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Final ‘Othello’ Performances This Weekend

Friday, Aug 11, 2017

LASummerFEST’s Shakespeare in the Park series stages the final three performances of “Othello” at Rivendale Park in Towsley Canyon Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11-13, starting at 8 p.m. each night. Admission and parking are free. Director Tiger Reel’s production is a sleek...

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SummerFest Continues; That & More Arts, Events

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016

LA Summer Fest A midsummer night’s dream Friday, August 12 & Sunday, August 14 CLOSING NIGHT SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 sANTA CLARITA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS 2016-2017 SEASON ANNOUNCED REYES WINERY HIKE & bRUNCH Saturday,...

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This Week’s Entertainment at LA SummerFest

Tuesday, Aug 2, 2016

This Week at the LA SummerFEST The LA SummerFEST has only two more weeks… and then it’s over. This week is jammed packed with Movies, Opera, Blues, & Jazz. Don’t miss these free concerts and performances. Bring the family, a chair, and a picnic, and enjoy a wonderful...

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ARTree, Artists Assn., Philharmonic, Shakespeare, ESCAPE Getting County Money

Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016

Five Santa Clarita Valley arts organizations have been approved for new grant funding from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. They’re among the 205 “cultural services” organizations that will split $4.5 million in new award money. Under the program, organizations apply every other year, so...

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July 17: Americana Fest Features Music, Food Trucks, more

Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016

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...

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Shakespeare Festival to Hire Summer Intern

Thursday, Mar 10, 2016

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is looking to hire an intern for the summer. The position will be funded through a grant from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission Summer Arts Internship program. “This is the third year we’ve had the honor of participating in the program,” said David Stears,...

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It’s a Wrap: LA SummerFest at Rivendale

Monday, Sep 21, 2015

The LA SummerFEST 2015 Season Ended Rivendale is an empty field again Thousands of people came out to Rivendale park in Towsley Canyons…. The LA SummerFEST hosted 15 bands and musical groups & singers, worked with 12 commnunity groups and non-profits, and had more than 25 food trucks...

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SCV Entertainment Beat

Wednesday, Aug 12, 2015

This Friday, the L.A. SummerFest at Rivendale salutes local songwriters with the inaugural singer-songwriter concert. That’s in the outdoor theater at Ed Davis Park, off The Old Road and I-5 just south of Calgrove. On the bill: Melanie Parson and Jose Torres, The Locke Brothers, The Tall Men Group,...

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L.A. SummerFest Rocks the Weekend

Thursday, Aug 6, 2015

Last Two Weekends for the LA SummerFEST Great evenings of entertainment waiting for you With only two more weeks left to the LA SummerFEST 2015, there is no slowing down ~ In fact additional shows have been added as rain dates from our first weekend. If you haven’t been to the festival yet,...

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SCV Entertainment Beat: Broadway Rock, Jazz, Country, Grateful Dudes

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2015

On Friday night, the L.A. Summerfest at Rivendale on The Old Road presents “Broadway Rocks.” More than a dozen of your favorite local singers will perform tunes from stage productions and movies like “All Shook Up,” “Footloose,” “Rent,” “Rock of Ages,” “Rocky Horror Picture Show”...

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May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.	May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.	Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.	CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.	May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.	$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.	May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Today in SCV History (April 26) 1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]	South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29 Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.	COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.	‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created.
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy?	TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.	TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.	Cameron Smyth \| Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.	COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.	April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.	Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.	Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.	Today in SCV History (April 25) 1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]	State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.	Ocean Water Warning for April 24 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: