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2000 - Movie stuntman Richard Farnsworth, 2000 Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee, and Dr. Robert Rockwell, first COC president, die on the same day [Farnsworth story] [Rockwell story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
SCV Entertainment Beat: Cow Bop, House Blend
Thursday, Nov 13, 2014

Tickets just went on sale for William S. Hart’s 150th birthday bash at Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday, Dec. 6. Party-goers get to see the Hart Mansion all decked out in holiday decorations, plus a live performance at Hart Hall by world-famous Western swing outfit Cow Bop. The group featuring Bruce...

Dec. 5: Jazz Trumpeter Peter Evans to Perform with CalArts Brass Ensemble

For an evening of brass virtuosity, New York-based jazz trumpeter Peter Evans brings his “prodigious technique and catholic tastes” to a special performance at California Institute of the Arts. Evans will perform with CalArts’ New Millennium Brass Ensemble, conducted by faculty Edward Carroll. The...

Tix on Sale: Bill Hart’s 150th Birthday Bash with Western Swing, Candlelight Tour

It’s not every day you get to celebrate someone’s 150th birthday. But that day is coming Saturday, Dec. 6, when the Friends of William S. Hart Park celebrate the sesquicentennial of their namesake’s birth with a special two-part event – and you’re invited. The fun starts at 7 p.m. with a nighttime...

News from the ARTree (11-10-2014)
Monday, Nov 10, 2014

ARTree Class Series a Success On October 16th The ARTree completed our fall class series called The Many Faces Of Art, at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. The classes offered a variety of materials and techniques to help students explore the human face in art. Each class began with a slideshow, providing...

Nov. 19 is Deadline for COC New Works Festival
Friday, Nov 7, 2014

Playwrights from the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond are invited to submit their new and original plays, single acts, scenes and monologues for the 15th Annual New Works Festival at College of the Canyons. The New Works Festival, a playwright development process and festival open to writers, students...

SCV Entertainment Beat: The British Are Coming … to COC
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014

Friday night, local rockers, Disney soundtrack stars and SCVTV “House Blend” alums The Narwhals play a special gig at the Guitar Merchant in Canoga Park. It’s an all-ages show with Justine and Kerris Dorsey and DJ Micro Taint on the bill as well. Doors open at 7:30, showtime’s at 8, and tickets...

Nov. 14: ‘The Illusion’ Opens at COC

The College of the Canyons theatre department will close its fall theatrical season with a production of American playwright Tony Kushner’s “The Illusion” at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center Black Box Theatre. “The Illusion” is based on French playwright Pierre Corneille’s 17th century...

SCV Arts & Events: Coming Up…
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014

  Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Star Party November 7 Performing Arts Center David Burnham November 5 The United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra November 8 The Illusion COC Theatre – November 14-16 & 21-23 Festival of...

3 CalArtians Win L.A.-area Theatre Awards

The LA Stage Alliance announced the winners of the 2014 Ovation Awards in a black tie ceremony at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse on Nov. 2. The award recognizes excellence in theatrical performance, production and design in the greater Los Angeles area. Three CalArtians were among the award winners: Hugo...

Theatre to Die For: Sherlock Homes & Suicide Club
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014

The REP is delighted to present a new and thrilling production of “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventures of the Suicide Club,” sponsored by longtime friend of The REP, Kirsten Moomey, opening Friday, Nov. 14. Adapted for the stage by Jeffrey Hatcher, this thrilling mystery unfolds deep in the...

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2000 - Movie stuntman Richard Farnsworth, 2000 Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee, and Dr. Robert Rockwell, first COC president, die on the same day [Farnsworth story] [Rockwell story]
Farnsworth-Rockwell
1970 - College of the Canyons' first on-campus classes held in portable buildings located just south of future Cougar Stadium [story]
portables
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8: SUSD Holds Public Hearing on Teachers’ Union Proposal
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures in the triple digits have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7.
Excessive Heat Warning Predicts Triple Digit Temps for SCV
Eclipse Theatre LA presents Ray Bradbury’s "Something Wicked This Way Comes," an adaptation of the classic novel by the legendary science fiction and horror author, on select dates in October in Old Town Newhall.
‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ at The Main
October is National Women's Small Business Month and to celebrate Los Angeles County Fifth District Superviser Kathryn Barger honored three Fifth District small business owners at the Board of Supervisors meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Barger Honors Posh Sweets During Women’s Small Business Month
Dr. Jason Wright, an astronomy and astrophysics professor at Penn State, will present “Intelligent Ways to Search for Extraterrestrials” at the College of the Canyons Fall 2024 Star Party on Friday, Nov. 1.
Nov. 1: COC 2024 Fall Star Party at Canyon Country Campus
The city of Santa Clarita will present the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show weekend showings from Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Saugus, CA 91350.
Oct. 25-27: Rocky Horror Picture Show Weekend Showing at the Centre
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, in open session beginning at 6 p.m.
Oct. 8: Council to Hold Public Hearing on Tesoro Del Valle Project Changes
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently honored Donna Deutchman, the retired Chief Executive Officer of Homes 4 Families, a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to helping veterans and their families attain affordable housing
Barger Honors Retired CEO of Homes 4 Families
The award-winning Hart High School dance team is hosting a youth clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-4:30 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The event is open to boys and girls ages 4-18 and no previous dance experience is required.
Oct. 12: Hart High Dance Team Hosts Youth Clinic
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has announced voters can expect to start receiving their ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election in the mail within the next few days.
L.A. County Issues Vote by Mail Ballots
The United States Department of Justice has announced federal and local law enforcement have arrested 42 members and associates of the SFV Peckerwoods, a San Fernando Valley-based white supremacist street gang, on a 76-count federal grand jury indictment.
Canyon Country Woman Charged in Federal Indictment
The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra presents "Young Stars and Old Masters," Sunday, Oct. 13 2-4 p.m. at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 19300 Nadal St., Santa Clarita, 91351.
Oct. 13:  Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra ‘Young Stars, Old Masters’
1900 - Pico oil driller Alex Mentry (as in Mentryville) succumbs to typhoid fever at California Hospital in Los Angeles [story]
Alex Mentry
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 14th annual Salute to Patriots event, as the business community comes together to salute veterans for leadership in the business community and their dedicated service to America.
Nov. 7: Salute to Patriots Nominations Now Open
The family of Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in partnership with the American Red Cross presents the Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 7.
Oct. 7: Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive
The city of Santa Clarita announces the return of the second annual Pet Adoption Week, Monday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 12.
City Waives Adoption Fees for Pet Adoption Week
The Sable Movie Ranch, located near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon Roads has been listed for sale at $35 million.
Sable Movie Ranch Listed for $35M
As fall approaches, the city of Santa Clarita is gearing up for its most anticipated season of the year.
Jason Gibbs | Explore Events at Santa Clarita Community Centers
On behalf of Q2 Solutions, IQVIA Laboratories invites members of the Santa Clarita Valley business community to the Grand Opening ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9-10:30 a.m.
Oct. 9: Q2 Solutions Grand Opening, Site Tour
California Institute of the Arts has announced the death of Robert J. Fitzpatrick, 84, (1940-2024), CalArt’s second president, who died on Sept. 30.
Robert Fitzpatrick, CalArts’ Second President Dies at 84
For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense Excellence Award.
SCV Water Wins Fifth Consecutive U.S. EPA WaterSense Excellence Award
College of the Canyons women's soccer opened the Western State Conference, South Division portion of its schedule Tuesday, Oct. 1, with a 2-0 victory over visiting Glendale College.
COC Women’s Soccer Starts Conference, 2-0 Over Glendale
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