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For three nights, the Luther Middle School production of Footloose, entertained and delighted the crowded auditorium, bringing to life the 1984 musical adaptation to the Burbank school’s stage. Directors, Stefanie Enokian and Anthony Redman worked on the show for three years and on January 19, 20 and 21, their efforts came to fruition.

On January 26th the Hope Conference Room at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center hosted students from the John Burroughs High School National Academy Foundation (NAF) Medical Academy.  Over a dozen hospital leaders from different clinical areas met with the high school seniors in round table discussions, followed by department tours.

On January 25th, Burbank’s City Hall wasn’t filled with the usual city leaders.  Local high school students took charge of the chambers, donning dress pants and blazers, for “Changing the World,” a Bill Night presented by the Burbank YMCA’s Youth & Government program. 

This heart-wrenching historical drama tells the story of an interracial couple trying to cope with the sociopolitical climate of the post-WWII era.

Astrologer Graham Breitenstein recently led a workshop at Tansy teaching guests about setting intentions for the new year.

The founder of the store is filmmaker Matthew Renoir. While forging his path in the entertainment industry, for years, Renoir had aspirations to create a video store selling a collection of classic movies.

You’ve ordered a white mocha latte from Red Maple Cafe in Burbank, but when it comes to your table, you’re surprised by a pink picture of Billie Eilish’s face printed across the foam of your drink. This isn’t a mocha miracle, this is the cafe’s signature “Celebralattes.”

Longtime Burbanker Janet Diel was given the Key to the City by Mayor Konstantine Anthony at the latest Burbank City Council meeting.

It’s an intense John Burroughs High School varsity softball game. Catcher, Rachel Little, is engaged in the game, watching the field where her teammates are ready and in position. Their cleats are pressed into the field’s dirt, mitts up and ready, waiting for Little to call the pitch and end the inning. In the stands are parents, classmates, and a 10-year-old girl named Skylar Celli-Recht, holding a handmade “Go #2 Rachel” sign and cheering on her favorite player. 

Burbank Unified vocal and instrumental music students take the stage with their professional studio and orchestral musician mentors from Musicians at Play Foundation, for first live performance since the pandemic.