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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]

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CalArts Faculty Swapan Chaudhuri Receives California Arts Council Award

Monday, Feb 12, 2024

The California Arts Council announced the recipients of the Individual Artist Fellowship grant awards in December. Among the 35 selected artists is Swapan Chaudhuri, longtime faculty in the Herb Alpert School of Music at the California Institute of the Arts. North Indian tabla master Chaudhuri was recognized...

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Nov. 6-10: CalArts AIR23 Artist in Residence Week

Friday, Oct 13, 2023

The Herb Alpert School of Music at California Institute of the Arts presents the second annual Artist in Residence Week, AIR23, from Monday, Nov. 6, to Friday, Nov. 10. AIR23 features five days of concerts, in-studio and live ensemble collaborations between residents and students, on-campus panel discussions,...

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Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts Launches First Artist in Residence Week

Friday, Nov 4, 2022

The Herb Alpert School of Music at the California Institute of the Arts will launch its first-ever Artist in Residence Week. From Monday, Nov. 7 through Friday, Nov. 11, four artists will visit the CalArts campus in Valencia to give presentations and workshops, perform, collaborate and engage with the...

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CalArts Faculty to Perform in Apophenia Wolf Concert

Thursday, Jun 13, 2019

Benjamin Richter and Carmina Escobar, faculty of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts, will perform in Ghost Ensemble’s upcoming concert Apophenia Wolf on Saturday, June 15, in New York City. The musical collective Ghost Ensemble, of which Richter is the artistic director, presents seven entrancing...

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CalArts Student Among Winners of Young Performing Artists Competition

Thursday, Feb 28, 2019

Earlier this month, Yamaha announced the winners of its 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition. One of those 11 outstanding musicians is Will Kjeer (Music BFA 19) – a jazz pianist, composer and current student in The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts. Kjeer, originally from Minnesota,...

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Rosenboom to Exit as Dean, Join Faculty of Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts

Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018

David Rosenboom will step down as Dean and join the regular faculty of the Herb Alpert School of Music at California Institute of the Arts at the end of the spring 2020 semester. CalArts Provost Tracie Costantino sent the following note to share the news: Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, It is with...

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CalArts’ David Rosenboom to Perform Original Works in Buenos Aires

Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018

David Rosenboom, dean of CalArts’s Herb Alpert School of Music, will perform original works at the Center for Experiments at Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires on June 22. Rosenboom, whose music is well known for its imaginative application of new technologies. The multi-disciplinary composer and pianist...

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CalArts Dean of Music to Perform Original Works in Argentina, Czech Republic

Tuesday, Jun 12, 2018

David Rosenboom’s music is well known for its imaginative application of new technologies. Rosenboom, the dean of CalArts’s Herb Alpert School of Music, is a multi-disciplinary composer and pianist, who has worked in interactive multi-media, new instrument technologies, and improvisation through...

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Rapper Kurtis Blow Breaks it Down at CalArts’ Hip Hop Lab

Monday, May 7, 2018

It’s not every day a legendary rapper comes to campus to share the inner workings of his career that made him a star. Kurtis Walker, aka Kurtis Blow, spoke at The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts last week. As a special guest artist at CalArts’s Hip Hop Lab, Walker talked about his...

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Rapper Kurtis Blow Is CalArts’ Visiting Artist for Music

Friday, Apr 20, 2018

The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts will host the legendary rapper Kurtis Walker, aka Kurtis Blow, as part of its visiting artist series, on Monday and Tuesday, April 23 and 24, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Throughout his career, Blow has released 15 albums. He is currently an ordained minister. In...

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Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.	Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.	Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?	Patsy Ayala \| Connecting With the Community Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember.	Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."	New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.
Jan. 10-12: The MAIN Presents ‘Heaven Can Wait’ The MAIN will present "Heaven Can Wait" by Terrance Carty, showing Friday, Jan. 10-12 at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.	Jan. 14: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Docent Class Begins 12-Week Training The Docent Training Program at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, led by Ron K will welcome the next generation of nature enthusiasts to orientation on Tuesday, Jan. 14.	Dec. 27: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita Sports Centre The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Santa Clarita Sports Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Dec. 31: Deadline to Apply for Next WomensNet $10,000 Amber Grant The application cutoff for the next WomansNet $10,000 Amber Grant for businesses owned by women is Dec. 31.	Registration for Skate Classes Open at The Cube The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center \| Powered by FivePoint Valencia has opened registration for its learn to skate sessions for January and February.	Jan. 6-13, Jan. 27-Feb. 3: DWR Maintenance to Restrict SCV Water Supply SCV Water is asking customers to refrain from all outdoor water use during the weeks of Jan. 6-13 and Jan. 27-Feb. 3 due to scheduled maintenance on facilities at Castaic Lake that will restrict the agency’s imported water supply.
COC Falls 82-79 in Final Seconds at Rio Hondo College of the Canyons men's basketball was the victim of an 82-79 road loss at Rio Hondo College on Wednesday, Dec. 18, with the Cougars falling despite a 22-point performance from Justin Perez.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 26) 1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]	Roar Foundation Matching Grant Opportunity Marianne Paris Sneider, a beloved long-time friend and patron of the Roar Foundation, died on July 21. Her generous spirit is reflected in her estate plan, which provides for a gift of $100,000 to the Roar Foundation in honor of Tippi Hedren, provided that the Roar Foundation receives $100,000 in matching grants within one year of her death.	Residents Protest Chiquita Canyon at Board of Supes Meeting More than a dozen Val Verde and Castaic residents and community leaders came together on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to decry the “inaction and lack of concern” of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors around the public health emergency in the "diverse" community around the Chiquita Canyon Landfill operated by Waste Connections.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 25) 1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]	Gibbon Conservation Center Offers 2025 Gibbon Calendar The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is offering the 2025 Gibbon Calendar for $15 plus $5 shipping. Purchasing a calendar or other items from the Gibbon Center Gift Shop helps support the care and feeding of the endangered small apes living at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus.
Oversight Panel Probes Sheriff Dept. Handling of Complaints Against Deputies Exercising its mandate to improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission has created a special committee to investigate how the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department handles complaints made by members of the public against its deputies.	CalArts Student Animators Win AEF Scholarships Four students from California Institute of the Arts Character Animation program have been awarded scholarships by ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum for the 2024-25 academic year.	Holiday Joy Filled Santa Clarita Metrolink Express Train On Sunday, Dec. 15, nearly 2,000 people dressed in their favorite holiday outfits attended the Metrolink Holiday Express Train at the city of Santa Clarita’s Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center in Canyon Country.	Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples.	Beware Holiday Season Scams, Theft, Fraud The joy of the holiday season can quickly be ruined by scams, theft and fraud. Before you make a purchase or a donation it’s important to use caution. To help you navigate safely through the holidays	Jan. 20: MLK Day Unity Walk at Central Park The City of Santa Clarita invites the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, on Monday, Jan.20 at 8 a.m.