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1842 - Proof of discovery: New York Observer (newspaper) reports on gold in Placerita Canyon [story]
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 AMERICANA FEST 

Come join us for the third annual Americana FEST, a great day of good music, food trucks, vendors, arts & crafts, and family fun.  Music for the day features our local acapella Men of Harmony, folk singers Trish Lester and Linda Geleris, and others.

The festival leads up to a special concert featuring Southern California’sWHISKEY SUNDAY, one of the country’s premiere Irish/Americana Bands.  The concert promises to be a foot stompin’, rockin’ time.  The special concert is made possible by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.  

Festivities beginning at 4 pm.

NEWS FROM SHAKESPEARE

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival has received a grant from the California Arts Council under the California Creative Communities program. The program supports collaborative projects that focus on creative placemaking to address community needs or priorities. SCSF is at the heart of a discussion to develop a Shared Arts Center in the Downtown Newhall area.  Also include in the discussions are Forge Ahead Arts, De Mi Suenos, The City of Santa Clarita, and individual artists.  The grant is to facilitate a planning process for a shared space for the core organizations, arts groups, individual artists, performance groups, and the community.  Be part of the discussion and planning process – contact davidstears@scshakespearefest.org . 


This is a new event for our season.  Movies, popcorn, food trucks, ice cream, and enjoy a wonderful event with the family. Click on the image and check out the movies this summer!
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We could use your help.  Contact us at volunteer@scshakespearefest.org


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There’s still time to become a sponsor of one of our events: Movies, Opera, Shakespeare, Blues, Jazz, Americana, Praise, or Broadway ~ Support the Free LA SummerFEST.  

OUT OF THE BOX
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Flying in from Tennessee for ONE NIGHT ONLY, she has gathered an incredible cast from across the Southland just for this evening.
OUT OF THE BOX is an original review of Broadway’s Jukebox Musicals   
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Friday July 15th
Dinner, Ceremony,
& Preview of the Festival
Honoring Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook
& special In Memoriam for Frank Kleeman 

Get your tickets now for the GALA Preview of the summer season.  Each year we honor a special person in our community: someone who has made a significant contribution to the arts in Santa Clarita, to our organization, and to the festival.  This year we honor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, Chancellor of College of the Canyons.  We also pay special tribute to Frank Kleeman, longtime patron of the arts in our community.

The evening includes dinner, dessert, wine, the ceremony, and a special preview of the performances for the summer.  Join us as we celebrate the opening of our summer season and honor patrons of the arts in our community.

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Can’t attend the evening?  You can still make a donation in tribute to Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook and in support of the Shakespeare Festival… Click Here ~ Support the Festival .
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Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024
Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh season with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English.
Monday, Sep 30, 2024
Join International Celebrity Psychic Medium Colby Rebel for a spooky evening of spirits and messages, Friday, Oct. 4 from 8-10 p.m. at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024
The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced two shows for the upcoming fall season,  "Things My Mother Taught Me" and "Southern Fried Nuptials".
Monday, Sep 23, 2024
The city of Santa Clarita has announced "Weathering the Storm," an exhibition by Susan Karhroody and Melissa Reischman will be on view at The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 from Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Monday, Dec. 2.
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024
Written and directed by Braddon Mendelson, produced by Heather Mendelson, and co-produced by Olive Branch Theatricals and Noisivision Studios, "Provenance" will take stage at the The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29.
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