3. November 2007 by Ana Connell.

We have some great events coming up in Burbank!

Burbank Fine Arts Festival!

November 10 and 11 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy great art, food, music!

Featuring over 100 award winning artists it will be the biggest festival in the San Fernando Valley! There will also be pottery wheel demonstrations, chalk artists and live music. The Festival is Free and will be located on San Fernando Road between Magnolia Blvd. and Angeleno Avenue in Downtown Burbank.

Holiday in the Park Celebration and Open House for Magnolia Park!

November 16 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

This event will kick off the holiday season with free family activities that include strolling musicians, photos with Santa and great refreshments. Known for drawing hundreds of people this festive event promises to be fun for all.

The Magnolia Park District includes Magnolia Blvd. between Buena Vista and Pass Avenue and Hollywood Way between Clark and Chandler Blvd.

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5. October 2007 by Ana Connell.

Bring a blanket and picnic, spend an afternoon with friends, family & neighbors.

Out of the Ashes is a special event in support of Griffith Park Recovery with a musical tribute to those who fought the fire.
Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony
& World Premiere of Arthur B. Rubinstein’s
“Life as a Tree” for violin, cello and orchestra

Old Zoo Picnic Area
Griffith Park*
4:00 PM: Pre Concert Festivities • 6:00 PM: Symphony Concert
www.symphonyintheglen.org

PRE CONCERT FESTIVITIES
• Learn about the recovery plan & how you can help
• Learn about fire safety & park wildlife
• Meet “Smokey Bear”
• Kids learn how nature comes back after a fire
• Kids art contest: “Griffith Park Grows Green Again”
ADMISSION AND PARKING ARE FREE
Picnic-style seating. No pets, please.
(213) 955-6976
(*Rain location: Forest Lawn Hall of Liberty 6300 Forest Lawn Dr. LA 90068)

Sponsored by:

Music Performance Fund
Symphony In The Glen
City of Los Angeles
Councilmember Tom LaBonge
Department of Recreation and Parks

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5. October 2007 by Ana Connell.

In an effort to promote water conservation and bring back Burbank’s native landscape, there will be a workshop where you can learn how to cultivate native and California friendly plants!

This event features Lili Singer, a recognized garden plant writer and plant expert!

Where:Buena Vista Library

When: Tuesday, October 23, 7-8:30pm

Monday, November 5th 7-8:30pm

Free drought tolerant seeds and refreshments at the event!

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16. September 2007 by Ana Connell.

For a fun night out, come check out Taste of Downtown Burbank this coming Thursday, September 27 from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

It promises to be a fun event as over 30 restaurants and local eateries will participate by providing food from each of the establishments. There will also be a Beer and Wine Walk in front of the AMC Theaters.

Entertainment includes Lao Tizer, a contemporary jazz performer and Stompy Jones, for fun rock and roll!

Cost for the event, if you preorder, is $25 per adult, food only, $35 per adult for food and Kids are $10. Add $5 for same day tickets.

Proceeds will benefit the Burbank YMCA!

It promises to be a fun event!

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15. June 2007 by Ana Connell.

Come Out and Dance…..is back!

Every Thursday night in July and August free dance lessons will be offered at the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Road and Palm Avenue. The lessons will be followed by 2 hours of live music!

Here’s the schedule:

July 5: Royal Crown Revue

July 12: Stompy Jones

July 19: Steve Lucky and the Rumba Bums

July 26: T/B/D

August 2: Bayalo

August 9: Jose Rizo Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars

August 16: Louie Cruz Beltran and His Latin Orchestra

August 23: La Palabra

August 30: T/B/D

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