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Thursdays@Newhall

Location: Old Town Newhall

The City of Santa Clarita’sThursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues in April with its second installment of its 2016 season. Main Street in Old Town Newhall will come to life each Thursday evening with a variety of events, including JAM Session Celtic Dance, Revved Up Best of Britain, SENSES Wild Wild West themed block party, and renowned musicians Syd Masters and the Swing Riders at SCVTV Presents OutWest Concert Series.

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	Earth Arbor Day The City of Santa Clarita’s Earth Arbor Day celebration, presented by the SCV Family of Water Suppliers, will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, April 17, from 10 am – 4 pm at Central Park. The event is held in conjunction with the worldwide Earth Day efforts of improving environmental awareness and taking care of the planet. Join in the festivities at this eco-friendly event to renew your commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle to protect and preserve our environment. Visit the Earth Arbor Day Website


	Shooting the West Reception: Wednesday, April 20, at 7:00 p.m. Location: First Floor Gallery, City Hall With the birth of photography in 1839, cameras began to accompany explorers everywhere, including the American West. The photographers featured in the Shooting the West art exhibit continue the legacy by capturing the spirit and romanticism of the West through images depicting Western Lifestyle, Rodeo Culture, Landscapes, and Wildlife. Art Exhibit Display: April 10 – August 10, 2016 Visit the Arts Gallery website


	Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Tickets on Sale! April 20 – 24, 2016 The City of Santa Clarita is excited to bring theCowboy Festival to multiple locations in the heart of Old Town Newhall, from April 20 – April 24, 2016. The 23rd annual event will continue to provide a high level of music, entertainment, food, and shopping at William S. Hart Park for a weekend of Western festivities. Additional locations to catch new and returning performers will be at the Canyon Theatre Guild, Repertory East Playhouse, William S. Hart Mansion, and Rancho Camulos Museum. Visit the Cowboy Festival Website

Arts Commission Public Meeting

April 14, 6:30 pm
City Hall, Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355



	Upcoming Events Thursdays@Newhall JAM Session and Concert April 7 @ 7pm 10 by 10 April 7 @ 7pm Revved Up April 14 @ 7pm Note by Note April 14 @ 7pm SENSES April 21 @ 7pm SCVTV Presents OutWest Concert Series April 20 @ 8pm The ARTree 2016 Speaker Series April 28 @ 8pm LA County Household Hazardous Waste Round Up April 2 @ 9am – 3pm Earth Arbor Day April 16 & 17 @ 10am – 5pm Trips and Tours Explore Santa Barbara April 16 Art Gallery Reception Shooting the West April 20 @ 7pm Cowboy Festival April 20 – 24 Visit SantaClaritaArts.com for calendar listings and cultural coverage on local events, performances, exhibits, news, and resources in one convenient location. Visit the City’s Community Calendar to find the latest happening in town all year-round.

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Arts and Events Office
20880 Centre Pointe Parkway
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
P: 661.250.3787
E: aeo@santa-clarita.com
W: Santa-Clarita.com/Arts

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