For Immediate Release
Media Contact: John Cain
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
707.800.7513
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. (November 21, 2022) — Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced one of Sonoma County’s favorite holiday traditions for the past 16 years, Posada Navideña, returns this holiday season on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 7:00 pm. as a part of its Rodney Strong Dance Series.
An annual sold-out event, Posada Navideña invites audiences of all ages to come experience the folk culture of Mexico and its unique customs and traditions during this popular holiday production and traditional Posada celebration.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, plus $2 lap passes for children age 2 and under available the day of the show. The program includes free arts and crafts in the lobby starting at 6 pm and a free Posada procession and party immediately following the show. Given the program’s popularity, tickets have sold out quickly in the past. They are available online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600, or at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Box Office (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa).
A Sonoma County audience favorite celebrating its 16th year at LBC, this Mexican holiday presentation features traditional Mexican folkloric dances and music performed by the Calidanza Dance Company, which returns live after virtual shows during the pandemic. LBC’s advanced Mariachi Ensemble will open for the Calidanza Dance Company and play at the post-show fiesta. LBC’s Posada celebration is one of the earliest programs proposed and implemented by its Latino Advisory Council.
“With such a large population of families living in Sonoma County who honor their Mexican heritage, we’re proud to have been the gathering place where they can share this tradition with the whole North Bay community for the past 16 years,” said Rick Nowlin, President & CEO.
Recalling the biblical story of the nativity, Posadas Navideñas are the main winter holiday celebrations in the Mexican culture, with local parties and processions taking place all across Mexico.
About Luther Burbank Center for the Arts A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is home to world-class performances, nationally recognized education programs, contemporary visual art, and many popular events. The Arts Center is located in the heart of the Sonoma wine country and ranked among California’s top performing arts presenters. Together with its resident companies, the Center presents more than 230 performances in music, dance, theater, renowned speakers, and comedy; provides education programs serving more than 50,000 children and adults; and hosts more than 800 community events a year. Owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, the Center relies on charitable community donations to achieve its mission – to enrich, educate, and entertain. For more information, visit lutherburbankcenter.org.
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