec 8, 2021
                          Educators have a responsibility to ensure a welcome,                 person from your organization
4:00–5:30pm
                          safe, and supportive learning environment. Whether                      if you register together!
Instructor:               directly interacting with students, parents, or
Dr. Erika Powell          colleagues or witnessing interactions between others,
                          participants will explore concrete, actionable, tools
                          and methods in order to be advocates and allies for
                          their students, themselves, and others.

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Artists in the Schools

    Arts Integration                                         Instructor:
                                                             Janet Greene
                                                                                     Sing, Dance, and
                                                                                     Clap Your Way into
    Residencies                                              Grades: K–1
                                                             Subjects: Dance, ELA,
                                                                                     Language Literacy
                                                             Music                   Develop language and
    Each of LBC’s arts integration residencies brings an                             comprehension skills with songs,
    artist to your class to lead your students through six                           rhymes, and movement.

    interactive sessions combining an art form and another
    academic content area to dive deeper into learning.

                                                             Instructor:             The Science and
                                                             Janet Greene
                                                                                     Mystery of Sound Travel
                                                             Grades: 1–3
                                                                                     Explore how sound travels
                                                             Subjects: Music,
        I was amazed with what                               Science
                                                                                     through air, solids, and liquids
                                                                                     with the creation and use of
        Hannah was able to                                                           musical instruments.

        prompt my students to do
        using language, voice, and
        emotion to gain a deeper                             Instructor:             Exploring Folktales
        understanding of text. It                            Janet Greene
                                                                                     Through Music
                                                             Grades: 2–3
        surprised me that even                                                       and Movement
                                                             Subjects: Dance, ELA,

        some of my most inactive                             Music                   Bring the classic Russian story of
                                                                                     The Firebird to life through creative
        students were excited and                                                    movement, dance, and music.

        wanted to participate. Thank
        you, Hannah and the Luther                           Instructor:             Bringing Books to Life:
        Burbank Center!”                                     Hannah Keefer
                                                                                     Adapting Literature for
                                                             Grades: 4–12
                                                                                     the Stage
                                                             Subjects: Drama, ELA
                                                                                     Students will adapt a novel they’ve
                                                                                     read in class into an abridged stage
                                                                                     version, with focus on narrative
    Some residencies are available                                                   themes, characterization, and dialogue.
    virtually. Contact us to learn more!

                                                             Instructor:             Discovering Language
                                                             Hannah Keefer
                                                                                     Through Drama
                                                             Grades: 6–12
                                                                                     Specifically for ELL and Strategic
                                                             Subjects: Drama,
                                                                                     English classrooms, develop
                                                             ELA, Social Emotional
                                                                                     communication and comprehension
                                                             Learning
                                                                                     skills through drama activities
                                                                                     and techniques.

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Instructor:              Finding Wisdom
Onye Onyemaechi
                         Through African
Grades: 6–12
                         Drumming
Subjects: Music,
Social Studies, Social   Students will learn basic drumming
Emotional Learning       techniques, discover the drum’s
                         historical and cultural context,
                         and use both to enhance their
                         social-emotional skills.

Instructor:              Mastery Through
Bridget Palmer
                         Movement: Bringing
Grades: PK–2
                         English to Life for Early
Subjects: Dance,
Drama, ELA
                         Language Learners
                         Use make-believe play to embody
                         parts of speech, emotions,
                         and stories.

Instructor:              Story Ninjas                            Dancers Unite
Bridget Palmer
                         Improvised Tales:                       This year-long dance program introduces preschool through 3rd
Grades: K–8
                         A Costumed Approach                     grade students to creative movement while enhancing listening,
Subjects: Drama, ELA                                             collaboration, and communication skills. Students meet with a
                         to Narrative Creation
                                                                 professional dance teaching artist once per week for two 10-
                         Create and perform original stories     week sessions before a final culminating performance.
                         inspired by costumes and props.
                                                                 Space is limited!

