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DOWNTOWN BURBANK NEWSLETTER
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“12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY
CHEER” IN DOWNTOWN BURBANK |
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Downtown Burbank launches more than 30 events, performances and activities in the Holiday spirit that occur over 12 days, from December 1 to 12 in the Downtown area. These activities, and the overall theme “12 Days Of Holiday Cheer,” are the result of a year-long collaboration of the City of Burbank, Burbank Town Center, IKEA and Downtown Burbank Partnership, Inc., to make the holidays come alive in the city. A majority of events are free to the public. Radio Disney AM 1110 has also joined “12 Days of Holiday Cheer” as radio sponsor. The series kicks off December 1 with the Mayor of Burbank’s Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall (Olive and Third Street in Downtown Burbank) with Burbank City Council, special guests Mickey & Minnie Mouse, and Santa. The first 100 attendees receive free hula-hoops in the spirit of the Downtown holiday “hula” graphic. After the tree lighting, Santa will stay until 8:00 P.M. to visit and have photos taken (parents are asked to bring their own cameras) while the Holiday Parade starts its journey. The parade follows the Magical Christmas Caroling Truck with more than 80 carolers who will spread holiday cheer all over Downtown Burbank until 9:00 P.M. Along the way, there will be live entertainment and giveaways, such as hot coffee & pastries at Starbucks, and Caribbean steel drum music on San Fernando Boulevard in front of Gordon Biersch Brewery 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Other highlights include a Snow Day, December 4, with 15 tons of fresh snow for kids to romp in, as well as an ice sculptor, free live entertainment and refreshments. On December 5, the Burbank Community YMCA presents a holiday race called the Reindeer Run for 4-6 year olds ("Comets"), 7-9 year olds ("Dashers") and 10-12 year olds ("Blitzens") on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia and Orange Grove. Reindeer antlers, jingle bells and red noses are provided for all entrants. Burbank Town Center offers Pet Night with Santa, December 6, and Cartoon Network presents a free screening of "A Johnny Bravo Christmas” and The Powder Puff Girls' "Twas the Fight Before Christmas" holiday specials December 7. IKEA offers its live Christmas tree lot December 2 through Sunday, December 5, to benefit the Burbank Community YMCA Kids' Program, among many other events like Breakfast with Santa and the Holly Trolley Holiday Tour (both December 11) . For full details, please see the Schedule of Events below. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1
“12 Days of Holiday Cheer” kicks off with the Mayor of Burbank’s Tree Lighting at City Hall at Olive and Third Street in Downtown Burbank with Burbank City Council, special guests Mickey & Minnie Mouse, and Santa. The first 100 attendees receive free hula-hoops in the spirit of the Downtown holiday “hula” graphic. After the tree lighting, Santa will stay until 8:00 P.M. to visit and have photos taken (parents are asked to bring their own camera) while the Holiday Parade starts its journey. The parade follows the Magical Christmas Caroling Truck with more than 80 carolers who will spread holiday cheer all over Downtown Burbank until 9:00 P.M. Along the way, there'll be live entertainment and giveaways, such as hot coffee & pastries at Starbucks, and Caribbean steel drum music on San Fernando in front of Gordon Biersch 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 IKEA's Live Tree Lot IKEA will be selling fresh, live Christmas trees Thursday, December 2 through Sunday, December 5 on the IKEA Plaza as a fundraiser for the Burbank Community YMCA Kids' Program. Also at IKEA, free keepsake photos with the IKEA Moose from 12 noon to 2:00 P.M., and a live performance by The Christmas Presents carolers from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. For details, call 818.842.4532 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 A Staged Reading of "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge" at the Colony Theater 8:00 P.M. Limited seating. For details, call 818.558.7000. At IKEA, holiday crafts from 12 noon to 4:00 P.M. and free keepsake photos with the IKEA Moose 12 noon 2:00 P.M. Carolers perform holiday classics 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. For details, call 818.842.4532. The Dickens Carolers stroll throughout Downtown Burbank from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 A Snow Day on the AMC Plaza 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Bring the kids for a romp in 15 tons of fresh snow in this really cool event presented by Radio Disney AM 1110. Everything, including refreshments & music, is free. "Snow Day" will also feature an artist who'll create a sculpture out of a giant block of ice! For details, call 818.238.5170 The North Pole Express Brass Quartet performs on the AMC Plaza 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Media City Ballet performs "Joys of the Season" 6:00 P.M. Free performance at the Burbank Town Center. For details, visit www.mediacityballet.org At IKEA, holiday crafts 12-4pm and carolers performing holiday classics from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For details, call 818.842.4532. Enter to win one of three holiday gift certificates...$100, $75 & $50... at Skyblupink. Drawing at 9:00 P.M. in-store. Winner must be present. For details, call 818.845.0226 |
