DOWNTOWN BURBANK PRESENTS - “SWINGIN’ SOUNDS FROM DOWNTOWN”
FIVE THURSDAY NIGHTS IN JULY OF JUMP, JAZZ, AND JIVE!

All performances occur outdoors in the AMC Plaza in the heart of Downtown Burbank.  Sponsors of “Swingin’ Sounds from Downtown” include The Olson Company and Southwest Airlines.

Five popular big bands are presented at this month-long dance and swing festival:

July 1 - High Street
A high-energy, nine-piece show band, High Street's repertoire includes cover songs and originals in a mixture of swing, blues, R&B, Latin, oldies and ballads. They're one of the Northwest's most entertaining bands and have been featured at Walt Disney World and, most recently, at Bally's in Las Vegas.

July 8 - Swing Syndicate
With vintage instruments and wardrobe, this seven-piece band delivers their own unique sound by fusing different jazz styles with swing and rockabilly. Besides their own original compositions, they play cover tunes of many great artists such as Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Duke Ellington and Elvis Presley.

July 22 - Swingtown
They've served as backup band for The Temptations, The Four Tops, and The Coasters and, as individuals, have worked with Frank Sinatra, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Paul Anka and many other top performers. Now they bring their own special blend of Big Band swing, R&B, disco and rock & roll to Downtown Burbank.

July 29 - Royal Crown Revue
You may recognize them from their film performance in Jim Carrey’s “The Mask,” in which they recreated their turbo-charged stage show. This band was, and still is, the spearheading force behind the retro style which has exploded from underground scene into bona fide cultural phenomenon.

For more information, go to www.downtown-burbank.org or contact Gail Stewart at 818.238.5209

PF CHANG’S A BIG SUCCESS

Since opening two months ago, PF Chang’s China Bistro has gone from strength to strength.  According to Operating Partner Jared Wyrick, support from the community has been great. 

“Downtown Burbank has been a very successful location for us.  I’ve been amazed with especially our late night business – we’re frequently busy through midnight.”   Wyrick adds that he’s very impressed by the Downtown feel.  His most popular dish: not surprisingly, the chicken lettuce wrap! 

For reservations, call (818) 391-1070.

HELP US BRAND DOWNTOWN BURBANK!

The more you refer to your business as located in Downtown Burbank, the quicker customers will begin to associate the area with the name.  Already, many of you do this.  For example, when you call Kinko’s they say “Kinko’s Downtown Burbank.”  Also, think in terms of programming  Downtown Burbank into your cash registers, adding it on shopping bags, business cards, flyers, ads and websites.   If you need e-mailable format logos, call Gail Stewart at 818.238.5209.  We want everyone to know to “Come Out & Play” in Downtown Burbank.

The Outdoor Picture Show continues its run of successful projected outdoors every Wednesday through August 11 in the IKEA Plaza.  The fun begins nightly at 7:00 P.M. with features rolling at 8:30 P.M. 

You’ll find IKEA Plaza and adjacent streets transformed into a theatre under the stars.  In addition to a movie each night, there is an hour-and-a-half, fun-filled pre-movie festival with KIIS-FM’s Street Team, the City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department’s Kids At Play - Mobile Recreation Van, face painting compliments of Downtown Burbank’s Make-Up Designory and delicious food from area restaurants.  Other sponsors include The City of Burbank, Downtown Burbank, Cartoon Network, IKEA and KIIS-FM.

Remaining films include:

For events, shop and restaurant listings, film times, parking information or to contact us, visit

www.downtown-burbank.org

Downtown Burbank's official website.

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