Instructor:              Drama, Not Trauma:
Bridget Palmer
                         Empowering the
Grades: 1–8
Subjects: Drama,
                         Inner Superhero                         Music Matters:
ELA, Social Emotional
Learning
                         Learn strategies through drama
                         to prevent bullying and empower         Ukulele Instruction
                         students’ inner superheroes.
                                                                 This year-long music program for elementary students explores
                                                                 basic musicianship, instrument care, tuning, and playing
                                                                 ukulele. Students learn new songs plus compose and learn a
                                                                 collaborative class song integrated with their studies.
Instructor:              Shining a Light on                      We are currently unable to accommodate additional classrooms
Bridget Palmer
                         History Through                         for this program.
Grades: 1–8
                         Shadow Puppetry
Subjects: Drama,
ELA, Social Emotional    Bring historic events to life through
Learning                 the magical, memorable art form of
                         shadow puppetry.

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Beyond the Classroom

 Music for Schools
 Our Music for Schools instrument lending library allows students who
 cannot afford the opportunity to participate in their school’s band or
 orchestra program the opportunity to do so. Working directly with schools
 and teachers, the instruments are loaned for the entire school year,
 completely free of charge.

 Since its inception in 2000, the lending library has grown from a small
 collection of core band instruments to more than 1,000 instruments of all
 types through the generous community support.

     “My program would not be as good or complete
       without the opportunity to borrow Music for
          Schools instruments for my students.”

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Beyond the Classroom

Mariachi Ensemble
Luther Burbank Center’s Mariachi Ensemble program expands upon
the skills taught to participants in LBC’s Mariachi Summer Camp. This
free, audition-only afterschool program allows students to attend weekly
rehearsals, participate in community performances, while providing
instruments for student use. Classes cover music theory, stage presence,
vocal and musical technique, and mariachi history and culture. Along with the
performing Ensemble, we offer beginning and intermediate-level skills classes.

  “Every new thing they learn in mariachi motivates
   them to be better people and they try to improve
       every day. It is very motivating for them.”

Teachers Experiencing Arts Meet-Up (TEAM)
Teachers Experiencing Arts Meet-Up (TEAM) serves as a teacher’s night
out while also introducing educators to aspects of the Center’s programming
they may not have formerly experienced. Each event focuses around an arts
activity tied to offerings of the Education Through the Arts program. We hope
you will join us at these events to help shape our programs to better serve
you and your students.

Virtual! Back to School Kick-Off
September 22, 2021 | 4:30–5:30pm
Additional events will be announced later in the year.

    “LBC’s TEAM nights are a welcome opportunity
     to learn about their programs and offer a fun
         way to collaborate with other teachers!”

Let’s Be Creative! with LBC
The Let’s Be Creative virtual initiative offers weekly arts videos and
tutorials curated by LBC and delivered online via the LBC Facebook and
YouTube pages so that students of all ages (and their families) are able to
learn and participate from home. This initiative includes dance classes,
instrument care tutorials, visual art projects, music challenges, literature-
based lessons, and more. Find the links to the playlists on our website!

     “That was great! Hopefully many students will
       get to see and participate in it. Well done!”

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School Shows

 Virtual!              Steve Trash
 Oct 1–30 2021
                        Magic meets science with rockin’ Eco Hero Steve Trash! This
 Grades: 1–5
                        world-famous public television star was green before it was
 Run Time: 60 min
                        cool. Join us as Steve Trash uses magic tricks and illusions to
                        teach students how everything in nature is connected and
                        that trash is actually a valuable natural resource. We’ll learn
                        about the importance of recycling, not littering, and what
                        items are recyclable, while having fun, too! This one-of-a kind
                        show features reused materials for an exciting blend of
                        eco-entertainment and eco-education.

 Virtual!              Charlotte’s Web
 Oct 18–Nov 14, 2021   by TheatreWorksUSA
 Grades: K–5
                       “Salutations!” E.B. White’s beloved story about “some pig” named
 Run Time: 60 min
                        Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte is brought to
                        life in this lively adaptation. This treasured tale, featuring quirky
                        and endearing farm animals, explores the timeless virtues of
                        friendship, courage, and unconditional love.