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Burbank Community YMCA Reindeer Run 8:30 to 11:00 A.M. A holiday race for 4-6 year olds ("Comets"), 7-9 year olds ("Dashers") and 10-12 year olds ("Blitzens") on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia and Orange Grove...and everybody wins! Reindeer antlers, jingle bells and red noses provided for all entrants. Race fee is $5 with proceeds benefiting the YMCA's Activity Fund. There will be treats, entertainment and a special appearance by Santa, who'll be the official starter. Don't forget your camera for some great holiday photos! Pre-register at the YMCA (321 East Magnolia) November 29-December 3 or register on race day. For more details, call 818.845.8551 ext 236. Free live performances by The Alley Cats and The Dreamweavers at IKEA 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 Pet Night with Santa & Santa Photos at Burbank Town Center 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Santa will be available for photos & visits with children...and pets! For more information, call 818.566.8556 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Free Holiday Movie Screenings at AMC North 6, 12 Noon The Cartoon Network will present free screenings of " A Johnny Bravo Christmas and The Powder Puff Girls' "Twas the Fight Before Christmas" holiday specials at the AMC Media North 6 theater. Costumed characters and giveaways. Limited seating. For details on obtaining free tickets, call 818.238.5170. John Muir Junior High School Choirs...the Girls Next Door and the Imaginations... perform on the AMC Plaza from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. The Fleet Street Brass Quartet performs on the AMC Plaza from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Rudolph Trivia Contest at Burbank Town Center, 6:00 P.M. Show off what you know about the most famous reindeer of all and win a 40th anniversary DVD of the animated classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." While supplies last. For more details, call 818.566.8617 The Holiday Saxes jazz band performs throughout Downtown Burbank 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 The Black Knights Perform Live at Virgin Megastore, 6:00 P.M. A free, live performance in front of the Virgin Megastore. For more details, call 818.566.8556 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 Polar Express Pajama Party at Barnes & Noble, 6:00 P.M. Kids, get into your holiday PJ's and bring your pillows for a live reading of "The Polar Express." For more information, call 818.558.1383. Burroughs High School Dickens Carolers perform throughout Downtown Burbank 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. The Buckingham Toy Soldier Band performs on the AMC Plaza from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 Breakfast with Santa at Burbank Town Center, 8:30 A.M. Bring the kids for breakfast with Santa in the food court on level three. There'll be music, fun & games presented by Radio Disney AM 1110. Co-sponsored by the City of Burbank and Burbank Town Center. Limited seating. Tickets:$7. For tickets & details, call 818.238.5300. Ornament Decorating with Radio Disney AM 1110 & Santa at IKEA from 12 noon to 4:00 P.M. For details, call 818.842.4532. Downtown Burbank Christmas Shopping Tour 12 noon to 2:30 P.M. KLAC Fabulous 570’s Daisy Torme will host this special event in which shoppers can win great prizes just for visiting 10 participating Downtown Burbank stores. Pick up your Christmas Shopping Passport at the KLAC tent on the AMC plaza, get it stamped at each of the 10 stores and drop in into the entry box at the KLAC tent. Drawing will be at 2:30, winner must be present to win. It’s all free to participate. The Dickens Carolers perform on the AMC Plaza, 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Holly Trolley Holiday Tour departs at the corner of San Fernando & Palm Avenue, 6:00 P.M. Enjoy hot chocolate & caroling while you see the best of Burbank's holiday decorations. The cost is only $5 and two canned goods for the Downtown Burbank Salvation Army. Seating is limited, so please reserve a spot by calling 818.238.5170. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 Performance by The Burbank Chorale, 4:00 P.M. Hear the Burbank Chorale perform "A Holiday Garland" in the Colony Theatre. Limited seating. For details, visit www.burbankchorale.org A Holiday Concert by The Valley Brass Quintet on the AMC Plaza from 12 noon to 2:00 P.M. Carolers perform holiday classics at IKEA from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. All Season Long...IKEA's Holiday Tent Light up the season with unique holiday decorations you can only find inside the Holiday Tent in IKEA's courtyard. Open throughout the season. Downtown Burbank comprises 34-blocks of retail, office, residential and entertainment destinations that includes more than 150 shops and 70 restaurants like Macy’s, IKEA, PF Chang’s, Urban Outfitters, AMC-16 and Media City Center. The area is bounded by Verdugo Avenue, Glenoaks, Burbank Boulevard and the I-5 in Burbank, Calif., and contains more than 9,000 free parking spaces. Dubbed as “one of Southern California’s most appealing urban centers” by Sunset Magazine in February 2003, the district is managed by Downtown Burbank Partnership, Inc., a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation. |
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City Center officially changes its name to Burbank Town Center Friday,
November 5 at 10:00 A.M. with a spectacular unveiling of the massive
new logo signage at the mall’s main entrance on Magnolia Blvd.
Following the ceremony there will be entertainment in Center Court
throughout the day including a Jazz Quartet from 11:00 A.M. to 12 noon
and a steel drum band from 12 noon to 2:00 P.M. - a great place for
lunch on Friday! Live music continues in Center Court through 6:00
P.M. on Friday and returns from 10:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Saturday,
November 6 and from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 7. |
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 DOWNTOWN
BURBANK FARMERS' MARKETFor holiday wreaths holiday wreaths, greens and poinsettias! Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 3rd Street & Orange Grove - Ample free parking. For further information, contact market manager Carolyn Hill at (626) 308-0457 |
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For events, shop and restaurant listings, film times, parking information or to contact us, visit |
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Downtown Burbank's official website. |
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