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1850 - Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California [story]


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Regen Projects Presents New Works by CalArts Alum Lari Pittman
Friday, Aug 31, 2018

Regen Projects in Los Angeles will open “Portraits of Textiles & Portraits of Humans,” an exhibition of new paintings by artist, educator and CalArts alum Lari Pittman (Art BFA 74, MFA 76), on Saturday, Sept. 15. In his eighth solo show with the gallery, Pittman will display new works...

CalArts Among Hollywood Reporter’s Top 25 U.S. Film Schools

The Hollywood Reporter recently released its list of 2018’s Top 25 American Film Schools, and CalArts’ School of Film/Video has once again earned a place among elite schools, ranking seventh. To create THR’s annual list, magazine representatives toured campuses, met with deans and faculty,...

‘Gravity Falls’ Creator Alex Hirsch Signs Deal with Netflix
Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018

Animator and CalArts alum Alex Hirsch (Film/Video BFA 07), creator of the Annie and BAFTA award-winning series “Gravity Falls,” signed an exclusive deal Tuesday to develop new animated TV series and features with Netflix. Cindy Holland, vice president of original content for Netflix said...

Play Written by CalArts Alumna to Premiere at Rogue Machine Theater
Tuesday, Aug 28, 2018

American Saga-Gunshot Medley: Part 1, written by Dionna Michelle Daniel, premieres Sept. 8 in Los Angeles. | Image courtesy of Rogue Machine Theater. On Sept. 8, Rogue Machine Theater presents the American premiere of American Saga – Gunshot Medley: Part 1 by playwright Dionna Michelle Daniel (Theater...

CalArts Alum Eirini Vianelli’s ‘Icebergs’ Honored in Sarajevo
Friday, Aug 24, 2018

Animator and CalArts alum Eirini Vianelli’s (Film/Video MFA 17) stop-motion graduate thesis film, “Icebergs,” won the Special Jury Mention for a Short Film at the 24th festival edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The festival, which took place Aug. 10-18, is...

CalArtians Halsey, Martinez Awarded ‘Made in LA 2018’ Prizes
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2018

Two of the three “Made in L.A. 2018” biennial prize winners are CalArtians, the Hammer museum announced Wednesday. Visual artist Lauren Halsey (Art BFA 12) will receive the prestigious $100,000 Mohn Award honoring artistic excellence, and artist and educator Daniel Joseph Martinez (Art BFA...

UN Women’s HeForShe, CalArts Create Animated Gender Equity Promos

UN Women’s HeForShe movement has partnered with internationally renowned California Institute of the Arts to promote gender equality through a series of animated films. The partnership engages students in CalArts’s animation programs to tackle persisting gender stereotypes and drive cultural change...

CalArts Appoints Terry Morello New VP of Advancement, External Affairs
Tuesday, Jul 31, 2018

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) announced that Terry Morello has been appointed Vice President of Advancement and External Affairs. Morello has been serving in this position on an interim basis during the previous seven months. In this role, Morello oversees all fundraising initiatives for...

Decoding CalArts Alum Ed Harris’ Man in Black on ‘Westworld’
Friday, Jul 27, 2018

Season 2 of HBO’s hit series “Westworld,” filmed at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios in Newhall’s Placerita Canyon, garnered 21 Emmy nominations this year including Best Drama and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, which includes two members of the show’s cast: Jeffrey...

CalArtian Narae Kim Develops VR Pain Management Device
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2018

The last time we heard from CalArts alum Narae Kim (Theater MFA 17), she was off to the 2017 Festival de Cannes with writer and director Celine Tien and sound director Julien Soros to present “Pippa’s Pan 盼.” The interactive Virtual Reality film, with art direction by Kim, focuses on...

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Registration for the city of Santa Clarita Newhall and Canyon Country Community Centers After School Programs will begin on Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
July 16: Registration Starts for After School Community Center Programs
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, July 10, beginning at 4 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4 p.m.
July 10: COC Board to Hold Business Meeting
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers
July 11: Arts Commission to Review 2025 Work Plan
1850 - Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California [story]
The monthly meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association on Monday, Aug. 19 will feature an artist demonstration by Derek Harrison. He will be conducting a portrait painting using a live model.
Aug. 19: SCAA Features Artist Demo by Derek Harrison
Burrtec Waste is hosting a free document shredding and textile drop-off event for city of Santa Clarita residents only on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. through noon at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, 19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Aug. 10: Santa Clarita Document Shredding, Textile Drop-off Event
The city of Santa Clarita will soon begin construction work on the annual 2024 -2025 Road Rehab Program, which uses slurry seal and overlay road treatments to improve city roadways.
Santa Clarita to Begin Annual Road Rehab
The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) registration for the 2024 fall program in the Santa Clarita Valley is now open.
Youth Volleyball Registration in SCV Now Open
The Valencia Library, 23743 West Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355 will host Craig Newton for an interactive musical program, Wednesday, July 10 at 4 p.m. and another program at 4:30 p.m.
July 10: Craig Newton’s Interactive Musical Program
Patti Negri, renowned for her psychic abilities, will host “Hot Summer Seance,” at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Friday, Aug. 2 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 2: ‘Hot Summer Séance’ with Patti Negri at The MAIN
The Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Committee has announced the trophy award winners for the 2024 SCV Fourth of July Parade.
SCV Fourth of July Parade Trophy Winners
The United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, recently issued a ruling that will increase the city of Santa Clarita's authority to enforce public camping ordinances that dictate where homeless people can camp and sleep.
SCOTUS Restores Local Authority to Enforce Camping Regulations
A night of nothing but military-related stories in music with a dash of micro-fiction/prose poetry by Robert Morgan Fisher will be at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Thursday, Aug. 1 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 1: A Night of Narrative Jokin’ Folkin’ Funny Story Songs at The MAIN
With wildfire smoke and reduced air quality affecting many California communities, the California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to take steps to protect themselves from air pollutants.
CDPH Urges Californians to Avoid Wildfire Smoke
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an update for the excessive heat warning and advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for Los Angeles County.
Excessive Heat Warning, Advisory Updated by County Health
Visit the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 on Tuesday, July 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to create beautiful artwork from melting old crayons.
July 9: Crayon Melting at Canyon Country Library
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is hosting and Black and White Masquerade square dance 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
July 7: Sierra Hillbillies Host ‘Masquerade’ Square Dance
Growing up in the 1980s, I have many fond memories of spending time with friends at the Skate-N-Place on Soledad Canyon Road.
Cameron Smyth | The Rink is Rolling Along
1914 - Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future "pastor of the disaster," named pastor of Newhall's First Presbyterian Church [story]
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The Canyon Theatre Guild will present Santa Clarita Regional Theatre's production of "Disney's The Little Mermaid" at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.
July 20-Aug. 11: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Performing Arts Center
The 92nd annual Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade attracted thousands to the streets of Old Town Newhall to cheer more than 100 parade entries representing politicians, scout troops, businesses, nonprofits, fraternal organizations and others.
SCV Parade Marches Through Old Town Newhall
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled to discuss the transfer of William S. Hart Park to Los Angeles County at the Council's regular meeting Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.
City to Discuss Hart Park Transfer from L.A. County
"Shrek Jr. The Musical," presented by Canyon Theatre Guild’s STARS program, will perform weekends from July 6 to July 14.
‘Shrek Jr. The Musical’ Coming to Canyon Theatre Guild
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