 Virtual!              Dog Man: The Musical
 Oct 24–Nov 21, 2021   by TheatreWorksUSA
 Grades: 1–5
                        Best buds George and Harold have created comics for years.
 Run Time: 60 min
                        But now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level
                        up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog
                        Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and
                        all hero! Don’t miss this hilarious new production based on the
                        worldwide best-selling book series from Dav Pilkey, creator of
                        Captain Underpants

     We are incredibly appreciative of the financial support that
     made it possible for all of our students to visit the LBC.”

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School Shows &
  Spring 2022                                                                                                                      Supplemental Resources

school shows to
 be announced
     soon!

                                                         Adapting History                                                                  Virtual!
                                                         by Dahlak                                                                         Nov 1–30, 2021
                                                                                                                                           Grades: 6–12
                                                         Musical artist Dahlak uses spoken word poetry to narrate the
                                                                                                                                           Run Time: 60 min
                                                         complex history of our nation. From gospel to blues, jazz to
                                                         R&B, America has produced some of the most innovative music
                                                         of the 20th century. Although the songs are easy on the ears,
                                                         their inception occurred in cultural climates that were often
                                                         discordant. This musical chronicle shows that despite conflict
                                                         and misunderstanding, we are still brilliantly creative and
                                                         resilient.
                                                         Adapting History was created in collaboration with and commissioned by Montalvo
                                                         Arts Center’s Education Department, OneBeat via the U.S. State Department,
                                                         ArtPower UCSD, and the Mondavi Center at UC Davis.

                                                         What Do You Do With An Idea?                                                      Virtual!
                                                         by Inlet Dance Theatre                                                            Nov 29–Dec 17, 2021
                                                                                                                                           Grades: PK–4
                                                         Told through movement, music, and narration, an ensemble of
                                                                                                                                           Run Time: 60 min
                                                         dancers creates a magical world where ideas grow and take
                                                         flight. When a child has an idea, they don’t know what to do with
                                                         it. At first, they attempt to hide it away, but when the idea gets
                                                         stronger so does the child’s confidence, leading up to the day
                                                         something amazing happens. Based on the New York Times best
                                                         selling book, this is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever
                                                         had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, or too difficult.

                                                                                Last year, Evert Person’s ArtReach
                                                                               program provided 44,111 tickets to
                                                                               virtual student matinees on scholarship,
  Supplemental                                                                 saving schools nearly $400,000.
  Resources
  Set the Stage                                                                     Evert Person’s ArtReach
  Set the Stage with materials to prepare students for their virtual                We strive to provide school groups with quality performances at
  field trip! This online program gives teachers access to quality                  affordable prices and we recognize that this fall has been especially
  resource materials for our School Shows with ease. On our website,                hard financially for our community. As part of this goal, we offer
  you’ll find a study guide, talking points for classroom discussion with           ArtReach, a free and reduced-price ticket program.
  context and background for each topic, information about theater
  etiquette, and an activity for students to complete.

        Order online and find Common Core standards, lesson plan ideas, and more at lutherburbankcenter.org/education                                         13
Community Connections

 Virtual!              Redwood Credit Union presents
 Sun, Sep 12, 2021     LBC’s 12th Annual Fiesta
 2:00–3:00pm           de Independencia
                       Luther Burbank Center is proud to celebrate Latino Heritage
                       Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County
                       during our annual Fiesta de Independencia—coming to
                       you this year as a virtual celebration. This year we’re thrilled
                       to present Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán to headline the
                       event. Join us for El Grito with the Mexican Consulate of
                       San Francisco, Community Leadership Awards, and exciting
                       on-stage entertainment with LBC’s Mariachi Ensemble, Ballet
                       Folklórico Ireri, and more on our website. Viewing is free!

