New Virtual School Show Added! [Corrected Links]

The long-standing annual tradition for LBC School Shows returns for 2021! Experience the joy of Christmas with Calidanza in this exciting, culturally rich performance. Celebrate the folkloric dance and music traditions of Mexico with a delightful holiday presentation for students of all ages and backgrounds. Posada Navideña will charm your students with its vibrant Mexican dance, music, and song, amidst a rainbow of colorful costumes.

Don’t miss this amazing virtual experience to celebrate the holidays!

$50 per classroom; scholarships available!

A celebration of Latin America premiered for Sonoma County on Sunday, September 12! Luther Burbank Center for the Arts and our Latino Advisory Council were thrilled to present the 12th annual Fiesta de Independencia in partnership with Redwood Credit Union.

Fiesta featured incredible local artists Ballet Folklórico Ireri, and LBC’s own Mariachi youth ensemble, along with international mariachi superstars Mariachi Vargas. An annual highlight, El Grito, was presented by the Mexican Consulate of San Francisco, commemorating the famed cry for independence.

If you missed it, not to worry! This hour-long, free, family-friendly celebration of community, cultural diversity, and Latino heritage, is available online all year long.

Thank you to all the amazing participants and sponsors for making this event possible!

Steve Trash

Available Oct 1- 31, 2021
Grades 1-5

Magic meets science with rockin’ Eco Hero Steve Trash! This world-famous public television star was green before it was 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.

TEACHING ARTIST TRAINING

Lesson Planning for
In-School Instruction

Wed., Sep. 15

4:00 – 6:00pm

Instructor: Hannah Keefer

Specifically geared for teaching artists new to working in school settings or just new to the craft, this session will discuss the key elements of a strong lesson, how to build a curriculum plan, working with a classroom teacher, and tailoring your work to that teacher’s expectations. Participants are encouraged to bring a short lesson to work with and will leave with a flexible template for classroom teaching.

TOOLS FOR TEACHERS

Self-Awareness and Resilience Through Writing and Art

Wed., Sep. 29

4:00 – 6:00pm

Instructor: Mary Hall Surface

Grades: 2-12
Subjects: ELA, SEL, Visual Art

How might “close looking” at a work of art and reflective writing help our students build their social-emotional capacities? This workshop invites educators of all subjects and grade levels to “see, feel, and connect” inspired by a contemporary work 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 of self and community and strengthen resilience during times of challenge and change.