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For the Love of Volunteers: Part 1
This is the first part of a two-part series on how volunteers help LBC thrive – and vice versa. Part one tells you why we love our volunteers. Part two tells why they love us – and how you can too.
One month after the 2017 Tubbs fire…

Honoring Black artists who have shaped the American story
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts joins the rest of the nation this month in paying tribute to the generations of Black Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. As part of this tribute, we call…

Virtual Programming Reboot
How to fall in love with at-home entertainment and online learning again
At the beginning of the pandemic, most of us were singing the praises of virtual programming. With enthusiasm and optimism, we leaped at this novel way to stay connected…

Greeting 2022 with Reflection and Resolve: January 2022 Newsletter
Like most of the rest of the planet, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts approached 2022 with reflection and resolve. Reflection on a pandemic’s power to alter our way of life. Resolve in the way we have learned over the years to respond to…

A Thousand Ways to Interact: December 2021 Newsletter
NEW SCULPTURE GARDEN EXHIBITION INVITES EVERYONE TO CONNECT
When was the last time you walked around LBC’s Sculpture Garden? This living exhibition space is open for the community to enjoy year-round. LBC announces a new exhibition for…

It's family time with your LBC! November 2021 Newsletter
The Luther Burbank Center has been offering family shows since 1999. While we’ve presented many different kinds of theater for young audiences and dazzling entertainment over the years, one thing has stayed unwaveringly the same: our commitment…

Welcoming you back: October 2021 Newsletter
People took their seats, the lights dimmed, and the sound of thunderous applause filled the theater as the artists took the stage! It was a poignant moment as the community welcomed back Chicago after the main theater had been dark for nearly…

Celebrating 40 Years of Impact: September 2021 Newsletter
For 40 years the LBC has been serving the community as a home for arts, entertainment, and education programs. We are a community gathering place, an event center, a destination for public art, and a home to resident companies.

Celebrating 12 Years of Fiesta! August 2021 Newsletter
The LBC is VIRTUALLY celebrating the 12th annual Fiesta de Independencia on Sunday, September 12 from 2:00 –3:00PM. Organized by the Center’s Latino Advisory Council, this FREE event will include performances by Ballet Folklórico Ireri,…

Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra: July 2021 Newsletter
LBC's Mariachi Ensemble began as a dream of now Music Specialist, José Soto. José knew from personal experience the impact mariachi could have on students in the community; that this type of program wouldn't just teach children how to play…