                       Additional support provided by Sonoma Clean Power
                       and Goals Foundation

                                                    Fri, Dec 10, 2021            Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series
                                                    7:00pm                       15th Annual Posada Navideña
                                                                                 by Calidanza Dance Company
                                                                                 Welcome back! Calidanza Dance Company welcomes the
                                                                                 community back to celebrate Christmas together at the Luther
                                                                                 Burbank Center. Enjoy the annual Posada Navideña evening
                                                                                 as Calidanza performs the vibrant dance, music, and song of
                                                                                 Mexico. Last year, Calidanza partnered with LBC to bring you
                                                                                 the Posada show, virtually. This year, join Artistic Director,
                                                                                 Steven Valencia, and the Company, in person at the theater,
                                                                                 for a tradition-filled night of lively dance, colorful costumes,
                                                                                 festive music—the right start to the holiday season.

                                                                                 Tickets include free arts and crafts in the lobby starting at
                                                                                 6:00pm and free Posada celebration immediately following
                                                                                 the show.

                                                                                 $10 adult, $5 child, $2 lap passes for children 2 and
                                                                                 under available the day of the show

14   Education Through the Arts | FALL 2021
Our Supporters                                                                                                                 Our Supporters

The LBC’s Education Through the Arts programs are highly subsidized in order to keep costs affordable for all. Thanks to the
generosity of our members, donors, and sponsors, we serve more than 50,000 children and adults annually. We’d like to
recognize these individuals and institutional supporters for their direct contributions to our education and outreach activities
from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Thank you!

Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc.       Marc Hagenlocher and                  Anonymous Fund of MCF                Rekha Skantharaja/
Mike and Karen Bergin                    Anita Wiglesworth                  Clay and Carrie Mauritson              Tangram Insurance Services
Gordon Blumenfeld                     Ed and Kathleen Hamilton/             Lewis Meyers                         Sonoma Clean Power
The BoDean Fund/Community               Tekberry Staffing                   Bruce and Lauren Morrison            Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP
   Foundation of Sonoma County        Carol Hanes-Nason                     Grace Navarro and Ed Ticoulat        Marlene and Martin Stein/
Connor Brooks                         Marilyn and Robert Heller             Rick Nowlin and Don Strand             Jewish Community Foundation
Sara and Dixon Browder                Lisa Ann and Ed Hilario               Ernesto and Rita Olivares            Mike and Jessica Sutton
The Bundschu Family                   Bruce Hinshaw                         Carolyn Petersen                     Sherry and Pete Swayne
Brad and Robin Calkins                Ann Hudson                            Susan and Alan Preston               John and Louise Tallarida
Rena Charles and Alex Klado           Christopher and Amy Hunsberger        In memory of Nathan Abdallah Proto   Darlene and Willie Tamayo
Bob and Sandy Comstock                Jay Hunsberger and Chad Hostetler     Philip and Tina Rasori               Ellen and Chuck Wear
Albert and Sally Davies               Jeff and Barbara Ireland              Susan Reese/Fidelity Charitable      John and Laura Whiting/
Julia DeMeo                           In memory and honor of                Gary and Rebecca Rosenberg/             Schwab Charitable Fund
Matt Dolan/Liberty Mutual Insurance      Selma Mayer Isenberg and              Rosenberg Enterprises             Greg Yates/Face & Body
Joanne Dow/JPMorgan                      her son, Jean Isenberg             Andrew and Monica Rowley/               Professionals Inc.
   Charitable Giving                  Lynda and Louis Jordan/                 Goals Foundation                   Anonymous (3)
The Engine is Red                        Fidelity Charitable                Andy Tautges and Mary Sandberg
Farley Family Charitable Foundation   Tim and Ariel Kelley                  Alan and Susan Seidenfeld
Julia L. Grant/Community Foundation   The Lahiri Family                     Robin Seltzer and Bill Wertzberger
   Sonoma County                      Christopher Larkins

                                                                          A special thanks for this year’s very generous support from
                                                                          Mrs. Evert Person and the Ernest L. and Ruth Finley Foundation for
                                                                          Evert Person’s ArtReach and The Evert Person Bus Fund.

              ERNEST L. AND RUTH W.
               FINLEY FOUNDATION

              FARLEY FAMILY
          CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

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